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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1919
Page
3
A. A. Hauck suffered severe burns to his hand and blood poisoning after a local physician dressed the wound and the dressing caught fire when Hauck tried to light a cigar. The incident left him with critical injuries and ongoing burns.
Fragment discusses modern life’s hurry and its neglect of beauty and joy. It laments insistent duties that drain time and attention and calls for slower, mindful appreciation of sunshine, flowers, and daily wonders.
The article describes Chinese music as an unwritten oral tradition passed down generations before troubadours. It notes that lyrics survive but melodies are memorized and interpreted by individual musicians, allowing variation and occasional instrumental breaks.
The piece notes world records in speed from foot sprinting to skiing. It states men run about 2 feet per second for a hundred yard dash and that skaters are not swifter than runners with the same 9.25 seconds national time. It also mentions skiers achieving 72 feet per second in speed and leaps over 100 feet per second when leaping on skis.
Idaho is described as the banner rattlesnake region with vast ridges and deep caves where thousands of rattlers breed. The article contrasts Idaho with Pennsylvania, noting Pennsylvania has large snakeskin operations and many rattlesnake hunters.
A quotation attributed to Bernard Shaw states that progress hinges on the unreasonable man who persists in shaping the world to fit his vision, while the reasonable adapt to reality. The idea underscores the tension between innovation and conformity.
Mrs Peavish remarks that she would trade twenty years of marriage for ten years in widow's needs, noting she would be last to knock Mr Peavish. The Dallas News quote reflects a wry view on marriage and loss.
In London a late North of England benefactor left fifty pounds yearly for a perch tank in his wardens garden. The tale recalls a lady who endowed three goldfish with yearly support, and an Italian count who left funds with special care for his pet carp amid sentiments of affection.
The Greencastle Consolidated Schools filed with the State Board of Tax Commissioners a petition to raise taxes beyond the prior year to fund teacher salaries and school building improvements. A public hearing is set for September 16, 1919, at the State Board office. taxpayers and interested parties are urged to attend. John McFarlane, president. E. R. Hamrick, secretary. James Stoops, treasurer.
A reflective line asserts that success comes only to those who think deeply work cheerfully and rejoice in their efforts emphasizing mental effort and positive attitude as keys to achievement.
A Thoreau reflection asserts that thinking or working occurs in solitude regardless of physical space between people. It emphasizes that true inner activity is independent of surroundings or proximity to others.
The Seattle Post Intelligencer reflects on how a sense of discouragement shapes interactions among people and society. The piece contemplates a different world if personal restraint and empathy prevailed over cynicism.
A reflective line argues that honor comes from the deeds of men rather than the prestige of titles. The sentiment elevates character over rank, praising individuals who embody merit in their roles and duties.
A dense jumble of notices includes jobs waiting tables at the Greek Candy Store, rooms for rent, maids needed at Rector Hall, and a night telephone operator post with Greencastle Telephone Co. Also multiple sales ads for Ford touring car 1917, Reo Roadster, two trailomobiles, a 55 acre and a 120 acre farm near Greencastle, household goods, and mill wood. Real estate loans offered by Vestal and Dobbs & Vestal.
Petition to raise taxes in Greencastle Indiana has been filed with the State Board of Tax Commissioners to cover extra city administration costs and debt service. A public hearing is scheduled at the Office of State Commissioners on September 16 1919. Citizens are notified and urged to attend.
A Thomas annual sale is set nine miles west of Greencastle two miles south of Vivalia and three and a half miles north of Lena with details to be announced.
Monday September 22 sale begins 10 30 with 15 head horses and mules, 60 head cattle, 60 head sheep, 30 head hogs and a store carload of merchandise. Items include buggies wagons plows harness stoves cream separators robes blankets storm fronts fence and more with one automobile and various feeds.
Six months term with interest at six percent from date and a two percent discount offered for cash payment.
The Wm. Thomas heirs announce a clerks dinner to be served on the grounds. Attendees are asked to join for a simple meal and community gathering.
Classified notice from The Herald seeks a small house for rent in good condition. Framing a prompt inquiry for landlords, requesting prompt contact and available terms.
Six boys aged 13 to 15 in Hackensack under County Judge Seufert’s order must clean crossings pick up papers and rubbish on Saturdays in Palisades Park as probation after taking part in arson at Voant building Morsemere. Older ringleader Joseph McCullough is to be returned to reform school. parents blamed for lax supervision.
The piece notes Europeans call Americans unfinished while praising Yankee achievements. It quotes Uncle Eben humorously urging a young man to practice authority lightly, likening it to trying umpiring in baseball to test if one enjoys power.
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