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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1922
Page
2
The Greencastle Herald published daily except Sundays at 17 and 19 S Jackson Street Greencastle Indiana. It is entered as second class mail matter at the Greencastle post office with Charles J Arnold as proprietor. Cards of Thanks are charged at 50 cents each.
The notice outlines obituary charges at 1 per obituary with an additional 0.05 per line for poetry. It specifies billing terms and rate applicability for readers and contributors of obituaries and poetry sections.
The Democratic ticket presents candidates for U S Senator Samuel M Ralston Representative Charles H Bidaman State Senator Andrew E Durham State Representative Willis Fe Gill Prosecuting Attorney Glenn H Lyon Clerk Circuit Court Walter S Campbell County Auditor William D Lovett County Treasurer Wilbur O Clodfelter County Recorder Dave Stewart Wright County Sheriff Elijah S Wallace County Coroner Jacob E McCurry County Surveyor William P Koehler County Assessor Paul F Priest County Commissioner First William F Davis County Commissioner Third David J Skelton Council at Large William S Burris Ora A Day James G Britton.
The Chinese language is the most ancient spoken language and, besides Hebrew, the oldest written language. It is also one of the hard languages to learn. The letter I in Chinese is said to have 145 possible pronunciations, each with a different meaning.
A Lord Bryce reflection notes that popular government is sought and valued not as an end in itself but as a vehicle to remove tangible grievances or gain concrete benefits, after which enthusiasm often fades. The passage emphasizes instrumental use over enduring reverence for democracy.
The writing praises the violet as yielding the sweet odor above all others. It highlights the white double violet appearing twice yearly in mid April and around Bartholomew’s tide, with the musk rose as a close second.
A light exchange highlights profit ideas and spending plans between a Barcelona couple. The husband imagines new money making schemes at home while the wife contemplates ways to spend the income.
The American taunter of two or three boys beginning to show interest in young ladies doubts that ancestor worship can exist anywhere in the world.
An Exchange report notes the theater was filled to capacity with elegant night dresses and toilettes on display, as described by the Boston Transcript. The crowd's stylish attire highlighted a grand, fashionable theater-going scene.
A health note states that a healthy person can survive a week to ten days without food or water unless exposed to extreme temperatures. It emphasizes that temperature conditions influence survival duration and overall resilience.
A farmer voices a regional saying about troublemakers who stir up trouble and fail to protect themselves when trouble arrives, noting the irony in those most eager to cause unrest.
A humorous note from the Boston Transcript describes a college boxing class where a dazed student quips to the professor that he did not enroll for astronomy. The contest between science and sport offers a lighthearted moment.
Jud Tunkins warns it is a mistake to tell your troubles since people who enjoy hearing them cannot be real friends. He urges listeners to seek genuine support and avoid drain on relationships.
A collection of aphorisms on behavior and morals. It covers passion and envy, speech and silence, hypocrisy, honesty, pride, and daily manners. The verses lampoon social pretensions and human foibles with concise witted lines.
Bids for four street improvements in Greencastle Indiana face forfeiture of a bid check if the bidder fails to enter a contract within ten days of acceptance. Estimated costs cover Northwood Boulevard Highwood Avenue and Greenwood Avenue across concrete asphalt brick and wood block options with five year workmanship and material guarantees. Plans are on file with the city clerk and bidders must prove suitable facilities and expertise before bids are considered.
Swedes are leaving the Aaland islands for the United States as emigration begins. Groups of 50 are already traveling. Sweden protests the transfer of the islands to Finland after a League of Nations ruling. The 25,000 island population is largely Swedish and Sweden seeks to keep a Swedish stock under Finnish rule.
British wine merchants urge an English wine week to counteract price drops that make wine affordable to many. They warn English tastes may deteriorate and seek to educate palates and inform diners about proper beverage choices and traditional service rules.
Sealed bids due June 27 1922 at 7 30 p m by the Greencastle Indiana Common Council for curb grading and paving of Northwood Boulevard Greenwood Avenue Highfall Avenue and Highwood Avenue from Northwood to the alley in Northwood Block 8. Bids for each improvement must be separate with deposits of 100 dollars or 2 1/2 percent of the engineer’s estimate. Council reserves right to reject any or all bids. Bids read publicly and considered for each improvement.
Official notice from Greencastle Indiana describes plans for city improvements with estimated work, no guarantees on accuracy, and bid procedures. Bidders must file a non collusion affidavit, bonds for contract completion and for maintenance, and witness signatures of the mayor and city clerk dated May 23 1922.
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