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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1914
Page
2
In the Putnam Circuit Court during the November Term of 1914 a case is referenced, noting the court's docketing of matters and formal proceedings typical of that era. The fragment highlights historical legal activity without detailing parties or outcomes.
Two years of indigestion ended by using Chamberlain's Tablets Mrs S A Keller of Elida Ohio reports after taking two or three bottles. The remedy is sold by all dealers and recommended for stomach issues.
Laurence Austin Nichols, child of Ira and Nellie Nichols, born July 24 1914 died November 27 1914 at four months old. Illness began October 14 after a six week struggle. family laments the loss and remembers the baby’s smile. The article reflects faith, grief, and the deep sorrow of parents Ora and Carl.
Thanksgiving social notes from Greencastle and nearby areas list visits and calls among residents. W L Torr joined Harley Pitchford in Filmore, Alf Curtis in Greencastle, and Daniel Hutcheson with Ferrand households. Mrs Johnston and daughter Anna visited Bence and Ferrands. Raymond Lowe and brother returned to Terre Haute after grandparent visits.
The undersigned Eliza J Wells is appointed executor by the Judge of the Circuit Court of Putnam County Indiana for the estate of William A Wells deceased. The estate is said to be solvent. Dated December 2 1914. Allee James & Allee Attorneys St SD December 4.
Advert shows a Chicago druggist cured after years of stomach liver and intestinal trouble by a simple prescription of vegetable oils. Claiming results within 24 hours the remedy is now sold by local druggists.
A mother asks how heredity and environment shape life making and life forming traits. Science remains uncertain, but recent views emphasize environment's strong role while noting heredity also influences ability and physique across generations. Parents must invest patient training to mold character and temperaments in children.
An editorial urges balanced exercise for people and animals to stay healthy. It lauds play as preferred activity and suggests practical routines such as short runs, walks, or games. Mentions Harper's Weekly note on innovations like a water light automobile, a modular measuring spoon, and a motor driven plow. Also cites timber quotas in national forests.
Whittler proposes a shared weekly day with his wife to reconnect, but each attempt at togetherness collides with habits and outside obligations. The pair bickers over reading the paper, furniture, and a bridge club, ending with mutual misery and a hasty, frustrated departure.
Maryland federation and oyster interests advocate parcel post to lower prices on perishable foods. Cantalooupes and eggs could be delivered to homes for 3 to 4 cents each, while oysters remain comparatively cheap. producers hint at stable costs despite broader price rises.
Fisherman Oscar Jones nets a monster logger turtle in Silver City Massachusetts. He kills it by severing the head. Later he finds a dead rooster near the bank and the turtle's head is seen gripping the chicken in its beak, a bizarre animal behavior noted for such heads.
An advertisement recounts Mr Key of Greencastle praising Doug's Kidney Pills for back pain and nervous symptoms. It urges readers to try Joan's Kidney Pills sold by Foster Milburn Co with a 50 cent price and mentions Buffalo as company location.
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