Pure Bred Spotted Poland Hogs At Auction In Putnam County
One of the era’s largest pure bred swine sales comes Thursday afternoon August 5 at Village View stock farm near Bainbridge owned by F J Obenchain. Obenchain, secretary of the National Spotted Poland China Breeders Association, is a noted judge and stock expert. The sale features an up to date pavilion and capacity for 500 hogs, with leading breeders from many states expected to attend for a lively, quality showing and sales event.
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Putnam County
Village View
F. J. Obenchain
Bainbridge
Obenchain
National
Spotted Polang China Breeders Association
Great
Corn Belt
Indiana
Middle West
South
Registered Duroc Jersey Swine Sale Highlights Local Herds
O'Hair and Bunten announce their first annual Duroc Jersey sale at Earl Bunten's farm six miles east of Greencastle on Wednesday August with 40 head including four tried sows seven spring gilts four fall yearling open gilts and 20 spring gilts and boars. The sale features top herd boars from Putnam County breeders and includes Our Jaek's Friend Chief and a two year old Hoosier Giant boar noted as leading examples in the state.
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O'Hair
Bunten
Earl Bunten
Greencastle
Putnam County
Messrs
Jersey
Putnam County Duroe Jersey Breeders’ Association
Duroc Jersey Pig Club
Perry Barker
Dulin
Thomas
Williamson
Sheet
O’hair
Putnam County Stock Raisers Promote Breeding Hog Sale
The sale aims to replace scrub hogs with quality breeding stock, offering Putnam County stock raisers a chance to improve herds. Organizers urge community support to ensure the sale's success and benefits for the county's agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County
New Concrete Pavement In Putnam County In Use
The first concrete pavement in Putnam County is now in use on the National road from the McHaffie farm to Stilesville. Cunningham Bros. are building the section, with the State Highway Commission overseeing the project. The road connects with East Washington street road eleven miles east of Greencastle. John O Connor of Cloverdale drives a new Dodge roadster bought from R. E. Knell Co. Major Martin H. Shute of the De Pauw R O T C spoke at the Rotary Club about Camp Custer’s 1600 students and training facilities after returning from Michigan. Mr and Mrs Edgar Harris plan a motor trip to Minneapolis for several weeks. Dr C C Tucker was in Indianapolis on professional business. Caroline Taylor, daughter of Mr and Mrs S B Taylor, became acutely ill with appendicitis. Dr W W Tucker transported her to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis while her parents were away at a lake in Northern Indiana. Wilbur Steuart is reportedly chosen as local representative of Standard Oil Co to manage the new filling station here.
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Putnam County
McHaffie Farm
Stilesville
Cunningham Bros
Washington Street
Grencastle
Martin H. Shute
DePauw R. O. T. C
Camp Custer
Michigan
Rotary Club
Shute
Caroline
B. Taylor
W. W. Tucker
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
E. B. Taylor
Indiana
Miss Palline
FE. B. Taylor
Capital Punishment in Germany Noted in Prussia
A report notes ongoing capital punishment in Germany with 98 executions over seven years, including ten women. Silesia leads with 211, followed by Brandenburg Posen and Rhineland. Berlin has none as condemned are sent to Ploetzensee prison in Brandenburg where a standing guillotine exists.
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Germany
Prussia
Silesia
Brandenburg
Posen
Rhineland
Berlin
Ploetzensee
Waif Offers Prayer At Sea Deacon House
A three year old waif at a deacon house offers a prayer as reported by the Le Visator naming every sailor, wishing blessing on the ships and those ashore, calling for bread and candy for the poor, and including Alfred Warren Randall in a hesitant finale.
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Tiesa
Alfred Warren Randall
Woman's Opportunity and Health for Success
A short editorial urges women to seize new chances in the modern world, insisting good health and vigor are essential to grasp and retain opportunities. It emphasizes that without health, progress and empowerment are unattainable for women today.
Board of Equalization Called This Week
County Auditor Ralph Knoll received an order from the State Tax Board to convene the county board of equalization to act on the horizontal increase in Putnam County tax levy. The meeting enforces provisions of the new tax law and to confirm State tax commission actions. Two tax board members must be appointed by the Circuit Court judge. session limited to ten days.
