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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1920
Page
4
A Durham farmer, John Wing, found two cows in his pasture acting intoxicated. A veterinarian diagnosed them as drunk after examination. A secluded pasture corner revealed a large moonshine still and mash consumed by the illicit operation.
Knight of Hagerstown was sentenced to fifty lashes on his bare back and two months in jail after testimony showed he beat his wife, a frail woman, who could not attend the trial as she was in an asylum with her infant. The case highlights Maryland law permitting corporal punishment for domestic abuse.
A fragmented discussion compares candle brightness to electric lamps and gas lights, noting varied sizes and materials. It references marching candles, metric tables, and social customs around meals in German families, ending with a ritual phrase at the table.
In a tense family scene, Alice presses Milbourne about Ned Thaxter's engagement as they discuss work, age, and future. Milbourne questions Ned's prospects while Alice argues for cautious optimism and insists on a settled engagement before marriage.
A dialogue fragment shows humor about hills and a new car. One speaker jokes that hills hold no terror now that the other has a new vehicle, while the other replies that they have not ventured far enough up to fear anything.
Marjorie notes Madge Henpeck's wife is a decided blonde, to which Madge agrees. The exchange highlights the sharp tongue and social wit of the characters in the scene.
A speaker notes a habit of kicking at things he dislikes implying stubborn behavior. The quotation lacks context and attribution.
A quip notes that hair turning gray signals discretion while hair turning dark again marks aging. The wry observation treats hair color as a barometer of experience and maturity.
A fragment from a testimonial describes kidney trouble and uric acid buildup. The user claims Anuric tablets provided relief after a year of sciatica and failed electric and medicines. The advert cites personal recovery and endorses Anuric Cantinvic acid Tablets for rheumatism.
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