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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1914

Page

3

Divorce Notice and Estate Admin Notices in Putnam Court

Notice announces divorce action of Lee Petit against Adah Petit nonresident defendant with default date June 40, 1914 and court summons. Also titled Notice of Administration appointing M. Klamrick administrator of Ora Boswell estate and Notice of Final Settlement of Oscar Orlin estate with required appearances and proofs in Putnam Circuit Court Green Castle Indiana.

Widpert Lee Petit Adah Petit F. S. Jiton Petit Indiana Putnam Circuit Greene

Commissioner’s Private Sale Of Real Estate At Public Auction

The commissioner by order of Putnam County Court will sell at private sale in Indiana the west half of the northwest quarter of Section 20, Town 1 North Range 3 West, Putnam County. Terms: one third cash, one third in six months, one third in twelve months with interest, secured by mortgage. may pay full price cash. Sale continued until bids received. date April 24, 1915.

Putnam Cir Whatn India Orlena W. Wildman James Atindey Widam alleWinge Ole Vituat Putnam County O'Neal Clay , Alle, Loverdale Indiananes & Allee Issioner eRsion Riven Mare Marion

Notice of Administration in Putnam County Indiana

The judge appoints Clement B. Knauer as administrator of the Wade Miller estate in Putnam County Indiana now declared solvent. The filing dated April 25, 1914, and attorney W H H Cullen referenced, with May 1 date noted.

Circuit Court Putnam County State of Indiana Wade Miller Clement B. Knauer W. H.H. Cullen Atty

Dean's Kidney Pills Promote Kidney Relief Card

An advertisement urges help for weak kidneys with Dean's Kidney Pills. It cites Jane Albin of Greencastle Indiana reporting relief from pains and fatigue after use. Pills cost 50 cents and are sold by Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo NY, sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's.

Jane Albin Illinois St Greencastle Ind Dean Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States

W M McGaughey Physician and Surgeon Ad Card

W M McGaughey physician and surgeon residence at corner Bloomington and Seminary streets telephones office 327 residence 339 office in Evans' Block No 24 Serth jackson street effaced by OCR but shows practice details and contact numbers.

W. M. McGaughey Bloomington Seminary Streets Evans Serth Jackson Street

Indigestion relief praised by Lima reader

Mrs EF Foster of Lima Ohio reports two bottles of Chamberlains Tablets cured her year long indigestion and restored her health at low cost. For sale by all dealers.

EF. Foster Lima Ohio Chamberlain

Notice of Final Settlement of Estate Greencastle

Notice to creditors heirs and legatees of William J. Steeg deceased to appear in Putnam Circuit Court Greencastle Indiana on May 18 1914 and show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved. Heirs must prove rightful inheritance and receive shares. Witness Clerk Arthur J Hamrick April 27 1914 May 1.

Oscar Orlin Greenle Indiana J Homrick Putnam William J. Steeg Putnam Circuit Court Greencastle Arthur J. Hamrick

Relief for Rheumatism Through External Liniment

A Logansport Indiana resident reports Chamberlain's Liniment relieves chronic and muscular rheumatism when applied externally. The note claims internal medicines are largely unnecessary and states the product is widely available through dealers.

Hi. Miller Logansport Ind Chamberlain

Chamberlain's Tablets Promote Natural Digestion

Public notice recommends Chamberlain's Tablets to aid digestion and strengthen the stomach without whisky or pepsin. Sold by all druggists.

New Feet Relief Ad Promises Fast Comfort

A vintage advertisement extols Speedway for immediate foot relief and soothing effects. It claims quick comfort for tired feet and joints with assurances of no staining or burning, plus a money back guarantee from The A. Cook Drug Company and Speedway makers.

Speedway A. Cook Drug Company Makers of Speed Way

Our Nu Novelette Mystery Weighs On Oswald and Wife

A fragment from a humorous plot shows Oswald fearing discovery of a crime and a family scandal. The unnamed speaker teases him about alleged grandfather murder for money while he nervously contemplates a hidden truth about his own false teeth.

Oswald

Humorous day comic exchange on cooking and stuffing pets

Crawford asks about home cooking and Crabshaw recalls liking it before marriage. A puzzled judge features a puzzler. Small Sadie queries why Auntie stuffed her dog after death and Auntie explains she loved him. Sadie asks if she will be stuffed when she dies.

Small Sadie

All She Asked String of Perfectly Matched Pears

A playful exchange between a husband Harold and his wife turns on a joke about perfect matches. She demands a string of perfectly matched sausages instead of pears, highlighting domestic humor in a light moment.

Harold

German Coffee Cake and Cinnamon Rolls from an Old Recipe

A detailed historic bread and pastry method describes mixing a sponge with milk, yeast, eggs, and sugar, rising dough, then adding butter and fruit like raisins and dates. It covers shaping a coffee cake, cinnamon rolls, breakfast twists, and bake times, plus tips on pan choice and icing. The author notes using double the recipe.

Glycerine Helps Whip Egg Whites Faster

A method to beat stubborn egg whites uses two drops of pure glycerine per egg white to induce a light stiff froth. Glycerine dries moisture from the albumen, allowing air to enter. fresh eggs also whip faster with glycerine. Proven by repeated experiments.

Pineapple Sherbet Recipe

A simple pineapple sherbet method combines grated pineapple sugar and water heated to dissolve sugar. After cooling add lemon juice and pineapple, freeze while beating in two egg whites, remove dasher, pack and rest to yield a light frozen dessert.

Dasher

Mint Sherbet and Spring Fashion Retrospective

Mint sherbet mix combines orange and lemon juice with sugar syrup and mint sprigs over shaved ice, served with Apollinnaris water. Fashion notes describe elaborate lace cloaks in white chiffon with beaded embroidery and large collars. Household tools update: egg cutter costs 10 cents, pineapple eye remover 2 cents, improved egg poachers with alcohol lamp 40 to 76 cents.

