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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1919
Page
2
The Greencastle Herald is published every afternoon except Sunday at 17 and 19 S Jackson Street Greencastle Indiana by Charles J Arnold. The newspaper is entered as second class mail matter at the Greencastle post office. Telephone number 65.
The Daily Herald lists subscription rates including less than four months at 10 cents weekly by carrier in city. Cards of Thanks and obituaries are charged. obituaries at 1 dollar each with an extra 5 cents per poetry line.
A teacher instructed pupils to read Greek myths and recount them in their own language. One student translated The Gorgons describing three sisters with snakes for hair tusks and claws who lived on islands in the Indian Ocean.
During a campus dinner the police president debated foreign terms and math with a freshman. The exchange revealed deep points about learning and perception, ending with a remark that no person is without something to learn from.
An old Scotsman McTavish faces a doctor’s ultimatum to quit whisky or risk blindness. He reflects that at his age he has seen much of the world and chooses to accept the consequences.
A judge notes confusion as Jioward and Menry discuss neighbors petitioning the city for a street light in front of a house. Menry terms the move puzzling, unsure if kindness, curiosity, or mischief motivates the action.
A garbled, phonetic excerpt shows a speaker claiming someone bought something on installments. The text is incoherent with broken phrases and unclear subjects, making interpretation difficult.
A dramatic exchange shows a wife accusing her husband of cruelty toward Vide while the husband reveals a dark motive for proposing. He regrets nothing and recalls enjoying the idea of punishing Vide, framing their union around a plan to control and torment.
A fragmented dialogue features a character debating training a dog for a task tomorrow. Mentions a dog named Fido and commands like play dead beg for sugar and say prayers. The casual tone hints at a humorous or whimsical scene with Clover as a recurring motif.
Fragmentary dialogue shows misgivings about Friday births and a gendered superstition. Miss Willis-bilt grows worried while attempting to influence household behavior, yet cannot fully control or comfort Gao amid a muddled exchange.
Experts from the U S Department of Agriculture advise housewives to select protein rich foods to meet daily needs cheaply. The guide explains which foods provide protein, how much protein per pound, and highlights milk as essential for children. It also notes the value of varied protein sources and offers economical recipe ideas.
Wet peach stains with cold water rub on soap lay in hot sun repeat until stains vanish. A clean damp mop removes dust and saves dusting of furniture. Use a bread knife with saw teeth to slice tomatoes for quicker work. Vinegar can revive colors use one tablespoonful to a quart of rinsing water. Save envelopes with transparent name spaces for buttons tapes etc.
Instructions suggest using bright color ribbons on hats to resemble darned designs. For travel, make shoe bags in varied materials, with separate bags per shoe and loops for hanging. Leave trees in footwear to extend life, and use embroidered medallions to vary an all black hat with different outfits.
A historic remedy describes easing ear pain by dropping equal parts glycerine laudanum and swept oil into the afflicted ear. The formula reflects period medical practices using narcotics and soothing oils.
A USDA statement promotes American Cheddar as a nutritious meat substitute, noting high protein and energy digestibility. It cites experiments showing minimal indigestive issues and describes cheese as versatile and cost effective in meals and baked dishes.
The USDA offers cabbage preparation ideas beyond plain boiled. Variants include Sour Sauce Cabbage, Smothered Cabbage, Cabbage Pudding, Stuffed Cabbage, and Cold Slaw with curry flavored dressing. Each recipe lists steps and ingredients like cabbage heads, butter, flour, milk, mustard, vinegar, eggs, stock, and seasonings.
Practical tips for daily health routines. Use soda or boracic acid rinses when away from home. Light from the left aids reading. Smoky glasses reduce glare and wrinkles in snow. Hot water boracic baths soothe tired eyes. Eyebrow brow-raising habit accelerates wrinkles. plaster reminders curb the habit.
The piece argues for increased fish consumption in the United States noting Americans eat about twenty pounds of fish annually while Europeans and Asians consume far more. It highlights fish as nutritious, digestible, and a staple diet, urges government advertising, and warns of Japan's growing influence in global fisheries. It also mocks limited domestic fishing efficiency and calls for modernization to lower prices and boost production.
The article advises using thin pars and kettles over a fan for heating. It recommends a hard rubber coarse comb with smooth edges to avoid hair damage, warns against a metal tooth comb and a fine comb, and stresses not using broken teeth. It urges frequent washing with ammonia water, scrubbing teeth with a wall brush and soap, and mentions a sun bath accessory for the comb.
Instructions describe hemstitching on an ordinary machine using blotting paper, stitching through material and paper, trimming edges, and adjusting bottom hems. Emphasis on fashion favoring hand embroidery to add an individual touch to readymade dresses, with guidance on stitch tension for flat, neat effects.
A visiting New England congressman recalls a boyhood friend now serving as police justice. During a wedding the justice performs the ceremony, charges a modest fee, and gives the bride an umbrella as a present. The congressman jokes about a pre umbrella claim, revealing the bride had intended the gift for the ceremony.
