Greencastle News Briefs and Commencement Notes
Local students and residents are reported visiting relatives and attending commencement at DePauw and Greencastle High School. Notables include Madeline Hixon traveling to Indianapolis, A E Ayler on business, and Russell Tillotson visiting Delta Tau House. The Senior class book, a Parent Teacher picnic, and decoration services for Providence Cemetery are noted, plus arrangements for a Sunday School Convention and a special train to Evansville.
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Russell Tillotson
Standard Oil Company of California
Fraternity
Delta Tau House
Tillotson
DePauw
S. F. M.guffon
Knightstown
Heber Ellis
East Elm Street
Greencastle High School
Donald Ellis
Dorothy Richards
R .H. Richards
Evansville
Victor L. Raphael
Putnam County Sunday School Association
Sweet Dreams of You and Six Song Hits Offered
Enterprise Music Co lists six song titles including Sweet Dreams of You and Somebody's Been Fooling You with price 25c each or all six for $1. The catalog notes are centered on the 216 Lyric Theatre Building in Cincinnati Ohio.
Philosopher's Advice on Bodily Needs and Vanity
A fragment quoting Epictetus urges focusing on bare-use needs like drink, clothing, shelter, and servants while rejecting showy embellishment. The note anchors Stoic thought on distinguishing essential from ornamental comforts.
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Epictetus
Home Remedies for Grease in Wall Paper
A method uses a cloth dampened with high grade gasoline to coat the paper. Apply for about a minute and repeat since a single application removes only part of the grease. These steps aim to lift the stain without damaging the wallpaper.
Must Be Done by an Expert Says Jud Tunkins
Jud Tunkins asserts the public enjoys humbler tricks by a clever showman like PT Barnum but warns against amateurs attempting the act. He views the illusion as a nuisance when misused by bungling performers.
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Jud Tunkins
PT. Barnum
Notable Quote Reflects on Effort and Success
A Globe opinion notes that exceptions exist but asserts failure stems from insufficient effort or smart work, urging persistence and diligence as keys to achievement.
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Atchison Globe
Child's street play response spurs lesson on visit etiquette
A teacher questions a well bred child about proper conduct when a visitor comes to see her mother. The child replies that she would go play in the street, illustrating a lapse in expected manners and prompting the lesson on respectful behavior.
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Laris Sans-Gene
Not the most peculiar law term a brief Indianap olis Star
A fragment notes how the phrase brief used for a long legal document stands out in Indianapolis Star style. The item hints at archaic or humorous legal wording and its attention in a newspaper column.
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Indianapolis Star
New Planet Discovery Invites Cautious Exploration
Scientists announce another planet discovery while admitting limited knowledge of existing worlds. Researchers emphasize careful study as astronomy teams continue surveying distant systems and comparing orbital data.
Two Lawyers or a Witness The Quaker Court Dilemma
In a southern courtroom a negro named Sam Jackson faces trial as the judge appoints two lawyers to defend him. The amused defendant asks if he can swap one of the lawyers for a witness, highlighting the predicament of the defense amid limited resources and the court's provision of counsel.
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Sam Jackson
Sam
Whisky rescue and a wedding ring debt at city hall
A poorly dressed man collapses and a physician uses whisky to revive him, only to learn it was cold tea. Separately, a man and bride queue at the marriage bureau with a two dollar fee, and after failing to raise funds, they later return having pawned the wedding ring to pay.
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Buddy
New York Sun
Top Kick Reproves Late Martin at Reveille
The Leatherneck records a blunt exchange as a new recruit Martin justifies sleepiness after writing home. The top sergeant urges promptness and discipline in the wakeup call scene.
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Martin
Fairies Visit and a Child’s Guinea Pig Guess
A father narrates a playful scene to his daughter about fairies bringing a gift to mother. The child guesses “guinea pigs” as the sought-after present, prompting a light conclusion as the family heads to a movie after a holiday whimsy.
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Jess
Youth Always Cruel Joke at Lawn Party
A neighbor praises his daughter at a lawn party and a four year old boy bluntly retorts that if she’s cute the aunt’s baby would be even cuter. The exchange exposes child honesty and social vanity in a compact anecdote.
Availability of a Friend in Need Quoted
The quote attributed to Uncle Eben suggests friendship relies on mutual support in times of need. It frames assistance as a shared responsibility rather than a one sided act. The remark emphasizes reliance on both parties when help is required.
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Eben
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Greencastle Battery Co. Battery and Tire Service
Mics
Madeline Hixon
Fred Hixon
L2ianapolis
Indianapolis
A. E. Ayler
R. D. Marrow
James
Connersville
Mary Fraley
Greencastle
Margaret Ostrom
East Seminary Street
Fenwick Reed, Jr
Fenwick Reed
East Washington Street
Bloomington
Benjamin H. Wells
Columbus Wells
C. L. Jones
Patricksburg
Greencastle Court
Tribe of
R. G. McCutchan
DePauw School of Music
Zinc Mill
Flora Vandament
D. L. Vandament
Bloomington Street
Miss Vandament
Huntington College
Huntington
Indiana
Second Ward
East Anderson Street
Jess Tobin
Kiwanis
Rotary
Dobbs & Vestal
George Shockley
Indianpolis
Mrs
Roscoe Skimmerhorn
East
Franklin Street
Ford & Woodrum
Herald
Woman’s Relief Corp
Providence Cemetery
Corp
Court House
Olive A. Brown
Hamilton
Beech Grove U. B
John Martin
Vivalia
Theta House
F. E. Toddd & Sons
Brown & Moffett
Tates
Pioneer Trust Company
Trust Central Company
Ayer
J. E. Cash
1St Ward
E. A. Browning
Legion
Greencastle Legion
Putnamville
Bicknell-Coffman Hardware Co
Trixie
Enterprise Music
Lyric Theatre Bldg
Cin
Cinnati, O
Father
Opera House
A. Cook
Mer
William Farnum
Shackles of
Fox
Mack Sennett
James Oliver Curwood
Mutt and
Jeff
Fox News Weekly
Family Supply
Arbuckle Coffee
Old Reliable F. F. F
Coffee Post
Qld
East Side Square
Buick
Sedan
All Prices F
C. B. Flint
Mich
Christie-Thomas Auto Sales Co
Greencastle, Indiana
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