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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1928

Page

2

Stolen Money Mystery Aboard in Rose Shannon Tale

A satchel containing 200000 is stolen from the Mercer National Bank. The Professor leads a gang and questions Rose Shannon about the loot while Chuck White tries to shield her. A stormy night escalates danger as Rose confronts the Professor who demands the missing money.

Mercer National Bank Pretty Rose Shannon Chuck White Rose Chuck Mat Chuck Professor Nose Hemin Way Hieminway Treminway Gilead Ven Atebe

Thousands to hear Governor Smith in Albany ceremony

Plans for Governor Smith's address near the Capitol draw an expected crowd exceeding 100000 as thousands travel by train and car from nearby states to Albany. Col Halsey oversees arrangements with state police aiding crowd control and about 100 radio stations will relay the event live. Tickets for the grandstand are to be distributed at the De Witt Clinton Hotel on August 22 at 7:30 EDT.

Albany Smith State Col. Halsey de Witt Clinton

Smith Endorsed by Ida Tarbell for Governor Smith

Ida Tarbell joins the Advisory Board of the Women's Activities of the National Democratic Committee and will promote Governor Smith. She praises his impact on New York women and their political engagement, working from Democratic Headquarters under Mrs. Franklin D Roosevelt.

New York Ida Tarbell National Democratic Committee Smith Franklin D. Roosevelt Miss Tarbell Lincoln Standard Oil

Former Putnam Woman Promoted at Boys' School

Mrs. Inez McDowell resigns after 25 years as instructress of the Boys' Kitchen at the Indiana Boys' School. Isabelle Hall succeeds her as instructress and is praised for her short tenure as matron. Mrs. Hall and husband Bert L. Hall are longtime Putnam County residents with family ties to local figures.

Putnam Boys’ School Inez McDowell Hanson Hickman Glen Mills Isabelle Hall Bert L. Hall Indiana Boys’ School Herald Hall Putnam County Milligan Young South College Avenue J. L. Randeh

666 Cures Malaria and Quick Constipation Relief

A historical medical claim describes 666 as curing malaria and relieving biliousness headaches and dizziness caused by temporary constipation. It is said to aid toxin elimination and provoke copious watery evacuations with high esteem in the context.

Putnam County Farmer's Picnic at State Farm Friday

The first annual Putnam County Farmer's picnic occurs Friday at the Indiana State Farm with forenoon machinery demonstrations and a noon basket dinner. Purdue and Vigo County extension leaders will lead afternoon farm inspections of the dairy, orchards, gardens, and poultry departments.

Indiana State Farm Putnam County Horticulture Extension Department Purdue University Mr. Ward Purdue H. E. Abbott Vigo County State Farm Poultry Department Morrison Brothers Greencastle Indiana Farm Bureau

Ford Pays Visit Incognito to Elkhart Hotel

IN Henry Ford, the world's richest man, visited the new Elkhart Hotel incognito. An actor staying at the hotel recognized him and informed Ed Harris the manager. Ford confirmed his identity and noted Ford factories now produce 4,700 cars daily.

Elkhart Ind Henry Ford New Elkhart Ford Ed Harris Harris Billy Dale Martyl Ross Players Mr. Ford Mrs. Ford

Revival meetings begin at M P Church in Clinton Falls

Revival meetings led by Rev Larry Newgent open Sunday night at the M P Church Clinton Falls. Local births include Beryl Juanita Miller born August 8 weighing 11 4 4 pounds. Families and visitors frequent happenings around Eula Stages W C Davis George Connelly and others.

M. P Larry Newgent Earl Lurber Beryl Juanita Maudia Martha Cox Dorothy Woodall Eula Stages Charles Miller Sam Lloyd Frank Vermillion W. C. Davis Lida Pierce Nella Bettis Whont. Beton

Reward Offered by Indiana Farmer's Guide for Thieves

The Indiana Farmer's Guide of Huntington Indiana offers a fifty dollar reward for the apprehension and conviction of thieves operating in the area. The paper runs a campaign against chicken stealing and rural crimes and maintains a detective department for subscribers. Since July 1 1927 its detective service and reward offers have aided numerous convictions.

Indiana Farmer's Guide Huntington Indiana

British Engineer Sought in Jungles After Three Years Missing

Lost three years in the Matto Grosso jungle of Brazil, British engineer P H Fawcett is the target of a search after last being heard May 20, 1925. Professor George M McBride of UCLA notes a famed expedition led by Commander Fyott faces a fruitless rescue if Fawcett perished.

International Los Angeles Matto Grosso Brazil P. H. Fawcett Fawcett George M. Fyott George M. McBride University of California At McBride

Sally of Scandals at Voncastle Theatre highlighted

Lynn Shores, FBO director, travels to Broadway to secure material for Sally of Scandals. The film portrays backstage life accurately focusing on chorus girls as hardworking workers and home makers, while preserving romance and the heightened world of make believe behind the curtain. Bessie Love portrays the chorus girl heroine Remy.

Broadway Lynn Shores FBO Great White Way Sally Voncastie Theatre New York Remy Bessie Love

Domestic Troubles Farce at Granada with Clyde Cook

The Granada presents Domestic Troubles featuring Clyde Cook as twin brothers Horace and James in a frantic farce. Carrie and Grace are married to the brothers while Lola and a young sheik complicate events leading to mock arrests and impersonations. Louise Fazenda shines amid Graham Baker and Enright’s humorous setup.

Clyde Cook Horace James Carrie Grace Lola Louise Fazenda Graham Baker Enright Granada

Explorer Fawcett’s Postwar Quest and Daring Journey

McBride recalls Fawcett’s perilous postwar expedition with a three person party to locate an unnamed place. The explorer moved nearly unarmed, relying on flashlights to awe natives while showing resourcefulness experience and combat skill.

McBride Fawcett

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