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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1919
Page
3
Claretta Hanneman sues for divorce from Otto Hanneman in Putnam circuit court alleging cruel treatment and neglect. Numerous local movements include property transfers, a re-enlistment in the aviation service, medical operations, and community events such as Girl Scout fundraisers and a planned Shades of Death trip.
An elderly patient recounts multiple surgeries for appendicitis and gall stones, claiming Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cured all symptoms for five years. The ad asserts the product removes catarrhal mucus and inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal issues and promises money back after one dose. Available at all druggists.
Trustees of the Greencastle orphans home announce a public sale on Tuesday June 24 1919 at 2 oclock in the afternoon offering about twenty five acres of clover and timothy in the meadow located on the Allison farm two miles northeast of Greencastle Putnam county Purchasers must cut and take care of the meadow Auction conducted by Auction Salest Brothers Livery Born Saturday June 21 1 30 p m
Clyde Wayne Wright born December 16 1900 in Mill Creek township Putnam county Indiana died June 2 1919 at age 18. He was educated at Eminence high school and Belle Union Broad Park and planned to enter university this fall. He spoke of faith after a revival, urged friends to accept Christ and unite with a church, and left a bereaved family including his parents a sister and two brothers.
The British Museum obtains the gem collection of Sir Arthur Herbert Church, a noted mineralogist and former Mineralogical Society president. The 200 plus stones, mainly mounted in rings, emphasize Ceylon sources with notable zircons, tourmalines, topazes, emeralds, opals, spinels, and a six karat aurora red spessartite garnet, rare for jewelry quality.
Government geologic survey reports Lake Tahoe was formed in a volcanic setting with lava activity and temporary damming of outlets. The analysis shows the lake sat higher in Neocene to early Pleistocene epochs, leaving beaches up to 100 feet above present level and a terrace at Tahoe City that hosts a tavern.
The New York Evening Telegram notes that oaths like Parbleu and By gum are gestures to energize speech rather than true vows. Swearing adds action to language and serves as a linguistic tool during stress, used by soldiers and civilians alike, though civilian usage may be waning in mixed company.
The American gypsy dictionary by George F Black Ph D for the New York Public Library is described as the strangest and latest vocabulary in gypsy lore. It aims to aid students of gypsy language and lore and interest readers who recall childhood warnings about gypsies kidnapping boys.
An exchange reveals a husband and wife debate about who should worry for the family. Mr Dubwaite admits he kept his resolution briefly before Mrs Dubwaite insists she will no longer let him offload the burden of worrying.
We pay $1 for dead and worthless horses $1 50 for cattle Also remove hogs if combined weight equals 800 pounds Call Greencastle to reach Brazil Tankage Company Brassol phone Phone county 8 ring 2 11 We pay all phone charges Weicenved plant FOR SALE Baby buggy good as new Call White 664 St pd
Wood suppliers advertise abundant mill wood and urge customers to contact Lum at Barnaby's mill by phone number 10 to stock the wood house.
Auction at Brothers livery barn set for Saturday June 21 at 1 30 p m with items to be sold to the highest bidder.
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