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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1922
Page
2
Cards of Thanks are chargeable at rate of 50 cents each for notices published in the Greencastle publication. Proprietor listed with address and contact details.
Obituaries are billed at one dollar per obituary with an additional five cents per line for poetry. The policy specifies payment terms and applicable charges for obituary notices in this publication.
The slate includes Samuel M. Ralston for U S Senator Charles H. Bidaman for Fifth District Representative Andrew E. Durham for State Senate joint from Montgomery and Putnam Willis E. Gill for State House joint from Putnam and Owen Glenn H. Lyon as Prosecuting Attorney Walter S. Campbell Clerk Circuit Court William D. Lovett County Auditor Wilbur Clodfelter County Treasurer Dave Stewart Wright County Recorder Elijah S. Wallace County Coroner Jacob E. McCurry William P. Koehler County Assessor Paul F. Priest William F. Davis County Commissioner First David J. Skelton County Commissioner Third William S Burris Ora A. Day James G. Britton for Council at Large.
A historical note attributes the invention of galley ships to the Corinthians around 700 B C. The statement emphasizes ancient naval innovation and the early development of oared vessels.
A valuable driving horse owned by Charles Snyder of Ferguson Valley died after rearing and plunging on Val ley street when the street parade music from an Uncle Tom's Cabin show blared nearby. Officials speculated a weak heart or sudden wrench as the cause.
A note on the origin of paisley handkerchiefs with early examples edged in gold worn by Elizabethan ladies as favours. The text mentions the first paisley handkerchief made in 17438 and the small cash value of such items.
The largest spider known, the dog spider of Madagascar, weighs about a pound. Each of its eight legs is as long and thick as an ordinary lead pencil.
A wife notes her husband pondered the proposal for a long time and was very careful. She quips that careful people are often the ones who get taken in, provoking a lighthearted jab about prudence and romance.
A witty adage notes the force of example as a razor loses its temper and makes the user lose his. The quip reflects how sharp behavior can mirror the conduct it provokes.
A Providence Tribune line arrives as a sharp quip about public safety noting that even a great nation needs a revolver that counts to ten before firing. The remark underscores concerns over handgun availability and responsible use.
A quoted motivational line from the Boston Transcript highlights starting with strong character to build lasting discipline. The piece underscores how initial effort shapes future behavior through habit formation.
A reflective aphorism attributed to Dionysius the Elder urging measured speech and restraint, contrasting eloquence with silence as a guiding virtue.
A New York flapper moves beyond the Society of Shifters once linked to petting parties. She rejects the group’s aims and coins slang terms like junk necker and heavy necker while promoting four fresh phrases from theater and her own lexicon.
A USDA study notes the common barberry spreads wheat rust and has an extensive root system. Digging must be thorough to remove surface and deep roots, as sprouts can arise from left root segments. Continued inspection after digging is essential to destroy any new growth.
Sudan grass is a nonsaccharine sorghum similar to others. It yields hay low in protein not ideal for milk cows or growing animals but suitable for idle horses. It needs hot dry weather and performs best in dry hot regions.
Peanut hay is palatable for all farm stock especially dairy cows and young animals but should be fed with caution to hard working stock. It is highly recommended as a substitute for alfalfa meal in poultry rations. Its use lowers feed costs when poultry are confined.
Sealed bids for improvement of Northwood Boulevard Greenwood Avenue Highfall Avenue and Highwood Avenue in Northwood will be opened June 27 1922 at 7 30 p m. Bids must be for each street separately and may use asphalt concrete emulsified asphalt brick or wooden block. Bid must be filed with city clerk Gwin Ensign and bids may be read and awarded with no withdrawal after filing.
City calls for bids on four street improvements Northwood Boulevard Highwood Avenue Greenwood Avenue and Highfall Avenue with detailed cost ranges for concrete asphalt brick and wood block. Bids must include certified checks and promise to enter contract within ten days or forfeit the check as liquidated damages. Bids require non collusion affidavits and bid guarantees. plans are on file with the city clerk.
The report notes a race where a contestant was unable to contend after a fire disabled him and Hearne and Wilcox, already eliminated, were being entertained by a lively crowd of admirers.
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