Panama Canal Guards Needed Says Count De Perigny

Count Maurice de Perigny urges the United States to maintain a land defense along the Panama Canal with 20 000 to 25 000 troops on duty at the Isthmus, arguing 8 000 are insufficient and that inland attacks pose a greater risk than sea assaults. He warns against overreliance on end defenses and notes political aims of the canal and regional neutrality challenges.

Pirie United States Panama Canal Maurice de Perigny France Isthmus Europe Panama Colon Japan Mexico Columbia Count de Perigny

Degree for Chinaman at University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Ng Poon Chew vice consul of the Chinese republic at San Francisco received an honorary doctor of letters from the University of Pittsburgh. His address was on America’s part in the rejuvenation of China. Chew, a Quanting native, led the Chung Sai P Yat Po daily paper and aided Sino American relations.

Pittsburgh Ng Poon Chew San Francisco University of Pittsburgh America China Pacific Coast

Carnegie Fortune Shrinks to About 25 Million After Gifts

A list from Carnegie's secretary shows vast philanthropy reducing Andrew Carnegie’s fortune to roughly 25 million for himself and family. Major gifts include 125 million to the Carnegie Corporation, 10 million to the UK Trust, 16.125 million to the Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, and 22 million each to the Washington and Pittsburgh Institutes, plus tens of millions to libraries and peace initiatives. With another 100 million in miscellaneous gifts, the total approaches 400 million.

New York Andrew Carnegie Skibo Carnegie United States Steel Corporation Carnegie Corporation of New York Carnegie United Kingdom ‘Trust Carnegie Foundation For the Advancement of Teaching Carnegie Institute Washington Pittsburgh Carnegie Entowment For Carnegie Hero Fund Commission

Turkey Litigation Ends in Costs After Turkey Case

Mount Vernon farmer pays $600 costs after a year of litigation over four turkeys. The case ends with the turkeys dead and the loser as the defendant.

Raising Geese for Profit in Rhode Island Studies

The article discusses profitability and care for geese, noting Embden White China and Embden African varieties as favorable. It compares old and young geese for eggs and goslings, advises buying young geese for breeding, and highlights that geese adapt to marshy land and minimal shelter, with breeding improving after the second or third season in a new locality.

Rhode Island

Feeding hens to lay a guide for egg production

The article asserts hens lay best when mature and vigorous, warns against overfeeding to force laying, and recommends balanced feeding. It lists seeds such as corn, wheat, oats, barley, linseed meal, cotten seed meals and other proteins, plus greens and bug hunting as key to thriving fowls and good egg output.

Treatment of Scaly Leg in Chickens

Scaly leg is caused by a mite that burrows under the scales on the feet and legs, causing irritation and thickened scales. To treat, remove scales first so medicine can reach the mites, soak legs in soapy water, dry, then apply balsam of Peru mixed with vaseline to the affected areas.

Peru

Turkeys as Livelihood in California Valley

Turkeys are a primary livelihood for many Sacramento valley families. Herders manage flocks of 560 to 3,000 birds valued at 2 to 3 dollars each. Turkey management is described as needing constant drifting, with shepherd dogs guiding the flock. A productive hen can lay twenty to twenty eight eggs per month regardless of fancy points.

Sacramento Valley California

Cause of Domestic Tragedy Ends With Gun Bill Confession

A grieving husband reveals to his wife he is penniless after gambling fears. She vows to support him but he confesses the money vanished into settling a gun bill, ending in a tense, remorseful scene.

Beggar Complains, Lady Offers Autumn Jacket

A beggar tells a lady her husband is kind and will give his old overcoat. She replies by offering to send her wife to receive the autumn jacket instead.

Mudville and Little Slopton Rally in Village Cricket Duel

Mudville led by Podgers chase 121 to win as nine wickets fall. An umpire calls an extraordinary dismissal amid anxious innings while opposition protests and the crowd reacts with disbelief. The exchange ends with the umpire declaring Out and a quick exit.

Mudville Little Slopton Podgers

The Irishman and the Mule Joke Story

General Sheridan recalls a humorous incident with an Irishman and a mule. Sheridan watched a riderless mule kick freely until the animal’s hoof snagged a stirrup prompting the Irishman to quip he would dismount if the mule rose.

Phil Sheridan

Mysterious Pain Hints At Fashionable Stomach Coat Theories

In the mock dialogue from Puck a reader asks what doctors suspect about Sue’s pain. The suggested diagnosis jokes that her stomach’s lining is “out of style.” The remark notes doctors avoid sharing such theories to prevent upsetting Sue.

Puck

Bank in New York Keeps Open Day and Eight

In a witty aside from The Storekeeper, a farmer states his son Reuben in New York reports a bank that stays open day and night. The clerk Jason is teased for long hours from 6 A M to 10 P M in a humorous rural dialogue.

Reuben New York Jason Puck

Busy social talk between Yerner Hussel and Coldart tale

Dialog shows Miss Yerner, Mr Hussel, Mr Sloman, Miss Coldart and Mr Nervey in a tense exchange about visits and a potential engagement. Miss Coldart reveals family opposition to marriage while others discuss intentions and consequences. The scene hints at romantic and social power dynamics within a family circle.

Miss Coldart Mr. Nervey

Expert Testimony Question From The Cleveland Leader

A humorous exchange in the Cleveland Leader questions whether a blonde is more attractive to men than a brunette. The dialogue-style snippet contrasts two speakers with light banter.

Dottle Wen Lottle Ottle Cleveland

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