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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1920
Page
3
In a small town dialogue, Mildred’s mother questions Mildred’s choice in the Smith boy claiming he lacks brains. The father defensively recalls his own courting, and Mildred’s mother retorts that she ignored elders' advice.
Humorous dialogue from Lowavil shared in the Courier Journal shows a shopper frustrated by a stranger focusing on books instead of the new Paris gown. The exchange captures light, everyday social banter about style and trends.
Finley McNutt, leading Terre Haute attorney, was in Greencastle on legal business. Mona McAlister, court stenographer, sails to Salt Lake City for a summer on a ranch. Various residents visit relatives. council discusses finances and a 6 percent bond interest raise to cover city debt. A new Cadillac roadster wreck near town prompts a $5 reward offer for golf club pilferage information. Dororthy Burriss hosts a shower for Mary Little. Rotary luncheon features F. C. Tilden on American citizenship. John Browning cottage sale to Louis Hodshire. Garnet Sackett attends Florence Browder wedding in Decatur Illinois.
Mrs Tepper of Plainfield New Jersey says rats plagued her cellar until RAT SNAP was used. The cake formula supposedly destroys rats and mice and stops odors. Available in 25c 50c and 1.00 sizes sold by John Cook and Sons.
New York report describes hydrophone ears fitted to bow of ships like the old Chinese eyes. The M V type hydrophone system uses 48 receivers to detect nearby vessels and shoal waters, aiding navigation in fog and near congested harbors. Dr. H C Hayes cites a test on the Von Stenken and notes potential iceberg detection via reflected propeller sounds.
A mixed local classifieds page lists ads for farm loans in Brown & Moffett, rental requests in Greencastle for a small family, purchase needs for a second hand buggy and electrical services, shoe sales at Lady-White or Colored, and offerings including a 1920 Ford Truck with stock body from Christie-Thomas Auto Sales Company plus a registered Durac sow and pigs from G L Rogers Reelsville Indiana.
Help wanted for canvassing in Putnam County. 2 or 3 men or women needed. Earn 30 to 50 dollars weekly for hard workers. Interview at A T E do Herald. Public notices list sales and business changes including Ford Touring Car sale and Buick Auto Truck and oil for sale.
A reader recalls finding her prized setter dead after a morning raid by a fox or other animal. She bought RAT SNAP from local sellers John Cook & Sons and other shops, claiming six rats died within a week and noting the product’s guaranteed promise and price options of 25c 50c and larger sizes.
Dr H H Butler advises farmers to use RAT SNAP around his hospitals every three months to prevent rats. He claims the product kills rats reliably and recommends it to all with rat issues. Available in three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00 sold and guaranteed by John Cook & Sons and J Sudume.
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