Commissioner Sale of Real Estate in Putnam County Indiana
The Putnam Cir cuit Court orders a commissioner sale of 187.50 acres in four parcels in Township 12 North Range 5 West including parts of Sections 10 15 15 and 16 near Greencastle. The sale on December 19 1914 offers land in three installments with one third cash and two deferred payments at six percent interest. Also the administrator will auction five thousand dollars worth of Gravel and Macadam Road Bonds from Clinton Montgomery Parke and Putnam counties at the same time and place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Indiana
Putnam
Putnam County
Section 16
Township 12
Eel River
Samuel Rightsell
Clinton, Montgomery, Parke
William B. Vestal
Minnesota Man Ads Fast Ham Curing Tube
A Minnesota inventor unveils a rapid ham curing method using a sharp segmented tube and blade to force pickle into meat. Traditional curing took 30 to 60 days, but the device speeds up the process by pushing pickle through the ham from inside.
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Minnesota
Modern Ham Preparation Tube Aims Efficient Even Cure
A new method uses a center tube to inject pickle quickly through the ham. The handle controls depth to prevent overpenetration and ensures the pickle reaches the core before smoking. This technique claims faster, more even curing than older practices.
Sawdust Road Bedding Revolutionizes Leon County Plan
In Leon County a new road method builds two earth ridges with a six inch bed of sawdust between. A road machine forms the width, a smaller machine mixes earth with sawdust, creating a roadbed that bears heavy loads without leaving impressions. Contractor G H Averitt tallies costs at 297 dollars per mile, claimed to be the cheapest road material. The True Democrat counters durability concerns by citing 20 year old Georgia roads still sound. Leon County soil is noted as clayey.
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Leon County
G. H. Averitt
South Georgia
Florida Times-Union
Feeding method for young livestock with corn and milk
Instructions advise placing a mix of midlings and milk in a shallow trough for immediate consumption, then shelling corn for the animals. Do not feed them to force eating, but maintain steady growth. Once clover is ready, release them and continue feeding corn twice daily.
Proper Horse Exercise and Stall Practices
The text advises against keeping young or old horses stabled for several days. Horses need daily outdoor exercise to develop muscle and bone. If pasture is small, provide daily exercise in an open lot to prevent stiffness from prolonged stalls.
Bees Benefit From Shade and Simple Hive Covers
Advice on keeping bees comfortable in hot weather. Fit false covers on hives during heat with boards creating space above lids and against the sides to improve shade and airflow.
Notice of Administration in Putnam County Indiana
The judge of the Circuit Court of Putnam County Indiana appoints David McCullough administrator of the James McCullough estate declared insolvent. Lyon and Peck attorneys listed with weekly notice dated November 28.
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Circuit Court
Putnam County
State of
Indiana
James McCullough
Watchful care at lambing time helps newborns survive
It pays to monitor sheep during lambing as newborn lambs are fragile and timely aid can determine whether they live or die. The note urges attentive help when ewes give birth to improve survival chances.
Watering Horses and Practical Farming Tips
Watering horses regularly avoids choking and keeps them healthy. Wear light clothing around bees to reduce stings. Save resources in the bee business and keep feed and water accessible for pigs and chickens. Avoid overpasturing and stock more than you can manage. different methods work for different farmers.
Physician and Surgeon in Greencastle Indiana Office
A physician and surgeon maintains a practice at Office Vine street between Washington and Walnut streets in Greencastle Indiana.
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Vine Street
Washington and
Welnut St
Greencastle
Ind
Bence
South Vine Street
Greencastle, Ind
Mothers' Favorite Endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Mrs. Verne Shaffer of Vandergrift Pennsylvania praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, saying it helps her children and is superior to other medicines. She recommends it to anyone in need of such a remedy and notes it is for sale by all dealers.
Parrot Monkey Tales and Chicken Joke at Police Station
Saw Him Michael Murphy, a turnkey at the police station, stocks parrot and monkey stories plus a live chicken joke. He recounts Irishmen Larry and Pat arguing over a dream about who deserved a chicken with a punchline about heaven and a shared meal.
