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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1924
Page
4
Mrs. Mary Howard of Greencastle reports kidney pain backache and nervous dizziness eased by Doan's Pills a stimulant diuretic. She says the remedy strengthened and regulated her kidneys and improved overall health. 60c at dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y.
Earl O H air and family visited relatives in Pitts boro on Sunday. C K Hall Mrs Wells and Ruth spent the day with Mr and Mrs Ken Priest. Dr Veach attended Mrs Raymond Flint who had a severe stomach and liver attack. John Braden and family visited Fred Braden. Putnam County Fair drew many, with several premiums awarded. Otis Gully and Mr Price discussed resuming Somerset Church services. Charles Easter of Indianapolis visited J F O H air. Clay Flint returned to Detroit after weeks home with a crippled foot. Burl Flint out of school with chickenpox.
Clinton Falls announces a market run by the Ladies of the M P Church to be held at Greencastle on Saturday October 11. Merle Boswell and children visited Mrs Eula Staggs last Monday. Bertha Brothers and children visited Mrs Mary Burk. Mr and Mrs Peter McCarty visited Mr and Mrs S O Ensor Sunday. Cora Cunningham and daughter visited Mrs Eula Staggs Sunday evening. Ladies Aid to meet with Mrs...
A promotional notice announces a free dinner set available this week at the Gas Office. No purchase required, limited quantities, while supplies last.
S7¢ Burk October 11 reports numerous local visits. Edward Bettis and family visit Sarah Bettis. BE Louis and daughter visit Charles Miller. Dan Brackney, James Rogers join Mrs Miller’s family. James Miller and Wallace with a daughter visit Frank Vermillion. Richard Miller visits Abner Sigler. S O Ensor moves into the Davis property.
Kitchen Outfitting at Gas Office announces a limited offer this week: a 42 piece dinner service free with the purchase of Napanee Kitchener. The deal features a bundled sale and includes kitchenware items for home use.
LILLIPUT LAND notes weekend visits among local families. William Sutherlin and family of Terre Haute spent time with Abner Taber and family. James Ross also stayed with Walter Ross, while Miss Vance Mugg of Indianapolis visited Frank Mugg.
A brief ad announces a limited time deal from Kitchen Outfit ting Co offering a 42 piece dinner service free with the purchase of a Napanee Kitchen ET this week at the Gas Office.
In Putnam County Court Indiana Sarah Hays files for divorce against Newton Hays No 11732. Clerk warns defendant not resident of Indiana to answer by November 20 1924 or face hearing in absentia in Greencastle. Fay S. Hamilton attorney for the plaintiff. Dates listed September 31 1924 October 29 1924.
Billie Brownie meets several monkeys including Spider Monkey and White-Handed Gibbon during a cordial tour of Monkey Zooland. He observes the naming story of Spider Monkey, the gait of the White-Handed Gibbon, and chats with Fanny the chimpanzee before departing.
An inquisitive old lady leans over a wounded soldier whose head is wrapped. She asks if he was injured in the head. He replies no, it was the foot and the bandage has slipped up.
A French marooned narrator recounts how a desert island couple reacts to a mirror. The woman studies her image with curiosity and charm, while the man fears the reflection as an evil spirit. The tale suggests gendered perceptions of vanity without proving a universal conclusion.
French industries test gas generators as power substitutes for gasoline in cars and tractors. The unit burns coal coke anthracite or wood charcoal producing a 33 percent combustible gas with about 30 percent carbon monoxide. Absence of hydrogen is claimed to improve generator efficiency for water gas production. Gas is purified and air cooled before use.
A Bacon reflection notes that talkers reveal their ignorance when speaking what they do not know. It argues that stifling vanity is wise both politically and morally and that a tan face may betray character more than words. The piece contends appearance exposes truth more reliably than speech.
The Lutheran Church of America plans its first aircraft mission in Liberia with A. N. Late, a former British aviation serviceman, as pioneer missionary aviator. He will base in Liberia and visit uncharted districts in central Africa, believing the airplane will seem miraculous and boost his standing.
A Los Angeles palmist, famed for predicting careers of American stars, launches a new art called solestry. She has spent years studying to read fate from the soles of feet and says it reveals destinies. The public figure has gained prominence overseas and now introduces this controversial practice.
A fashion note describes fall dress ornaments ranging from mirror medallions with rhinestones to carved olive wood clasps and onyx with brilliants. Designers use diverse materials including Italian leather and Egyptian scarabs to enhance gowns, wraps, and evening ensembles.
Fashion writers note designers are adding godets to straight tunic blouses to create a flare at the hem without widening the garment. Paquin and others show variations, with a look toward late 19th century silhouettes, while new colors like burnt russet and venetian green appear in early fall styles.
The wardrobe of today offers vast fabric variety with materials expanding beyond traditional plains. The revival of flames marks a season highlight with striped flannel and blazer styles gaining popularity in sports fashion.
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