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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1920
Page
4
John A. Koch builds a private model observatory on his Macon lawn. A seven inch refractor on a tall pier with an eight foot iron plier and a manually moved dome draws hundreds for free viewings and astronomy talks. The venture aims to educate laypeople and even suggests school level courses to spur interest in the heavens.
Practical tips on hair care including elevating the chest while walking to avoid fatigue and avoiding harsh powders on teeth. Also advice on olive oil scalp treatments, minimal vaseline use, and several milk based recipes for children such as snow lemonade cinnamon tea orangeade and chocolate milk.
A polishing glove for women who care for their own shoes uses a sheepskin palm with woolly surface for polishing and a leather back. After applying polish and letting it dry, slip on the mitt and rub until shoes gleam.
A recipe for fish salad using firm boiled fish such as salmon or hati. Remove skin and bones, layer on shredded lettuce, and continue until all fish is used. Garnish with cucumber and lettuce hearts, serve with mayonnaise sauce, and bake in tomato sauce for a savory dish.
Senator James Watson campaign for re election faces sharp criticism from Indiana Publicity Bureau articles accusing him of opposing war effort measures, delaying votes, and aligning with Harding. The piece notes his absence on 165 of 600 roll calls and his push for a separate peace with Germany.
The author argues infielders are more valuable than outfielders and picks Cobb and Collins as premier fielders. He notes Cobb had 306 chances to retire batters and Collins 804, while Speaker, Weaver, and Melina also posted high opportunities, highlighting the role of fielding over hitting in selecting top players.
A simple wire loop can prevent corks from obstructing bottle necks by bending a CU shaped piece to fit inside the neck. Judge Taylor in Edmonton converted a touring car into a courtroom, a precedent for using automobiles as courtrooms in the district.
Judge Frank Johnston Jr, presiding in Chicago, reports a calendar cleanup that yields about 453 divorces. He explains the results by classifying cases as desertion, cruelty, misconduct, and annulments, noting many desertion cases involve wives glad to be divorced.
A nineteenth century note describes a cheap fence method using posts four rods apart and wired lath stays, with hands on work by a boy and simple wire bending. The piece shifts to a St Louis Post-Despatch account praising Indiana roads, noting dramatic growth in roads, telephones, banks, and a trust company over a decade.
Lena and Greencastle residents hosted visitors Friday and Saturday. Ada McNeece and William Ewing visited a Robinson resident. Isa Roller from Carbon and Candace Newton were seen in Lena and other nearby towns. Multiple residents from Rockville Greeneastly, Bray, Terre Haute, Indianapolis, Oakland and Casey were noted traveling or visiting relatives this weekend.
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