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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1912
Page
2
A survey traces beliefs in Spain and Slav lands about wedding behavior and omens. It notes fears of black clothing, mirrors, and hair splits signaling witchcraft, plus rivals at candle lighting and rules about bed positions, smoking, broom burning, birch wards, and weekly shirt changes.
The thirteenth century stone sun dial placed in the south chancel wall at West Clandon church has lost its gnomon but remains well preserved. Chalk cut, about a foot across, with deep sharp engravings and four-dots quarter marks in varying positions. Noted for near perfect condition among sundials, with Saltwood trio cited as comparison.
A dramatic bone cave near Orotava on Tenerife preserves the final refuge of the Guanches after Spanish conquest. Once a burial site with mummies, it now shows a large pile of bones. Access requires descending a rope through a roof hole into a near vertical cliff face.
An Irishman and his mate finish a shop floor by sunset. The elder borrows a spirit level to check levelness. In a dark shop he lifts the level to the door and proclaims the floor is fair in the middle, level as a die.
At a seaside holiday resort two black faced minstrels entertained on the sands. One told stories about boarding house landladies while the other collected money. A stern woman grabbed the tambourine, dumped the coins in her lap, and reminded him she was the one he forgot to pay last visit.
An heiress in a London scene fears society rumors about her Spanish suitor Don Guzman. He declares her charges false as they resolve to end slander by giving his fortune to missionaries and pursuing a life of service near Hyde Park corner.
A motor driving case features a chauffeur claiming 40 mph can stop in ten to twelve feet. The judge questions where the driver would end up, and the expert quips that it would depend on the life he had lived, leaving the courtroom with a witty exchange about stopping power and fate.
Wickson asks why animals have stronger smell than humans. Dickson replies a man could detect gasoline scent two miles away and jump to avoid danger.
A midnight scene unfolds on a staircase as George faces his wife Mary. He deflects suspicion with a hopeful claim about trust, insisting he would doubt her fidelity if he lacked confidence in her.
A man recalls sending a letter his wife asked him to mail. He kept focus until reaching a box, dropped it in, and believed he fulfilled the task. Only later does he realize the letter lacked a postage stamp, prompting a humorous admission.
A campaign committee treasurer proclaims it cannot accept contributions from anyone connected to a large profitable corporate enterprise. The idealist responds that funds are needed and questions reliance on moneyless donors.
In a silent reel a beautiful girl in draperies shrieked as Kosciusko fell. The machine operator advised keeping lips moving to achieve the effect without straining voices.
In a playful exchange, Lawson asks what the barbers would say when addressed. Dawson replies that after three minutes of speech they all shouted Next, highlighting a brisk, humorous convention response.
A short dialog mocks nature fakers labeled in the Ananias class while suggesting the bull moose habits are under criticism. The speakers debate who earns derision for naturalist aims and social scrutiny in a playful exchange.
Mrs Audley complains about neglectful janitorial service as she calls the building basement switchboard. A clerk identifies the janitor as the superintendent’s wife and refuses access without an appointment. Mrs Audley ends the call with a wry laugh.
The rainbow is a royal messenger from nature bearing a message about the sun and stars. It proclaims the elements that compose the sun and dim nebulae, written on raindrops, explaining we know more about the sun than about Earth.
An old friend compliments Josh on his work ethic, but the farmer reveals the praise was misread. Josh was merely enacting a costume ball scene with a straw hat overalls and a pitch fork, showing appearance versus reality.
Mrs Whoefer rebukes Mrs Wipkins for lack of contact after a month. Wipkins replies with a light hearted quip about caring for a baby while explaining she could not have sent a line without abandoning her infant.
Everett Ricketts buys and takes possession of the J. F. Phillips restaurant in Hartsville. Several visitors and family visits are noted including Mrs. Mary Craig in poor health, Miss Luella Carr returning from Indianapolis, and Mr. and Mrs. Guy B. Russell visiting in Hartsville. Quarterly M E church meeting with Presiding Elder Steele is reported along with ongoing Christian church meetings led by Elder George Rader, with a remodel and new piano at the church and an all day Sunday service planned in Cottle's hall.
Westport residents report a string of visits and returns. Mrs Martha Surface returns from Anderson to Westport while Dr J C Bill moves from West Main street and Dr Jake Reiley moves in nearby. Many relatives travel to Cincinnati Indianapolis Greensburg Marion Rushville Sardinia and Shelbyville for weddings illness visits and winter plans.
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