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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1913
Page
2
The Greencastle Star-Democrat notes the Republican press shifting to support a Citizens' ticket and questions past GOP records. It comments on Bull Moose talks and fusion committee coin tosses for mayor candidate naming, with Standpatters lamenting the alliance and speculating on tactics.
The passage argues tears are not tied to sorrow and have little persuasive power. It asserts crying stems from worn out emotions in any person, noting children cry more due to less stable nerves and adults less so due to more developed control.
An irritable patron complains of poor service while a sarcastic companion explains ordering tricks. The debate centers on swapping hot coffee for cold and iced tea for warm drinks, revealing quirky preferences in a tense dining exchange.
French biologists Jadin and Astrug report arsenic as a normal constituent of humans and animals and show it may come from edible plants and fruits. In a study of 39 vegetables they found arsenic in amounts from 0.03 ppm in leek to 0.26 ppm in almonds and beans.
Monon Route colonist fares one way on sale daily Sept 25 to Oct 1 inclusive to Northwest West and Southwest points. Fares listed for Portland Oregon Great Falls Montana Los Angeles California San Francisco California SeattleWashington Spokane Washington. For more information contact Agent Monon Route J D Ellis at the listed phone.
Russian settlers from Siberia continue migrating to Queensland Australia drawn by warm climate. Latest returns show sustained growth of northern Asian arrivals as they settle in regional communities.
A chair repair method describes tightening joints by tying a double rope around the rungs and winding it with a stick. The stick is caught under a rung to hold tension until the glue hardens.
The passage emphasizes that digestion quality, not quantity, drives vitality. It claims Chamberlain's Tablets invigorate the stomach and liver to enhance their performance and thereby boost overall strength.
The article explains rice’s muscle power puzzle by noting that polished rice loses outer husk and bran, reducing nutrition and flavor. It cites Rev H S Chubb and Prof S A Knapp, linking polishing to diminished nutrients while Chinese, Japanese, and Philippine rice industries polish primarily for export.
The article outlines Spain's olive industry focusing on green olive preparation for bottling and brining. It notes sorting, cold water soaking, and brine with salt and soda, with aromatic additives possible. It mentions olive oil extraction using primitive horse mills and lever presses, leading to fermentation risk and variable quality, and describes storage, filtration, and use of inferior oil in soap.
Ruth Norcross writes a bold letter to a physician after hearing a talk on open hearts. The plan backfires when he unknowingly reads the missive and the two begin a cautious entanglement. Months later they marry in Acton before a county notice confirms the union.
The piece details the diverse uses of the coconut palm in Sri Lanka. It explains how sap is distilled into spirit, kernel used in curry, milk served to visitors, oil fuels lamps, fiber makes nets, rope secures livestock, and leaves provide thatch windows and rafters. Even leaf ribs are used for brooms and bird cages before growth.
America has too many churches and towns with six to ten congregations cannot pay for a good preacher. Clergy in overextended towns face insufficient funds and time, forcing young ministers to focus on preaching over pastoral duties. One clergyman notes such a system cannot allow a church to flourish.
A Paris souvenir market offers locks of hair from famous figures. Nelson's two dozen strands sold for 625 dollars, Wellington's wake hair fetched 7.50 per lock, Napoleon's hair ranges 5 to 100 dollars by demand, and Byron sits at 97.50 dollars amid varied prices.
The excerpt mocks pretentious talk about wealth and dress, contrasting a gown’s value with a “rag of Doucet’s.” It ridicules a country house filled with servants as mere luxury, calling it a “Nettle box” where “we GO everything s simply.” The tone satirizes affectation and self-consciousness.
A well dressed stranger started a car outside Pruntytown tavern, was knocked down and dragged in mud, then chases the machine. Lester Fagg intervened with a pickax, tearing the vehicle and the man continued on foot. Local onlookers speculate the man may be one of the idle rich referenced in papers.
A child named Teddy refuses castor oil, causing his mother to cry and promise rewards. Teddy consoles her, saying his father will soon return to compel the medicine intake. The scene ends with Teddy seeking reassurance from his mother.
At a Presbyterian gathering Rev. Henry van Dyke of Princeton related a Connecticut pastor story. A Sunday school boy answered well until asked which commandment Adam broke when he ate the apple. The boy replied that there were no commandments at that time.
A Sunday school teacher asks if being beautiful or good is preferable. Ten-year-old Alice, after thinking, says she would rather be beautiful and repent, illustrating a humorous take on virtue and appearance.
A fragment shows a witty exchange where one speaker says Nfe means nothing without love and the other counters that life has little value anyway. The line hints at literary wordplay and cynicism in a casual dialogue.
A terse classroom exchange centers on Bobby taunting a student and Dolph seeking a rich match. The dialogue hints at social pressures and humor, with peers reacting to the unfolding scene.
A pair of lines depict a family moment as the first child is welcomed and the second child’s reception is mocked, reflecting domestic humor and sibling dynamics. The exchange centers on a new baby and a taunting remark about the newborn.
Violet playfully defies Miss Smallfoot in a sharp exchange about social etiquette as coy humor and pointed retorts highlight their literary club conversation. The anecdote unfolds with quick comebacks and teasing dynamics.
A father delivers a cartoon wisdom to his son as he asks what a pessimist is. The reply frames a pessimist as someone who would choose both evils when faced with two options. The quip captures a light classroom audience mood from a bygone era.
In this sermon note George Clarke Peck argues that fear, not lack of ability, blocks achievement and investment. He cites conscience and conviction as keys to courage, urging trust in God’s resources to overcome timidity and defend right in public life.
A devotional reflection centers on the idea that God loves humanity and oversees life. It urges believers to trust Christ, reject unbelief, and face sorrow with the motto It is well, emphasizing divine purpose and resilience.
A quoted Episcopalian preacher from Akron argues that true fullness of life comes from disciplining appetites and desires, just as intellect relies on mathematics logics and classics.
Gladstone reflects after six decades in public life on the reality and personality of God. He argues the divine nearness remains a guiding force, shaped by extensive experience and contemplation.
A reflective note from Rev. W. W. Willard of Aurora Illinois in Our Faith urges truth to start inside the mind as the core of human experience. The message emphasizes inner conviction guiding outward action and faith in personal growth.
In Rebellion. Mother asks where, Willie replies heading to the principal's house to register a protest against tearing down the boys crochet and fancy work room to make a girls basketball court. Satire notes shift in public discourse from moral terms to environ ment and heredity.
A fragment from a Chicago Tribune piece features two characters discussing a hat and money. Pink jokes about needing a smaller bill, and another character offers to change it, ending with a casual farewell.
A dog owned by the Nottingham pavilion proprietor chased a boy over a fence and held him by the trousers until police and a watchman arrived. The incident followed three prior break-ins at the Olympia Serenade pavilion in England.
Hollister's M Tea advertised as an autumn tonic that purports to enrich blood and cleanse the stomach and bowels while guarding against winter sickness. Sold by the Owl Drugstore.
A concise statement on human development through imparting noble qualities and assigning responsibility to men and women, emphasizing proactive cultivation of character and duty.
Public notice lists trustees Will Strube Ernest Kivett Benjamin Walls and D E Etcheson announcing weekly office hours at residences and townships to transact official business. The notice mentions Madison Mill Creek Jackson Monroe Marion Fillmore and Bainbridge locations with specified weekday schedules. A quoted courtroom exchange appears at the end.
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