Trains Stop Here Only Once Says Station Porter
A stranger at the wayside station asks how often trains stop. The four porters reply that trains stop only once and then start again.
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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1919
Page
3
A stranger at the wayside station asks how often trains stop. The four porters reply that trains stop only once and then start again.
Hog receipts totaled 8 000 with 6 000 hogs and 2 000 carried over from Friday. Local hog sales opened at 22 50 to 22 60 per cwt, steady with yesterday but firmer as some hogs sold above 22 50. Packers bought around 6 500 of the hogs, 1 000 went to outside buyers. Cattle and sheep were steady, calves about 50 cents lower.
The passage follows a family scene as a father asks about a dancing class while siblings discuss romantic entanglements. Caroline favors Larry Jones. Edward hints at Hallie Biss's three saved dances. jokes about Pinhead and the group, with commentary on social competition and a light, humorous tone.
An old man with an apple stand fends off a hungry boy who demands an apple. The boy insists, the man retorts with defiance and a mock threat of a public shaming. In five seconds the boy takes the apple and exits.
A light exchange where Peck boasts of a clever plan to provoke his wife. He claims their home has been a perfect haven of peace lately and reveals his scheme to make his wife so angry she won’t speak to him. The friend reacts with astonishment at the plan.
Sunday morning service at 11 o'clock in the Ader block on the second floor. Wednesday evening testimony service at 8 o'clock. All are welcome.
An advertisement urging women to use Triumph Pills for irregular or delayed menses. It claims safety and dependability, states the pills are not sold at drug stores, and invites readers to write for relief and details, sending requests to the National Medical Institute in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
FARM LOANS titles and real estate office contact in Greencastle Indiana. WANTED Boy to learn printer trade at Herald office. FARM TENANT WANTED married man with small family on farm near Greencastle. Straight time work and good privileges. Inquire Herald Office. Lum wood house supply at Barnaby's mill. Phone 10.
Woodmen invite all members to meet this evening at h o'clock at F S Hamilton's office to transact business by order Voltz Camp No 3349 M W of A L D Snider Clerk. For sale a 1918 Ford touring car with easy payments see Clyde Rogers 410 East Walnut Street at
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