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Michael Murphy
Mr. Murphy
Larry
Pat
Bashful suitor buys time with a rose gift
A shy man pursues a romance with the sweetest girl. She offers a kiss for the rose in his buttonhole. He blushes deeply but yields to the exchange and heads out to secure more roses.
Briggs Hurt After Unsteady Ride
Briggs hired a horse for a short exercise but fell, leaving him limping by the roadside. A friend asked why he came down so quickly, and he replied with a grim quip asking if there was anything to hold on to.
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Briggs
When I grow up will I be a man
A mother guides her son with advice on industrious schooling and good behavior. The boy asks if laziness affects adulthood, and the mother emphasizes effort over limited time. The exchange underscores character formation and discipline as paths to manhood.
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Edgar
Joke-stealing man jailed for three months
A man stole a saw and claimed it was a joke. The judge asked how far he carried it and the prisoner said two miles. The judge deemed the joke too far and sentenced him to three months in jail.
Boiling Eggs Sparks Friendly Kitchen Banter
A couple argues playfully about egg timing with a quip that twelve minutes made the eggs hard, contrasting the three minute suggestion. The exchange ends humorously noting four eggs were boiled.
Not Especially Noticing the Woman in Velvet Roses
A brief exchange describes a woman with a gray hat white feather red velvet roses mauve jacket black skirt mink furs and lavender spats. The two speakers downplay the detail noting not particularly.
Poem Rest Unfolded Through Hidden Submission
A writer reveals sending the first stanza to a columnist under an alias to solicit the rest of the poem then submitted the complete piece later under another name. The exchange highlights editorial curiosity and authorial secrecy in early literary practice.
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Know-It-All
Quaring Himself Drawing Teacher Exchange
A classroom moment shows a drawing teacher questioning why Tommie drew a pig as a square, and Tommie joking that it is because the pig had a square meal.
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Tommie
Doctors and Students Debate Operation Outcome
A hospital surgeon questions six students on a bedside case. Each student rules out surgery, but the surgeon declares he will operate tomorrow. The patient objects, shouting that six to one is a good majority and demands his clothes.
Newlywed Advice Sparks Clerical Quip at Country Church
A country church sermon on marriage prompts a humorous plea from a bride about a clergyman’s expectation that a wife must love and obey. The clergyman pauses and begins again, but the bride interrupts with a joke about her husband being a postman.
Mister O Flaherty’s Death Revealed In Irish Anecdote
A jaunting car passes a large mansion as a man asks who lives there. Pat replies Mr O Flaherty has died and jokes about the cause and length of his death with a pun on a Tuesday and a fortnight, reflecting local humor.
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Pat
O'Flaherty
Stockholders Notice of Election at Central Trust Co
The annual stockholders meeting of Central Trust Company Greencastle Indiana will be held at the Central National Bank building on Tuesday January 12 1915 from 10 A M to 4 P M to elect a board of directors for the year and to transact other business. R L O HAIR president S A HAYS vice president. St Daily Fridays December 4th.
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Central Trust Company
Greencastle
Indiana
Trust Company
Central National Bank
Cure sick headaches by digesting stomach issues
Mrs. John Bishop of Roseville relates a year long struggle with indigestion and recurring sick headaches. A friend advised Chamberlain's Tablets during a spell and relief came quickly. For sale by all dealers.
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John Bishop
Roseville
Chamberlain
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Boone
McCurry
Reed House Furnishers
Putnam Circuit Court
Howard Rightsell
James Rightsell
Court House
Kel River
Allee
James
Attorneys For Commissioner
Hays & Murphy
Florida
David McCullough
W. W. Tucker
Manualo the Great
Baldwin
London
Hays Block
R. L. O'Hair
S. A. Hays
St Daily
DR. O. F. Overstreet
Christie Shoe Store
E. A. Growning’s Grocery
Cash Grocery
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