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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1919
Page
2
An advertisement lists publishing hours at 17 and 19 S Jackson Street Greencastle. It shows subscription rates for Daily Herald and Herald Democrat, including one year and six month options, single copies, mail delivery in advance, and extra charges for obituaries and poetry.
In a sharp exchange Mrs Weatherford criticizes reformers and suggests prohibition is treated as a joke. She contrasts domestic jokes with serious policy while noting election fatigue and the emptiness of lengthy ballots. A neighbor comments on husbands who laugh at excess yet back prohibition.
In a humorous vignette Marion prays to make Porland the capital of Maine as she argues it fits her rumination paper. Her mother reacts with disbelief while Marion asserts the idea and settles in bed. The text then hints at Ethel’s transfer from country girl to city life and a letter home starting with a strange description of their new surroundings.
Doctors warn bedbugs spread diseases and urge removal with P. D. Q a chemical claimed to end infestations. Advertisers touts its ease of use and affordability 25 to 35 cents per package and promises it kills bedbugs fleas and roaches while protecting fabrics and furniture. The OWL CHEMICAL COMPANY Terre Haute Indiana promotes the product with a patent spout and a slogan Devil Heads on every package.
The Rev. G. C. McHenry announced remodeling will start soon at the Nazarene church. When finished the auditorium will seat more than 400 with Sunday school rooms above it. Members recently bought the brick railing across from the Catholic school on East Washington street for the church site.
In Indianapolis on Thursday Mes and C Sayers with Gordon were noted as present. Mr and Mrs J W Estep reported the safe arrival of their son Raymond, who traveled from our season July 6 to Newport News and will be discharged at Camp Taylor soon. J B Hammond sold the Haltom property on South Indiana street to Captain William Wimmer of Bainbridge for 5000 dollars. Dr H K Langdon of Indianapolis visited Greencastle to see his parents Mr and Mrs J K Langdon.
Mrs. Emily B. Elmore of Vincennes says Trutona eased a year long mix of stomach liver and kidney troubles. She reports improved appetite reduced pains and fewer dizzy spells and belching. She now enjoys meals and calls Trutona a good medicine introduced in Greencastle by R P Mullins.
An advertisement recounts a man’s years of indigestion and bloating ending in relief after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. It asserts the preparation clears intestinal mucus and reduces inflammation linked to stomach liver and bowel issues and promises money back after one dose.
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