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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1923
Page
7
An article in the Central China Post recounts research showing there is no substitute for sleep. It argues that sleep restores vital brain substances, with noise and wakefulness draining this resource. The piece cautions parents to keep children’s rooms quiet and to ensure adequate nightly rest.
Ustica, four by two and a half miles off Sicily, is rapidly losing its residents. Once settled in 1750 to deter piracy, privileges eroded since 1869 have emptied the island of public services. With few doctors, schools, or lighting and mass emigration to the mainland, the community may vanish with only a penitentiary’s guards remaining.
The article notes Germany’s postwar recovery in bird trade as canary imports to the United States return to prewar volumes. Data from the Biological Survey show last year’s imports exceeded 150,000 from Europe and the Orient. Breeding seeks soft, pleasing songs with long trills, using darkened training rooms to limit loudness.
Edward Laver sues for 1500 dollars claiming mistreatment and health impairment while jailed in Fond du Lac Wisconsin due to neglect. The complaint outlines damages sought for injuries and suffering from the alleged neglect.
Miss Delilah Miller and Miss Etta Adams hosted a Monday evening dinner at Miss Miller’s east Hanna Street home in honor of Prof R A Ogg and all city teachers who served under his superintendent tenure. Attending were Prof and Mrs Ogg, several teachers including Miss Ridpath Jones Stone Hammond Hays Heber Leonard, with others now in Ohio California and Indiana schools. The gathering recalled old school days with reminiscences and songs, strengthening lifelong friendships.
Manager E. B. Taylor of the Mid-West Crushed Stone Quarries has started a night shift from 6 to 11 PM to catch up on orders for rerushed stone and limestone fertilizer. Electric lights and large reflectors illuminate the crusher house, engine rooms, and quarry work areas.
The company reports a surge of orders and states that to handle the workload it is necessary to operate the night shift. Management emphasizes that extending hours will improve output and meet demand.
A Greencastle chamber bulletin reports early results from Courtesy Week with farmers from neighboring counties visiting and buying large amounts from local merchants. The effort, led by Cap Harney, aims to attract farmers to Greencastle with merchant displays and invitations across Putnam county and surrounding trading areas.
Mrs Maude TM Buis Beaver 34 wife of Alvon Beaver died at Putnam County Hospital after peri tonitis. She had surgery weeks ago and was returning home ten days prior. Survived by husband one son 12 and father William Buis. Funeral at Mt Meridian M E Church with Providence Cemetery burial.
Mrs F C Tilden and her daughter Miss Elizabeth spent Monday in Indianapolis, aiming to attend local events and visit relatives.
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