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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1920
Page
2
The Greencastle Herald notes second class mail status and lists Charles J. Arnold as proprietor. It publishes each afternoon except Sunday from 17 and 19 S Jackson Street with a 65 telephone. Obituaries are charged, with added poetry charges.
A runoff of filings shows multiple candidates for Putnam County offices including Congress representatives Jacob E Cravin Charles S Batt and W E Gill, with candidates for prosecuting attorney Fay S Hamilton treasurer Otto G Webb sheriff nominees Edward H Eitle jorge Allen Eggers Will Glidewen E S Lige Wallace Harkins Jackson and Jess H Amrick urging votes May 4 1920.
Reese R. Buis of Marion Township announces candidacy for Second district commissioner subject to Democratic primary on May 4 1920. David J. Skelton of Washington Township also announces for Third district commissioner with Democratic primary on May 4 1920.
J. J. Hendrix of Washington town and O. A. Day of Marion township announce their candidacies for Putnam County Third District commissioner, subject to the Democratic primary election, urging Democratic voters to support them.
L M Chamberlain of Cloverdale township announces his bid for Third District commissioner subject to the Democratic primary on May 4 1920.
A tribute to the American pigeons of the United States Army in World War I. The Mocker, President Wilson, Cher Ami, Spike, and others delivered vital messages under fire, guiding artillery, rescuing troops, and saving countless lives. Some birds died heroically. others returned to Potomac Park or the Smithsonian.
Lord Chief Baron Christopher Palles, the last holder of the baron title in Britain, died in Dublin aged eighty nine. He served as solicitor general for Ireland in 1872 and attorney general the same year, later becoming lord chief baron until 1916. Renowned for legal brilliance and wit, he valued the dignity of his court.
Delaware thrives on corporate charters drawing funds from other states. The state collects fees from firms like General Motors, plans a $500,000 school fund transfer, and funds extensive highway and school projects without taxing property. The result is a rich treasury and a low property tax burden.
Maj Albert Smith United States army aviator establishes a one day flight record by piloting a De Haviland from Camp Lewis Tacoma Washington to Rockwell Field San Diego California in 11 hours 19 minutes flight time. The journey covers about 1300 miles with three stops showing daylight travel from Canada to Mexico in a single day though landing occurred after night.
Chinese agents in Illinois dismantle local brewery equipment for shipment to China. Purchases have increased since prohibition began, with central Illinois breweries converted to food plants or left idle. Chinese officials have not stated their intended use, but speculation points to beer production alongside acquisitions of abandoned auto factory machinery.
A Belgian process of glass manufacturing is being introduced in Britain. A Willesden factory is being extended to incorporate the method with Belgian experts teaching British workers the technique previously kept secret by Belgian producers.
Mrs. Dennis Dunn of Howardtown located 17 missing pigs in an abandoned well after days of concern. Local authorities assisted in the rescue and the ordeal highlighted rural livestock losses.
March 1921 marks 400 years since Ferdinand Magellan first visited the Philippines. Plans under discussion promise a pageant style celebration to showcase island development and American investment opportunities. Magellan’s voyage opened the path to Asia via the Pacific after navigating the Strait that bears his name.
Copenhagen reports the Danish consul general in London J. Boeggild has been named Danish minister to Iceland. Boeggild has served as consul in San Francisco Chicago New York and as commercial adviser in Washington. He traces Icelandic blood through the Tulinius line back to Thorfinn Karlsefni, famed Viking who explored America.
The Hood, a Clyde launched battleship, is equipped with a large oil-fuel galley designed to feed 1,200 men. Oil burners atomize fuel with compressed air creating a hot, clean white flame, with no odor or contamination risk.
The most important scientific investigation of the year seeks to measure the earth's crust. Hawaii, Tuscany, and Salvador offer favorable conditions for study, revealing new data on shell composition and age. Tests in New South Wales use water weight to study crust movement, affecting volcanic action explanations.
Professor J O Arnold of Sheffield introduced vanadium to steel eleven years ago to boost cutting power and rapid production. Now he reports a steel with molybdenum replacing tungsten at six percent, surpassing rivals in cutting ability.
Prisoners of early 20th century industry note a surge of married women in factories. Observations by Mrs Anna Burdick describe women as suited for watchmaking, garment and hat work, hosiery, soapmaking, and the setup of machines for adding machines and electric light equipment. The typical watchmaker is a nineteen year old girl, and married women have increased 100 percent since the war. Forewoman roles have emerged, with instructional and production forewomen now common. Factories in Hammond and Milwaukee report women filling setup and production tasks, while Grand Rapids advertises factories seeking housewives for two-hour daily shifts.
Homeless yellow dog known as the graveyard dog, Jack, died beside his master John Dindore’s grave near Hamburg after a blizzard. For five years he kept vigil, venturing daily to fetch food in the neighborhood. County ministers have preached on the dog’s love and loyalty.
Johannesburg reports a rush of diamond seekers staking claims in Beyenspoort Pretoria district where rich deposits are said to exist. About two thousand men from lawyers to clerks joined the rush and the ground was marked out in minutes. Some large claimants used professional runners to secure preselected claims.
In Dayton Ohio a man who befriended another years ago left him fifteen thousand dollars in a will. Harry Levy, a tailor, remains at his bench and intends to stay there. He remarks that the sum is not as large as it once was and says he has forgotten the good turn that led to the bequest.
The article outlines China’s move to adopt a new writing system to replace the symbol based script. It notes the old system required about 6000 characters and eight years of study, hindering national unity. Experts argue alphabetic style could improve communication, printing, and telegraph efficiency across provinces.
The article notes the Chinese government advocates a new writing system to simplify character use. It claims a 39-letter system with 64 initials, three medals and 12 finals, taught in government schools and reported to show notable success among Chinese labor battalions in France.
The famous local brook trout nicknamed Poor Jim lived years in a walled spring at Highland Lake in Winsted Conn. Weighing about three pounds, he would take worms from fingers and even nibble at worms on file tips. He reportedly chased a smaller fish into a crevice and became wedged, drowning after his head and gills were caught between two stones, leaving the community to miss him.
Dr Tancred of Kent Washington insured his white leghorn hen, holder of a world egg-laying record, for 5 00 cents at the request of her owner as she was prepared for exhibition by a poultry feed company.
A navy recruiting officer compares twins to King Solomon, noting memory lapses can blur kinship. The article explains the Navy's fingerprint system, using names and ridge patterns to correctly identify recruits and avoid mix ups in enlistment.
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