Local Greencastle Notes Include Services and Visits
J E Cash made a business trip to Indianapolis this morning. Eastern Star members meet Saturday at 9 at the Court House rest room for Mrs Elijah Grantham funeral. Rev Levi Marshall to preach union service at Presbyterian church Sunday evening. Miss Lillian Southard returned from St Ingus Michigan. Mrs Jennie Smythe rented her home to Dr Angus. Mrs Edwin Post is seriously ill. Paul Cook of Moore and Cook in Indianapolis on business. Divorce suit filed by Dana Violet Watts against James Watts with marriage June 5 1921 and separation August 2 1921. Miss Margaret Knight and Miss Mary Granger visiting Miss Mary Louise Duncan. Mrs Frank Wetnight of Brazil in Greencastle on business. County agent Charles Jackson at a county agent conference in Terre Haute. Farm Bureau Jackson Township meets Wednesday August 31 at 1 30 in county agent office. Ten were birthday dinner guests of Miss Laura Boardman last Thursday. Willard Greenlee and wife and others enjoyed watermelon at Virgil Ader's. Tom Jones and family visited Osa Reed at Raccoon. Ross Hanks digging a cellar and building a new residence. Elbert Huber visiting uncle Verle Ader. Irma Jones spent week with aunt in Russellville. Frank Ader visited aunt Mrs Tom Miller in Floyd Township who is sick.
Classified Acts Seeks Subscriptions and Electrical Services
Subscribers in arrears urged to call and pay or mail check. Wanted: electrical work including motor wiring and house wiring offered by JB Tibbs of Cloverdale Indiana with reasonable charges and mobile service.
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THE
Herald
Tibbs
Cloverdale
Ind
CHIMNEYS AND CISTERNS repaired by King and Bell sale
At my home on E Washington Street on Saturday August 27 1921 at 1 o clock p m household goods Co and many other things J M Bell conducts a sale of repaired items and miscellaneous goods from the residence.
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E. Washington Stret
Miller Meat Market ad for home killed juicy steak
Local classified note advertises Miller Meat Market offering home killed juicy steak with phone contact 564.
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Miller Meat Market
Fireplace Wood for Sale Cordwood at Four Dollars
Advertises big fire place wood priced at four dollars per cord. Encourages leaving orders and provides a contact phone number 65 ae for purchasing.
Resurrection Cure Promises Coffin Sale Reversal
Unclear claim of revival from Mayr's Wonderful Remedy after stomach trouble. Advertises a simple preparation to remove catarhal mucus and inflammation, claiming to heal stomach liver and intestinal ailments. One dose offered with money back guarantee, available at druggists.
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Mayr
Hog Receipts and Prices Rise at Indianapolis Livestock Exchange
Opening prices at the Indianapolis livestock exchange show hog receipts at 5500 with prices up 25 cents. Hogs under 225 pounds ranged around 9.90 to 10.10 dollars, up to 250 pounds about 9.65 to 9.50, pigs at 9.00, sows 8.00, overall sales near 7.75. Cattle and calves steady, calves 11.50. sheep and lambs steady with top lambs at 8.00.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Livestock Exchange
Two Killed In Plane Mishap Near Warsaw
In Warsaw Indiana on Thursday afternoon M L Merrill formerly a US air service lieutenant and eighteen year old Jack Rodeheaver brother of Homer Rodeheaver were killed when their airplane fell from about 1500 feet near Winona Lake. Rodeheaver piloted the craft under Merrill’s direction. Merrill unstraped fell from the rear and was found beside the Pennsyl vania railroad tracks. The plane crashed in a cornfield just north of Winona Lake after sailing a half mile.
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Warsaw
Ind
M. L. Merrill
United States Air Service
Jack Rodeheaver
Homer Rodeheaver
Billy Sunday
Winona Lake
Here
Rodeheaver
Merrill
Paralyzed Father Improves as Four Sons Visit
In Maple Hill Mr. Coffey suffered a light stroke after a long workday. His four sons from Indianapolis rushed to his bedside, finding him greatly improved by Sunday evening. Bro Austin Rassle to speak at Long Branch August 27 and 28. Mrs Gardner learns sisters harvest crops in Bickelton Washington. Vaughan Dickey recovers from typhoid fever and is out again. Wallace Morris family visits ardner residence.
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McGaughey
Coffey
Indianapolis
Austin Rassle
Long Branch
Lord's
Cow Sale at Champer Barn Greencastle Aug 27 1921
Public auction of cattle to be held at J E Champer's Barn in Greencastle on Saturday August 27 1921 at 1 30 p m. Sale features dairy and beef cattle with bidders from the surrounding area.
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J. E. Champer
Greencastle
Nerv-Worth Endorsement Cited By Fostoria Resident
A passenger testimonial from M L Betzer of 230 W North St Fostoria Ohio praises Nerv Worth claiming relief from nervousness insomnia and fatigue after two bottles He notes sleep improves and strength returns The ad claims the product costs 1 per bottle and offers a refund through druggists nationwide Mentions R P Mullins as a recommending druggist.
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M. L. Betzer
W. North St
Fostoria
Ohio
R. P. Mullins
Stones and rocks vary in water absorption
The United States Geological Survey explains how different stones absorb water. Coarse sandstones and limestones show significant absorption, while marble and crystalline limestones absorb little. Pumice soaks up water, whereas quartzite, granite and most eruptives are nearly impervious.
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United States Geological Survey
Department of the Interior
Vermont
Tennessee
Georgia
Aged Women Voters Postings Spark Riots in North Brookfield
Assessors posted a list of female voters in North Brookfield Massachusetts showing each name with age. Riot broke out as women attacked the lists with erasers tearing some down amid disputes over age as a long standing argument hinges on the posted figures.
