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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1920
Page
2
The yellow haired girl's romance with Alfred unfolds through a series of miscommunications. She recalls a string of near encounters, missed chances, and family distractions as Alfred's cousin, a meadow of social events, and a busy schedule complicate their budding relationship. A telegram forces a clash between duty and desire.
Charles Francis Reeves of Prospect Place Brooklyn died after a brief illness at 72. The blind toymaker rose from early blindness to run a two room workshop making famous toys for Brooklyn Manhattan and beyond. Born in Westminster England in 1842 he sailed at 14 learned brass molding and later taught himself to use fine tools with skill and precision.
In Boston, 15 year old Josephine Romano received 16 000 dollars from a jury after injuries from a live wire on an elevated pole left severe facial and hand burn marks. She said she would bank the money to become a real lady.
In Reading Center New York county tale of Miss Charlotte Hicks who commutes with a spirited brood mare each morning to Dundee high school. The horse escorts her to the station and waits as the train departs then returns home with the carriage ready for the next trip. Locals swear the animal talks in quiet moments and its punctuality ensures Miss Hicks never misses meals or trains.
A woman recounts Sallie's engagement to Gerald despite her affection for John Derrick. Gerald's vanity and clumsy accidents during a lake visit lead Sallie to choose Gerald, while John ends up briefly lonely. Sallie and Gerald plan to marry at Christmas, despite NorJohn's hopes.
In Yeadon Pennsylvania the collie Collie dies after ten years of carrying mail with his partner Colonel. The pair served Fernwood station to the post office thrice daily, never paid, and inspired local grief as Colonel mourns at the grave. The postmaster seeks a replacement to carry the duties.
New York tale of General Von Kluck the ostrich aboard the Bermudian en route from Glendale to Hamilton Bermuda. Longshoremen Michael Tierney and others attempt to recapture the bird after it escapes its crate and clambers onto the dock spilling into a tug hold.
In Boston at Harvard Medical School Dr Franklin W White argues war sufferers can live on 10 cents a day with a bread and butter diet. He describes a slice of bread and butter as equal in nutritive value to various foods costing 9 cents. He rejects the belief that whole wheat is more healthful due to bran being absorbed by the body.
A small neighbor visits with her younger cousin Robbins and explains their run away from Frank, who teases misbehavior. The talk centers on Robbins being a good boy now but possibly not when older, with candy offered and a fond farewell as they leave the home.
United States Bureau of Mines produces safety and first aid films for coal miners. Lackawanna Railroad and mine operators arrange home showings in anthracite regions with battery or wired displays. Prizes fund illness and death benefits. films cover mine inspections, lamp checks, blasting, loading, transportation, and gas explosion hazards. Filmmakers plan nationwide distribution and Panama-Pacific Exposition exhibition.
In a comic vignette a young woman visits the renowned pianist K Ru benstein seeking counsel. He advises marriage after hearing her playing, while a separate scene shows a man avoiding marriage due to his interview with a busy father and furnace troubles.
Horace William son, State Examiner of Chauffeurs, grants a license to George Thole, 23, a deaf and dumb auto driver, praising his skin as able to detect sounds regular ears miss. He cites Thole’s track tests detecting approaching cars and distinguishing vehicle vibrations from street car motion.
In a final room scene Arthur and Ethel conclude their engagement as a farewell. He vows to remain courteous and true, while she insists their parting is not born of anger. They acknowledge lingering affection and promise to pursue separate lives. The hat mystery caps their bittersweet exit.
Polly teases Adolphus with a peach bet over her sister's admirer while their father’s remark remains unguessed. Adolphus falters, suspects he was overheard, and Polly hints the clue lies in his ears.
A wartime exchange imagines a drummer's role in battle. The speaker asks which position they'd choose and replies the drummer's, explaining the duty of carrying and beating the drum when a charge is ordered. The dialogue reflects civilian curiosity about frontline duties and the rhythm of combat.
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