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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1920
Page
2
The Greencastle Herald explains second class mail status and editorial office address, noting Words of Thanks and obituaries services. It lists publication details at 17 and 19 S Jackson Street with charges for thanks notices.
An evangelist named Doctor Brown baptizes converts in a Delaware River ceremony in New Jersey. A hackman jokes about taking several names while Brown, hearing the quip, baptizes him with vigorous immersion to “wash him out” of the convert’s system.
The text recalls Guatemala City’s destruction in late 1917 and early 1918 and its gradual rebuilding. It notes the Maya-Quiche heritage, Quirigua ruins with monoliths and towering faces, and excavations revealing a potential grand temple. A National Geographic bulletin highlights wholesome mountain tribes known for sturdy build and honesty.
The Grisons, Switzerland's largest canton, is praised as an Alpine wonderland with over 100 valleys, rushing torrents, roaring waterfalls, and translucent lakes. Dark pines and pastures blanket the hills as snow peaks form a landscape of serene height and peaceful emblematic sites.
The text recalls an ancient ruler Deries era around 620 B C with Haggal the erpter taunting towns. He warned of sowing much and reaping little and failing to earn enough wages. His plan to reduce the H.C. L. involved building a new temple.
Twenty young Salvation Army lorries who cooked doughnuts for the soldiers in France have organized a Doughnut Band. The group aims to support troops and boost morale through their baking efforts.
A collection of humorous and earnest pleas shows baboo station masters and clerks writing under stress. It includes a dog loving official asking to house his canine, a lean office cat due to rats, and a rambling marriage proposal from a suitor claiming lineage and a failed Calcutta University exit.
Priscilla burns love letters to clear out past romances while Billy Martin probes Sam Galahad and a diplomat at a lively dance. Priscilla teases Billy about Sir Galahad and the diplomat, as heartfelt misunderstandings mix with playful tricks and flirtations.
The Milwaukee Journal notes Czecho-Slovakia faced inflation from old Austro-Hungarian war money at about 8.0 billion crowns now worth one cent. It called in old notes, issued new money 38 percent smaller, and plans to withdraw 1.5 billion crowns unless secured by gold silver bonds or warehouse receipts.
Tulsa women visited the local recruiting station seeking Navy enlistment claiming to want to see the world and that Uncle Sam would cover travel. Chief Roth explained no geomanettes are being enlisted now due to absence of war. they left promising to return if another war starts.
"Clothes do not make the man" remarks the ready made philosopher. Miss Cayenne replies hoping for the best and notes some foviety lads wearing over eile may be psychologically influenced to attempt a regular day's work.
English publishers report renewed interest in O Henry writings as torn soles traced to limited editions prompt reprints and new sales in the English market.
A visitor recalls exploring a canyon nicknamed The Jug on a homestead claim in the middle West. He barely escaped a sudden drop into a wide, ooze-filled cistern after stepping into a water-worn canyon floor. Local lore says many young cattle and colts disappeared there.
The passage argues that persistence beats natural gifts, noting many gifted people stagnate without effort. It emphasizes ceaseless practice and self-improvement, warning that talent can fail when not actively developed. It also observes midlife stagnation among once-regarded geniuses who criticize others.
The passage argues that personal growth comes through struggle and responsibility. It notes that people avoid hard work yet true power and joy arise from doing and mastering tasks, with conscious success expanding as more is accomplished.
A student recalls snubbing a peer in the school hall. After walking with raised head, the narrator encountered the boy with a bundle of teg paper. In tripping on the stairs, the narrator fell and was helped up by the same boy.
The article notes a southern yellow pine region covering about 124 million acres with trees densely forested. It estimates a potential yield of around 70 cubic feet per acre per year, indicating substantial timber resources and careful management.
Nathan Bennett, a lonely owner at Groundley Place, gains unexpected company when Gail Stevens helps recover his missing gray squirrel Fannie. Their encounter at the south garden wall leads to a gesture of reconciliation and a new beginning as companionship blossoms.
Michigan owns the largest county farm bureau membership in the United States with Sanilac at 2,000 and a final tally near 3,400. Iroquois Illinois follows with 2,850 members while Saginaw nears 2,650 and Boon tops 3,000. Michigan state totals 18,051 as growth runs about 1,500 weekly. The drive covers the southern peninsula and moves into the northern western area.
The oak doors at the entrance of St. Pauls Cathedral in London stand about M0 feet high and are thought to be the largest single doors in the world. They are among the oldest parts of the cathedral and each leaf bears the name of its carpenter.
Various notices advertise farm loans from Brown & Moffett Greencastle house rental by John Kt Hand South Bend a six room house for sale on South Locust Theo Crawley shoe sale Christies inventory and demands for a farm hand John King and a Ford Touring Car from Auto Co plus a middle aged or elderly lady listing and agents wanted by The Hawks Nursery Co in Wauwatosa Wisconsin for a broad classified ad page noting promotions and job opportunities
The Christian Science Society announces Sunday morning service in the Ader block on the second floor at 11 o'clock with Sunday School at 10 o'clock. A Wednesday evening testimony service is at 8. Also advertising needed for more cars to wash by the R. E. Knoll Co.
We express heartfelt thanks to friends neighbors and to doctors and nurses who cared for our wife and mother William Cowger and family during illness and after her death.
Rev. A. T. Briggs and his daughter, visiting this week, return to La Porte Friday. About thirty Pocahontas Lodge members from this city, with degree staff, will confer the degree on Bloomington candidates this evening, twenty traveling by the William Randel track and the rest by train. Crescent Rebecca Lodge meets Monday evening with Alice Haltom as N G and Minnie Keiffer as secretary. Mrs. Frank Stiles learns her son-in-law Everett Wells, hospitalized in Indianapolis for a mashed foot from a railroad accident, and Mr. and Mrs. Wells live there. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kimberlain and children are visiting here.
The Children's Day Exercises at Locust Street Church begin Sunday at 10 30. The program lists prayers welcome address and readings by Margaret Any Inman Frances Mathe Katherine Long Lillian Summers Eloise Blackwell Crawley Emilouise Gerhardt and Leonidas McNeely. The event includes songs readings piano pieces and a pageant with six boys and six girls. Dr H C Clippinger delivers the address and a collection for an educational fund is taken.
Irregular or delayed use of Triumph Pills is advised against. Safe aid is dependable and not sold in drug stores. Write for relief and particulars. it's free. Address National Medical Institute Milwaukee, Wis. Acvy.
Mrs Tepper of Plainfield New Jersey says a rat problem kept her servant from entering the cellar. She reports Rat Snap destroyed rats and mice and eliminated odors. The cake bait comes in 25 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes and is sold by John Cook & Sons J Sudranski & Co and R P Mullins.
Dr H H Butler endorses RAT SNAP for hospital rat control: use every three months, regardless of sightings. Three sizes priced 25c 50c and 109. sold and guaranteed by John Cook & Sons J Sudranski & Co and R P Mullins.
A reader message recalls a chicken loss and a remedy purchase. The note mentions buying RAT SNAP from local traders and claims six rats died within a week. The reader cites sellers John Cook & Sons and others.
Seaside home infested with rats last May, pests devoured upholstery. Rat Snap cake form claimed to kill quickly with no mixing. Available in 25c 50c and $1.00 sizes, sold by John Cook & Sons J Sudranski & Co and R Mullins with guarantee.
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