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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1920
Page
2
Watered as second class mail matter at Greencastle Indiana post office. Charles J Arnold Proprietor publishes every afternoon except Sunday at 17 and 19 S Jackson Street. Cards of Thanks and obituaries are charged. poetry lines incur extra.
A series of Democratic primary filings appears for May 4 1920. Candidacies include Jacob E Cravin for Congress in the Fifth district W E Gill for Putnam county representative Charles S Batt Vigo County for Congress Fay S Hamilton for Putnam prosecuting attorney Otto Webb Marion township for Putnam county treasurer Edward H Litlesorge Allen Eggers Will Glidewen Jess M Hamrick E 8 Lige Wallace Harkins L Jackson and others for Putnam sheriff with details noting primary election on May 4 1920.
Reese R. Buis of Marion Township announces his candidacy for Second District commissioner subject to the Democratic primary on May 4 1920. David J. Skelton of Washington Township announces his candidacy for Third District commissioner in the Democratic primary on May 4 1920.
J J Hendrix of Washington town and O A Day of Marion township announce as Democratic primary candidates in Putnam County for the Third District commissioner race. They urge Democratic voters to consider their bids in the upcoming primary.
L. M. Chamberlain of Cloverdale township announces his candidacy for commissioner of the Third District subject to the Democratic primary on May 4 1920. The text notes another candidate for the Second District also bound to the same primary date.
A report describes opal like stones grown from ancient trees buried in a Nevada swamp and fossilized, now on display at the American Museum of Natural History. The piece notes related ideas about electricity affecting seed growth and plant fertilization experiments.
Reports from Alaska indicate no strong catch expected this year as canneries plan reduced packs. Large windjammers and other vessels from Puget Sound head to Alaska to supply the season with thousands of workers and crews, with many plants likely operating at reduced output or not at all.
The ministry of agriculture pursues enhanced farming efficiency with the aim to improve every plot. Subtle schemes target increasing soil fertility, with support to farmers showing the most fertile plots and promising improvements through guided measures.
Pay when cured this grand remedy for liver kidney stomach trouble constipation catarc rheumatism and grip address 621 Main Street Cin City O sale at all drug stores 30 day treatment 25 cents Adv.
State Board of Tax Commissioners adopts Rule 22 allowing real estate reassessment applications before May 1. Required details include property description, location, prior year value, true cash value, waiver of notice, and approvals or two of four county officers. Application forms available at the County Assessor's office. Paul F. Priest, Assessor.
Jesse Walker, 19, who killed Samuel Wolchock during a robbery at 208 Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn, was arraigned for sentence before Supreme Court Justice Fawcett. Walker interrupted the proceeding declaring he was there to be sentenced, and the judge then sentenced him to die in the electric chair at Sing Sing.
Bedford Indiana officials report the Mo Hon railroad quickly solved a housing issue for Jess Enochs who led a Salem section gang. With the family displaced after their home was sold, a railroad commuting sleeping and dining car was provided and Enochs transformed it into a five room bungalow.
A fragment describes Joseph Rosemeyer buying 24 hens six months ago and being told it would take time for them to acclimate before eggs appeared. The text then diverges, mentioning an eye and an odd outcome without clear context.
A fragment from Hliza beth Christophers Hobson recalls Captain Kidd sparing Mrs John Lion Gardiner of Gardiner's Island and gifting her a Kidd pitcher and a Kidd blanket. It also mentions Duval and a minor highwayman in ballad lore aiding a widow, highlighting highwaymen’s rare chivalry in legends.
A seven passenger touring car used to help a friend on a bus line carried wedding guests. The driver forgot to remove the sign on the windshield stating the car’s destination to the cemetery, provoking amused reactions as they headed to the minister. The bride wore a white veil and the groom was in his best suit.
Advances noted in nearly all principal items raised exports from Victoria British Columbia to the United States in 1919. The declared export value increased to 37 201 755 from 52 86 0trm in the prior year, with overall totals showing a substantial gain.
Excavations at Cyrenaica's Greek colony on the North African coast resume under Lucio Mariani. The site yields statues including Graces Hermes Eros Alexander the Great and Aphrodite of Cyrene, with experts predicting a civilization as rich as Pompeii. The discoveries span many centuries.
An arid arrival asks if a man can obtain a certain service for money in town. The tavern keeper replies that it is possible but warns the process is secretive, involving upstairs and downstairs rooms, a rigged game, and costly refreshments.
Rev. J. D. Woolson announces resignation after serving two terms and asks the governor to consider appointing a more cheerful nun for a Kentucky store prison job.
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