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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1921
Page
2
More Than One Way Says Suburban Farmer
An old farmer known as Mr Brown answers a housewife about chopping off chicken heads. He explains he avoids it by saying he “gets around it” and then reveals he chops the chickens off the heads. The anecdote appeared in the Boston Transcript.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Boston Transcript
Relaxation Demanded in a Witty Conversation
A dialogue pits preference for films over stage against the charm of spoken voice. The speaker, claiming to be a tired business person, says the human voice does not move him and reveals he works at a telephone switchboard.
The Discretions of Momus Humor Suppressed by Cautious Satire
In a witty exchange Senator Sorghum says humor is plentiful but must be suppressed to avoid offending those with political influence. The remark vents on self censorship and public decorum impacting free expression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Sorghum
Not Bragging at All in Bright Child Quotes
A dialogue about not bragging of children, noting that children speak many bright things quickly. A literary aside compares a parent’s memory to Diogenes carrying a tub, describing a humorous image of a lantern and tub as his lodging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diogenes
Not Permitting Telephone Operators Slows Time Telling
A conversation questions whether forbidding operators from stating the time saves time. One speaker believes saying half past two is quicker than repeating the regulation and explaining the prohibition. The exchange highlights efficiency versus regulatory compliance in daily routine.
Science of the Domestic Touch
Mrs Green bemoans money fuss from husband while Mrs Wyse wittily advises asking for a large sum to provoke delight in a husband able to say yes or no. The column uses light domestic sociology and humor notes on financial bargaining in marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Green
Mrs. Wyse
Fragmented quip column from London Answers humor page
A collage of jokes and witticisms about shopping thefts and misfortune. A store robbery mention contrasts with a quip about markdowns and a shell shock reference in a breakfast egg joke. The items read as light fare from a gossip or humor column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
London
Times Change in Public Manners Sparks Debate
A brief London Answers quip contrasts generations as a young woman freely powders her face in public while an old man recalls stricter norms. The exchange highlights evolving social mores and public display attitudes across eras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Money Woes Hint at Widening Gap Between Immune Figures
Immune She remarks on worry over finances while He claims to own no money at all. The exchange underscores a stark contrast in economic status within their dialogue.
Green Manure and Cover Crops in Orchards
Agricultural guidance explains green manure crops and cover crops. Green manure adds humus to soil while cover crops protect roots in winter and aid soil health. choice depends on region, moisture, and goals. Proper timing and moisture are crucial to avoid harming trees or fruit quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Strawberries Started From Runners In Garden Beds
Start strawberry plants from the runners found in the strawberry bed. Sink flower pots in the garden near the runners, fill with rich garden soil and place the runners in position to take root in the pots. After the young plants have started, the runners may be pinched off and the pots removed from the ground.
Through Thick and Thin Friendship Speech
A playful dialogue between sealing wax and a match explains the old expression about loyalty. They discuss true friendship lasting in good and bad weather, staying with others through all days, and the metaphor of sticks and burns as they travel with a letter to an unknown destination.
Struck for Longer Hours in Brookline School Tale
A Brookline boy complains about a late bedtime and asserts he does not belong to any union. The lighthearted item portrays a child resisting rules on hours and discipline in a local setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookline
Brown’s Midday Coat Thief Chase Ends With Rescue
Gibson Brown, returning from lunch, spots a thief leaving a popular restaurant with his overcoat. He pursues, captures the man, and regains the coat, then informs his wife of his “adventure.” In a parallel tale, Rich Uncle Johnson forgives the Browns for their marriage and stays briefly, while the coat incident strains the day’s humor and ends with the uncle’s release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson Brown
Brown
Gibson
Mr. Brown
Johnson
Uncle
London
Sport Wear Color Tips for Pretty Combinations
The article advises on fashionable color pairings for sport wear with sweaters and skirts. It highlights peach silk sweaters with blue skirts, white skirts tinted to new shades, and pairing chocolate coats with rose satin skirts. Practical tips include tinting older garments using quick color powders and coordinating hats.
State Highway Construction Bids Sought in Indiana
Notice from Indiana State Highway Commission calls for sealed bids to 10:00 a m on July 26, 1921 for grading and structures on F A 6 Sec C along National Road in Putnam County. Projects cover Manhattan to Mt. Meridian and Bloomington Road segments totaling about 21 miles. Plans may be obtained for $5. bids open to lowest responsible bidder with bonds required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
State
National Road
Putnam County
Manhattan
Bloomington Road
Mt. Meridian
Indianapolis
Indiana
Lawrence E. Lyons
Indiana State Highway Commission
Pot of Gold scheme lands man in prison
Chester M Pellinstt, 31, of St. Louis, began a one to ten year sentence at the southern Hiliary penitentiary after being convicted at Alton of swindling Weert Ban ce, a retired farmer, out of 1441. The scheme claimed a buried pot of gold worth 900,000 would be found via seances led by Pellinstt's wife, tied to Power’s relative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Joseph Pellinstt
Sxty
St. Louis
Hlinary
Alton
Weert Bancp
Bane
Pauer
Tests Wine in Divorce Case Asks Nominal Fee
Omaha real estate man J T Bohan acted as referee in the Henes divorce case to test 700 gallons of old wine. The wine, five to seven years old, was deemed in excellent condition. Bohan said his fee would be nominal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
J. T. Bohan
Charles Henes
Henas
Bohan
A Tip On Fame Through Healthful Living
A proverb emphasized the surest road to fame and wealth lies in staying on the road to health. It frames wellness as the foundation for success and lasting achievement.
Technically Discussed Divorce Misdeal Reference
A wry line on a divorce case recalls a groom asking for his bride’s hand only to face an unexpected turn. The quip suggests a misdeal in the romantic bid as a humorous reflection in a society page.
Took Him as He Was. Edith boasted she changed him.
A literary quip notes Edith could not admire the husband she chose, claiming she improved him by turning him into another man.
A Weighty Matter: Graduation Theme Delayed
A light exchange frames a family scene as three dressmakers work at the house on a graduation theme while a parent asks about progress. The joke highlights domestic preparing tasks and a playful tone.
No. 114 806 20 148 26 144 135 143 21 and 37 dollars
A compact list of numbers and a dollar amount appears as a sparse entry. Individual figures are presented in sequence: 114 806 20 148 26 144 135 143 21, followed by 37 dollars. No context or actions are provided.
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West P A.M
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