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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1920
Page
2
The Greencastle newspaper notes 17 and 19 S Jackson Street as offices. Cards of Thanks and obituaries are charged. obituaries cost 1 dollar each with 5 cent for lime poetry.
Sealed bids for grading and culvert work on National Road segments in Clay Putnam counties Brazil to Manhattan and Manhattan to Mt Meridian will be received by the State Highway Commission in Indianapolis until 10:00 AM July 28 1920. Plans and specs $5 per set. bonds required. contracts to lowest and best bidder. right to reject any bids.
Evarts and his married sister clash over his admiration for a single girl. She lists flaws from looks to status, warns of a doomed match, and reveals Lily Bingle is engaged to Richard Piffkins, altering the tone of the family debate.
A young foreign woman beginning work with a East End family enjoys a Sunday outing with a fellow domestic. They spot the employer across the street and fear detection from the owner who might mimic the fashionable hat. The light conversation reflects class awareness and social observation of service life.
A countryman in Savannah notes a gang of darkies on the streets wearing ball and chain. When asked why the ball is chained, a worker jokes it prevents theft, remarking "heap of thieves about here." The piece ends with a quip about marriage causing trouble for men.
The tale follows Cy Perkins and Jim Brady as they ride through urban districts and dine in a high class restaurant. After a grand meal they underpay with a silver dollar and a threat, claiming Heaven has already punished the restaurant for its high prices. The scene shifts to a dock gang where a boastful Irishman is quickly demised by a loyal rival.
Dialogue excerpt shows a character noting a partner’s needs and a counterpart suggesting the alimony will cover expenses. The exchange hints at financial planning within a relationship and the expectation of future support.
A mother asks a teacher to excuse Edith for missing school yesterday after she slipped in mud. The letter emphasizes the mishap and requests leniency for the absence.
Ohio State University in Columbus hosts a six week summer course for Red Cross executives and chapter managers. In cooperation with the university the program trains future leaders to promote the Red Cross peace time program. Instructors include university faculty National and Divisional Red Cross leaders and other notable figures.
The minister asks in a meeting if Tien yew thinks his practice is changing. A deacon responds he has not resigned, noting two years of sermons on resignation with no action taken.
A playful quip frames a farce where chestnuts appear first and frost follows, contrasting with the saying about Willie-Pa. The line underscores a comic reversal of order as a humorous local remark.
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