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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1923
Page
2
The Greencastle Indiana newspaper lists obituaries at 1 per notice and poetry at 50 cents per line. Cards of Thanks are 50 each. Published every afternoon except Sunday at 17 19 Street, Jackson? le, Ind. Charles J Arnold Proprietor.
The quotation attributes Jefferson as defending America’s literary output against claims of lacking a Homer or Shakespeare. It traces early bread history calling cassava the staff of life for tropical America and notes the Mexican malt tortilla as a prevalent second form found in Manhattan groceries and major cities.
A Washington Post quote urges resilience and laughter in disaster to preserve the republic. It emphasizes health as a foundation for clear thinking and opportunity, and argues civilization rests on voluntary obedience to law and cooperative enforcement.
Elinor bursts in delighted to tell her mother that Ralph, one of her grown-up boyfriends, lifted his hat and greeted her warmly, a gesture she now adores and shares with enthusiasm.
The Azores name derives from Acores meaning hawk in Portuguese and reflects many hawks observed there. The exact discoverer and date are uncertain, but the name is linked to the bird abundance once noted by observers.
An English designed stethoscope locates noise causing trouble in machinery by comparing sounds from faulty parts with those from parts operating properly.
A bride and groom in traditional Chinese weddings use a small silver dog worn by the groom as a pledge of fidelity and a pair of silver ducks worn by the bride to attract prosperity and a large family, reflecting a quaint ceremonial custom.
A fragment notes red gum wood growing popular worldwide for diverse uses across churches and industries, citing a Jeremy Taylor quote on impatience transforming small troubles into major fears and despair.
The quote contrasts extremes in behavior with a warning from William Penn and Bacon. It argues that study of the ancients should not prevent living rightly with contemporaries and criticizes avarice as blocking generosity and charity.
A stock exchange rule forbids entry with umbrellas or canes, enforcing strict access limits. The prohibition outlines that no weapon-like or sharp objects are allowed inside and enforces compliance among all visitors. The policy aims to maintain safety and order within the trading floor.
Fragmented text discusses wit and valuation, implying scarce demand and value when promptly recognized. Mentions money analogy and social perception, with unclear references to people or events.
The Common Council of Greencastle Indiana passes an annexation ordinance adding land described as Fairview and Plummer's Additions to the city. The action, dated July 24 1923, names territorial boundaries and street extensions with official attestations by Mayor Charles F Zeis and City Clerk Gwinn Ensign.
An ordinance annexes the Melville Cox addition to Greencastle Indiana starting from a defined point near the east line of the southwest quarter of Section 21 Township 14N Range 4W Putnam County. The measure describes boundary lines and calls the area part of the city. The ordinance was passed and adopted on July 26 and August 2.
An excerpt describes a land boundary for the City of Greencastle Indiana. It specifies a starting point twenty feet east of a reference point and outlines contiguity with adjacent platted lands. The text provides a formal legal description likely for property annexation or surveying purposes.
Putnam County Commissioners will sell by private sale on August 11 1923 at 10 30 a m in Greencastle at the Court House for sixty five acres more or less in Jefferson Township described as Northwest quarter of Northeast quarter and east half of the Northeast quarter of the Northwest quarter plus five acres from the south end of the west half of the Northeast quarter of the Northwest quarter all in section 20 township 13 range 3 west terms cash or installments R E Knoll Auditor and the undersigned commissioners note this notice dated July 9 1923 and August 2 1923
J H Baldock dies at the home of his son William on Tuesday afternoon after a long illness. Born March 16 1845 in Garrett County Kentucky he lived much of his life in Indiana. He leaves seven children two died in infancy four grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was a devout member of New Providence Baptist Church and now rests with his wife who died July 9 1910.
The obituary honors a grandchild and many relatives and friends. It notes devoted Masonic membership and a life of service. The service reflects faith and farewell lines, then states burial occurred Thursday afternoon at Stilesville Cemetery under Masonic supervision.
We express gratitude to friends, relatives and neighbors for sympathy and aid during illness and after the death of our father J H Baldock The Masonic Order and the Stilesville choir thank the minister R E Masten and undertaker Frank Reed for help and comforting words The Children
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