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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1915
Page
3
DePauw University discusses extending its curriculum with more practical vocational courses. A faculty committee reviews balance between theory and applied training, with revisions considered after input from department heads. A Tuesday meeting at President Grose’s residence will hear administration voting members.
The Civic League presented a year plan to the Student Self-Government Association and received backing to aid its Red Cross stamp sale. Miss Ruth Hodson listed the Panthygetarian banquet for mid February. SGA treasurer Miss Hays was authorized to collect twenty cents from each co ed member immediately.
William A. Stuckey announces the Manuscript judges for the State Oratorical Contest. Named are Prof. Dubois Shurter of the University of Texas, Prof. Rimgwalt of Columbia, Elmer W. Smith of Colgate, with a reserve list including Prof. Paul M. Pearson Swarthmore, Prof. Brander Matthews of Columbia, Prof. C. B. Thomas Newton, and others from Wisconsin and additional universities.
The DePauw basketball outlook brightens with five newcomers Dunn Conan Foote Bruce R Emison and Mantel joining practice in West College. Over fifty players compete for varsity spots as Pence House Wylie and Niehaus return after football season to indoor drills. Coach Young plans the formal practice Monday at 3 PM and invites all signed and prospective players to attend.
Washington December 3 The article warns dogs on farms can spread disease to livestock and damage property. It cites foot and mouth disease as a key risk via dirty feet and emphasizes chaining dogs on infected farms. It also lists rabies hydatid ringworm and other parasites carried by dogs and notes fleas and ticks in spreading plague and spotted fever.
The article warns that dogs can spread tapeworm eggs to humans and animals via contaminated grass, water, or raw viscera. It urges strict restraining of dogs, cooking or disposing of viscera, proper dog feeding, and regular vermin control to protect livestock and family health.
Trustees for Washington Floyd Marion and Greencastle townships announce weekly in person office times and locations to conduct township business. Mullinix will meet in Reelsville on Tuesdays and Fridays. Wilson will be at his Floyd township home every Wednesday. Ruark will be at Fillmoreton home Tuesdays and Fridays. Talbott will be in Greencastle at S C Sayers Book Store on weekdays to conduct Castle township business.
The article argues against two separate varieties and a double mating system for Barred Plymouth Rocks, citing past breeds and the benefits of unified standards. It warns the split would harm the popular Barred Rock and cites examples like Rhode Island Reds and White Leghorns. It also covers crate fattening for poultry, fattening feeds, and a mulch method using corn cobs for berry patches.
Seed potatoes must be sorted with bruised tubers rejected. Maintain storage temps high enough to avoid freezing yet low enough to prevent sprouting. Ideal seed potatoes are firm with sprouts just showing at planting time.
Health notes advise a lemon juice water rinse to remove tartar and freshen breath. White soaps are preferred over colored and scented varieties for hygiene. A honey lemon or honey cologne lotion on the face helps wind freckles, and lemonade supports thirst during hot work. A home skin tonic uses bran and castile soap in a cheesecloth bag for smoothing and whitening the skin.
Instructions cover soaking odorous wood with hot water and soda, taping wood pulleys to stop slipping and grain wear, salting almonds after boiling skins, oiling and marinating, browning in oven, and ham storage by applying fat to seal air exposure then chilling wood blocks and ham ends for freshness.
A traditional iron pot has been modernized into a steam cooker with a pressure handle and two safety devices. The plunger tension spring applies twenty pounds of bottom pressure, and the lid condenses steam to baste meat automatically. Round and oblong models exist, with a bottom gate, ideal for pot roasts and baked potatoes. The latest aluminum model serves from pot to table without removing the cover.
A compact gray linen bag shaped like a long envelope holds two or three clean shirts. It features colored braid binding and a flap secured by a button, with the owner's initials embroidered. Elderberry leaf patterns and natural berry colors enhance the design on tan linen.
The method suggests wearing worn gloves and washing with a soft cloth dipped in gasoline away from flame. While damp, sprinkle scented talcum powder over them and rub in until dry. Remove excess powder by shaking or brushing to finish.
A method to vary baked potatoes by removing the tops, scooping out the insides, mashing with salt pepper parsley and butter, beating in two eggs, refilling the skins, topping with grated cheese, and baking about six minutes in a hot oven.
George Paugh a Bridal Veil Company worker fought a fierce battle with a large cougar and her two cubs at the summit of Cougar Point overlooking the Columbia River. With no weapon he toppled the cougar over a 1000 foot precipice after a brutal clash and carried the cubs back up the hill. He later restored the flagstaff and raised an American flag that stood for years.
Kingston North Carolina residents report an unusual phenomenon on The Banks beach strip between the sounds and the ocean. Endless lines of cats of various colors roam freely, with some large tabbies sighted and a theory that mainland residents release them by ferry to the shore. Locals also note degenerated ponies browsing on salt grass and dunes, suggesting a unique wildlife oddity in this coastal area.
In Atchison Kansas carpenter Andy Graham was poisoned from nails chewed in the mouth while shingling. He suffered mouth to stomach poisoning and was in serious condition for several days.
The notice lists corrected daily quotations for poultry and meats including heavies, mediums, and lights. steers, cows, calves, bulls, and sheep with weights and price ranges. It also covers eggs and miscellaneous items like geese and rabbits, ending with a brief news wire sign-off.
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