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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1919
Page
2
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Mrs Gibbs plans to leave as Parlin exposes a comical misadventure in home improvement. Gibbs buys DIY painting and wallpaper supplies, overestimates needs, uses up paint and paste, and destroys tools while attempting to clean and decorate his house. The scene shows marital stress and Parlin’s sly commentary.
Parisian public watches trial flight of the aerochir invented by Nemi rovsky and Dr. Tilmont. The plane carries surgical and X ray equipment including an on board operating table and a collapsible field tent. Two models exist: one for four injured plus equipment, the other for ten medical staff and up to twelve injured.
An isolated 480 foot mesa near Acoma New Mexico, long viewed as climb proof by Indian legend, yielded evidence of ancient occupancy on its summit after a government ethnology expedition despite doubts about superstition and scientific proof.
A new bulletin from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry outlines efforts to place disabled soldiers and sailors in suitable industrial jobs. It details 50 000 employment opportunities across 900 plants in 60 counties, with tables showing current placements at the Philadelphia and Reading Railway and guidance on placement conditions and methods.
A pair of Nentensats back from France were seated on a revolving floor when one vanished after a brief phone call. The other soldier, calling for help, prompted staff to search for his missing friend Kennedy as patrons doubted the tale. The incident ends with the two men reunited and the mysterious floor explained.
A bride repeats marriage vows for the forty fifth time in twelve months. The minister signals the crowd to advance for a kiss as the groom leans in, trips on the bride’s train, and falls. A voice from the sidelines jokes about wasting 500 feet of film.
The Jersey herd of Ralph Ballou gains individual drinking bowls linked to the water system. An automatic bowl, about ten inches in diameter and six inches deep, lets cows drink by touching their noses. The cow raises her head and waters fill, avoiding trough tolls or ice breakage in cold weather.
Readable fragments ponder how cows stand up by lifting the front end first unlike a hearse or pig. The piece questions motive, notes physiology guides the action, and mocks overanalysis while noting no clear purpose or willful stubbornness behind the sequence. It blends humor with curiosities about animal behavior and human interpretation.
Charles Haberkorn and Order ly M. of the Nathona Soldiers' Home in Sewtelie California are proud owners of a reportedly unique pet bird named Dick. The red breasted tame humming bird drinks from a medicated dropper, eats sugar syrup, and perches on fingers while meat is fed. Veterans of the Spanish American War raised Dick after finding him on the home grounds.
Wartime sailors tell of a phantom vessel seen with a convoy sailing from a British port in 1917. Thirteen ships were reported, then attacked by German cruisers. most escort and nine merchantmen sank while the mystery ship vanished. Inquiries found no proof it was a German raid ship.
A naval port scene unfolds as a submarine struggles to dock during low tide and gusting wind. The skipper repeatedly aims a line to the pier while a young sailor fails to secure the rope, and the frustrated captain orders the crew to swim ashore rather than wait for a fix.
A girl recalls a childhood in China where elders marked her with ritual paint, tested her health and skills, and assessed her value. Details follow preparations for silk outfits, underwear, and bedding, and a pending arranged marriage to a man unseen.
A humorous scene at the officers headquarter discusses a mule tied near the group head, joking about the chaplain as the mount. Separately, C W Viol in Science reports US radium production through 1919 totaling about 55 grams, with 1950s estimates on carnetite holdings suggesting potential yields of at least 500 grams.
Mrs Dowinton of Chernsey has given birth to six sets of twins in 11 years, with ten other children. Eighteen of the family survive. The tale reached the king, who sent a donation for their recognition, distinct from the king's bounty for triplets.
A patented process yields a fibrous material from pine needles that can replace cotton. Needles are made chemically soluble and then refined to produce a fiber suitable for textile use, claimed as a valuable advance for the textile industry.
A mistress trains a new servant Martha to answer the bell with milk on a tray. After an initial mishap, Martha corrects the method and finally presents the milk in a tray, asking whether to use a spoon or to lap it up.
The United States Navy has added swimming lessons to its training for merchant mariners. A comparison study suggests about 25 percent fewer seamen from land industries can cope in water. Many sailors cannot swim even a few strokes.
A Chicago report notes the farm value 118 veretable crop at 1.246 billion dollars, 7.4 percent of all farm receipts. It then recounts a wedding invitation scandal where a detective interrupts the ceremony to reveal a past lover and a groom tied to prior crimes.
An explorer reports that in Central Africa chimpanzees form concert spaces, drum leaves with their hands, and improvise rhythmic patterns that resemble a small orchestra. The apes’ singing and synchronized movements suggest they could become skilled musicians with training while noting horse and donkey responses to rhythm.
A best man recalls fearing a lost wedding ring as the groom nears the altar. He searches his vest pocket, slides the ring on, and at the ceremony can’t remove it, causing panic before finally freeing it with a drastic, tense twist.
A fragmentary exchange notes that a daughter received military training. Two lieutenants, a captain, and a sergeant were present, with a private frequently dining with her. The terse dialogue suggests informal troops’ routines during service.
A baseball note plays on words as a pitcher is described as untidy yet far from a mug. The quirky exchange highlights humor around a player nicknamed for a rough look while denying it affects his skill.
A dignified matron and wife of a city clergyman visits a downtown store during a sale. While browsing, shoppers inspect silk stockings on high racks, causing embarrassment as a parishioner helps her lift a pair from the brim of her hat. The scene highlights sartorial curiosity among shoppers and the minister’s wife’s reaction.
A garbled wartime drill report notes an officer ordering troops to cover off in the rear rank as hats were removed. The misheard command left rear rank men out of line, creating confusion among the cos rank.
A clipped note from a surgeon mentions an operation on red with a patient described as serious. The exchange references a gene paper and a column, suggesting heightened concern about the case.
The dialogue features a visitor announcing a church appointment to Reverend Doctor Blank and a native reacting to the preacher’s perceived strict orthodoxy. The exchange highlights expectations around church leadership and local religious culture.
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