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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1919
Page
2
Advertises mail and carrier rates for the Daily Herald with pricing for one year four months and shorter terms. Notes charges for cards of thanks obituaries and poetry, with per line and per obituary fees and general postal information.
Corn fields need rain and several locals attended Bethel ice cream social. Emma Garrett of Illinois and Lela plus Lucy Garrett visited Will Shuck's. Sam Campbell remains ill. Goldie Miller visited a cousin in Greencastle. Herbert Lawson and Allen spent a Sunday with Clyde Walls. Morris and Samuel Goodwin groups joined Fred Hunter near Stilesville. Jos Garrett and girls visited Greencastle last Friday. Wake Miller and grandson Noel stayed in Stilesville over weekend. Old settlers picnic planned at Stilesville Saturday. Frank Garrett fished near Big Walnut last Friday.
Affected six siblings and the narrator suffered stomach and liver troubles from childhood. After nearly a year on Mayr's Wonderful Remedy, they report restored health and no problems with food. The ad claims the product removes mucus and inflammation in the intestinal tract, addressing stomach liver and appendicitis symptoms. One dose proves satisfaction or money back.
Sunday visitors at J C Moores included Thomas Fiddler and family Lloyd Blue and family Ezra Cummings and wife and Abner Tabor. Ross Johnson came home from France. Lois Allee attended Gosport institute. Margaret Sherrill and Ettie Murphy visited Ezra Baldwin. Mary Farr of Quincy visited John Sinclair. Harrigan and Lan Oagles visited C E Hartsock. Ezra Cummings and Mary Moore with Lilian made a Gosport trip.
J N Adams of Dublin Georgia describes severe rheumatic pain before using Chamberlains Liniment. He spent thirty to forty dollars on remedies that failed. After trying the liniment he can move about without severe pains and recommends it for rheumatic troubles.
Clifford Howard argues in Lippincott's that scientists may dethrone long held myths about the earth. The text satirizes shifting truths from round to ellipsoidal forms and mocks readers clinging to comforting illusions while warning of relentless changes in science and history.
Report notes some interested parties press charges over seized German property. If compelled to argue, he may develop a broad case, prompting a rush to cover from those who tried to bar him from being named.
Willis Browning of Pattonsburg Missouri endorses Chamberlains Tablets for bilious attacks and constipation. He states his wife used a bottle about a year ago and was cured of a bad bilious attack and years of constipation.
A batch of property transfers shows numerous deeds from Martha T. Helm to Alice M. Haltom and others, covering lots and lands in Greencastle Jackson Floyd Russellville Bainbridge and nearby townships with varied sums from 50 to 7000 dollars. Names include Blaydes Farrow Wilkinson Wood Osborn Sutherlin Brackney Wright Pierce Ford and Carpenter among others.
A young advocate argues his first case and, before ten minutes pass, the judge rules for him and politely confirms the decision. The judge insists the case will be divided in the young attorney’s favor, leaving no doubt about the outcome.
A compact note suggests respect for old age remains common though exceptions exist such as questionable groups and unsettled hiring cases, reflecting social attitudes toward aging and duty.
A list of land transfers with buyers and sellers in Greencastle, Clinton and Bainbridge. Notable deeds include Rachel M. Mason to Hiram W. Dicks for 1500 dollars and Edwin E. Black to Marie L. Zaharakos for 4500 dollars. Chautauqua entertainers travel from Sidney Illinois to Greencastle and on to Akron Indiana.
The New South Wales pension act is cited as reducing indigence and worry, encouraging family support, and lowering taxes long term. A federal commission heard that eight months after start 600 seniors obtained pensions and many returned to asylums as care and costs rose, with maintenance per inmate about 80 dollars annually.
The Chicago News reports on a home ozone water purifier using an electric discharge to generate ozone between glass tubes. A compact Lex housing contains an ozone developer and interrupter, with a tin tube to emit ozone. the device can purify about 60 gallons per hour and costs about the same as standard electric light usage.
A Charlotte News report notes a frog applied to a fever patient’s foot allegedly cured typhoid symptoms. The owner claims previous cases including a young man who recovered after frog treatment and is now convalescing. The story cautions that frogs die after drawing fever, a harsh remedy.
In a crowded car a tall man offers a seat to a young woman before a pushy stranger races to her row. The hijacked moment ends with the eager man settling in, glancing at a timetable as others mutter their disapproval.
Cloves are most used in America as a condiment with England and France following. In France they are used for liquors and medicine, while in the others they serve primarily culinary uses. The clove tree is evergreen, 40 to 50 feet tall, with oblong leaves and crimson flower clusters. Harvest involves laying white cloth, beating branches with bamboo, sun drying, and daily turning until dark. Trees begin bearing at age ten and continue to seventy-five, with two harvests yearly in June and December. Hot weather favors growth and a small amount of top note improves flavor.
The piece argues that a single global language is essential for unity, praising Latin for education and Greek for national progress. It also includes racist stereotypes praising Black people and ending with racial references and caricatures about Uncle Tom and “Great George.”
A weather minded reflection links high heat to increased fighting and death by own action. It notes a chart where fight activity rises with temperature, while drunk arrests fall in July and rise toward December. Personal crises are said to peak in spring and fall.
A reflective piece cites Chesterton on conservation and change. It argues that leaving things alone leads to deterioration and that active care is required to preserve human institutions amid rapid change.
Aimed at every family to keep a certain medicine on hand during hot summer months. Promises it will be needed before summer ends and worth many times its cost. Claims the product has no superior for its intended purpose and urges readers to buy it now.
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