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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1914
Page
2
Lodgers hear a loud mysterious figure pacing above. After several nights the man below explains he is “taking his medicine” per doctor’s orders two nights in a row then skip the third. The incident unsettles the boarders in the parlor.
Government approves irrigation plan for a Las Sauces reservoir in La Rioja with an estimated cost of 1,571,000 dollars. A dredging tender for Puerto Millitar dock and channels is set at 1,500,000 dollars. German syndicate seeks cement works site in La Plata. Tucuman proposes ten year tax exemptions for flour mills paper factories cotton weaving plants and textile material plants with five year factory establishment window. Consular report.
A Western town scene follows Algy Knoodlums arriving in Red Dog where locals warn him of danger. He meets a mournful undertaker who vows they will meet again. Decades later papers tied to L. S. Watkins and oil stocks are found in a castaway trunk near South Bend after a long search.
A fragmented column mocks reform ideas and social debates while referencing votes and safety. It humorously notes the ease of learning to drive versus affording a car, hints at gender topics, and includes quips about crime and health with a casual tone.
The item mixes a ragged war song refrain about freedom with a garbled line about Zacuk and a misread Cincinnati note. It then recounts William H. Crane, the actor, saying he once played Hamlet years ago in the West and quips about a stage curtain call.
A collection of practical tips on flavoring with lemon and orange peel, not overroiling skins, substituting corn starch for eggs in a pinch, a hot water drink for sleep, preventing gravy soak with crust brushed, and camphor deterrent for cupboards to keep pests away.
The article discusses selective breeding to reduce swarming in honey bees. It highlights choosing queens from workers with low swarming tendency, using the Simmins double story hive, and conducting experiments in apiaries to steadily lessen swarming. Persistent intelligent selection may yield a nonswarming strain over time.
An Harper's Magazine writer notes the aromatic ant honey tastes like bee honey and is drinkable. A chemist finds a nearly pure sugar of fruits solution that does not crystallize. Mexicans and Indians eat it freely and ferment it for an alcoholic beverage while using it medicinally for wounds.
The text explains worker bees in a colony numbering 15 000 to 50 000 with nurse and field roles. It notes lifespans around 45 days, longer in cool weather, and details a decline in Salt Lake County bee fortunes due to smelter pollution and losses from overexpansion after profits faded.
A veteran beekeeper advises applying a small amount of honey to bee stings as a remedy. The tip aims to soothe irritation and may offer natural antibacterial benefits.
Dialogue shows Ella Bella Stella and Ella trading secrets and refusals as a judge comments on ethics. A fair girl chides a Mr Hansom for confessing business behavior while the scene ends with an unexpected kiss, revealing tension and social propriety.
A Scottish woman seeks a servant and, after abrupt action, finds a book with a different name. The girl confirms the alias Bridget McGinty saying, It’s all roight. The scene hints at mistaken identity and social intrigue in a domestic hiring.
In Cleveland a man on a streetcar found a five dollar gold piece. He asked the car about losses, and a solemn passenger admitted losing it. The finder offered five cents as his finder's fee, Kansas City Journal reports.
Miss Inez Entz reveals engagement to Mr Ficker after a late night proposal. Her friend Miss Wise questions the ring while Inez explains a jeweler error altered the inscription from George to Inez to George to Genevieve.
A humorous incident from a recent indoor concert shows an elderly gentleman waking to the music of God Save the King. He quickly removes his wig and cradles it in his hands during the anthem, then resumes as the song ends.
In a Glasgow street a Scot asks a bootblack to brush his boots. The bootboy shouts for help from a nearby teammate, asking for an army contract in humorous street slang.
Dialogues reveal neighbors in a city living near yet unaware of each other’s affairs. A tale notes Twins and a wife, while two women discuss a compliment from a major about one’s looks, highlighting urban modernity and social gossip.
A short column notes Tall Artist-DeSmears speaking of increased charcoal use in his studio. He denies selling drawings and mentions buying a charcoal stove to stay warm amid cooler days.
Barbara Ogston Oder, believed oldest pioneer in Lake County, died at 103 after seven decades on a farm near Gurney. She cared lifelong for a demented son turned insane after an electric shock at a county fair. Her devotion kept her from claiming a Glasgow inheritance now valued at 60 million dollars. She leaves three sons, a daughter, thirteen grandchildren, and eleven great grandchildren. her husband predeceased her.
Simple emergency coat hanger made from rolled newspaper tied in the middle with cord to form a loop for hanging. Quick to craft using readily available materials, keeping coats tidy away from home.
A housewife is urged to revive a pastel quilt stored in an attic and spread it on a guest room bed. The piece is tied to spring decor and cool evenings. If an actual antique quilt is unavailable, sewing together squares offers a pleasant pastime.
Easter novelties include Tea Cozy items shaped like young chicks. Bright yellow satin bodies feature black bead eyes and wing feathers crafted with careful strokes.
The piece notes black satin suits remain popular with black and white models seen widely. Satin designs are seldom strictly tailored, often cut from a fanciful pattern with a high waist coat and a circular tight fitting flounce.
A guide suggests removing dust from silk using velveteen instead of a brush. It notes velveteen will not wear the silk and may remove dust more effectively than a brush.
Embroidered bed coverings are in demand. Sets include pillow cases and sheets with three inch hems and designs of wheat flowers and conventional motifs in linen and fine muslin.
The report estimates 690 639 1935 fowls across England Ireland and Wales with raises in poultry numbers likely. It notes a growing incubator market and rising competition among manufacturers. American firms may need local branches and sustained advertising to compete in the English market.
Bergen city council approves 26800 toward an electric railway from the city to Mount Floren summit about 1000 feet and a modern hotel at the mountain terminal. total project cost around 160000 with hotel option up to 263000, aiming to boost tourist traffic and invite American firms to bid for construction and materials.
A Connecticut farmer has invented a gasoline powered farm tractor built around a squirrel cage principle. The device uses a 30 inch tread and a 12 15 horsepower engine inside a four wheeled frame with gears and a clutch. It propels the inner wheel surface to move the machine and draw cultivators plows and other implements.
A French built 900000 candle power lighthouse lens for Hawaii aims to protect the light forty miles. The note adds a reflective quip about honesty.
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