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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1922
Page
2
Obituary Rates Noted for Local Listings
Obituaries in the local notices are priced at 1 dollar per obituary with an additional 0.05 dollar per line for poetry. The policy outlines charges and may affect memorial notices published in the paper.
Democratic Ticket List for Indiana County Positions
The Democratic ticket includes Samuel M. Ralston for United States Senator Charles H. Bidaman for Representative Fifth District Andrew E. Durham for State Senator joint from Montgomery and Putnam Counties Willis E. Gill for State Representative joint from Putnam and Owen Counties Glenn H. Lyon for Prosecuting Attorney Walter S. Campbell for Clerk Circuit Court William D. Lovett for County Auditor Wilbur O. Clodfelter for County Treasurer Dave Stewart Wricht for County Recorder Elijah S. Wallace for County Sheriff Jacob E. McCurry for County Coroner William P. Koehler for County Surveyor Paul F. Priest for County Assessor William F. Davis for County Commissioner First David J. Skelton for County Commissioner Third William S. Burris Ora A. Day James G. Britton for Council at Large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis E. Gill
Glenn H. Lyon
Walter S. Campbell
William D. Lovett
Wilbur O. Clodfelter
Dave Stewart Wricht
Elijah S. Wallace
Jacob E. McCurry
William P. Koehler
Paul F. Priest
William F. Davis
David J. Skelton
William S. Burris Ora A. Day
James G. Britton
Explaining Color of Races and Human Origins
A Youth's Companion piece asserts humans’ skin tones and features arose from dietary habits. It claims white Caucasians formed by salted meat intake, but the piece is framed as a savant explanation and notes ancient humans were black, with color shifts tied to foods.
Task Worthy of Artist: One Man’s Life as Art
A quoted reflection by Christopher Morley on writing a candid portrait of a single city man. The speaker muses about conveying conviction and reality by detailing the events, thoughts, and notions of one life to achieve authorial artistry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McFee Street
Christopher Morley
Margin Marks Reflect Readers' Quiet Library Notes
The Library Post notes readers often alter punctuation and margins by underscoring or penciling. Librarians say most edits are minor, showing interest rather than substantive changes. Readers sometimes focus on others' mistakes, neglecting their own reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Post
Electrifying Elopement Trickles Through Detroit
A playful note recalls a mutual attraction ending in a quick engagement. The couple’s decisive spark led to a lightning proposal and rapid union, with friends astonished by the sudden romance. The piece captures a cheeky, period style of jubilant impulses.
Pope's Love for Reading
A short quotation attributed to Pope expresses deeper delight in reading than in social conversation, noting reading as essential company and preferred activity over engaging talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope
Mince Pie Found From 1596 Sparks Caution at Night
A mention notes a mince pie dating to 1596 and warns that it is unsafe to eat at night. The old artifact is cited in a light warning about food safety and recall, reflecting curious historic claims and public caution.
Nun Embraces Prosperity Amid Adversity Lessons
A daily thought reflects Carlyle’s view that while many endure hardship, few endure wealth or success with equal grace. The quote contrasts the resilience of a single nun facing prosperity with the greater number who endure adversity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlyle
Delicatessen Cooks Chinese Traditions Highlighted in Talk
The New York Sun describes a Dovers Street delicatessen owner as a half Westernized, deeply Chinese cook who speaks proudly of his cuisine. He disputes Western claims on scientific eating and cites ancient Chinese rules from Emperor Won Hay Se and Confucius, praising long cooking times and ginger in meals.
