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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1915
Page
2
The Chicago municipal Christmas tree project, started two years ago under the city board, is now transferred to the Chicago Examiner. The piece argues newspapers guard public interests, advance government, and serve as the daily historical record for all readers.
INDIANAPOLIS Ind Dec 7 Governor Ralston denies any bid for vice president or higher office after his term. News dispatch quoted Thomas Taggart sparking speculation, but Ralston reiterates he wishes private life and return to law practice. He praises his Indiana governorship and service.
The article traces achievements of Auditor O'Brien and Treasurer Vollmer in paying state debts and running institutions on sound lines. It credits 1913 and 1915 Republican majorities with progressive laws, while Democrats are praised for contrastive reforms. Governor Ralston is linked to progressive steps and possible future preferment, despite disapproval comments on vice presidency.
The Junior Art Club met with Miss Ithel Watson on Wednesday afternoon. Miss Elsie Bettis and George Young wed in Greencastle on Saturday. Movements include Oscar Stutsman to Toachdale and John Ybenchai's goods returned to Stutsman farm. Several dances, Sunday dinners, and family visits span local residents and nearby towns.
Mrs. Sarah Broadstreet of Coatesville visited Mr. and Mrs. Sam Goodpasture for several days last week. Mrs. Elmer Blue stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wallace on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Roma McFadden from Indianapolis dined with Mr. and Mrs. James Bulis. Miss Hazel Wallace spent Saturday night with her father Orville Wallace in Monrovia and visited relatives in Maywood on Sunday. William Stringer moved merchandise from this town to Messena and the former store space is now used by the high school as a classroom.
Isaac A. Smith of the Springfield and Central Illinois Traction company says construction from St Louis to Terre Haute and Springfield to DuQuoin will resume after war imposed adjustments. He cites English restrictions, assures contract syndicate approval, and notes American bonds ready to fund but postponement due to better U S securities opportunities.
Post mortems on Missouri fowls show broken eggs as a common initial disease trigger from roost injuries. A pyramid roost setup often injures hens leading to later health issues and reduced egg production. Recommends level roosts near floor to prevent injuries and improve flock profitability.
A correspondent asks if a three year rotation with half a ton of fertilizer per potato crop can build humus via clover and alfalfa, or if livestock is needed. It argues that manure from livestock sustains fertility but where not profitable, legumes and commercial fertilizer must supply phosphorus and nitrogen for good potato and wheat yields.
A tiny tin funnel hangs from a ring to hold twine. the spout edge doubles as a cutter and saves steps at the work table. A Farm and Home tip suggests grinding soap scraps with a fine blade to powder soap for cleaning and flour bowled baths. Crooked garden rows are noted as hard to neat.
In Pueblo Colorado Rev J Preston Watson, an African Methodist pastor, recalls reuniting with Capt Thomas Gannon, once a First Lieutenant in the Ninth Missouri Cavalry who sheltered a fugitive enslaved boy. Their lifelong friendship began during the Civil War as Watson, sold as a child in Missouri, escaped to Union lines and later learned a trade.
Luke Dillon, once jailed for dynamite plot in the Welland canal, is paroled after fourteen years. He discovers wireless telegraphy and flying machines, searches for his wife, and plans to restart in Philadelphia while reflecting on solitary confinement’s impact.
The mud skipper is a tree climbing fish found in India's rivers and adjacent coasts. It leaves water at ebb to hunt tiny crabs and flies, using strong fins and tail to move on land and climb foliage. Large eyes allow sight both on land and in water. it leaps in quick motions and is often used as live bait in Burma.
J. O. Mullinix announces he will conduct township business in his Reelsville office on Tuesdays and Fridays each week.
The schedule lists line times from Indianapolis and tr iion cars with morning afternoon and evening departures. Limited Greencastle service appears, with Highlander stops noted and L markers indicating limited routes.
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