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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1923
Page
3
Dark ebony beaver fur from the south shore of Lake Superior sells for several times the price of paler varieties from western and southern states, valued for its depth and appearance.
A Dutch scientist claims a celestial body exists far larger than the sun, about twenty thousand million times its size. It is understood that the object will be allowed to remain in place for the time being.
A housefly is described as the cleverest insect with intelligence surpassing ants and bees. An authority claims it can think 100 times faster than a human, illustrating its quick responses to danger.
The quotation asserts the proper function of government is to facilitate good and hinder evil, attributed to Gladstone. It prompts reflection on how policy shapes public behavior and ethics in governance.
A compact reflection from Uncle Eben about safety and character. The line echoes an old maxim urging consistent good habits to become natural, framing discipline as essential rather than optional.
The Penelope Club will meet with Mrs. Norman Kelb at 1009 South Locust Street Tuesday afternoon at 2 30.
The High School Parent-Teachers Association will meet in the High School Auditorium tonight at 7:30. All patrons are urged to attend.
The Washburn Chapter D A R will meet Tuesday at 7 30 PM with Regent Miss Pearl OHair at 209 East Seminary Street. Indiana Vice Regent Miss Julia Landers will address the gathering after attending a six o'clock dinner at the Varsity Tea Room as guest of honor of the local chapter.
Crescent Rebecca Lodge No 763 will meet in regular session at 8 o clock. Members of the degree staff are requested to be present. Pearl Scroggins Noble Grand Ollie Terry Secretary.
Mr and Mrs Albert Sage of 905 Ens Victoria Street South Bend were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Walter Lear at 513 North Indiana Street.
Mrs. Frank Allee at 615 Anderson Street hosts the Domestic Science Club meeting on Wednesday afternoon October 17 at 2 30.
A donation party was given at the South Walnut Street home of Rev and Mrs C L Airhart in Crawfordsville on Thursday October 12. Attending were members from Mill Creek near Greencastle Wolf Creek near Wallace Union near Waveland Indian Creek Browns Valley and Elm dale churches. A noon cafeteria style dinner followed by a social afternoon featured prizes for largest eaters Betty Hardy and Mildred Britton with Charles Buis of Greencastle close behind.
A crowd of relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Hutcheson in Manhattan on Sunday October 14 as part of a surprise birthday celebration.
A dinner in Manhattan celebrated the birthday of Mr. Hutcheson and his twin sister Mrs. John Hinote. Guests included numerous local families from Spencer, Cory, Terre Haute, Bra zil, Coatesville, Reelsville, Clinton Falls and Limedale.
Mr and Mrs T C McCoy of 509 North Madison Street entertained Sunday guests Isaac Harris and family Wilbur Heath and family Mr and Mrs Loren Fately of Indianapolis John Mc Avoy and wife and Mrs Mary Cole of Cloverdale all listed as dinner attendees.
Miss Helen Lipp a fifth grade teacher at Martha Ridpath School visited Indianapolis with her parents over the weekend. She resides with Mr and Mrs E R Hamrick at 725 East Washington Street.
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Ogles and their children from Jefferson Township were Sunday dinner guests of County Superintendent and Mrs John Ver Million at 720 East Washington Street. Mr Ogles serves as a trustee of Jefferson Township.
The P. E. O. Sisterhood announces a second hand clothing sale in the Assembly Room of the Court House on Thursday Friday and Saturday. Contributions are welcomed and can be arranged by calling Mrs. W. M. Hudson at 159 Y.
Want all quality apples of various kinds at orchard 3 miles north of Belle Union Prices Ben Davis 30¢ per bushel all other varieties 50¢ Rollie Hurst WON'T FORGET P. E. D sale of used clothes and other articles in assembly room of court house on Thursday Friday and Saturday Furniture sale will sell entire household of Mrs Amanda Johnson 6 South Madison Street Thursday Oct 18th 1 00 o clock P M consisting of rugs davenport sideboard heating stove oil stove beds tables chairs rockers dishes silverware cooking utensils and many other articles Paul Albin Vestal Auct Phone No 8 FOR SALE Sweet potatoes 40c a peck Phone 504 FOR SALE Home made Pies Phone No 8
The piece debates how much sleep people need, noting that an old saying ties hours to gender and folly. It shares varied habits from a novelist who sleeps five hours plus an afternoon nap to sailors who manage four hours at a stretch, and questions whether health demands a fixed minimum.
In Detroit a mother and eight year old girl stood before a large department store ready to buy with saved summer money. The mother delayed the purchase by promising a better shopping trip to Niagara Falls the next day, and thus Detroit lost the sale.
Senator Borah rebukes Rudyard Kipling for a stated slur on America’s war record. He notes Kipling once lived here but misreads the nation. A mountain farmer jokes that the town is full of cabs with cash registers and red signs claiming danger to dispute fares.
In a terse exchange between Joe and Jackson two young Americans brag about their fathers. Joe claims his father has electricity in his hair while Jackson retorts his father has rats in his belfry.
Report from the New York Herald notes wood choppers vanish and no cords are piling in eastern Connecticut lumber centers. Foresters fear timber may be scarce this season as supply dwindles across the region.
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