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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1920
Page
2
The Greencastle Herald lists charges for Cards of Thanks and obituaries with pricing. Obituaries cost 1 each, poetry adds 5c per time, and notices are published daily except Sundays from 17 and 19 S Jackson Street.
A wide slate of candidates announces for Democratic primaries in Putnam and surrounding counties. Jacob E Cravin seeks congressional nomination in the Fifth district, with others including W E Gill Charles Batt Fay S Hamilton Otto G Webb Fred Lancaster Edward Eitlejorge Alisen Eggers Will Glidewen Jess M Hamrick and E S Lige Wallace vying for Putnam county offices such as sheriff and treasurer ahead of the May 4, 1920 primary.
Harkins L Jackson, son of Greencastle and former Marion township resident, announces candidacy for sheriff of Putnam County subject to the Democratic primary on May 4.
Reese R. Buis of Marion Township and David J. Skelton of Washington Township announce their bids for county commissioner seats in the Second and Third districts subject to the Democratic primary on May 4, 1920.
J J Hendrix of Washington Town announces candidacy for Putnam county Third district commissioner subject to Democratic primary decision O A Day of Marion township announces candidacy for Putnam county Second district commissioner subject to Democratic primary decision May 4 1920.
Mrs. Frank Detro of Green Castle reports kidney trouble and backache eased by Doan's Kidney Pills from Mullen's Drug Store. She praises the remedy as quick relief and urges others to use the same product from Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N.Y.
L M Chamberlain of Cloverdale township announces candidacy for Commissioner in the Third District subject to the Democratic primary on May 4 1920.
A Hendricks County native recounts farm upbringing on his father’s land and long experience as both employee and employer of farm labor. He taught in local public schools and has sixteen years as a government clerk in the post office. He previously ran for Congress and asks for support to pursue the office.
A dispute over a fox pelt pits two hunters two farmers four lawyers and one justice of the peace against Edward Meade after he killed a wounded fox on De Witt Clinton Flanagan land. A colonial statute permits seizure or killing of a predatory animal invading a closed-in holding, awarding the skin to Meade.
Homer Stephens of the American Toy Exhibitors, Inc notes the rag doll remains the top choice for children despite advances like airplanes, talking bisque dolls, wireless sets, and inexpensive phonographs. He cites record rag doll production and demand and highlights new juvenile engineering toys.
A young Uniform Bank member of a K of P lodge discusses his chapter’s annual party. His mother recalls how lodge nights were once frequent and jokes about what they were called, suggesting memories of pre prohibition Indiana.
Warsaw reports say the mutiny of Polish troops at Kovno was suppressed while newspapers claim ongoing trouble with bolshevik traits. Several hundred bolshevik POWs reportedly freed and urged to join insurgents. Government notes say heavy fire occurred and no arrests have been made. Lithuania-Poland talks show rifts with extremist ministers and the bishop of Kovno opposing a settlement.
A Red Cross courier in Montenegro is highlighted as the fastest and most reliable means of transport in the rugged Black Mountains. Described as heavier than a burro, he uses stirrups while negotiating perilous trails, illustrating the harsh conditions of relief work in the region.
Ray Morris notes in World's Work that oil leases leak at the edges so neighbors race to drill near borders. In large tracts a mid area well is often ignored until a boundary strike, then immediate offset drilling follows to protect claims and speed.
A brief note from the American Forestry Magazine explains how birds feed on codling moths in winter by pecking at bark flakes to reveal larvae. It argues birds are essential beyond summer and could reduce summer pest pressures if more winter birds were present.
The embalmed heart of Thaddeus Kosciuszko, housed in a bronze urn at Chateau Rapperswil near Zurich since 1887, will be transferred first to Lemberg and then to Warsaw. It died in 1817 at Zugwell and was moved to Cracow for burial, later kept in Zugwil until 1887. Since then it has been a Polish shrine attracting pilgrims.
Juneau officials report letters from dozens of young women across Minnesota Texas Iowa Washington Colorado and Canada seeking work in Alaska this spring. They request teaching bookkeeping typewriting and clerking positions and some hint at eligible suitors in the northern territory.
The American Forestry Association reports southern New England now has about 46 percent forest land, roughly 1 750 000 acres. The forested area is increasing from 41 percent in 1910 and 26 percent in 1820 in Connecticut.
The fireless cook stove or hay box becomes a stylish kitchen fixture in northern Europe and America. It uses a padded chest to seal heat for hours, saving time and labor for home makers such as business women and farmers wives. It offers beans rice pudding and pot roast methods with long heat retention and gradual cooking.
A vintage guide praises using a light bulb with the point knocked off as a tool for mending and emphasizes timely stitches. It advises shrinking linens before cutting and recommends returning work to the original firm for quality results and lower costs.
A historical recipe advises mixing half a pound of chlorinated lime with half a gallon of boiling water and two tablespoons washing soda to create a chlorine rich bleaching liquor. Stir to break lumps, strain to remove powder, and use a clear solution for bleaching linens and cottons. Do not exceed one quart liquor to four parts hot water.
A brief guide on administering powdered infant medicine to keep it on the tongue. Suggests placing dry powder on the spoon tip, opening the baby's mouth, dropping the medicine far back on the tongue, and then offering milk or water to swallow.
An observer notes mold on bread grows like a plant with leaves flowers and seeds. Seeds mature quickly leading to many generations in a single day, urging immediate action to prevent mold in pantries and closets.
A cleansing mouth rinse recipe uses tincture of orms one ounce alcohol one ounce hydrogen peroxide half an ounce and twenty drops peppermint. Mix with water rinse thoroughly and store in a colored glass bottle in a dark place. Hydrogen peroxide heals mouth sores as described.
France's President Paul Deschanel, famed orator, describes pre speech panic and the need for deep thought. He confesses he writes plans, takes long walks to organize ideas, and avoids improvisation, relying on careful preparation rather than debate.
Residents in the Weert Piet eighteenth avenue and Hooker street area report two cases of moonshine liquor strewn about a street corner. Detective George Schneider recovered 24 quarts of whisky from the scene as officers investigate a possible attempted transfer and hijacking.
The blue car with Marshal Foch’s baton painted on the panels used during the war sold at auction for 74 007 francs. The buyer received a written guarantee that the car was indeed used by Marshal Foch on his daily rounds.
Robbers broke into the Missouri Kansas and Texas railroad linen commissary at Karen City and stole 3000 napkins, tablecloths, towels and 12 waiters coats. Manager R. K. Melo reported the loss.
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