Greencastle Herald notices and obituaries policy
Obituaries and thanks notices are charged items in Greencastle Indiana. The Greencastle Herald lists Charles J. Arnold as proprietor and prints the afternoon edition at 17 and 19 S Jackson Street with a 50 cent charge for Wards of Thanks and Cards of Thanks and a 1 dollar per obituary fee. Additional 5 cent poetry charge applies per instance.
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Charles J. Arnold
S. Jackson Street
Greencastle
Ind
Harding on the Front Porch Ends with Nap and Vigor Claim
Huntington Press humorously outlines Senator Harding’s day on the front porch routine. The piece notes his breakfast, a telegram to Hays, luncheon guests Lemuel Smellem and Percy Leon Twinkler, a nap, and an evening meal of soup, fish, steak, and apple pie with coffee. It compares his sleep habits to Lincoln and Washington and predicts a long post election nap.
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Senator Harding
Cox
Huntington
Tellum
Hays
Lemuel Smellem
Wall Street
Percy Leon Twinkler
Mr. Twinkle
Lincoln
George Washington
Women Power For Good In Politics Beyond Ballot
A Democratic State dispatch notes a woman county chairman urging precinct workers to study registration day tasks civics and candidate qualifications. It argues women bring earnest civic knowledge to campaigns and will choose parties with integrity, raising the political tone nationwide.
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America
Democratic
Democratic platform frames appeal to women voters
The Democratic Party emphasizes that its platform rests on fundamental national and international justice. It pledges reforms aligned with humane feminine consciences and aims to base its policies on those key truths for the coming election.
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Democratic Party
Pary
A Miserly Investor’s Offer to Help Fund a Furnace
An elderly man, wealthy yet stingy, is approached by a church fundraiser. He agrees to contribute if the solicitor collects a $2 debt owed to him for over two decades, promising to donate one of his own funds upon settlement.
Personal Ads Echo Romance in Old Society Notes
A column note highlights romance in personal advertisements with a line about a lone widower seeking a mourning lady who cried through a Charley Chaplin film, reflecting social humor and courtship trends of the era.
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Charley Chaplin
RAT SNAP Ad Claims Fast Rat Elimination
An advertisement recounts a testimonial from Mrs Joanny about a rat killed after six months in a cellar. It promotes RAT SNAP in three sizes 35c 65c and $1.25, sold by John Cook & Sons J Sudranski Co and R P Mullins.
Rat Snap Promises Big Hog Savings This Year
James McGuire, famed hog raiser of New Jersey, touts RAT SNAP saying a dollar spent on the cake bait saves the price of a hog. It comes in three sizes 35c 65c and 1.25 and is guaranteed by John Cook & Sons J Sudranski & Co and R P Mullins.
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James McGuire
New Jersey
John Cook & Sons
J. Sudranski
Moonshiner Clue Sings Revealed in Odd Hunch
A detective profile notes a suspect gave a clue by singing during questioning. The line allegedly referenced is a lyric about being distant from town in a country night, suggesting possible moonshine ties.
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Suilly
Trutona praised by Indianapolis woman for relief
Mrs Stella Cade of 807 Chase street Indianapolis says Trutona the Perfect Tonic brought relief from rheumatic pain in her arms and hands. She reports improved joint flexibility nervousness and bowel regularity and notes sale of Trutona in Greencastle by R P Mullins Drug Store.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Trutona
Stella Cade
Chase Street
Tru
Tona
Greencastle
R. P. Mullins Drug Store
Clerk Covered in Stamps Takes Postage Cheer to Work
A Chierge business clerk, noted for eccentricity, was scratched by a falling wire basket and used three two-cent stamps as a substitute for plaster. In the private office, his employer exclaimed that he was carrying too much postage for second class matter.
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Chierge
Tom
Outside Nall House Purchase Sparks Closet Debate
A man named Henry buys a house at a bargain and shares the news with his fiancée. She quizzes him about storage asking how many closets there are, and her remark leads to a playful exchange about needing more space. He proudly replies six closets exist.
Playing Safe
A humorous exchange in dialect features Pastor Brown questioning Rastus about not attending church. Rastus explains he used to pass the collection basket but Brothah Green now handles it after returning from overseas, noted as recognition for losing one of his hands.
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Rastus
Pastor Brown
Brothah Green
Argonaut
He Didn't Have to Lie Child explains why he avoided a lie
A boy spends the day with a playmate and tells his mother he did not have to lie about his enjoyment. He explains that since Mike's mother was away he did not have to claim he had a good time.
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Mike
Neighborly Duck Prize Fight Ends In Auctioned Tale
A local famous woman sold a duck to Brown, a neighbor, claiming it was top prize winner for 11 years. Brown paid a high price and confronted the seller about the bird being unsuitable. She defended it saying it should have been good, insisting the duck’s all prize history justified the sale.
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Brown
United States
An Occupation by Proxy in Vermont Tale
A quirky Vermont vignette recalls Uncle Joe Marsh once called as a county witness. When asked his occupation he stammered that his wife was a milliner, revealing the tongue in cheek line about his domestic support.
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Vermont
Joe Marsh
Joe
They declare the book is very modern says Brander Matthews
Brander Matthews at a Columbia tea condemns a recent French novel as too modern. A comment from an opera box traces fashion and divorce amid social satire. The anecdote contrasts a couple celebrating a golden wedding with a woman who has been divorced five times.
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Brander Matthews
Columbia
Just Like a Relative Love Language Exchange
A humorous exchange notes social mimicry as a man starts talking like a family member. He remarks that teaching a younger brother not to be fresh reveals his growing closeness while also teasing about a father who smokes rotten cigars.
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Houston Chronicle
His Favorite Time Visit to Grandma Sparks Chickens Question
A mother asks her six year old if he would visit grandma in the country. He agrees hoping the chickens are awake and playful, showing a child’s simple curiosity and humor.
Sale of Livestock and Farm Equipment Listing
A long list details animals including mares horses cows and hogs with calves by side and farrow dates, plus farm equipment from wagons binders mowers and seed drills. Terms require cash under five dollars, credit terms on larger amounts with notes at 6 percent interest. The notice ends noting Mt Meridian M E Church Ladies Aid will serve dinner.
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Sherrill & Rector
O. W. Hill
Ladies Aid of
Mt. Meridian M. E. Church
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Saisra
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J C. Reat
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Herford
Jersey
A. L. Beat
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Deering
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J. I. Case
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Henry Ford
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