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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1921
Page
2
The observatory notes a vast star flock, with Liis Eleanor reappearing as Na THMi-or NL Cy Ti in the new general catalog. The cluster contains many stars, possibly over a quarter of a million suns, and its immense distance challenges precise measurement. Some propose the group moves relative to us, though the idea remains debated.
The article notes vanadium's great elasticity in steel and its sudden value. It states large sandstone ore beds in Colorado contain vanadium and are mined in enormous quantities. A vanadium-bearing ore yields a uranium byproduct for radium extraction.
Fragmentary note mentions Cheap Pannon and Shannen Celluloid enters with cartoon magazine reference. Vague references to a movie studio and stagedoor Johnnies appear alongside a cartoon magazine mention.
A motion picture producer frets as his glamorous bathing girl, once the star, declares she will wear clothes and act. A witty dialogue reveals the era's caution about rising ambitions in silent film circles.
Dialogue sketches a luncheon plan with no tipping required and a joke about paying double for meals. A bookkeeper in love deals with a gush poem to be certified, as a teller comments on the situation.
A light exchange about sharing a club life in marriage with affectionate taunts. The couple jokes about keeping a home club for two and balancing personal and shared hobbies as they plan together.
Signs reading Excuse My Dust and Water My Smoke appeared as a Detroit motoring scene described by a local reporter. A nearby officer noted the humorous sign display while approaching speeding vehicles.
The American Red Cross estimates 43 disasters caused 850 deaths and 2.4 injuries in the year ending June 10 1921 with property damage of 50 million and 65 000 homeless. Pueblo flood marked the era as the worst with 195 000 relief grant and 825 000 raised locally for rehabilitation.
Growth of Red Cross Life Saving Corps continues with 140 corps and over 10 100 members. About 1,100 licensed examiners exist, and notable work includes a large scale lifesaving corps at the United States Naval Academy Annapolis, training in advanced rescue procedures.
In Fourth Plain new Orchards area the "two-story crop" idea uses chicken manure to fertilize prune trees. Renny, a local chicken man, pioneered the method by growing chickens on a peach orchard and selling eggs and birds. Soon nearly all Orchards farms adopt the system, promising rapid growth for the industry in this Vancouver region.
Mark Weygandt of Tleed River Oregon achieves a milestone by guiding Mount Hood ascents. He has escorted over 20 people up the peak including scientists and international visitors. At 44, he began climbing at 24 and plans to continue as cautious snow conditions invite more climbers.
A twelve year old boy in Forest County near Moyturg reportedly befriended a cub and planned to bring it to Moyturg while adults warned of safety. The scene described a playful, then altered journey ending with the cub's fate unknown as authorities stepped in to assess the situation.
A British divorce debate roars from war era legacies as Parliament weighs two bills to ease divorce and protect minors. Clergy including Rev Basil Bourchier and others clash over lunacy grounds and the role of civil versus church authority in marriage regulation.
The National Geographic Society bulletin frames San Antonio as a blend of old Spain and Mexico with a bustling modern core. It traces the city from its 1716 Presidio origins to a throbbing Texas metropolis, noting the Alamo’s historic role and the river hidden by business districts as skyscrapers rise and tourism grows.
The American Red Cross reports a total budget of 19.8 million dollars for the current fiscal year. Domestic veteran services receive 3.66 million, with emphasis on disabled ex service members and their families, plus expanded hospital assistance and disaster relief funding.
Jane Van Albert, now married, is described as tall beside her husband who stands nine feet five inches tall. The couple traveled to Holland to shoot together and recently met in Winnipeg where the employer of Van Albert was present.
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