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North Brookfield
Mass
Lst
Plank Corners Cracker Box Crowd Commentary
The Louisville Courier Journal reports a storekeeper at Plank Corners reacting to advice about saying goodbye to people. City methods are dismissed, and the keeper notes friction from locals when attempting goodbyes.
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Plank Corners
Louisville Courier-Journal
Smuggling Chinese Landings Rise Along Florida Coast
Immigration Inspector Whalen reports large scale smuggling of Chinese via Cuba to Florida. About 75,000 Chinese landed in Cuba in recent months and directed to Florida coast where landing is easy. Recent arrests in Charleston and Dunedin show organized networks using Tampa area routes.
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Tampa
Cuba
Whalen
Florida
Charleston
D. C
Clearwater
Fla
Washington, D.C
Dunedan
Washington
Living as in Stone Age on Rennell Island
Dr Northcote Deck reports Rennell Island in the Solomons hosts about 500 inhabitants living as in the Stone Age. Isolated natives trade iron goods and barter with flying fox teeth used as currency, while their language remains unstudied and melancholy in cadence.
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London
England
Rennel Island
Solomon Group
Melanesia
Northcote Deck
Dr. Deck
One at a Time Please Professor What is Ratio
A dialogue from The Villanovan contrasts ratio and proportion. The student defines ratio as proportion and explores the meaning of both terms in a concise classroom exchange.
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Villanovan
Father and son discuss the role of a lobbyist
A boy asks what a lobbyist is and the father explains that a lobbyist is often someone who convinces a big interest their influence shaped legislation that passed on its merits.
Cantaloupes Require Careful Harvest and Refrigeration
United States Department of Agriculture outlines practices to prevent green, unripe cantaloupes from reaching markets. Pick at full slip stage, load immediately into iced refrigerator cars, use floor racks, avoid wrapping, and ensure proper ventilation and insulation to maintain quality over long shipments.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Colorado
New Mexico
Arizona
Nevada
California
Public Auction At Gorham Farm On Aug 30 1921
A public sale of farm property will be held on the R M Gorham farm six miles east of Greencastle on the Stilesville road near Fillmore and Stilesville. Items include 3 head mules 18 milk cows a Duroc sow 30 Black Faced ewes hay and grain tools and a six month credit with 8 percent notes and 2 percent cash discount. Dinner will be served.
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R. M. Gorham
Greencastle
Stilesville
Fillmore
Jersey
Oliver
London violinist tale echoes in Strauss rehearsal
London Daily Express columnist adds a sequel to a London violinist tale from a Strauss rehearsal. As Strauss prepared Sinfonia Domestica the conductor praised the London Symphony's interpretation, while a horn player quipped he still had two pages to play, underscoring the comic age of the moment.
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London Daily Express
London
Strauss
London Symphony Orchestra
Millionaire bidding at Klessheim palace sale in Vienna
In Vienna the sale of Klessheim palace furnishings drew immense sums as locals outbid international collectors. New wealth in Vienna drove prices into millions of crowns for items including rare Gobelins. The Vienna Derby also showcased moneyed activity with 90,000 attendees and betting receipts around 4.5 million crowns.
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Vienna
Austria
Klessheim Palace
Ludwig Victor
France
Great Britain
United States
Crow Sets Field Ablaze After Electrocution Near Spencerport
A crow struck a charged Niagara Power line and fell burning into Hobart Stall’s uncut hay field near Spencerport, starting a fire that damaged several hundred dollars in hay and threatened nearby wheat with thousands in value. Spencerport Chemical Co. arrived within minutes to halt further spread.
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Rochester
N. C
Niagara Power Company
Hobart Stall
Spencerport
Spencerport Chemical Company
Stahl Place
Also Mentioned on This Page
J E. Cash
Eastern Star
Court House
Elijah Grantham
F. A Arnold
Edna Lockridge
Bay View
Levi Marshall
Christian Church
Presbyterian Church
Lillian Southard
St Ingus Michigan
Jennie Smythe
East Seminary Street
Angus. H B. Troyer
Morton Dial
Lockport
New York
Edwin Post
South College Avenue
Paul Cook
Moore & Cook
Dana Violet Watts
Lyon & Lyon
Putnam
James Watts
Margaret Knight
Coatesville
Mary Granger
Lafayette
Mary Louise Duncan
Frank Wetnight
Brazil
Charles Jackson
Terre Haute
Farm Bureau
Jackson Township
Laura Boardman
Willard Greenlee
Virgil Ader
Tom Jones
Osa Reed
Raccoon
Ross Hanks
Elbert Huber
Verle Ader
Irma Jones
Russellville
Frank Ader
Tom Miller
Floyd Tp
Chas King
Maple Hill
John Gardner
Mary Wright
Florence Copenhefer
Bickleton
Vaughan Dickey
Wallace Morris
Mrs
Robert Ardner
D. R. Hurst
Dobbs & Vestal Aucts
Paul Albin
Cracker Box
Chichester S
Ene v
Luke Rem
Cage
Best
Combine
South Sea Isle
Indianapolis, Ind
Via
Highlander
H. Ll. & E. Trac, Co
Opera House
A. Cook
Mgr
Maurice Tourneur
Billy Quirk
Mary
Samuel Goldwyn Arnold Bennett
Mutt and
Jeff
Foxy News Weekly
G_ G. BUIS
Cols
Hunter & Dobbs
Alex Bryan
Hurst & Co
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