Cost of World War compared to Spanish-American War
Rep J Y Sanders former Governor of Louisiana compares World War I and the Spanish American War costs in Congress. He notes total WWI outlay of about 21 billion dollars and about 2543 per man under arms for 2.25 years, while Spanish war costs were 377 million and about 1350 per man for roughly one year of fighting in Cuba. He argues costs per man were kept lower in 1917 and 1918 despite double and quadruple prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Sanders
Germany
Washington, D. C
America
J. Y. Sanders
Louisiana
House of Representatives
Representative Sanders
United States
Cuba
Mr. Sanders
State Board Raises Tax Valuations Across Indiana
The Indiana State Board of Tax Commissioners issued orders increasing local assessment figures by substantial percentages to align with the new tax law valuing property at full cash value. Counties face 5 to 100 percent boosts, with Marion county seeing 50 percent increases on personal property, 20 percent on land, and 30 percent on improvements. Decisions on about 750 Indianapolis corporations are under review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
State Board of Tax Commissioners
State Board
State
Marion County
Indianapolis
County Board of Review
Fraudulent Check Fleeces Local Grocery Shopper
An impostor, about 35, wearing a blue serge coat and straw hat, bought groceries from George Dobbs on East Columbia Street with a fake $17.55 check endorsed by Fred Sipes. The bill was $1.02, leaving a $16.58 loss. The man claimed his brother would repay in Martinsville after attending an Elks carnival. He vanished before a pursual. Dobbs and Marshall Henry O'Hair pursued the matter but found no trace of the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dobbs
Columbia Street
Martinsville
Greencastle
Fred Sipes
First National Bank
Mr. Dobbs
Dobbs
Marshall Henry O’hair
Monon
Local Hog Prices Slip 75 Cents Amid Regional Weakness
August 27 Indianapolis receipts show hogs at 9 000 head cattle 900 calves 600 sheep 1 500. Breaks of 75 cents in hog prices and 1.00 in calf prices mark trading in the local yards. Hogs sold generally at 21.00 with a local packer buying about 5 500 hogs and 3 500 to outside buyers. Cattle and sheep were steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Carpenter to Speak to Country Folks
Dr. Hilary A. Gobin announces W. E. Carpenter of Brazil will be invited to address country people in outlying churches after his Sunday union church speech. Gobin praises Sunday contributions and hopes the Putnam county apportionment of 3750 dollars will be raised soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilary A. Gobin
Putnam County
Armenian Fund
W. E. Carpenter
Brazil
Union
Gobin
Destitute Man Seeks County Aid in Greencastle
Sears of St. Louis arrived at the fire house about 8 PM on Tuesday asking for shelter in the county jail. Marshall O'Hair granted lodging. The near forty man, poorly dressed and weary, said he had come from Chicago seeking work and had walked to Greencastle with little money for food or lodging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears
St. Louis
Marshall O'Hair
Chicago
Greencastle
President Grose Reads Calhoun Case Facts On Return
Dr George R Grose president of DePauw travels home from the East to secure facts regarding the Arthur W Calhoun case before taking any action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Grose
Depauw
Arthur W. Calhoun
DePauw Professor Calhoun Case Sparks Uncertain Reaction
Charges of radical socialist views against sociology instructor Arthur W. Calhoun prompt Dr. George R. Grose to withhold comment. Grose plans a thorough inquiry and will not issue a statement until information is secured. University officials expect a resignation, with public sentiment largely favorable to the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur W. Calhoun
George R. Grose
DePauw
Chicago Tribune
Calhoun
Grose
Farm sales see high prices and strong hog demand
Prices at two Tuesday farm sales ranged above average with milk cows reaching up to 165 dollars. Hog demand exceeded recent years, boosting overall turnover despite elevated costs.
