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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1922
Page
2
Obituary Rates Charged by Obituary Line
The notice states pricing for obituaries at one dollar per obituary with an additional five cents per line for poetry services. It clarifies billing terms and the services offered by the newspaper.
Democratic ticket slate listed for state and county offices
The Democratic ticket includes Samuel M. Ralston for U S Senator Charles H Bidaman for U S Representative fifth district Quint from Montgomery and Putnam Andrew E Durham for state senator Willis E Gill for state representative Ninth district 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 Wright 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 district David J Skelton for county commissioner third district and William S Burris Ora A Day James G Britton for council at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Bidaman
Quint
Montgomery
Putnam
Andrew E. Durham
Qoint
Owen Counties
Willis E. Gill
Judicial Circuit
Glenn H. Lyon
Walter S. Campbell
William D. Lovett
Wilbur O. Clodfelter
Dave Stewart Wright
Elijah S. Wallace
Jacob E. McCurry
William P. Koehler
Paul F. Priest
Remembering a Banker's Wife and a Broker's Office
A narrator recalls meeting a bank treasurer's wife and the widow of a bank cashier. They discuss Mrs Blake who works in a broker's office and faces hardship, noting that being a banker's wife doesn't guarantee money, only appearances. The anecdote concludes with a memory of her husband.
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Chicago Tribune
History in Sculpture at Paris Palaeontology Institute
A frieze on the exterior of the New Institute of Human Paleontology in Paris, carved by Constant Kotx, uses sculpture to illustrate scientific facts. It depicts scenes from primitive humanity and reconstructions of pre historic periods alongside depictions of contemporary life among un civilized people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute of Human Palaeontology
Paris
Constant Kotx
Ogling accusation in court depicted in Birmingham report
In the Birmingham Age-Herald excerpt a man defends himself against accusations of ogling a young lady saying his glances were merely admiration like viewing a painting. The young woman protests demanding respect during testimony.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
To Work Ancient Gold Mine
Austrian government plans mining of unworked gold deposits in the Ziller and Lavant valleys on the Tyrol Salzburg frontiers. Prospecting yielded just over an ounce of gold per ton.
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Ziller
Lavant
Tyrol-Salzburg
Neighborly Trouble Teaser Sparks Confession Clash
A dialogue between Crawford and Crabshaw hints at potential neighborly conflict if truth about neighbors is revealed. Crawford fears consequences while Crabshaw believes honesty could worsen the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
Crabshaw
Foggy world and mists of antiquity joke
A witty remark notes how historical fog seems literal in old days. The speaker plays on the phrase mists of antiquity to suggest pervasive obscurity in past times.
Hang the Grammar Money Talks in Language Debate
A witty commentary notes how financial influence shapes language choices and social connections regardless of pronouns. The piece suggests emphasis on connectivity over strict grammar rules.
Read and Smile His Preference
Landlady asks how eggs should be boiled for the new boarder and he quips to have two at a time.
Grand Piano Demands From Mrs Newrich
A salesman offers a grand piano to a Mrs New rich who insists on a magnificent instrument, signaling a claim for luxury goods in a social scene.
They Come Home to Roost a Parlor Cartoon Caption
Dialogue and illustration present a courtroom style exchange about money and a husband’s expenses for his wife’s attire. A judge weighs remarks on budget discipline while a tutor and pupil exchange lines highlighting the paradox of wealth and need.
What is a flapper
A flapper, Henry, is the latest style cigarette holder.
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Henry
Helping Him Along
A wife dismisses a bill collector at the door telling him to take the pile on her desk. The terse exchange captures a moment of household friction and financial strain. The scene centers on domestic tension rather than action beyond the request to remove papers.
No Astigmatism There
A playful line from a page of instructional text referencing Helen and an oculist. The dialogue touches on parenting anxieties about eye care and the missing book of instructions for the baby.
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Helen
And Each a Day's Work Young Housekeeper
Fragmentary dialogue pieces show a domestic scene with a grocer replying to a query about country eggs and references to women smoking and a hotel musicale. The text reads like a collage of captions and snippets from a newspaper page.
Easily Figured Nip Whats the difference between dance and a dance
A humorous dialogue notes the playful distinction between single dance moves and a dance event with a light monetary aside.
After Christmas Talk at the Club
Brief exchange recalls postholiday chatter as Blackstone declines a cigar from Webster who notes others seek to dispose of their own cigars.
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Blackstone
Webster
What is worse than amateur theatricals
A quip about amateur theatricals and amateur paperhanging presented in a concise satirical line.
Favorite Season in June
A brief戏 note from the Boston Transcript contrasts seasonal preferences, with a woman preferring winter and a man embracing summer.
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Boston Transcript
Suburban doorstep prank ends with baby reading sports page
Trent and Kent swap a joke about servants delaying at doors. Kent recounts a cruel anecdote: a mother places her baby on a doorstep wrapped in a newspaper and hides. When the servant finally arrives the baby sits cross legged, reading the sporting news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trent
Kent
London
Reading aloud in the home sparks quick wit
Mr. Peckton recalls an illustration from a magazine where the author asserts that a woman's place is in the home. Mrs. Peckton asks what is good, prompting Mr. Peckton to improvise by quoting an old joke to defuse the moment.
Sentry Confrontation Overdue Halt Sparks Flare
In a stormy shift change the new sentry failed to halt the relief, prompting a terse exchange. The corporal berated the late guard who defended halting as overdue and warned him for tardiness in a tense guard room moment documented by the American Legion Weekly.
