Obituary Rates Note In Local Paper
The notice states ten cents per week for obituaries with a one dollar charge per obituary and an extra five cents per line for poetry, outlining the pricing policy for classified notices.
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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1919
Page
2
Roselle Cranberries Rival for Jelly Making
A tropical roselle plant yields a calyx used to make jelly and sauces that closely resemble cranberry products. Introduced in California and Florida, it thrives in warm zones, resists frosts poorly, and can reach five to seven feet tall when planted in February or March. The fruit is sold locally by the quart, and the calyx offers bright red jelly and other dishes with potential for broader US cultivation.
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California
Florida
United States
America
Locm
Ascertaining Mountain Heights by Barometric Method
The height of mountains is ascertained by barometric observation showing atmospheric pressure at different levels. A mountain barometer graded for this purpose is used. It can also be done with a leveling instrument and theodolite, but both require technical knowledge.
Origin and meaning of the white elephant phrase
The king of Siam sent a white elephant to disliked courtiers, a costly burden that could not be sold. The expense of keeping the animal eventually ruined them, giving rise to the modern saying that someone has a white elephant on his hands.
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Siam
Therman
Artesian Wells Its Ancient Use and Noted Paris Depth
The Chinese long used artesian wells for over a thousand years. The Grenelle well near Paris draws water from 1,708 feet deep and yields 516% gallons per minute. A historic well at Petsh reached 3,100 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grenelle
Paris
Petsh
Marshmallows Replace Candles on Cake in Hushed Birthday Tale
A mother hid six large marshmallows on a birthday cake for Doris who, returning from a party, commented that the cake resembled a cemetery with small tombstones. The exchange captures a darkly humorous moment from a family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille
Doris
Come Home Mother From Club Stirring Supper Demand
A humorous verse excerpt from the Los Angeles Express urges a mother to return home from the club to prepare tea and meals. The speaker complains the table is not set and the tea kettle unboiled, questioning the mother’s care. The plea ends with a joking chorus to come home.
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Los Angeles Express
Vast British Empire's World Territorial Sums Cited
The text lists the empire's total area at 13 123 772 square miles with sectors in Europe Asia North America Central America South America and Australasia. It includes numeric breakdowns such as 121012 in Europe and 3.008245 in North America, and mentions regions like Australasia.
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Hias
Europe
Asia
North America
Central Amerca
Yoo
de Weet
America
Australasia
Designed By Nature And Aims Of A Worthy Calling
The piece argues that parents cannot choose their sons careers. God assigns each person a specific work where they can find satisfaction and benefit. Nature designs individuals for suitable professions, making deliberate parental direction unnecessary.
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Niagara
First Printed Book According to Penisren
The Latin Tutte Tt was printed by John Guetenberg of Mayence around 1455 as the first book in type. Only about 20 copies survive, and its type ink and paper workmanship surpassed all later editions for two centuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penisren
John Guetenberg
Mayence
Rice Culture Progress Through Antiquity and Trade
The article traces rice culture from the Talmud origins and early Euphrates valley cultivation before 400 BC. It outlines introduction to Persia from India, spread to Spain by Arabs, and eventual introduction into Italy around 1468. The piece emphasizes historical diffusion via trade routes and cultural exchanges.
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Valley of the
Euphrates
Persia
Trdin
Spain
Italy
Doubts and Faith on the Sabbath by Nathaniel Hawthorne
A reflective line from Nathaniel Hawthorne on faith and doubt. The speaker asserts that preserving reverence for the earth and sacred light keeps the soul faithful. The quote emphasizes inner sanctity and the lasting instinct of belief despite doubts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel Clawthorne
Bohemian Morals Quip in Life Magazine Response
A Life magazine excerpt shows a sharp exchange about art. A woman scorns a man’s artistic merit calling him clever yet insincere, reflecting the era’s snappy salon mood about artists and virtue.
Potatoes Properly Stored for Winter Storage Tips
United States Department of Agriculture advises protecting storage from heat and cold, ensuring ventilation, and avoiding moisture. Store 65 to 75 percent of the crop on farms or stations, use lightless structures, keep temps 35 to 40 F, dry tubers, remove damaged ones, and limit pile depth to prevent heat and moisture damage.
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Farmers
Raising Rabbits for Profits and Table Use
The article discusses backyard rabbit farming as a profitable, non experimental practice. It highlights Belgian rabbits as excellent for meals due to their weight rapid growth and superior meat quality, while Flemish giants offer larger size with coarser meat flavors.
Truly Celestial Despite Melancholy Romantic Fumbles
A brief note from Flyende Blatter praising Truly Celestial for its heaven like tone and abundant romantic misfortunes. voices admiration while labeling the novel as unusually unlucky in romance.
Quite Natural Bertha and the Last Word Query
The exchange features Bertha noting a habit of turning to the last page. Persevering humor follows as the speaker asserts it is in the nature of the fair sex to seek the last word.
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Bertha
Perer
Constitutionally Inapt. A wry Boston Herald quip on party work
A Boston Herald opinion quips that some people must endure hard party work to get along, noting the irony of politically charged effort despite burdensome official ethics.
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Boston Herald
We Get There. We Are the Greatest Nation of Daredevils
The Baltimore Sun quotes bold patriotic boasts about American audacity and national pride, framing the United States as a fearless leader among nations with a can-do mindset and daring spirit.
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Baltimore Sun
Experiment in steer feed at Pennsylvania station shows profit
Twelve two year old steers fed on a ration of 44 pounds corn silage 2.12 pounds shredded corn stover and 8.02 pounds linseed oil meal per head daily. They gained 2.22 pounds per day at a cost of 1.8 percent per hundredweight. Cattle valued at 14.40 per hundred yield a net profit of 20.98 per head.
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Pennsylvania Experiment Station
Contagion Spread From Exeter House Discovery
Two men in an Exeter house traced smallpox to bandages in a plastered cupboard. They opened the wall with a poker and caught the disease, then traveled through the town spreading it.
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Exeter
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