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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1924
Page
2
Meeziea J. Arnold proprietor lists obituaries as chargeable at one dollar per obituary with daily afternoon listing except Sundays at 17 19 S Jackaun Street Greencastle Indiana Telephone 65 advertising poetry 5c per line Cards of Thanks 56c each Notes indicate charges for obituaries and ads as published in local notices
The page presents a detailed Democratic ticket with candidates for national, state and local offices. It includes JOAN W. DAVIS for president, CHARLES W. BRYAN for vice president, and CARLETON 8 McCULLOCH for governor, among others in executive, judicial, and legislative races.
On the Warner ranch in San Diego County a tiny seven grave plot near Montezuma and Sao Felipe valleys marks a frontier joke that turned deadly. After a post‑carousal prank ended in a fatal hanging, the body was buried on a knoll behind the old Buterfield stage station, starting the cemetery.
An extensive Algerian industry grows vegetable sponges. Paris is the main market, with some specimens reaching the United States. Used in toilets and bathrooms, the fruit is edible before maturity, but when overripe the fibrous matter separates into a tough mass. Production involves bleaching in weak bath grit.
Louis D. Huntoon, former Yale professor of mining, forecasts Canada will surpass the United States in gold production within a few years. He notes Canada's output has risen since 1915 while U S production declines, with 1928 value at 25.204 million dollars and an expected rise to 30 million.
A young man pesters a girl with talk of being a knight from olden days. She retorts that he should focus on being a good night now and stop dreaming about past eras.
A squirrel in Epping New Hampshire was found playing in a sugar maple near a schoolhouse. The animal gnawed the tree's underside and appeared to be wiring the sap. The incident drew curious attention but few further details were provided.
Old Giles suffers from lum bago and a doctor aims to treat him with a tinieue. As the doctor leaves the bus his wife asks for the fee. He replies one dollar. The wife protests noting she could have her kitchen redone for less.
In Yonkers, Mrs. Flatbush notes her husband returned home unusually patient and good natured after spending the afternoon on the golf course with Mrs. Bensonhurst and her husband. The lighter mood suggests tension eased by a round of golf.
Mrs. Tattle interviews a maid applicant who testifies she worked for Mrs. Neig bor for six months before a separation. The exchange probes experience and suitability for the position.
A puzzled man mistakes a peppermint candy stick for a barber pole, prompting a humorous moment as bystanders laugh at the mix up. The gag hinges on the candy’s shape and the barbershop setting.
A playful verse compares social scenes and romance across transport options. It highlights a preferred partner capable of warm, steady companionship during a shared ride home on the trolley.
A nervous young man reassures an elderly father that he will listen to any concerns before pursuing his daughter. The exchange centers on protecting the daughter's welfare and securing consent through calm discussion.
A classroom exchange turns comic as a pupil taunts a teacher over a caricature on the board. The whip remark sparks a sharp retort from the pupil, who jokes that the punishment would pale next to the consequences of telling.
A humorous exchange centers on a quirky shop comment about fixing a watch at a second-hand store. The punchline notes the second-hand itself is broken, delivering a light punabout repair expectations.
The fragment hints at Ham letting sadness over missing words and a failed comic section. Friends express deep dejection and lament the absence of humor, noting the page lacks a hoped for comic feature and the mood turns somber.
A brief exchange features a speaker planning to tell Nora that they are out while debating which voice to heed. The wry line contrasts conscience with Mrs. Gabbins, implying a preference for inner guidance over outside authority.
A brief exchange from the National Magazine of the Hardware Trade shows a customer seeking three lawn mowers while a dealer notes the need for a large space. The customer mentions two neighbors as part of the scene.
The dialogue hints at a social exchange about luck and family obligations. A rich uncle promises support. The speakers discuss engagements and marriage prospects among several girls. The tone suggests a witty domestic scene.
A diner argues with a waitress about unwanted files on the table. The waitress offers to remove them after the diner names the items. The exchange is treated as a light, humorous domestic moment in a public eating venue.
A humorous remark from Le Rire in Paris contrasts a young man’s appearance with a mother’s memory of the father. The exchange notes social mores and intergenerational comparisons in a light theatrical tone.
A quarrel erupts as a persistent peddler tries to sell a whistle to a wary householder. The householder orders him away and threatens to whistle for his dog, while the peddler reluctantly backs off.
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