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American Legion Weekly
Feminine Finance Promises a Hat Purchase
Mrs. Newliwed tells her husband she wrote a fifty dollar check on the First National to save expenses. He fears the bank balance but she notes the advertisement claiming one million dollars in resources.
Trouble Brewing in Club Report Misquote
A reader questions a published club report claiming the editor elected the fittest member as president while another reader notes the paper called the fattest member. The exchange highlights misinterpretation and wording concerns in the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponderons
Deterrent to Swimming: Cold Showers Not Needed
George H. Corsan of the Brooklyn Central Y M C A argues against cold showers before swimming. He says warming up thoroughly and then diving provides relief, while cold water chilling is unnecessary in both winter and summer swimming.
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George H. Corsan
Brooklyn Central Y. M. C. A
New York Sun
Mr. Corsan
May Remodel Union Jack to Honor Irish Peace
The Union Jack may be redesigned as Britain weighs Irish peace. The flag’s diagonal red cross symbolizes Ireland, dating back to 1801 when St Patrick’s red cross was added to St Andrew’s. Earlier shifts trace the flag from St George to a united British banner.
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Ireland
St. George
Charles I
Sethind
Dear Nell and John Navy Mortgage Joke
A Marine sergeant known for a lax approach to sending monthly pay home receives a sharp note from his wife Nell warning of financial straits for their two children. He replies that she should wait a couple of months until his discharge, then they will all go to the poorhouse together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Corps
John
Chhildren
Nell
Leatherneck
Isolated Palmyra Atoll Family Reports Copra Effort
A family of two men and one woman on Palmyra Atoll, 700 miles south of Honolulu, were found by the US eagle boat No 4 returning from an aerial survey. They sought to start a copra plantation. the ill woman went to Honolulu for medical care. The island lacks regular communication or steamship service.
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Palmyra Island
Honolulu
United States Eagle Boat No. 4
Dearborn Independent
Three Minds With but One Thought Suitor Proposes
A brisk dialogue scene from a Boston Transcript snippet shows a suitor anxious for a chance to proposition. He bets Bobby a dollar to guard the conservatory for half an hour while he speaks with his intended. Bobby counters with a larger sum reflecting a plan involving his sister and mother.
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Bobby
Boston Transcript
No Chance to Wear Them
A manager objects to a play insisting the star wear a cheap dress in all three arts. The playwright counters noting the actress recently received $100,000 in jewels from her former husband and argues this should be considered.
Poets and Circulars Highlight Telephone Service
Poets discuss lively imaginations while Miss Cayenne jokes about circulars praising the telephone service, highlighting playful wit and social quirks in a light moment.
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Miss Cayenne
It ought not to be necessary to cultivate low tastes
A Washington Star quote from Doc Braney argues that a man should not need to lower his tastes to avoid being labeled highbrow, advocating tolerance of diverse preferences.
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Doc Braney
Washington Star
Perd Invents a Mechanical Cow, Claims by Gough and Tatler
London Answers reports Perd has invented a mechanical cow. Tatler-Humph notes a steak lunch yesterday tasted off that animal, highlighting playful skepticism about the invention.
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Gough
Perd
Tatler
London
Dry Cleaning and Dyeing Services Ad in Cincinnati
We offer fur dyeing and remodeling, suit tailoring from 50 dollars, alterations for all garments, and fast remodeling. We guarantee latest styles and pay 2.50 railroad fare on every custom-made suit ordered. Send goods by parcel post from 625 627 Walnut Street, Cincinnati Ohio.
Putnam County Bridges Sealed Bids Sought for Twenty-plus Structures
The Putnam County Board of Commissioners invites sealed proposals for multiple bridge projects listed by township and section with estimated costs ranging from 312 to 5 193 dollars. Bids are due and contracts let separately on June 6 at Greencastle Court House.
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Board of Commissioners
Putnam County
Court House
Greencastle
Indiana
Charles McFerran
Jackson
Floyd
Hartman
Franklin Township
Crosby
Newell
McGaughey
Russell Township
Ott Thomas
Edna Collins
Clinton Township
Joseph Moser
Clinton Falls
Earl Grimes
Greencastle and
Wimmers
Monroe Township
Township 15
Monroe
Groveland
Floyd Township
Garrison
Marion
Mt. Meridian
Black
Greencastle Township
Scott Browning
James Nelson
Madison Township
Dills
Mack Farr
Cloverdale
Township 12
Eckles
Cloverdale Township
Putnam County Seeks Bids For Bridge Construction 1922
The Putnam County Board of Commissioners announces bridge construction bids for 1922. Bids must include all labor and materials and be separate for each work piece with a double bond for bid amount. Bonds require Indiana residents and Putnam County resident, two year concrete guarantee, non collusion affidavit, Workman's Comp certificate, and board reserves right to reject.
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Indiana
Putnam County
Industrial Board of Indiana
Board of Commissioners of
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S. Jackson Street
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United States
Samuel M. Ralston
Congress
William F. Davis
David J. Skelton
William S. Burris Ora A. Day James G. Britton
History
Sculpture
You and
Pandora
Feminine Finance
British Empire
Ager
the Teasdale CO
Walnut Street
Cincinnati, Ohio
Noticrato Bridge
R. E. Knoll
Auditor County
Christie & Potter
Colonial Hotel
Mt. Clemens
Ifill
Colonial
Detroit
Michigan
W. W. Witt
Mgr
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