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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1920
Page
2
The Greencastle Herald notes Second Class mail status and daily publication from 17 and 19 S. Jackson Street Greencastle Indiana. It lists charges for cards of thanks obituaries and poetry with per line rates.
A trial proves RAT-SNAP kills rats and mice with no odor. Cakes require no mixing and come in 25e, 50e, and $1.00 sizes for various buildings. Sold and guaranteed by John Cook & Sons, J. Sudranski & Co., and R. P. Mullins.
A humorous tale describes Pat riding a carriage with a sack of flour on his back during his homeward journey. A stout lady asks why he does not set the flour down, and Pat replies that the horse has enough to bear with all of them and he will hold the flour himself.
A whimsical tale follows a rider who travels from New York to Miladelphia by bicycle to gather material for a magazine. The narrator seeks a horse to replicate the journey and capture scenery, prompting playful dialogue about needs.
An old advertisement promotes RAT-SNAP as a reliable rodent destroyer. It emphasizes ready to use cakes sized for different pans and claims no mixing with other foods. The ad promises a money back guarantee if it fails.
In a curious tale from the Exchange the cautious Bretons hid a small fortune in an attic drawer, only to find the notes transformed into a nest of wool with a family of young mice, leaving not a single note intact.
An 8,000 acre orchard project in Laclede County Missouri aims to create the world’s largest apple grove. When complete it will total about 6,000 acres of trees, promising a grand display of blossoms in full bloom.
No More Rats or mice after you use RAT SNAP. It kills rats with no smell and cats or dogs won’t touch it. Two cakes suitable for chicken houses coops and small buildings including farms and factories. Sons J Sudranski Co RP Volline.
The article lists historical figures and nobles such as Erasmus Marian de Medici Wladislaw King of Poland Henry III and Caesar who suffered real aversions or physical reactions to objects like fish apples roses cats roosters baths or animals. It notes antipathies as genuine conditions, not mere quirks, with varied intense responses.
Lake Superior yields the best white fish and lake trout among the Great Lakes with prices around 120 dollars per ton. On the Sault Ste. Marie rapids two Indians fish from a canoe using a long pole and a dip net to secretly net multiple white fish weighing three to five pounds, sometimes three hundred in a day, while puzzling observers with their ability to see fish in dark rapid waters.
Describes irrigation as transforming Indian agriculture and saving lives, turning deserts in the Western States into arable land, and boosting land values. Credits British engineers like Bir C. Scott Moncrieff for major projects and notes Egypt’s agriculture expanding beyond expectations due to irrigation.
A concise remark notes that a man’s judgment should not be compared with a woman’s effortless capabilities. The statement highlights gender differences in skill without assigning value judgments.
The piece outlines methods to correct horse vices including balking rearing kicking and shying. It attributes balking to simple saddle adjustments by John Rarey and warns against harsh punishment. It also notes shying often stems from vision problems and emphasizes gentle training and calm words.
A compilation of humorous sketches on Mohammedan letter booths and a legendary country physician. The letter booth tale centers on a veiled wife seeking help with misread lines and a memory-trained writer. The doctor anecdote recalls a stern country clinician who uses a hot poker and later smashes window panes to expose nursing staff.
An old advert pages the U S Government Bulletins claim to know how to catch rats. It promotes RAT-SNAP in three sizes 25c 50c and 1 00, sold and guaranteed by John Cook & Sons J Sudranski Co R P Mullins.
The article explains that electricity affects milk bacteria, accelerating souring during storms. It compares bacteria to humans reacting to stimulants and notes electric currents in the air or a battery can sour milk quickly, making the process faster than natural conditions.
A New York writer condemns Chicago as undisciplined and filthy, praising Victorian discipline and urging state management. He likens Packingtown to a world food hub tainted by brutal competition, elevated by his critique of unsanitary, profit-driven enterprise and lack of unified planning.
The text outlines a simple daily exercise routine for businessmen, recommending five minutes of in-room muscular work, plus short daily walks and deep breathing. It emphasizes fresh air, outdoor activity, and at least one day per week of recreation to improve heart, digestion, and overall well being.
Sealed proposals for constructing bridges on State Highways in Putnam County will be received by the Indiana State Highway Commission in Indianapolis until 10:00 A M June 2 1920. Bonds equal to 11 percent of the proposal must accompany bids. The director may reject any or all bids. The right to award on any combination deemed advantageous to Indiana is reserved. Budgets cover Str 28 over Johnsons Branch on the National Road. Plans may be examined in Indianapolis or copies obtained for 2 dollars per structure. May 22 26 1920.
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