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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1923
Page
3
Personal news items note visits and travels among residents including William Mercer and onry O Hair in Fanapolis, John Guilliams and family in Berea and Fincastle, and Lola Peyton Heaton returning from Hoopes to serve as Alpha Phi chaperone. The Labor Day closures affected area lumber firms and banks.
The undersigned was appointed administrator of the estate of Charles W. Foudray of Putnam County Indiana. The estate is said to be solvent. Dated August 17 1923. Central Trust Co administrator Hays and Murphy attorney. Aug 18 24 Sept 4.
London reports from last year show slavery persists in southwest Africa under British rule after German defeat. Slaves, mainly among river communities, are fed for field work and livestock tending. male slaves receive fields but must share crops with masters. Upon a slave’s death, belongings go to the chief, and children become slaves. Chiefs barter them for cattle as officials vow abolition.
Wanted single man or couple for dairy poultry and fruit farm with good references apply Herald office Buck for sale good two year old buck price 18 apply The Herald Beautiful suburban homes new payment plan Fred V Thomas Corporation Greencastle Indiana Wanted unfurnished apartment 3 to 6 rooms Mrs John Losson 2217 South I Street Bedford Indiana For rent One apartment in Highland Apartments 718 East Seminary Street Lost old gold sweater from Hawkins Sales room return to Mrs Gerald Handy Lost or stolen black fox hound reward 25 Lawrence McCammack Cloverdale Ind R 4 Cheaper rent ready soon three rooms and bath over stuccoed garage porch lawn etc apply 718 E Seminary street Also window weights Majestic range woven picket fencing book cases for sale
A collection of humorous and pithy aphorisms on procrastination wisdom pride romance and social behavior. The piece weaves observations about critics ambition generosity and human folly with playful wordplay and ironic insights.
An improved two section oar allows rowers to sit facing the direction of travel. Pivoted at a roller bearing, the oar folds for storage and can be shortened for transport. Useful for fishing as it enables precise steering while the angler fights the fish.
A quiet domestic scene unfolds by a fire with Tam at a writing table and his wife nursing a sleepy child. The wife drifts into dreaminess as the husband questions her after a long day away, while the glow of the flames and her shadow shape a tense, intimate moment.
W. A. Pierson of Indianapolis a 25 year Bible class teacher and traveling salesman spoke at the closing union service in College Avenue church Sunday on Religion in Business Industry and Politics. The subject impressed the large audience. Mr and Mrs John H Miller are visiting in Chicago with Mrs Merrill and Mr Merrill.
A Louisville Courier-Journal humorous note recalls Uncle Bill’s Fourth of July gift. The boy proudly says he has enlisted with the Boy Scouts to render first aid, turning the holiday caution into playful optimism.
The Abbe Constantin is identified as a real figure, chaplain at the Lycee Poincare in Nancy. He was named commander of the Order of the Renaissance during the national Polish festival, reflecting bonds between Lorraine and Poland.
A Youngstown Telegram item recounts a bank anecdote where a girl clerk informs a customer his account is overdrawn by eight cents. The customer responds with a surprised question about needing the overdraft this morning.
Frances asserts seniority over Virginia based on experience and asks about a golfer. Virginia replies with a humorous misinterpretation, saying a golfer is what you hold your stocking up with.
Senator Sorghum notes greatness depends on deeds for the country rather than lifelong public attention. He jokes that if lasting fame were about staying in the public eye after death many would defer to P. T. Barnum.
The Early Bird and The Humble Worm exchange playful bragging lines about beauty and transformation. The dialogue teases vanity and aspiration as a butterfly's future beauty is promised but dismissed by the other speaker.
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Allen of Rushville visited Monday with Mrs. Margaret Allen and other relatives. Mr. Allen, a Rushville merchant, is the son of Mrs. Margaret Allen. ey ro.
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