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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1913
Page
1
State board of education discusses vocational work in public schools addressing unresolved questions. Officials weigh programs, funding, and curriculum integration as reforms face questions of scope and implementation.
The state board of education explains that state aid does not cover mandatory pre vocational work in regular schools. Aid applies only to special vocational departments approved by the board, with a forthcoming bulletin detailing organization, equipment, and study. Schools should begin this fall and adapt to local needs within flexible guidelines.
The state has not approved specific equipment lists to meet department requirements. Lists in the course of study are suggestions to help trustees and superintendents buy equipment. Trustees should buy as much as possible, seek good help, but recognize many tasks can be done with little or no equipment, especially in agriculture. County superintendents must stop wasteful purchases and avoid long term contracts that lock schools into one type of work. The vocational education plan remains to be finalized to avoid hindering progress.
Miss Florence Parker, teacher in Second Ward School, granted a year’s leave of absence as the system resumes in autumn.
The article notes Miss Florence Parker receives a year leave and Miss Clara Hodshire will replace her. Parker will study at the State Normal this winter. Opening day is September 8 with new teachers, repairs finished, and new manual training and domestic science departments planned. University term starts September 17 under President Grose.
Origin of Pasteur treatment for hydrophobia discussed for Putnam County readers. Local officials note medical history and care approaches, highlighting early immunization steps and hospital procedures. Public health guidance encourages awareness of bite risks and timely medical consultation.
The Pasteur Institute in Indiana offers free anti hydrophobia treatment for dog bites. Since 1911 more than 300 people received care with two deaths not related to treatment but to short incubation. The article explains prevention relies on immediate treatment, observation of biting animals, and public health measures including dog muzzling after rabies incidents.
Circulators of remonstrance cards claim sufficient signatures to bar saloons in the Second Ward. The organizers allege enough signers have joined to prevent licensing there.
In Greencastle second ward the Drys report they have enough signatures to prevent liquor sales under the Moore remonstrance law. After redistricting placed the business district in the ward, the group aims to file with the county auditor and seek a September meeting vote. The Wets hint at a counter move, details undisclosed.
Washington announces a rule banning carriers from collecting loose coins left in rural mail boxes. Patrons must bundle or envelope coins or use coin receptacles when buying stamps, as carriers are not required to handle loose currency. Violations may show carriers exposing weakness but are not department sanctioned.
Miss Josephine Allen departed this morning for Tuscola Illinois to take up a teaching position for the year.
The Daily Herald will cost 10 cents a week starting the week of October 1, due to higher printing and operating costs after previously costing 6 cents weekly. City subscribers will receive the paper at the new rate as the price change takes effect.
James EB Houck county commissioner suffered a $1500 loss as a large cattle and feed barn burned at about 6 20 this Thursday morning on his Washington township farm. Origin mystery. suspected arson or accident by tramps. Loft held mowed oats and hay. 300 bushels of corn burned. farming tools also lost. No stock was in the barn. insured for $800. Barn measured 50 by 36 feet and was among the township’s best.
Randolph Brown, afflicted by blood poisoning after stepping on a rusty nail, underwent an above the knee amputation of his left limb. Surgeons W W Tucker W A Hutcheson C T Zaring and C C Tucker performed the operation at Limedale Putnamville area. His condition remains critical with doubtful chance of survival. Edmund Lynch departed for Malden Missouri to visit relatives.
Strikers on the Interurban line halted work earlier with small numbers in the T H J and Eastern divisions. Most workers have returned to their posts after a brief stoppage.
The planned strike by interurban train men near Indianapolis proved ineffective on the Indianapolis and Terre Haute line. Only a few workers quit, and traffic ran on schedule. Some who quit fear attacks. a few may not return. Lack of organization blamed. Creamery board actions pending. Anderson lease talks unresolved. Attorneys James and Murphy served in a Marion township case in Squire Iddings court.
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