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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1920
Page
2
Rats mice are killed without leaving a smell. A trial proves Rat Snap works in cakes with no box or mixing. One cake suits a pan or kitchen, two cakes for a chicken house, five cakes for farms or factories. Sold and guaranteed by John Cook and Sons and others.
An old styled advertisement promotes RAT-SNAP cakes for rodent control. It lists size options 10e and $1.00 for various spaces from pan and kitchen to chicken houses, outbuildings, and factories, with a money back guarantee. The snippet ends with company names J. Sudranski & Co. and R. P.
The quote recalls Admiral Dewey praising health through exercise and light banquets. A friend asks about the remaining two thirds. Dewey replies that the other two thirds enable the doctor to live.
A house mistress angrily denounces so called safety matches as unsafe. The peddler responds with a poised joke noting nothing could be safer than the current offerings.
A comic exchange about marriage features a flirtatious line and a counter question on the number of spouses. The dialogue hints at social expectations and humorous betrothal plans without detailing any concrete event or participants.
An advertisement touts RAT SNAP as a sure rodent killer claiming mice leave no smell after a treated area. It mentions cake sizes and prices for different pan sizes and suggests effectiveness compared with cats or dogs, claiming a money back guarantee.
A simple young man shows a photograph with his two French poodles. Mrs. Cayenne recognizes him, noting the hat he wears in the image.
In a lively club gathering Mrs. Garrulous declares strong views while sharing her sentiments with her husband. He responds in mock disbelief asking who could outspoke her, highlighting a playful domestic exchange. The scene captures a social moment in the neighborhood.
Mrs Crabshaw debates a new silk skirt for Sunday attire. The conversation centers on rustle-free fabric and the need to upgrade beyond an ordinary wear skirt. The exchange mixes practical wardrobe concerns with social expectation.
Mrs de Styles laments a countvijed remark about her neighbor Mrs Neigh bor. She notes the neighbor’s attire fits the weather, while Mrs de Style questions the matter and calls attention to clothing choices.
A worker named Pat carries a hod of bricks while avoiding a ladder. A companion or narrator urges caution and jokes about neck drops, reflecting a construction site moment and practical banter.
A brief note reflects affection and sugar price chatter as neighbors discuss daily life. The quotation “She is dearer to me than ever” frames a small domestic moment alongside a light remark about sugar costs.
Mrs. Torkins explains their progressive euchre club buys prizes carefully to avoid envy, selecting items no one truly wants so the winner won’t become the focal point of jealousy.
A railroad engineer boasts of speed and recounts a tale where a new fireman mistakes milestones for a long white fence along the line. The punchline preserves railway lore with a roaring correction about landmarks.
In a terse exchange Judge addresses a helper who admits forgetting the requested item and bought a variety of possibilities. The moment centers on confusion and a search for the correct object as the armfuls are revealed.
Detailed discussion of Tanagra terra cotta figurines found in graves. Editors compare Greek beliefs about the afterlife with Egyptian and Assyrian practices, noting how figurines served as companions and offerings to the deceased and as guardians on the journey to Hades.
Two boys entering an old abandoned mine near Okanagan Falls British Columbia found a human skeleton beside a bag containing high quality gold samples. local residents believe the remains are that of a prospector who perished years ago during a storm while seeking shelter.
The famed squawking loon of Hollow Lake Ontario was shot by Washington hunter C A Rossiter and companions returning from a hunting and fishing trip in Ontario. A prior incident left a loon with a unique cry. The bird, now mounted, drew many sportsmen to Hollow Lake.
Wright Dodez of Chicago played Fritz McCullock in Fort Wayne at Kekionga Golf Club. Dodez struck a ball that lodged in an apple tree, climbed to play it from a limb, hooked the shot over branches, and sank a long putt to win the semifinal.
Government bulletins show method to control rats. Rat Snap is sold in three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00 by local dealers John Cook & Sons J Sudranski & Co and R P Mullins.
A grandfather clock owned by W. Nash of Kansas City keeps near perfect time after 75 years. Originating with Jonathan Frost in County Tyrone, Ireland, the cherry wood case and wooden wheels show exceptional craftsmanship. Repaired briefly in 1859 and 1900s by L Reicht, the clock still runs daily with a reliable alarm and has outlived its original owner and several family members.
Frederick Weldgen of Turkey Creek claims his hound Turk is the wisest dog in Missouri. He notices weekly hunts into the creek to rinse fleas from his mouth while the fleas float away on the water, then Turk emerges with a wrinkled smile as if pleased with his clever ruse.
The Bible class of Maple Chapel church will convene at eight o’clock this evening. All members are urged to attend.
The Owl Chemical of Terre Haute Indiana introduces P. D. Q. a Bolden catoreg chemical that kills bed bugs roaches and their eggs. A 3b5¢ package makes a quart of strong bustiler cheaper and safer than old poisons with free speut in each box. Special hospital and hotel size offered prepaid to addresses.
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