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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1919
Page
4
The text discusses how honey yield varies with the plants bees feed on and includes references to bee behavior and water quality influencing outcomes. It notes variability in flavor and production tied to flora and environmental factors.
A reflective piece discusses developing cheerfulness through deliberate practice. It stresses managing one own time to reduce worry and gain inner calm. The author links self discipline in time to broader control over mind and emotions, urging steady effort.
A collection of quips and short dialogues from a humor page. The pieces feature a warden, a visitor, a windmill of pithy lines, and social vignettes. Lines include a jest about a flying school and a captain’s remark on wind direction.
The fifteenth century guilds staged miracle plays with lavish props. Inventories list silk and damascened armor and ornate domes. Stories like St George slaying the dragon were popular subjects.
A historical note describes a dangerous plant in Java that releases an overpowering perfume. Prolonged exposure is said to foul the mind and cause death to any creature entering its influence, earning it a fearsome reputation among locals.
An excerpt quotes Prof Ostertoun of Harvard University discussing early 20th century ideas on producing nutritious food from air and water using chemical processes. He notes plants convert carbon dioxide and water into sugars and proteins, deeming sugar production cost a major barrier and citing his international reputation and science affiliations.
Ten miles of Rockport area highway in Texas are to be surfaced with a material rich in epsom salts obtained from gulf evaporation flats. Engineers say the salt and silica mix forms a firm, dust free surface that dries well, though it becomes slippery when wet. A small amount of shell is added to counter slipperiness, and slope adjustments help.
In Winnemarn Nevada a wildcat attack on sheep herder Pedro Vas a Reeque escalates as the animal mauls him while he shelters his flock. Nie Lorseshoer's blow felled the beast and Yassi, aided by surgeons, survived after Pasteur treatment is administered for potential tetanus risk.
Dr Marquis details a surprise Arctic relief mission halted by pack ice and extreme cold. He reports influenza ravaging Eskimo villages from Nome to Point Barrow, with high mortality and desperate conditions including villagers frozen alive and a single girl and baby surviving together in bed.
River steamer crews on the Maumee claim a flood of small fish spill from paddle wheels. Spectators in Toledo, Ohio, watch red gold fish splash from the side wheels. crowds rush to stock aquariums and fountains as alarms are raised by the sparkling stream.
A London report quotes a German business manager claiming Germany recovers faster than any nation after the war. He cites an eight hour workday and strong productivity as key to reentering world markets, warning allies that Germany will dominate trade by supplying cheaper goods.
Raymond C. Keller, a New York artist, sues George F. E. Lathrop, theatrics manager and producer, for 2 million dollars alleging Lathrop alienated Keller's wife Jane Keller whom Keller married on April 5 1918. Keller claims gifts of money jewelry and other presents by Lathrop drove a wedge between them.
William Benedict Gibson aged 140 years seven months thirteen days died in the room where he was born near Southfield Massachusetts. He contracted a cold ten days ago and never missed a chance to vote for the Democratic candidate for president. His family members lived long lives, with his father 90 and mother 88. His siblings and cousin also reached advanced ages.
Maj. G. M. Towse reports that dangerous cloth shortages force people along the Black Sea to wear dresses of leaves and grass sewn with bamboo fiber. He notes the summer warmth but fears for children when snow comes. The Red Cross plans to distribute clothing before cold weather.
Local agents report strange observations on Hood River including a blue tab marked craft and striped body. Hood River Game Protective Association notes varied rumors while J M Frederey described the scene and received inquiries about a beverage. Mrs Frede… is linked to a new figure, George Chamberlain, an East Archantist, with unclear details about a coal seed white and tin ved. Travel notes mention slow trips to improve daily work.
The Kingsport plan covers about 2400 residents with a single insurer. A health center and housing survey will address unsafe homes and living conditions while a city official oversees local health standards. The program includes a community fire and watch gatherings as part of urban renewal.
In Osewwa Louisiana divers found a four inch strange fish on the Conley farm. It has a horn on its head four frog like legs and a catfish style tail. Hundreds have examined it but no identification is yet made. The bizarre creature is on display in a jar in the wind here.
A London report recalls a royal visit to Balmoral where King George, staying over holiday, is remembered for the castle conditions and the legend of King Edward’s prior visit. A hoax surprise and a chilly moment in the stables barn are noted as reminiscence.
In Omaha Nebraska professor David Ted plans a balloon mission to communicate with Mars. Instructor Stevens announces a balloon built to reach MMO feet with 140000 cubic feet capacity and two chambers for hydrogen gas and fresh air.
Josep Randle of Eddystoene was pulled into quicksand at Silver Lake near Austin Pa while reeling a large fish. He became stuck foot first but was freed, resurfaced, revived, and taken home.
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