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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1920
Page
3
A study on historical paper decay identifies bacteria such as Bac terium prodigiorum and the Penicillium fungus as primary agents. It notes foxing marks and gray to black stains result from these organisms, especially on gelatin-glazed papers, and discusses preventive coatings and antiseptics for ordinary writing papers.
A central Tennessee hamlet earns about $600 annually from robins sold as a winter crop. Workers gather large cedar berries to attract the birds, shipping them for five cents per dozen, totaling 120000 Circle in value. The birds are killed at night using vorEbiight and with sticks.
Classified notes advertise J W Shannon sale of cholera immune Poland China hogs on October 11 four miles west of Roachdale near Raccoon. Also numerous farm and job ads from Greencastle to Fillmore Indiana for farm hands tenants and cooks, plus public sales by Dobbs Vestal and listings for apples and auctions.
In Weston West Virginia two barbers have died after drinking hair tonic causing concern. Public health officials urge people to avoid consuming the product or any household tonics to prevent further tragedies.
A pained working girl confronts the president of Canfield Iron Works demanding five hundred dollars after her father was killed by a cracked ladle and the firm’s prior payoffs and a signed waiver left her family destitute. The scene ends with a two thousand dollar check and a tragic confession.
An old farm advertisement urges use of RAT SNAP to deter rats and mice in houses and nursery areas. It highlights infant danger from rats and nursing bottle attractants, and promotes three package sizes priced 35c 65c and $1.25, guaranteed by John Cook & Sons and R. P. Mullins.
A testimonial from Mrs. Eloise Cuor of 215 Market Street credits Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription with relieving draggy fatigue. She says it was pleasant to take and improved her whole system faster than other tonics.
In Seward Nebraska Patrick Convey a 100 year old woman and Daniel Kennedy 103 engage in a romance. Kennedy sent his photo to Mrs Convey and hoped to wed but was blocked by her lawyer. Kennedy traveled to New York with 10 000 dollars and lawyers say he was careless with funds. A court case and blackmail history are noted as context.
An old ad testifies that RAT SNAP repelled rats from a feed store grain. A customer claims rats stopped eating grain after using RAT SNAP, with dead rats cleared each morning. The product is sold by John Cook & Sons and R. P. Mullins for 35e, 65c, and 125.
A storied tour of a Great Eastern Railway shows workers busy at every station except one where the master sits smoking and reading. The visiting manager declares the key is a leader who makes others do the work while he sits idle.
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