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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1920
Page
3
Mrs Thomas Woodson and child visit Indianapolis. several locals leave for Chicago Battle Ground and Ter Haute for visits. Oil spreads on Greencastle streets with sawdust spread for safety. milch cows sold at public auction averaging $100 with high cow and calf at $125.
Johnny explains the Junior Chautauqua at Second Ward School grounds for kids under ten led by Miss Godbold. Activities include games, an Indiana Pow-Wow with bonfire roast, and a Toy Shop Pageant with dolls dancing and clowns. Johnny plans to buy a ticket with his earnings.
Berlin dispatch reports Prince Joachim of Hohenzollern youngest son of ex Emperor William died by his own hand in Potsdam after a divorce and financial strain. He was taken to St Josephs hospital and died hours later. The note cites excessive dementia and notes his son and exile relatives.
Purdue University officials and agricultural groups urge Indiana farmers to plant a normal wheat acreage this fall to maintain crop rotation, aid soil nutrients, and cope with labor shortages. Emphasizes fall sowing, use of fertilizer, and late planting to avoid Hessian Fly damage.
The state moves to plant during the fly free season as wheat quality and yield have improved through selective varieties. Indiana aims to lead as a wheat state and urges farmers to obtain recommended seed through county agents, millers, or grain dealers for this fall.
Lawmakers resumed work in Indianapolis after a weekend back home to hear sentiment on major measures. They aim to consider three or four top questions thoroughly with pressure to close by Wednesday, though Friday is possible. Bills include a horizontal tax increase legalisation, a War Memorial bill, coal price control, and emergency appropriations.
Indianapolis hog receipts reach 7000 with prices up 25 to 35 cents opening sales around 16.65 and potential top 16.75. Heavy weights 15.50, pigs 15.50, outsiders buying 5000 head, locals 1500. Cattle steady, calves weak, sheep steady. Claire Bittles underwent temple bone abscess surgery at Methodist Hospital with a good recovery. Invitations issued for a bridge party hosted by Mrs. John Cannon for Mrs. Ed Gainor of Washington, D C.
Will Wetz announces apples priced at one dollar per bushel at the Packing House. Bring your baskets and shop the sale while quantities last.
Night watchman boasts of ridding a mill of rats using RAT SNAP. Claims 6 weeks to clear them, killing scores nightly and scaring others away. Product sold by John Cook & Sons and others with a money back guarantee. rope, Said Mr. C. Dunster.
Aconsumer testimonial touts RAT SNAP for rat control during a camping trip. Ray White recounts using the product to remove large rats near their tent and urges farmers storekeepers and housewives to use the three sizes priced 25c 50c and 1.00.
A desperate wife seeks a maid for general housework after months of refusals and government complaints. A cheerful applicant discusses family needs, breakfast times, and living arrangements, with the only restriction being not to call the husband by his first name.
A humorous dialogue features Mr Bryfogle and Miss Minkin debating optimism and pessimism using a doughnut allegory. The two exchange quips about seeing the hole versus the doughnut and the absurdity of ambulance alarms during a shared cake moment.
Mayor Brand Whitlock recalls a widow’s tears as he reflects on prison terms being annulled or reduced. He notes inmates who behave may be released early, while a woman laments her husband’s possible, shortened sentence and calls him an angel when he behaves.
A kindergarten teacher finishes a fable about a wolf and a lamb. A boy names the moral twist, saying if the lamb had been good the wolf would have eaten him anyway.
Rats steal millions of dollars worth of grain chickens and eggs destroying property and posing health risks. If rats trouble you try RAT SNAP which promises to kill them and prevent odors. Comes in cakes in three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00 sold with a guarantee by John Cook & Sons and R P Mullins.
A fragmented reflection notes that laws fall short but still guide society, while a girl receives a single yearly letter read aloud on the street, revealing how ordinary moments frame power and childhood in urban life.
Demonstrations on poultry culling to separate laying hens from loafing hens will occur in two thirds of Indiana counties over five weeks starting July 19. Purdue University poultry experts will visit more than 60 counties, with county agents assisting to widen reach and educate farmers on efficient culling practices.
Wanted repair service for electrical wiring with a five room house wired complete for 14.50 by Virgil Grimes phone 761. Also advertised are steep discounts on every pair of low shoes in the store by Chris Ties.
Second hand lumber including yellow poplar and white pine 1 inch boards 2 by 4 rafters 2 by 6 joists square timber and lots of kindling. Also ads for farm loans Brown and Moffett and W H Evans architect contractor and landscape gardening. WANTED TO RENT A House in Greencastle area permanent tenant sought. John K Hand 1042 Van Buren St South Bend Indiana. WANTED More cars to wash The R E Knoll Co.
Public notice item listing household help and services. Maude Bridges seeks general house work with no washing or ironing. Virgil Grimes offers electrical wiring and repairs. Dobbs and Vestal handle public sales and fall bookings from their office over Central Nat’l Bank with residence and office phones.
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