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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1913
Page
2
The Greencastle Indiana Herald lists publication terms and mailing information. It states a second class mall matter designation, single copy price of two cents, carrier delivery ten cents weekly, and a yearly mail rate of three dollars.
Monon Route Colonist announces one way fares on sale September 26 to Northwest West and Southwest points. Notable fares include Portland Oregon $29.15 and Los Angeles California $39.16, San Francisco California $39.80, Beattie Washington $30.18, Spokane Washington. Agent J O Ellis will provide details and book from Monon Route offices.
Russians from Siberia increasingly settle in Queensland Australia attracted by warm climate and growing numbers. The latest returns indicate the northern Asian influx continues to rise as more newcomers relocate.
A simple chair repair describes tightening a loose rung by binding with a double rope and winding the rope with a stick. The stick is caught under the rung to hold tension until the glue sets.
Dialogic and fragmentary notes discuss digestion, the value of Chamberlain's Tab Leta for digestion, and a mixed set of historical and humorous asides. References include Dutch in Russian flags, Peter the Great, Central Africa citizenship rites, a classroom exchange on the word damper, and a remark on religion as an afterthought.
A fragmentary line titled Love can never die presents a sentimental message attributed to Dally Twougnet. The text suggests a universal affection and enduring sentiment shared with all recipients.
Putnam County Board of Commissioners Greencastle Indiana invites sealed bids October 7 at 2 p m for 143896 feet of gravel road improvement on FOP Farmer road in Greencastle Township. Bids require double bond with local or non collusion affidavit. Right to reject bids reserved. LL ATRHART Auditor Putnam
A traveling salesman recalls a New York Times story about a Western Hotel using dramatic nightly bed shifts as top line advertising. The stunt shows beds moved from doubles to parlors to accommodate crowds, drawing headlines and traveler chatter as the hotel’s popularity.
A Chicago baker, Legler, sketches a list of friends he could lick on wrapping paper. Harvey Liscum confronts him about appearing on the list. Legler calmly confirms it, then says he will remove Liscum from the list after the exchange.
A long reminiscence contrasts cruel bronco breaking with gentle horsemanship. A mare and boy form a deep bond through patient education, ending with a mutual respect and friendship that defies harsh methods. A 19th century anecdote recalls a preaching on compromise via a boot shop tale.
A dramatic exchange features Percy as a rejected suitor and an implied crime where one speaker hints the beloved may have harmed herself or avoided consequences another way, reflecting gossip and intrigue in a New York Telegram style.
Foote the Bumgorist recalls a country squire’s shock at London’s practice of burying attorneys. The exchange reveals a grim joke about disposing of lawyers by death and leaving a room sealed with the next morning’s brimstone smell, the humor turning on superstition and irony.
At a Washington dinner Attorney General Wickersham condemns a corrupt financier whose defense collapses. He compares him to an old gun that was brought before a country judge and recounts a rural joke about witnesses and chickens to illustrate deceit.
A farmer and wife note their dog Rover chases the 4 o'clock train each day. The wife asks why he chases it while the dust near Rover marks his path. The husband wonders what Rover would do if he caught the train. Housekeeper.
A stranger asks if they can see the president in Washington. The resident replies it is easy to wait at the union depot, as the president will soon be starting or returning.
An orator laments faulty speeches while an old campaigner jokes that too much ginger makes them unusable, suggesting they must be taken with a grain of salt in a Washington Star quote.
A colloquial exchange recalls a gambler’s streak where teasing mentions a $5 bet and a win carried by luck. One speaker notes that Judea refused payment and instead owes him a larger sum, linking humor and tension in a compact, old-fashioned exchange.
Betty Carter defies her father by choosing Richard Guilford over wealth. Mr Carter curses the match with David Thatcher and pressures his daughter, while Richard returns with a plan to prove his worth. A public reveal shows Gold on Guilford’s land and shifts the family loyalties as Betty sacrifices money for love.
Fragment describes two parties arguing which had the more peaceable disposition, escalating into a violent quarrel captured in a partial OCR record. The readable text centers on the accusation and emotional exchange rather than final resolution or outcomes.
A set of social conduct tips warns against asking bill collectors to call again and criticizes loud behavior in public spaces. It jokes about apologizing, umbrella etiquette, gum in public, and displays of wealth. it ends with an inappropriate violent suggestion at a ball game.
The long serving Scottish laird’s butler quits after years of being nagged by the laird’s wife. The butler laments the wife’s constant scolding, while the laird’s master jokes that he should be thankful to have escaped such worry.
Fragments ponder friendship and alcohol as safer paths than extravagance. Notes on family trees, birds and worms, and a line about ancient beliefs suggesting the world may have been different. Contains reflective, provisional thoughts rather than a narrative.
A playful exchange reveals Jones claiming to kiss the cook before dinner to ensure tasty meals, noting his wife happily cooks and approves of the method. The banter hinges on a lighthearted joke about domestic roles and culinary delight.
A doctor advises Mrs Nagget to take her husband for rest, suggesting Hastings for three months. She eagerly agrees, and the plan yields a six month rest upon his return. The exchange reflects a light domestic dialogue about caregiving and travel.
A speaker reveals the stenographer's notes are day old and unread. Instead of firing, the response is to reduce pay and place the worker under contract.
A satire noting children planning protest to register against tearing down a boys crochet and fancy work room to make a girls basketball court as part of a school space reallocation. The piece conveys a parental question and boys’ defiant reply.
A clipped exchange from a Chicago Tribune piece shows a mentor and apprentice bantering about a bat and tip handling. The dialogue hints at urgency and a casual work dynamic in a sports or street scene.
The Olympia Serenade pavilion in Nottingham, England, was broken into three times recently. An Airedale terrier seized a boy who climbed the fence and held him until the watchman arrived to take him to the police.
A reflection on human development through imparting noble qualities and assigning responsibility to both men and women, suggesting character growth comes from conscious effort and duty.
About one third of the 18 000 employed in the British telephone service are women. The article notes the growing role of women in this industry and highlights changing workforce dynamics.
Dr Tecker operates an office on Vine Street between Washington and Walnut in Greeneault Indiana and an additional office in the Renee Building on South Vine Street in Greeneautle Indiana.
A fragment recounts difficult phrasing with archaic expressions. It highlights lines such as The sea ceaseth and it cufft ceth us and other mangled repetitions attributed to mythic or playful speech.
We summarize the readable facts: GHEY, a physician and surgeon, lists residence at corner Hoomington and Seminary streets, office telephone 827, residence telephone 829, and an Evans' Block office number 24 South Jackson Street. The text is an OCR fragment with limited context.
Notices list weekly at home or town offices for trustees in Madison Jackson Jeferson Voun Floyd Manos Fillmore and Merciful Benham. Details include days Wednesday Friday Saturday with specific township at residence or Bainbridge Floyd Floyd and Stover streets. Contact Riley's Secondhand Store at 14 South Main for items.
West, Southwest and Northwest Pennsylvania Linea Vandalia railroad offering excursions. For particulars consult ticket agent.
A playful exchange about Cornelius courting Miss Chilleigh over a year. Kitty fears she may be cold but notes the value of love and friendship. The quote from Precron reinforces the idea that love and mutual care keep people indispensable.
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