Farm auction in Putnam county draws high bids on hogs and stock
Gorn sells for 1.65 as farm auction sales in Putnam county show strong demand for hogs especially pure bred. Two big sales, Dobbs and McCloud dissolution and O G Kivett, drew large crowds in Marion township five miles apart. The Dobbs sale grossed about 12000 with 100 hogs sold including Duroc sows at 125 and 110, a boar at 120, plus sheep at 18, a cow at 165 and a Polled Durham bull at 150. Corn to be delivered at shucking time brought 1.65 a bushel. The Kivett sale priced stock hay and grain high, while today’s J W Hurst sale promises continued high prices for a choice lot of steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County
Dobbs & McCloud
O. G. Kivett
Marion Township
J. W. Hurst
Hurst
New Cream Station Opened in Greencastle
Frank Hugh will run the Wadley Company cream station at the rear of Sudranski grocery on West Franklin street Greencastle. He arrives from Waldron where he served as official Wadley cream tester. Putnam county farmers' products go to Terre Haute for Wadley offices with plans to buy poultry items later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hugh
Wadley Company
Sudranski
Franklin Street
Hugh
Greencastle
Waldron
Putnam County
Terre Haute
German Ambassadors Named To United States and Others
Berlin reports Dr. Haniel von Haimhausen is chosen as German ambassador to the United States. W S Solf is named ambassador to Great Britain, Radowitz to China, and Fritz August Thiel to Japan. The selections may depend on the replies from other powers. no ambassador named for France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Haniel von Haimhausen
Washington
United States
W. S. Solf
Great Britain
Herr Radowitz
China
Fritz August Thiel
Japan
Tokio
Germany
France
Seminary Street paving discussed at council meeting
City engineer Donnehue presented estimates for Seminary Street improvement at the council session. Ed Hamilton conducted a briefing with council members, noting the session as interesting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seminary
Donnehue
Hamilton
Fire Chief Is Elected By City Council
The Greencastle city council elected George Williams as fire chief amid praise for his service. Seminary street improvements were discussed with bids and a brick pavement dispute. a special meeting was set for next Tuesday to approve plans and tax assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seminary Street
Ralph Donnehue
Sanbastunee
Jackson
Wood Street
A. V. O'Daniels
Asa Smith
Joe P. Allen, Jr
Greencastle
Mammoth Cave
Ed, Hamilton
Bartley
Hamilton
Fred Hixon
Indianapolis
Roy Abrams
Eitel
Melrose Avenue
Dan Brackney
George Williams
Williams
Local Legion Post Names Sent for Charter Approval
Thirty names have been sent to the Secretary of State American Legion for a local charter. Big enrollment is expected as officials review credentials and organize new post activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gent
Secretary OF State
American Legion
Putnam County Post Names War Hero in Draft
Putnam county seeks a name for the local American Legion post honoring a fallen war hero. Thirty charter members are secured and residents are invited to submit suggestions to the Herald office for committee selection. Enlisted charter members include Estes Brothers Justin G Schmitt Gerald Handy Robert A Hoffman Russell Vermillion and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Putnam County
Russell Newgent
Greencastle
Herald
Paul N, Bryan
C. J. Bridges
Albert G. Hoffman
Fred Nelson
Roy Brackney
Real estate transfers listed including several townships and parcels
Perry Hasty and wife transfer land in Madison to Hugo Mann for 4600 dollars. Trexler Stanton sells land in Clinton to Charles Klein for 5494 dollars. Lucinda Skamire and others sell Greencastle lot to Sarah Spaulding for 4200 dollars. Chapin sells Greencastle lot to Laren Pettijohn and wife for 1 dollar. Kemper and husband sell Green Castle lot to Hannah Pettijohn for 1 dollar. City of Greencastle sells Forest Hill cemetery lot to Wilbur Sheridan for 67.50 dollars. Clarence E Stewart sells New Maysville lot to John Kefauver for 455 dollars. Hannah Garrett sells Cloverdale township land to Jesse Eggers for 2200 dollars. Walter F Young and wife sell Washington township land to Ira Hutcheson for 100 dollars and back. Ira Hutcheson sells Washington township land back to Walter Young for 100 dollars. Mr and Mrs Ira Hillis, Mr and Mrs Thomas Talbott, and Arthur Nevins traveled to Martinsville Wednesday for the Elks carnival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Hasty
Hugo F. Mann
Madison Township
Trexler Stanton
Charles B. Klein
Clinton Township
Lucinda Skamire
Sarah Spaulding
Greencastle
Lucius R. Chapin
Laren Pettijohn
Mary A. Kemper
Hannah Lee Pttijohn
Wilbur F. Sheridan
Forest Hill Cemetery
Clarence E. Stewart
John R. Kefauver
New Maysville
Hannah
Garrett
Jesse K. Eggers
Cloverdale Township
Walter Ff. Young
Ira Hutcheson
Washington Township
Walter F. Young and
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dr. N. S. Woods
Corwin & Gillen
Central Nationial Bank
Kelley's
Woods
Jerome King
Sackett
Safe and Cash Register
Dr. Woods
McKinley
Gossii
George
TO Dobbs
First National Bark
Gorn
St.s
Legion Post
Ira Hillis
Thomas Talbott
Arthur Nevins
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!