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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1920

Page

2

Political slate for Indiana 1932 statewide offices listed

The item lists candidates for vice president and Indiana state offices including Franklin D. Roosevelt as national figure, Thomas Taggart, Carleton McCulloch, Samuel Foster, Charles Wagner, Charles Hughes, George de Horsty, George Sunkel, Wood Unger, Francis Bowser, Elbert Swain, John Reidelbacher and Adelaide Steele Baylor for roles such as governor lieutenant governor secretary of state auditor treasurer attorney general reporter of supreme court judge appellate court and superintendent of public instruction with locations shown in Columbus Columbus Indianapolis Fort Wayne Elwood Newport Warsaw Frankfort Rockport Winamac Wabash.

Democratic Speaking Dates Across Indiana Towns

A sequence of fourteen political speaking events listed for October in multiple towns including Belle Union Reelsville New Maysville McHaffie School House Putnamville Brainbridge Fillmore Greencastle Raccoon Broad Park Floyd Township Center School House Floyds Township Roachdale Russellville and other venues with speakers Mrs. George Fox Rev. J. M. Kendall Judge Hughes John H. James Mr. C. C. Gillen and others scheduled on various October evenings around 7:30 PM and 1:30 PM.

Belle Union George Fox C. C. Gillen Reelsville J. M. Kendall New Maysville Frances Tilden Brainbridge Matt Murphy T. A. Sigler Fillmore John H. James Lela Walls Dell Miller Broad Park John James Arthur Hurst Center School House Floyd Township

Weasel attacks prey with deadly skill and agility

The article describes the weasel as a deadly hunter that stalks prey by gradually closing distance while performing acrobatic moves. It notes the animal can climb and run easily, even on hedges, and will attack humans or livestock that intrude on its territory.

London

Notice to Patrons of the Greencastle Telephone Co

The Greencastle Telephone Co announces due to congested switchboard conditions it will discontinue giving information about ball games and similar items until a later date. The company asks patrons to cooperate to help maintain service until normal operations resume. LH Finney Mer.

Greencastle Telephone Co Finney Mer

Doan's Kidney Pills End Back Pain in Green Castle

Mrs. W. M. Arnold of Greencastle reports Doan's Kidney Pills relieve backache and side pain from kidney trouble. The 60 cent remedy is available at dealers. Foster Milburn, Buffalo, N. Y., endorses the same product.

Greencastle W. M. Arnold N. Vine St Doan

Profiteers Criticized By Morris Hillquit At Cooper Union

Morris Hillquit assails profiteers as callous to suffering at Cooper Union. He likens them to a casual office boy reading a movie magazine while the boss is away, illustrating indifference to workers' hardship through a sharp anecdote.

Morris Hillquit Cooper Union Mr. Smithers California

Latchkey Night and Former Russian Royals Now in Paris

Two friends walk home late at night when one forgets his latchkey and jokes about his wife. A Paris dispatch lists former Russian royalty and nobles now employed as a dairy farmer bank clerk house decorator motor truck driver taxi driver and other trades in Paris as a shift from aristocratic life.

Paris Paul Tgnatieff Prince Lyszczincki Metehersky Nicolet Doroshensky Gondacheff

Garter snake debate dresses the yard long claim

In a short exchange Billy claims a garter snake was a yard and a half long while Paul disputes the size calling it a purter snake. Billy insists the creature was wrapped around a tree limb as described.

Billy Paul

Campaign Funds Question Sparks Party Debate

In a quoted exchange, a willing worker acknowledges fear that a very large campaign fund may erode confidence, while conceding that too small a fund could have the same effect. The remark highlights concerns about fundraising and party image.

Women and bargains spark ballot banter

A playful exchange notes women naturally rally to marked down items and, by extension, to the ballot. The quip suggests shoppers and voters share instincts for grabbing deals and taking action.

The Likeness Wit Quote Note

A witty remark plays on words about appreciation and dogs. The lines compare wit and a wagging dog being ready to react with humor and a playful punchline. The piece emphasizes cleverness through a quip about timing and response.