A garbled OCR passage mentions a voter scene with prunes, a subpoena, and a widow's insurance payout. It references anxious individuals, a woman voting for candidates, and a bar claiming a fruit salad scheme. The text is incomplete and reads as a jumble of unrelated fragments.
In a clipped exchange, Guyer declares ownership of a submarine boat while Conner questions the remark. The brief exchange appears in a late edition of the Chicago News, reflecting a quirky, surreal moment amid routine reporting.
Fragmentary OCR note references a question to Thomas O'Brien about being velace to Barney O'Brien and mentions a mother’s first child and Larney as a sixteenth child in a distant dialogue.
A fragmented item notes tension around a press agent and Miss Foote. The text hints at Ley costumes and a local crowd named Lickaway, suggesting a satirical or theatrical dispute. No clear event date or outcome is given.
A fragment questions why a woman cannot campaign or hold court with other women. It hints at an audience impression through oratory and gowns, balancing gender roles and public speaking in a dated tone.
A fragmentary anecdote depicts a flirtatious young man, Mr Flubdub, kissing the parlor maid when he calls. A suggested response shifts the scene to a dim hall and a suggestion that the girl should go to the door herself.
Readable lines show a tense exchange about a potential deal and perceptions of characters. The speaker disputes involvement and claims others favor strong attire choices, with unclear context and names missing.
A fragmentary excerpt presents a dialogue about eligibility for a patriotic group. Characters Sul and Jare discuss ancestral wartime choices and personal presence, referencing woods and belonging in a historical mood. The text hints at themes of heritage, identity, and belonging in conflict times.
A patient laments a common cold growing severe and notes many suggested remedies. The speaker questions why a simple cold would make someone so ill and complicate treatment efforts.
The lines depict a troubled speaker who doubts victory over marriage and confronts a wife’s social circle. A chorus of friends murmurs gossip with biting sarcasm, suggesting the marriage’s fragile state and contested harmony.
A new manager visits customers to gauge opinions on a popular typewriter. One replies with a garbled testimonial after three months of use, praising the machine yet delivering a fractured, nearly unreadable endorsement.
A man at an Irvington house voiced opposition to rising immigration from Europe, fearing increased competition for jobs. He argued the country should remain open to all seeking betterment but claimed Americans cannot tolerate so many foreigners working at home.
A garbled transcription shows two speakers Maggie and an unnamed man arguing about work and loyalty. A later exchange presents an egotistical man claiming sole cause of events and asks a friend why misfortune worsens when it is raining. The readable text mixes personal disputes with a philosophical aside.
A cornet learner asks if practice makes the neighbor nervous. The sympathetic observer notes the concern while the learner claims indifference to personal risk. The exchange captures tension over playing in shared spaces.
A damaged OCR snippet shows Lloyd George distributing prizes at a school and urging the children to have an on call record when he should come next. The text includes garbled lines with children replying in a chorus-like exchange.
In a clipped exchange, a speaker laments lack of music while another cites lack of time and childlessness. The dialogue hints at tension between appreciation, time, and parenthood, closing with a paradoxical blessing statement about children.
A fragment references a woman described as a glass widow affected by hay fever, implying a local gossip item or humorous aside without additional context or details.
A physician tells his wife that his finances are strained and creditors have extended financial papers into the middle of the watermel on season, hoping to weather the financial crisis.
In a light office exchange a coed boasts about keeping a gun in the office two weeks. Another quips that the progress is strong as she jokes he is engaged to the stenographer, reflecting campus humor of the era.
A fragment quotes a line about why many women talk together to get through a moment, implying noisy discussion and cooperation. The brief text lacks clear attribution or context.
A terse.local tale follows a cautious traveler asked about poker on a train and a foil between a man with a savage dog and his restricted finances, hinting at risk, money, and domestic strain in a compact vignette.
Life reflects on a shift in perception from a man who had loved and lost to one who had loved and won. The quotation contrasts nostalgia with triumph, suggesting a change in judgment about a person’s past romance.
A humorous quip centers on Miss Prim wearing only half mourning for her half brother, prompting laughter about social customs and family ties at a social event.
A quoted exchange suggests guidance to Sam about mental steadiness. The advice urges focus and action to prevent fragmentation and maintain composure under pressure.
A meditation on the mother’s central role in the home. The piece urges delaying nonessential duties and empowering others to share load, so mothers gain rest and purpose without sacrificing family welfare. It laments constant pressure and urges wiser, more efficient allocation of tasks.
The article details a washable studio apron project using white oilcloth priced at fourteen cents a yard. It describes scalloped edges marked with a spool, coarse embroidery, pocket flaps backed with coarse material, and options like buttonholes, binding, machine stitching, pinking, or stenciling in oil colors for a durable, decorative outcome.
The article describes using a poultice with iron and poppy oil for wounds and a method to ease tired eyes with hot cloths. It advises cooling the face with cold water after rinsing and using cloths refreshed from hot water to soothe the head and forehead for about fifteen minutes. It also mentions a hollow key press and tweezers for stings.
Practical notes on stain removal and cooking hacks. Ink stains, celery substitutions, crust perforation, simmering hints, and a method to remove furniture marks using warm paper and heat. Includes steps for timing boiling and checking doneness, with cautions on surface care.
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