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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1920
Page
3
A playful remark about a fiancé's future skills prompts a stinging quip that she should learn to support herself. The exchange highlights wit and masculine bravado in a lighthearted, domestic banter tone.
A patient brue fist speaks to a shy boy lingering near a store display. He asks if the child wants candy while noting the mother sent him for soap. The exchange touches on work and play as a musician enters the scene.
A fragmentary exchange suggests Miss Banger claims she can make a piano speak. The speaker bets the piano will say she has played false. The dialogue then references meeting a frugal character and a man who, after dinner theater tickets and a midnight supper, insisted on a car fare match to determine who paid.
Local notes report oil station operations under new trustee Charley Wood in charge if needed, with Sutherlin appointed to settle Greencastle Cabinet Co debts estimated at 5000 dollars and 50 percent creditor recovery. Also covered are club meetings, a head on collision on Cloverdale road, attendance at Democratic ratification, and various visits and travel details.
Report of condition for Central National Bank of Greencastle Indiana as of June 30 1920 shows total assets of about 1 005 308 07 with deposits 702 927 97 and liabilities 618 09 The loans and discounts include none charged at above legal rates and no such loans in number The statements sworn by cashier J L Randel on July 6 1920 with notary M J Murphy and attestations by Frank G Gilmore Frank Donner Robt L O Hair
An advertisement from the National Medical Institute Milwaukee Wisconsin promotes Triumph Pills with warnings about irregular or delayed use and promises relief information sent free upon request. It notes the product is not sold through drug stores and urges readers to write for details.
A fragment shows Rat Snap pest killer offered in three sizes 25¢ 50¢ and 1.00 sold by Mullins Cook Sudranski firms. The ad mentions camping rats near a tent and broad store reductions on low shoes with Dobbs Vestal listing office over a bank and phone numbers.
Classified fragment lists farm loans and rental wants in Greencastle Indiana. Notes a furnished room for rent in South Bend and a housing inquiry by John RK Hand at 1042 Van Buren Street. Also mentions RAT SNAP product and a Pennsylvania hotel visit. A request for car washing staff appears from the R E Knoll Co.
Condensed report shows assets of 727000 and liabilities totaling 727000 with loans 333166.55 and trust deposits 2812.81. Officers include President R L O Hair and Secretary J L Randel. sworn before Notary M J Murphy on July 6 1920.
Dr Frederick Jacobson promotes Argo-Phosphate Tablets as essential for women who tire easily and appear pale. He asserts phosphates strengthen the body just as they help crops grow and promises a 500 percent endurance increase in weeks. Dispensed by R P Mullins.
A night watchman touts RAT SNAP to eliminate a rat infestation at a mill. He claims success within six weeks, killing rats nightly and scaring others away. The ad promotes 25c 50c and $1.00 sizes sold by local merchants John Cook & Sons and others.
Albert Lank announces the sale of his implement store and requests all debts to be settled by cash or promissory note. Those owing money are asked to see him at his residence 4 East Hanna Street. Books will be found there.
A fine two story home at Seminary and Indiana corners known as the Bertha Darnall property is offered for sale by The Central Trust Co. The home is newly painted and modern and priced at half the cost to build today. Also listed are a guardian girl job, gas bill payment notice, and auto bargains at R. E. Knoll Co.
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