Local Pillow Markup SparksTown Debate

A brief exchange reveals disagreement over pricing of feather pillows. One party questions the rationale while the other cites town grade standards as justification for the markup.

Deepest Lake Baikal A Russian Inland World Wonder

Lake Baikal is described as the world’s deepest and one of its largest lakes with sacred status among Russians. The article notes odd beliefs about the lake, a rare deep water fish that explodes when raised, and Baikal’s strategic role for trade and military movement including ice road and railway crossings across its frozen surface.

Lake Baikal Russia Baikal Ontil

Fisherman’s Endless Casts and Drinks Tale

A Missouri Ozarks fisherman explains his habit of “fishing” without catching fish, describing morning, middle, and evening casts near a mill dam and a cave as he repeatedly comforts himself with drinks from his bottle, concluding he no longer cares about fish.

Missouri Ozarks Nolicky New York Evening Post

Rents Drive Ghost House Market Abroad

In England desperate buyers and renters advertise that ghosts are no obstacle. Landlords with haunted homes find tenants willing to pay asking prices, while the ghostly reputation fuels suspicion of landlords as profiteers. Some landlords are noted as considerate.

England Toronto Globe

Parr's Great Age Discredited

A London report questions the tale of Thomas Parr living 152 years and penance at 100. Evidence shows age attestation came from gossip and quacks selling “Parr's Life Pills.” Parr died at an advanced age after alleged excessive dieting, court case details unclear.

Parr Thomas Parr Lomion Mail

Difficult Troubles in Courtship and Roses

In a light exchange two men discuss marriage etiquette. Binks laments pleasing women while Jinks consoles him. He recalls sending roses and candy to impress his wife, who remains unsatisfied, quipping she would have preferred a barn and a new doormat.

Binks Jinks

Father and son drive end in near collision near dog and post

A new driver and his father were traveling when the car jumped the road, narrowly missing a barking dog, struck a telephone post, and halted abruptly. The mother asked where the father intended to go, and he replied in a trembling voice, To Kingdom Come by auto.

Kingdom Come Auto

Czecho-Slovak Heritage Linked to New York Editor Gregr

A New York Bohemian daily editor Kh. C. Gregr, nicknamed Blas Lida, is traced to a Scot ancestor from the Rob Roy clan who settled in Bohemia. His family, once part of Austro-Hungarian parliament, reflects Czecho-Slovak identity in America, where about 700,000 Croatho-Slovakians reside.

Harry Lauder MacGregor America Kh. C. Gregr New York Blas Lida Rob Roy Bohemia Greenwich Village Second Avenue East River Gregr Sup

Fewer Golden Weddings In The Modern Era

The article notes a decline in golden wedding anniversaries due to later marriages and higher divorce rates. It reflects on past frequent celebrations and laments the shrinking number of couples who reach fifty years of marriage, attributing part of the decline to marital instability.

Grim Reaper

Aunt Martha’s Urban Experiment Ends in Comical Delay

Aunt Martha and her daughter visit the city and Aunt Martha works as a cook. On her first Saturday night she struggles to cross downtown streets, waiting amid a parade of streetcars until traffic clears and she returns home late, claiming confusion on every corner.

Martha Lawdy

President Thanklin Criticizes Profiteers at Wesleyan

President Thanklin of Wesleyan University denounces profiteers after a professor faces a startling cellar encounter. A provision man appears with a light and explains the night’s noise as a routine delivery, prompting the startled professor to raise his hands in surprise.

Thanklin Wesleyan University

Mormon temple dedication at Cardston Alberta next May

Mormons of Canada and many from the United States will gather at Cardston Alberta next May for the dedication of the temple begun in 1914. The structure will cost about 1.5 million dollars and will be unlike any other building in the domain. Paintings for rooms and interior decorations are being finished as it becomes a southern Alberta show place.

Canada United States Cardston Alberta

Paul McManus Injured Eye in Fishhook Accident

Paul McManus suffered a painful eye injury after a fishhook snagged his eye last week. Doctor Evers reports the eye should recover with proper care and treatment.

Paul McManus Paul Doctor Evers

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