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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1915
Page
2
Washington officials report a method to make table syrup from surplus watermelons. Farmers press out juice, boil to thicken, skim red coloring, and bottle hot for home use. About 15 gallons of juice yields 1 gallon of syrup from 10 melons weighing 22 to 25 pounds.
Greencastle barber William Sillery recalls kidney trouble and says Doan's Kidney Pills cured his attack after using a supply from Jones Stevens Co. Drug Store. He later confirms the cure remained permanent over three years. Price 60c at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY releases.
Bainbridge and surrounding towns share a Sunday of visits and greetings as families like Guilliams Hathaway Obenchain and Allen meet relatives and friends. Army news notes Ollie Allen heads to the Philippines August 2. others attend reunions and church events while tradesmen report a new garage under construction.
MADISON TOWNSHIP reports heavy rain over several days. Local residents note potatoes rotting in the ground due to the wet weather. Visitors include Robert Gardner and wife with Wm Boswell, Delmar Riper and wife expected from Douglas Kansas, and families of Goddard, Knaver, Ellis, and Ader.
The Santtack funeral in Brazil was attended by L A Zaring HM Smith and C Hill. L A Zaring plans a new veranda at his residence. The Sunday school program was praised by Rufous Ozment and Tom Boyd. J L Fellows drove to Roachdale. teachers attend commencement. Ad Roberts visits Danville. Ed Bowers and spouses visit Clyde Hutchins. a Sunday school program is set for August 29.
Roscoe Oliver and family spent Sunday at Clay Oliver's, sharing time and hospitality in Locust Grove.
Everett Harris works for Harry Brown. J. C. Knight and family spent last Monday in Fillmore. Sunday visitors with Mrs. Farmer included Earl Newton and family and Harry Shoemaker and family. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Berry entertained Rev. Jeffres Sunday. Cecil Hillis returned west. Charley Purcell and family visited Claude Scobee and wife Sunday. Sewing Circle to meet with Mrs. L. H. Call Wednesday. Helen Farmer visiting in Lafayette. Rev. Jeffras to preach farewell sermon at Brick Chapel Saturday night. Quarterly conference to be held Wednesday night. Cecil Sanford returned to his home in Oklahoma.
Happy Hollow residents Mrs. Joe Disney and children along with Mrs. Sarah Gleeson and daughter visited Mr. and Mrs. Alec Keck on Thursday. Mr. Ray Bell and family stayed with Sherman Bell family Sunday. A son named Joe Disney was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lee McCloud on August 18. Joe Disney and Donnie attended the Dobbs sale Thursday. London Jones and daughter Twiley visited the Simon Jones household Sunday evening.
A historical price sheet lists cattle, pork, sheep, and calves with bids for best to common grades. Indianapolis produce and dairy items are recorded alongside eggs and butter. Grain market bids show No 2 red wheat and various corn and oat prices with weekly inspection notes and car lots.
The Treasurer of Putnam County Indiana announces a sale of road bonds. John R Obenchain Franklin township twenty bonds at 171 each total 3420. HH O Irwin Madison Township twenty bonds at 103 each total 2060. All bonds dated Sept 6 1915 with first due May 15 1916 at 4 percent interest. Sealed bids due by 2 pm Sept 6 1915. H H RUNYAN Treasurer. Postors Aug 21 28 Sept 4 Daily Indiana.
A brief Herald want ad promotes quick results for readers seeking services. It hints at fast responses and easy access to listings, encouraging interested parties to place or respond to notices promptly.
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