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Ralph Knoll
State Tax Board
County Board of Equalization
Putnam County
State Board
State Tax Commission
Tax Board
Circuit Court
Real Estate Transfers Recorded in Local Deeds
Charles Runyan sells land in Greencastle township to Carey Dillinger for 3000 dollars. Henry F. Shoptaugh transfers a lot in Commercial Place to Stella Hurley for 50 dollars. Emma F. Wright conveys land in Madison township to Lawrence Rockhill for 2250 dollars.
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Charles Runyan
Carey Dillinger
Greencastle
Henry F. Shoptaugh
Stella Hurley
Commercial Place
Emma F. Wright
Lawrence Rockhill
Madison
Why the Nations Have Fallen Sermon at Nazarene Tent
Rev Martha Curry spoke to a large audience on why nations have fallen. She argued nations lag in literature letters and art without Bible principles and cited Germany and Mohammadism as examples. She asserted Christian Science denies facts and gives relief from hell. Tonight she preaches on Faith. afternoon meetings are scheduled Wednesday Thursday Friday. all are welcome.
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Martha Curry
Germany
Miss Curry
Gore trails in Oklahoma senatorial primary vote lead
United States Senator Thomas P. Gore trails Democratic candidate Scott Ferris in the statewide primary. Early returns from 1,138 of 2,708 precincts show Ferris ahead 61,597 to 88,572, with Gore's supporters expecting rural district totals to close the gap.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
United States
Thomas P. Gore
Scott Ferris
Feris
Gore
Ferris
Dr. Veturia Boyd Visits Relatives Here
Dr. Veturia E. Boyd of Oak Park Illinois visits relatives for several days. She is a former Green Castle resident who taught in the county school.
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Veturia E. Boyd
Oak Park
Boyd
Green Castle
Indiana coal mines near full production after strike
Production in Indiana coal fields neared normal levels after a strike by day workers. Ed Stewart of District 11 UMWA reports most mines active, two in the BKnell field closed over local disputes, Clinton field mines resumed with a wage demand tied to a daily increase. A Clinton day meeting adopted return terms and sent resolutions to UMWA leaders.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Indiana
Ed. Stewart
District 11
United Mine Workers of America
Stewart
Bicknell
Clinton Field
Clinton
John L. Lewis
Wilson
Hog Receipts and Steady Prices Reported in Indianapolis
Hog receipts reached 12 000 carried over from Tuesday with 1 500 cattle 1 400 calves 600 sheep 700. Prices opened steady to firm with general sales from 15 75 to 16 25 and top at 16 50. Heavy hogs 15 50, pigs 16 25. outsiders inactive while locals bought about 5 000. Cattle prospects lower calves down 30 cents, sheep weak.
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Indianapolis
Memory clockwork device records future appointments
A new efficiency gadget stores the date and hour of an appointment weeks ahead. A paper strip rolls over a surface. a punch marks the time. When the moment arrives, a gong sounds and the strip reveals the scheduled appointment.
Reds Cross Warsaw's Last Natural Defense
London reports Bolshevik troops crossed the Bug River the last natural line of defense between Warsaw and Russia as Polish armies retreat in disarray. Soviet advance creates a wide gap between the 4th and 1st Polish armies, allowing unopposed movement toward Warsaw. London dispatches note a Soviet effort to secure peace talks and demand a clear yes or no on halting at the demarcation line.
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London
Russia
Poland
Warsaw
Resolutions for Emma McNary by Beechwood Pleasant Circle
The Beechwood Pleasant Circle expresses sorrow for the death of Emma McNary and extends heartfelt sympathy to her family. The group votes to have the resolutions recorded in minutes and sent to county papers and the family. Other verses mourn the passing of loved ones, including Mrs. Morris Goodwin Mrs. T. G. Talbott and Mrs. A. L. Arnold.
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Beechwood Pleasant
Morris Goodwin
T. G. Talbott
A. L. Arnold
Wireless room curios and the wonder of the coil
A nostalgic vignette describes steamer passengers visiting the wireless office to watch instruments and ask questions. The operator politely answers as passengers compare wires, jars, coils and receivers while discussing tuning limits and interference remaining in the system.
Elders Support Young Man With Farm Aided Venture
A Sereca Tribune report notes church elders form a plan for marriageable youths to obtain farms. After demonstrating honesty, a young man is guided to a farm, with the church and congregation providing savings and funds. He repays the borrowing with small interest, binding him to the church through debt while settling on Kansas land.
