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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1913
Page
3
M Seurat reports pearl oysters from the Gambia lagoons and the South Pacific host a small tapeworm in cysts within the oyster. The worm’s second host appears to be the ray, with Tylocephalum margaritiferae named for the species. Rays may prefer perforated shells. whether these shells yield more pearls remains uncertain.
Railroads nationwide adopt fireproof passenger coaches as the chief goal of modern equipment. Statistics show most deaths occur in post wreck fires, not from the collision. The shift away from wooden cars accelerates as fireproof design gains prominence.
On sale first and third Tuesday of each month to Western Northern Southern and Southwestern points. Cheap round trip fares. Going trip limited to fifteen days and return limit 25 days from date of sale. Fares routes and sleeping car reservations available via Monon depot contact J D Ellis agent.
An advertisement promotes top coal names Brazil Block Indiana Lump West Virginia Lump and Pocahontas Lump or Mine Bin coal urging customers to place their orders with the supplier. It emphasizes quality and selection across multiple regional coal varieties.
Greencastle Lodge No. 348 I C meets Wednesday at 7 30 pm with important business and initiatory work in first degree Visitors welcome Thomas Lisby N G John Cook Secretary
A fragment discusses a familiar product claim regarding Fletcher’s Castoria. The text also briefly notes religion as a goal for men after achieving other desires.
Doubtless you know the danger of delayed treatment of colls and other diseases. Ivory owner should recognize ailments and give correct treatment at first symptoms. Humpreya’s 900 page Veterinary Manual will prove valuable, teaching diagnosis and proper treatment. It will be sent free to farmers who write for Humphreys' remedies.
A Yonkers Statesman report quotes a hungry tramp at a kitchen door who says he is always out of work and was born under a lucky star. The woman remarks on his repeated visits for food as he explains his plight.
Notice announces a call for Toria Chilaren Ory on Fletcher's line via Monon Route from September 1 to October 10. For details contact any Monon Route agent or the undersigned.
Mrs Agnes Booth of Tonawanda recounts a severe diarrhoea and acute indigestion attack. She credits Chamberlain s Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with stopping the agony and saving her life within hours. Sold by all dealers.
A brief exchange shows Tommy joking about washing hands with one of them clean while the other is unnecessary, reflecting light domestic humor from Life magazine.
Fresno resident C E Mustoe touts Chamberlain's Tablets for sick headache and constipation. He reports using them for two years and finding no preparation more satisfactory. Sold by local dealers at a discounted price.
An angler defends fishing as not cruel despite discomfort. He notes three days without a bite, gnats, wasps, a lost knife, and sunburn as counterpoints to the sport’s perceived cruelty.
A short remedy notice urging Cham berlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for cholera Morbus. Mrs Charles Stewart of Mt Collins New York cites its effectiveness. The ad claims rapid cure and urges family stock of the medicine priced at a quarter available from dealers.
In a brief confrontation two patrons argue about preferences. The irritable man complains about the menu while a sad, sarcastic responder suggests how to obtain desired warmth or coolness by choosing hot coffee or iced tea. The exchange highlights contrary expectations in dining.
Marivaux quote notes that kindness is essential to be truly kind. The article mentions France and states that five billion nine hundred eleven million dollars is currently circulating in the country.
I W Key of Greencastle Indiana reports fifteen years of kidney pain and backache eased by one box of Doan's Kidney Pills. He describes relief from frequent urination and nervous fatigue after using the product. Sold by all dealers 60 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the adame-Doan's-
An article compares soil doctors to human doctors and argues that tillage and fresh air can restore overworked land. It details soil as a chemical lab, the role of insects and worms, and the importance of film-water for plant nutrition.
A prairie farmer shows a strong attractive gate made from discarded iron pipe bent to shape. Strap iron braces anchor the pipe at multiple points and holes are drilled for smooth wire strands. Also notes prompt care for injured trees with wound binding to prevent water entry during healing.
Mark the sheep about two weeks after shearing as the mark will be clearer then than if applied direct after shearing. Use proper marking ink In preference to tar or paint A handful of salts a smaller, but the life of a score of sheep may be sacrificed for the want of
In Antwerp a forty foot statue honors the legendary Antigonous quien once held toll over the Scheldt. He slashed hands of refusers, city grew around that spot called Pentwerpen meaning hand-tomdng, later Antwerp. Celebrations feature plaster hand emblems carried before the statue.
The Chicago Post recalls Redfield Proctor as a godfather figure to the U S Army noting his repeal of compulsory tattoo attendance and setting a 11 PM curfew. The change allowed soldiers time with families and improved discipline in garrison life.
The article clarifies the correct Zulu battle cry Igama layo meaning That is his name. It notes newspapers misrender the term as Igamilzho or Gamumillio and explains etiquette forbids naming enemies in battle.
New fireproof cars with steel construction keep seats insulated but heat up the cabin. A recent device shown in the illustrated car uses a removable hood spanning above the car with a gap between hood and body to provide ventilation. The hood’s convex top and tapering ends are designed to aid airflow and speed.
The London Chronicle recalls a South African War incident where war horses halted on a bell signal from enemy forces. The London County Council, via an arrangement with the War Office, registers horses for wartime use at 55 pounds each purchase price and 5 shillings annual pay. Last year 2,000 horses were registered and a similar number is urged next year.
The article describes southeastern Alaska towns excluding Skagway as boardwalked and reliant on horse drawn transport. Juneau, Ketchikan, Wrangell, and others feature limited auto exposure, while Juneau hosts a major gold mine with 900 stamps and 1,200 workers. The mine has produced around 20 million dollars in gold and owes its name to prospector Joseph Juneau.
A reflective line suggests a man poor at saving wastes his life grinding away and dies poor. The passage ends with the name Permet Perry appearing as a signature or attribution.
A midnight scene in a man’s room shows a dual natured lawyer Gilbert Walshire and a stage actress Miss Littleton. He counsels restraint as public opinion and art’s power loom large, ending with a violent confrontation when a jealous relationship erupts.
In this excerpt from Svrand Magazine readers ponder why bus conductors vanish at middle age while drivers remain visible. The piece muses on the odd mask of aging within transit roles and the mystery of career endings.
The article notes Ephraim Chambers an English Quaker organized the first general knowledge dictionary in alphabetical form. Chambers learned letters in a globe makers shop and secretly worked behind the counter to compose his encyclopedia.
Reading shows scattered schedule times and routes labeled Going West and Doing East with various daily and Sunday ex notes. Ellis, Agent appears as a contact amid mixed times such as 5:50 p m 3:25 p m and 12:28 p m with daily and Sunday indicators in an unclear transit list.
An opportunity to attend with low fares this year. From September 11 to September 18, Monon Route offers excursion tickets to Chattanooga at 11.60 from Greencastle. Return by September 28 with extension to October 17. Special cars depart Greencastle at 3 26 p m Sunday September 14 attached to Department Special at Louisville. For reservations contact W W Gilgis Traveling Passenger Agent.
Safe druggists advertise E Ru Sa pile cure as free from opiates or poisons and claim other pile medicines cause constipation and harm. It is offered with a $56 forfeit guarantee by Jones Stevenson sole provider in Greencastle.
Greencastle residents with chronic appendicitis, misdiagnosed as gas or sour stomach, are urged by the Jones Stevens Drug Co to try a single dose of Adler-ika compounded buckthorn bark glycerine and similar ingredients. The ad claims the remedy, once famous for curing appendicitis, brings immediate benefit.
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