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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1920
Page
3
An applicant for a teaching post at a colored school in Louis The examination includes a humorous exchange on word meanings with the candidate and an examiner. The dialogue moves through definitions of jeopardized and leopardized revealing a failing moment and a final light exchange.
A cheery citizen and a speaker discuss the habit of talking about weather despite limited understanding. The exchange notes that nobody fully grasps weather or its production, yet people still enjoy discussing it.
A playful poem about snow turning to mud and a raffle for a poor man. A scientist claims a formula to turn iron into gold, but Andrew Carnegie is referenced as having beat him to the discovery.
The Taylor-Roberts Concert Company will perform tonight at Cloverdale Opera House after a postponement from Tuesday. Greencastle musicians Mr. Taylor and Mr. Roberts have recently given several acclaimed local programs. Local visits include DePauw alumni Joe Pulliam and Paul Jones from Lyons Kansas now touring and golfing at Greencastle links.
Members of Greencastle Lodge No 348 are called to a meeting at 8 P M with work in the second degree. Officers listed include E Mugg as Noble Grand and R S Fisher as Secretary. Also included is a racing anecdote and a brief family scene about a kiss in a shop.
A wife invites her husband to talk during an afternoon moment, and he replies with a light, affable tease about topics she usually wants to discuss. The exchange captures a familiar domestic rhythm and playful dynamic between partners.
A teacher asks where sugar comes from to a class in the West Indies lesson. Billy answers with a joking note about borrowing sugar from neighbors after confessing he sometimes buys it from the grocer.
Green Castle resident Mrs Claude Ash recommends Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble and backache. She reports relief after using Mullins Drug Store purchase and notes the 60 cent price. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY distributes the product.
Rats steal millions of dollars worth of grain chickens and eggs. They destroy property and threaten health. If you are troubled with rats try RAT SNAP which kills them and prevents odors. Cats or dogs won’t touch it. Comes in cakes in three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00 sold and guaranteed by John Cook & Sons and R. P. Mullins.
A vintage ad notes campers used RAT SNAP to control rats near a tent with big fellows. It advertises three sizes priced 25c 50c and 1.00 sold by R P Mullins John Cook Sons J Sudransk i Co. Also offers electrical wiring estimate for five room house at 14.50 with contact Virgil Grimes phone 761.
The note highlights a sale on all low shoes with significant reductions. It mentions Chris ties, indicating a possible staff or associate reference. Details on brands or exact prices are not provided.
Friday evening at the home of Dr. G. H. Myers East Seminary street the Epworth League hosts a lawn fete for the College Ave. fund. Farm loans available from Brown and Moffett. Wanted to rent a house near Greencastle for a small family. permanent tenant sought with possible small acreage. John R. Hand 1042 Van Buren Street South Bend Indiana.
Mr C Dunster recalls a morning in a small Pennsylvania town staying at a hotel. He visits a stable and sees dead rats killed by RAT SNAP the previous night, comparing the scene to a battlefield in Europe. Ads list RAT SNAP products and local sellers.
The State Highway Commission in Indianapolis invites sealed bids by 10:00 A M July 28 1920 for grading culvert and related work on F A No 6 Section B Brazil to Manhattan and F A No 6 Section C Manhattan to Mt Meridian. Plans cost 5.00 per set with no refunds. Bonds required. Low bid to be accepted with right to reject any bid. L H Wright Director. July dates listed.
Night watchman proclaims RAT SNAP cleared rats in six weeks. Says he killed scores nightly and will never be without RAT SNAP. Sold in three sizes 25c 50c and 100 dollars by local dealers John Cook & Sons J Sudranski & Co and R P Mullins.
Help wanted ad seeks a general house worker with no washing or ironing duties. Contact Maude Bridges by phone 96.
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