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Kansas
Sereca Tribune
Giant Newfoundland salmon hooks record 411 pounds
Judge D W Prowse notes a 411 pound salmon taken at Delaney's Point Little River Codroy by C A Walker of Boston after a 105 minute fight with a broken gaff. The fish ranks as Newfoundland's heaviest landed with this method, amid reports of growing large fish in recent years.
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D W. Prowse
Newfoundland
Delaney’s Point
Little River
Codroy
C. A. Walker
Boston
J. F Daggett
Wakete
Trapping of Potter County’s Giant Bear Jumbo
The big black bear Jumbo, weighed about 500 pounds and nearly nine feet long, was trapped and killed by Ben Yontzer and Arthur Perkins in Potter County. The animal was blamed for at least twenty five sheep and a dozen shoats killed during its stay, making it the region’s largest bear sighted.
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North Helen
Potter County
Jumbo
Ben Yontzer
Arthur Perkins
Life and Licensed Anarchy Quote by Frank Moore Colby
A compact excerpt discusses life under a broad “licensed anarchy” where truth does not reach even the nearest neighbor. The remark notes everyday concerns and the limits of social control as observed by Frank Moore Colby.
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Life
Weniix
Autist P
Sal Lerma
Wirliare
Frank Moore Colby
Glass Bonnets In Handmaid Trade Rumor
Venetian glass maker rumored to produce and vend nets by the thousand using glass material that shines like silk with a vivid color. The description notes a smooth finish and durable texture suggesting fashionable headwear or decorative pieces becoming widely available.
McCulloch Draws Large Roachdale Crowd for Indiana Campaign
Carlton McCulloch of Indianapolis spoke at the Roachdale Opera House campaign kick off in north Putnam County. The Democrat touted an anticipated statewide victory, critiqued the Republican tax policy, and drew support from Greencastle residents including Otto Dobbs and Oscar Rector.
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Roachdale Opera House
Carlton McCulloch
Indianapolis
Putnam County
C. L. Aivhart
Aivhart
Indiana
Greencastle
Roachdale
Otto Dobbs
Glen Springer
Ott Webb
C.C
Postpone Fare Increases By Two Weeks Across Rails
Washington reports railroads will delay new freight and passenger rates to August 26 for passenger fares and August 25 for freight tariffs. They plan to seek Canadian approval to apply the changes from the United States to Canada. The delay follows Tariff experts informing the Association of Railway Executives that a blanket schedule could not be ready before August 21.
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Washington
United States
Dominion
Interstate Commerce Commission
Alfred P. Thom
The
Association of Railway Executives
Liberty Visitors During Weekend Socials Across Local Families
Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Herrington of Moberly Missouri arrived to visit Dr. W. Syester and others. A sequence of visits includes Keiser and children to William Smith in Poland, Tracy Krack staying with relatives, Mary Mustard with William Mullinix family, and multiple calls involving the Syesters Tribble family and neighbors across nearby towns.
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Emanuel Herrington
Moberly
W. Syester
John Branneman
Evert Walles
Daptha
Vett Mann
Near Cloverdale
Branneman
Sarah Rader
A. E. Keiser
William Smith
Poland
Tracy Krack
Mary Mustard
William Mullinix
Switz City
Willard Syester
Alta
James Syester
Brazil
R. B. Mustard
Joan Thompson
Bowling Green
Miss Wilma Perry in Decatur as Naomi Snider’s Guest
Decatur resident Miss Wilma Perry visits as guest of Miss Naomi Snider. The occasion centers on social gatherings and local acquaintances in OL during her stay.
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Wilma Perry
Decatur, OL
Naomi Snider
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Fred Obenchain
Duroc Jersey Swine Sale
Jaeck
M'Haffie Farm
State Highway Commission
John O'Connor
Cloverdale
Dodge Bros
R. E. Knell Co
Edgar Harris
Minneapolis
C. C. Tucker
Wilbur Steuart
Standard Oil Company
Sush
Isom More
Elve
Board OF Equalization
Nazarene
Senator Gore
Sounde
Emma McNary
M’culloch
C. L. Airhart
Liberty
C. W. Mace
Center Point
James Laughmiller
Lewis
Thomas Tribble
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