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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1920
Page
2
Public notice states that for Greencastle Indiana post office mail matter, Cards of Thanks cost 50 cents each and obituaries cost one dollar each. An additional charge of 5 cents applies per item for poetry.
McRay sidesteps new tax code provisions amid debated reforms. Lawmakers push changes while critics warn of loopholes and revenue gaps. Officials urge compliance while businesses seek clarity on the impact and deadlines.
Indianapolis observers say Warren T. McCray dodged the Goodrich tax issue in his Crawfordsville keynote. They noted omissions on Governor Goodrich and the highway board while Dr. McCulloch pushes broader agriculture policy and tax reform.
A bedtime tale recounted by Marian and Maud describes the Flowers of Dream, pale blue blossoms in a valley. A youth abandons selfish ways, helps others, and earns the dream flowers that promise gladness and memory free from sorrow for life.
Quick guide from the New York Tribune shows how to craft doll furniture from stiff wrapping paper or thin cardboard. Cut long oblongs for a stool chair and bed, fold to form legs, leaving certain lines uncut, then fit with tissue sheets from old envelopes.
The Philadelphia Ledger notes that shadow pantomimes provide endless amusement. It explains that skilled hand diagrams help, but practice is essential. A tight sheet, a lamp with a lantern lens, and a capable individual are the basic outfit and setup.
The Lebanon Enterprise reports an error in a rumor that streets in Lebanon are eight inches deep with mud. Officials state mud depth never exceeds six inches and in some areas is under five inches.
Two frogs Bill and Jack live at a muddy pool edge and break a strong rule by not diving when danger nears. They are captured by boys but escape and return home where their misadventure leads to a lasting friendship and new harmony.
Marie, a six year old, begins her first school day in town with new books and a slate satchel. She adapts to the primary grade while meeting a playful classmate and a kindly teacher, then feels proud of growing independence.
A fable-like tale follows Mr. Peacock strutting near Henville as a windstorm threatens his feathers. The Rooster warns that pride invites misfortune while weather cues prove a storm coming, and the Peacock loses his plumage to the gusts. The tale ends with a moral from the Rooster, Pride goes before a fall.
A distressed speaker laments the cold ice and bad luck, forcing a shift from outdoor play to going to school. The tone shows frustration and resignation as plans for swimming or skating are thwarted by frozen conditions.
The article discusses polar bears as apex Arctic hunters and their reliance on seals and sea lions. It notes the walrus as the only capable defender on land against polar bear predation, though it is slow and awkward away from water, limiting its effectiveness against faster prey.
A fragmentary bulb of Victorian tone notes a benevolent man failing to see a young person’s trouble. The piece hints at social concern, awkward sarcasm, and a rural or urban fluster in a distant locale.
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