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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1920
Page
3
A Wisconsin town illustrates the persuasive power of book agents as a traveler sells multiple copies of The Royal Path of Life. A husband and wife each buy one, then arouse the neighbor’s curiosity, and a final sale is scammed just as a train departs, leaving the husband furious.
A speaker with a worried look argues that if the majority would accept less money, everyone would have more. The remark frames economic fairness as a redistribution mindset.
Chelmsford town council opens cells in the town prison to homes seekers to ease the housing shortage. Alterations are not allowed so that the building remains ready to receive prisoners. The photo shows a cell with prison furniture.
William C. Mills of the Ohio Archaeological Society states John Fitch invented the steam engine. A Fitch steamboat operated successfully 21 years before Fulton’s Clermont. Fitch’s original 1780 boat model rests with Mills, recently donated by A. N. Whitnogh of Columbus.
The House records show 624,427 beneficiaries under a S214,020,000 pension bill, down 22,468 from last year. Total appropriation is $1,010,000 less than the current year. A list purge removed 50,752 names while 2,254 were added.
A bombproof shelter built to guard the Bruges Zeebrugge canal entrance was exposed as water was pumped from the waterway. The feature aimed to protect submarine access and its revealing marks a notable engineering uncovering in wartime infrastructure.
Omaha grocers plan a campaign against rising prices. When customers request expensive items, they will offer cheaper alternatives and sell flour at wholesale prices to curb the burden on shoppers.
Report from Lieut J C Steinel, son of Milwaukee native John Steinel, describes American troops repelling a Russian armored train attack near Vladivostok. The clash left a sergeant dead, a corporal wounded, and all 35 American soldiers earning Distinguished Service Medal consideration. A second tale claims a rancher’s water dish hid drowned hens with gold nuggets in their crops.
Carl H. Witt files at Denver Corp. alleging his wife refused any affection throughout fourteen years of marriage. Clarence Westcott arrested in Williamsport Pa for theft involving Bible and other religious works. Man accused of stealing Bibles and religious texts in Elmira New York.
Mrs Tepper of Plainfield New Jersey recounts rats in her cellar driven away by RAT SNAP. The advertisement notes RAT SNAP destroys rats and mice and prevents odors, sold in three sizes 25 cents 50 cents and one dollar by local merchants John Cook and Sons J Sudranski and Co and R P Mullins.
Dr H H Butler urges farmers to use RAT SNAP around hospitals every three months to control rats. The vet says it works every time and recommends immediate action before a brood forms. Three sizes priced 25c 60c and 1.00, sold and guaranteed by John Cook & Sons J Sudranski & Co R P Mullins.
The Christian Science Society invites all to a Sunday morning service at 11 o clock in the Ader block on the second floor. Sunday School begins at 10 o clock. A Wednesday evening testimony service follows at 8 o clock. Everyone is welcome.
An advertisement promotes RAT S N AP cake style rodent killer. It notes sizes 25c 5c and $1 with guaranteed results. Sold by John Cook and Sons J Sudranski Co and R P Mullins in local outlets.
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