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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1920
Page
2
Public notice from Greencastle Indiana outlining mailing class, publisher Charles J Arnold address, publication schedule, and rates for cards of thanks obituaries and poetry. Cards of thanks cost 50 cents each. Obituaries 1 dollar per item with 5 cent per line for poetry.
The Mullan tree, historic marker of the old Mullan trail linking Montana Idaho and the coast, will be preserved as part of a national monument area approved by the president. The tree, planted near the Fourth of July canyon between Wallace and Coeur d Alene, Idaho, marks Captain John Mullan’s 1861 survey and construction milestone.
The trench warship Aldebaran cruises the Pacific near Chatham and Bounty islands to test wireless telegraphy. Lieutenant Guierre, a wireless expert, will likely present results at the wireless conference in Washington. He notes New Zealand reception from French instruments interests continental experts. The ship aims to establish a comprehensive system to ensure strong receptions, challenging earlier American pioneers.
Five contemporary mills guard in Negroes with daily cane capacity around 5 000 tons. Two additional mills with 8 000 tons daily capacity are already operating in the district. The push for upgraded equipment in sugar centrals likely continues until each sugar district gains a modern central. Centrals pay farmers about 55 percent of the sugar value.
The Chicago Tribune recalls a scene where patrons gathered in the express office as the superintendent and two officials arrived unannounced. One woman sought a package but found nothing on hand, prompting a clerk to joke by answering the phone with there is nothing here for you. The moment caused laughter among bystanders.
A dialect sketch features Reckless Reggie and his teetotal uncle debating drinking. The nephew jokes about expenses while the uncle insists on teetotal restraint and contemplating a clean setup for the evening in a dated informal exchange.
The six year old mare Tiny stands 22 inches tall and weighs 90 pounds. At a Nebraska horse dealers banquet she occupied a small stall on a table, listening as toastmasters spoke after the banquet.
Mrs. F. J. Runyon, Tennessee State Bankers convention speaker, says she would lend to men before some women but demands first class security. Her Clarksville bank, seven months old, aims to aid savers and is run by women with all directors female. The cashier is the wife of the county’s attorney.
Washington adopts the term milk for dairy cattle instead of milch after a clash between linguists and ag experts. The department of agriculture favors milk as the everyday English word used by farmers and ranchers, aligning with American language and practice.
Premier Olver's plan to slaughter sea lions in British Columbia for skins to make shoes gains fisher folk approval in Prince Rupert. Fishermen say killing sea lions would conserve fish stocks, noting the animals eat about 50 pounds of fish daily. One crew reportedly killed 700 sea lions with three partners on the Queen Charlotte Islands in two days.
Mrs. F J Brown was arrested in Spokane on a third degree assault charge after allegedly using a hatpin during a rush at the opening of a new 10 cent store. She asked what else a woman could do at the police station.
Tommy the Maltese cat ends a perilous hold on a rising creek bank by crossing a cable between two telephone poles to reach safety after unable to reach the next pole. The scene unfolds as the owner calls from the other pole.
Washington reports the wartime technical advisory committee of the war claims board, led by Campbell Scott, dissolved after adjusting over 24 000 contracts and related claims. The group found most contractors fair, settled ultra technical power and castor oil contracts, and handled the large rabbit meat episode in Kansas with a final, modest payout.
West Virginia bans use of red color for school buildings equipment and grounds as new state education rules take effect across the state. The red schoolhouse is prohibited under the board of education regulations governing school facilities.
Clarence Coombs, test pilot, achieved a four man altitude record at Haxtelhurst field Mineola Long Island by flying Orenco touring plane 17 150 feet above the ocean surface. The record is a world best for a one powered aircraft and a U S mark for a four passenger airplane. Coombs flew with a 150 Wright Hispano engine aboard the craft.
The Kentucky state experiment station releases figures from surveys in Payette Scott Jessamine Woodford counties and Christian county’s black patch. It details costs for barley and dark tobacco, citing labor rent barn sticks machinery manure spray insurance coal and wood. Average cost per pound of barley tobacco is 26 cents and per acre 206 dollars with 1141 pounds per acre. dark tobacco costs 16 cents per pound and 148 dollars per acre.
Omaha street car conductor K E Warrington confronted by an armed robber at end of shift resisted when the robber demanded his dead wife’s watch. Warrington took the pistol and beat the assailant unconscious. He will receive 500 dollars from the street railway company. robber Henry Suntz planned further crimes after a 55 cent pie and coffee charge.
A White House ram chased Secret Service officer Dick Jervis into the executive offices after a sudden dislike on the front lawn. The ram then butted Secretary Tumulty’s car, stood on the running board, and bellowed at the chauffeur.
In Shelbyville Indiana a judge allocated 196 acres of Angle Hawkins estate among four children by drawing lots after the heirs failed to agree. Each child received a portion chosen at random from the four equal divisions, and all parties expressed satisfaction with the result.
An old ad fragment promotes RAT SNAP rat poison with guarantees and prices. The notice lists sellers including John Cook & Sons and J. Sudranski & Cos, along with other crafts like architecture and landscaping by Mullins, an Indiana contractor, all in a Greencastle publication.
The Herald runs loan notices announcing Brown and Moffett offering farm loans with generous funds for eligible applicants. Details specify available money and application guidance through the local office.
Small family seeks permanent tenant near Greencastle in a suitable place. John K Hand lists 1042 Van Buren St South Bend Indiana. Also for sale or trade a good six room house on South Locust St. contact Theo Crawley at 723. Another note seeks a good second hand buggy. call 762.
Dr MH Butler promotes RAT SNAP as the remedy to control rats around hospitals and farms every three months. The ad urges immediate action, lists price options 25c 50c and 1.09, and notes sellers John Coon Sons Sudranski Co R P Mullins.
Mrs Tepper of Plainfield New Jersey says rats were so bad in the cellar the servant girl refused to enter. She bought Rat Snap which she claims destroyed rats and mice and prevented odors. The cake product comes in three sizes 25 cents 50 cents and one dollar and is sold guaranteed by local firms.
Notice to voters of Mull Creek Township Putnam County Indiana that at the May Term 1920 the Board of Commissioners appointed Aly Lisp and Emory Nichols as viewers to prepare a new estimate for highway improvement. The June 1920 report and estimate set the cost at 21457.55 dollars. Voters may file remonstrances in writing within twenty days from June 15 1920. if none are filed the board will proceed under the new estimate. Signed June 7 1920 by the Putnam County Board of Commissioners.
Mrs. Perry recalls opening a seaside home last May to find a rat infestation. She used RAT SNAP cake mix to kill rats, praising the product for not dirtying hands or dishes. Sold by John Cook & Sons and J. Sudranski & Co., with sizes priced at 25 cents and 51 cents.
Prison Superintendent Rotticon discussed the capacity of inmates for strong drink at Sing Sing. He quoted two convicts debating a carpentry job for beer and the value of work at ordinary union rates in exchange for alcohol.
In a lively exchange Professor Date asserts that only character survives burial, while Festus Jester agrees noting the cemetery tale ends with the widower fleeing to remarry. The Kansas City Star-Times captures their humorous banter.
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