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Dovers Street
New York Sun
Asia
West
United States
China
Europe
Won Hay Se
Confucius
How She Lost Him In A Gaudy Love Scene
A woman boasts hidden talents during a marriage proposal, playing piano and singing to win affection. The suitor reacts with awkward enthusiasm, then withdraws his engagement ring and retreats, leaving the moment unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reginald
Bunnhouser
Reginald Poorfellow
Whizz
Nut Factory Plans Squirrel Labor Use Sparks Debate
A Life magazine snippet jokes about a nut factory using trained squirrels to crack nuts. The promoter claims the plan will cut costs while the company is nearly licensed and ready to operate, though staff training remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwine
Dish Head Company
Praktikally
Dear Friend In Search of Annie After Night Away
A fragment from Youth's Companion recalls a child mislabeled and found kneeling by her bed, saying she was kissing it goodbye. The anecdote ends with a tender moment about leaving for the city and the child’s simple, poignant sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie
Statesman Debunks Territorial Rhetoric in Speech
The eminent statesman rejects broad geographic grandstanding saying leaders should focus on practical improvements rather than expanding the nation's imagined footprint. He notes that speakers who dwell on vast territories rarely make life better for citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
California
Great Lakes
Gulf
Remarkable Old Age Feats From 18th Century Press Notices
A survey of old magazines and newspapers reveals that during the 18th and early 19th centuries aged individuals were credited with extraordinary talents and stamina. Notable notices recount centenarians and supercentenarians, including a 120 year old Galway man who could read without glasses and walk miles daily, and Anna McRae who died at 112 after racing with younger generations.
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Times
Blackwood
Scotsman
Dirrane
Galway
Anna McRae
Jamaica
William Heginbottom
Margaret McDougal
Garth
Weem
Aberfeldy
Drummond Castle
Live, Work, and Find Joy Beyond the Grindstone
A reflective piece argues against turning life into endless labor and sleep. It urges embracing recreation and beauty to truly live rather than merely exist, noting a man who died young from overwork and highlighting practical ways to balance duties with pleasure.
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London Answers
Greencastle Railroad Timetables Published By Pennsy
The Greencastle timetables list Pennsylvania Railroad departures and arrivals for the area with connections to the Monon line and local telephone numbers 2 and 59 for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle Railroad
Pennsylvania—Telephone
MONON
Harvard Navy’s Chaotic Cruise and Captured Spree
Harvard College once housed a naval unit that yearly ferried in Boston Harbor. During a routine voyage the crew were captured by the British blockading squadron but spared execution, later being banqueted aboard the enemy ship. The escape remains a mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard College
Navy
Boston
Harvard
Oakesdale Sandwich Fame Draws Train Travelers
The hamlet near Othello Washington earns the nickname sandwich town of the Northwest as Overland trains stop and hungry travelers sample jackrabbit and sage hen sandwiches. Comely lasses in white aprons sell forty varieties at 15 cents each, with trains delaying to allow tastings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakesdale
Othello
Wash
Overland
Superstition in France Survives in Modern Belief
A Parisian girl buried a calf heart in a grave to regain her lover's affection following advice from a fortune teller, illustrating lingering belief in witchcraft in France. Provinces report frequent cases of spells by villagers, magicians in Loire valleys, and Brittany’s Landes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Loire
Landes
Brittany
Suspicious Conduct Cited In Mockery Of Gadders
The Birmingham Age Herald quotes a quip about Mrs Gadder and Mr Gadder with a stenographer drafting lonely letters. Mr Bibbles offers $9 in nickels to learn what he suspects is going on, hinting at a hidden affair or secret activity.
Steam Heated Bed Innovation by Chicago Inventor
A Chicago inventor has devised a steam heated bed by integrating radiating tubing with a hot water heating system. The arrangement allows the mattress to be warmed through the existing heating setup for added comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Gaze Law of Youth Promoted by Baldwin Loco Works
A Baldwin Loco motive works president urges keeping youth safe by gazing into their faces. The New Orleans Times-Picayune notes a case where such gaze led to a man being jabbed with a hatpin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin Locomotive Works
New Orleans Times-Picayune
Speedometer Dispute Sparks Cries of Crime and Life
The verse notes a speed dispute between a constable and others as natives call it a crime while he calls it life, framed by friends with flowers in a Wayside Teles item.
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