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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1919
Page
1
A Putnam County organization formed as American Legion Post 10 with over fifteen members on the charter. The national organization allows men and women to be eligible for membership.
Putnam county returned soldiers have organized an American Legion chapter with fifteen charter members signed. The roster includes Estel Brothers Justin G, Schmitt Gerald Handy, and others. The article explains eligibility, origins, and leadership of the American Legion, noting it as a nonpartisan veterans organization created after World War I with headquarters in New York City and a national convention planned for Minneapolis in November.
The passage outlines local post rules and membership costs for the Indiana State Legion. It notes notable figures Col Henry Lind sley Sergt Jack Sullivan and Sgt Alvin C York among early leaders. Russell Newgent is state secretary with Raymond Springer as chairman. The charter awaits signatures at Huffman cigar store and dues are 50 cents to state and 25 cents to national headquarters.
The Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce reports July imports at 345 million dollars, the largest monthly total in history, while exports reach 570 million, the lowest for any month this year. For seven months, exports total 4.618 billion, up 38.3 percent from 1918, and imports total 1.955 billion, up less than 10 percent. The July trade excess stands at 225 million dollars, with a seven month excess of 2.663 billion, up 57 percent from 1918.
Real estate transfers list parcels in Russell Cloverdale Greencastle Madison and Washington townships with buyers Fred L Sturgeon Miriam Esther Evens Nellie Anderson Emma L Sanders Delaney Williamson Joseph L Owens Anthony Ferry Lottie E Wood George B Gibson Charles Bunyan Gilbert A Watson and Gilbert A Watson. Reported considerations range from 100 to 4500 dollars.
Postmaster William Denman says government food sales are slow. He notes Indianapolis Chicago and Ft Wayne already sold their apportionments while Greencastle has sold about twice Brazil. Townspeople buy faster than farmers. Remaining items include meat carved corn canned beans and flour.
W E Carpenter of Brazil described at length the awful sufferings of Armenians at the hands of Turks from personal observation. He urged listeners to give liberally to relief efforts.
W E Carpenter spoke at Greencastle Christian church about his Armenia trip with eighteen Sunday school leaders. He urged liberal aid, noting Armenia’s history as Christians since the fourth century and describing massacres, crucifixions, and starvations under the Turks. The Putnam Armenian fund has raised about 3250 of a 3750 goal.
Dr Gordon Thomas took Miss Helen May daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed May to an Indianapolis hospital where she underwent an appendicitis operation. Dr W M Hutcheson was called and found her in critical condition. Dr Ruddel of Indianapolis performed the operation. Pay Ash and Francis Moran have gone to Newcastle for work. Julius Hanneman of Terre Haute visited relatives here Sunday.
A barn on Charles Reeves farm east of Putnamville on the National Road was struck by lightning Sunday evening during a severe storm and burned to the ground. A horse and several tons of hay were destroyed. Reeves family were away at a neighbor's house.
Action falters as rain erases the hot trail. Ban dits Davis and Peterson, who accompanied the expedition, reach the aviation field after delays.
August 25 Marfa Texas dispatch says the first pack trains of the American punitive expedition crossed back into the United States, with the rest following. Col George Langhorne announced withdrawal after no hot trails found due to mountain rainstorms. Lieutenants Peterson and Davis who were aviators captured by bandits arrived at Royce Flying Field.
More than seventy five people gathered at the South Locust Street home of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Brothers for the annual Brothers family reunion. A bountiful dinner was served on the lawn near noon and all attendees enjoyed the gathering. The 1920 reunion site was chosen as the home of Mrs. Ida Wheatcraft in Greenwood, Indiana.
August 25 Indianapolis hog receipts 5,000 with cattle 1,500 calves 600 sheep 400. Hogs sold steady to 10¢ lower with general sales around 21.55 and some loads at 21.65. Local packers took about 2,000 hogs. Cattle slow 25¢ to 0¢ lower calves and sheep steady.
Geneva reports that Germany plans to found a rival League of Nations. The Munich correspondent says Germany seeks Russian, Austrian and Hungarian adherence first, then Italy Japan and smaller nations dissatisfied with the Paris conference.
Washington rumor mill labels the sixty sixth Congress the soda water Congress as it marks three months in session with Republicans in the majority in both houses and limited legislative action to a rise of a bill.
The soda water tax faces delay as the workless Senate Finance Committee led by Senator Penrose stalls on a bill amid GOP criticism of the President. House Ways and Means, chaired by Representative Fordney, likewise lags, delaying broader tax revision while calls to simplify the system grow louder.
A sensational rumor at DePauw University and Greencastle citizens claims Dr Grose has secured a socialist to teach in the college next year. The professorial appointment, if true, has prompted heated reactions among faculty and townspeople alike.
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