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Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1914

Page

2

Notice Petition To Improve Highway In Putnam County

Auditor of Putnam County Indiana announces a petition for highway improvement in Cloverdale Township by P L Hubbard et al. and sets hearing before the Board of Commissioners on January 4 1915, first day of the January Term 1915. The petition requests grading draining bridging and paving of the Cataract Road route from its intersection with the township south line, proceeding north and west to the first public highway.

Putnam County Indiana P. L. Hubbard Cloverdale Township Board of Commissioners State of Indiana Board of Commissioners of

Petition to Improve Highway in Cloverdale Township

A group led by Perry L Hubbard and others petitions to improve a five-eighths mile highway in the southeast quarter of section 14, Township 12 North Range 4 West, to thirty-three feet width and macadamized surface. The request seeks direct order for improvement without a voter referendum, dated December 12, 1914, in Putnam County.

Township 12 Cloverdale Township Perry L. Hubbard John H. Rouk L. L. McGinnis T. C. Utternack Mat Masten Niles H. Martin I. A. Hartman A. V. McKamey A. Farmer H. C. Morrison W. E. Morrison N. W. Ray J. W. Brannem Rule S. S. McCoy H. C. Foster Abe Cohn George McKamey E. M. Hurst M. D J. L. Rogers Ed West John O'Mullane E. C. Clearwaters H. A. Sherrill John Dittamore Aly Denny A. R. York Roy Akins Howard Hart J. E. McCoy Clyde A. Hurst John Taber J. S. Hamilton John Ward S. L. McKamey Charles Denny H. Denny R. L. Job H. J. Shake TD. Morrison J. W. Dorsett Jacob Morrison J. W. Hutchison W. J. Broadstreet O. R. Michael W. H. Cunningham T. C. Barry E. EF. Mann

Silage vs Stover: Higher Gains From Whole Plant Feed

Nebraska experiments show alfalfa hay with corn silage or stover produced larger gains than other rations. In a 1911 test two groups of eight steer calves differed only by feeding corn as silage or shredded stover. Silage calves averaged 1.8 pounds daily gain, used 4 pounds grain per pound gain versus 5 for stover, and consumed less total dry matter.

Nebraska Experiment Station Minnesota Stover

Farm Management Girls and Boys Club Work Spotlighted

The U S Department of Agriculture highlights club work for rural youth under state agents to teach farming basics, canning, and family nutrition. Takoma Park pilots show urban and suburban groups growing vegetables and marketing, with prizes like a trip to Washington.

U. S. Department of Agriculture Takoma Park Washington Boards of Trade Office of Nutrition Investigations

Daily French soldier rations revealed in field fare

Paris dispatch outlines a soldier’s daily diet of vegetable soup 112 ounces mashed vegetables army biscuit 20 ounces rice or beans 7 ounces fresh meat 16 ounces or canned meat 12 ounces coffee 3 to 4 ounces and sugar 1 ounce totaling nearly three pounds per day. Extras include occasional fresh vegetables and wine depending on supply. Each private also carries one emergency ration in knapsack with biscuit canned meat condensed soup coffee and sugar.

Paris Commissary Department

Paris Pigeons Used in Blackmail Scam Fails

An unknown man attempted to extort $800 from a Paris tradesman by sending four carrier pigeons with instructions to attach $200 notes to a wing and release them. The birds arrived in four separate cages from different Paris stations. The tradesman reported the ruse to police, finding no identifying marks to trace the culprits.

Paris

Despondent man commits suicide with dynamite

In Brownsville Pennsylvania George Kelley aged 65 blew off his head with dynamite after purchasing three sticks while intoxicated. He laid the explosive on the ground in his yard using a two foot fuse as he lay back to wait for death. Despondent over his wife’s death and heavy drinking authorities report.

Brownsville George Kelley

Saloon Raffles Ended as Churches Face Gambling Halt

In Kearney and Arlington New Jersey the Law and Order League forced a stop to turkey raffles in saloons. Saloon owners summoned police to halt all lotteries and other games of chance at three churches. About a score of women sold chances for a home made quilt and for a turkey, with police ordered to enforce the ban.

Kearney N. J Law and Order League of Arlington Turkey Lake of Three

Secret raids reveal opium cigarette plan and indictments

Chicago reports a Chinese chemist invented an opium cigarette, a federal ban on making or selling it, and a secret raid on dens where it was produced. Seven Chinese and one white man were indicted as the case unfolds after months of secrecy.

Chicago

The Vow That Went Wrong

The tale follows Mr. Varin who plots murder after his wife elopes. He delays suicide to seek revenge, imagining a sensational trial, then wanders through reflections on happiness and honor before abandoning his grim plan. Missouri reports rising automobile registrations in 1912 and 1913. An Indianapolis bill seeks strap-hanging for halted streetcars.

Mr. Varin Missouri

Dean's Kidney Pills Endure Testimony From Greencastle Readers

Confirmed proof shows Dean's Kidney Pills easing disordered kidneys with lasting relief. William Sillery of Greencastle testifies after a decade of use, praising the cure and recommending the product. Distributed by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y at 50 cents a supply.

Greencastle William Sillery Barber E. Liberty St Dean Jones, Stevens Co Mr. Sillery

Trustees Notices Sweep Across Multiple Townships

Madson township trustee J W Knauer will be at his residence Mondays and Fridays to transact office business. Mill Creek trustee Ernest Kivett will be at his home Wednesdays and Saturdays. Jackson township trustee Benjamin Walls will be at his office Fridays. Oliver Stringer, Jefferson township trustee, will be at his residence Tuesdays and Fridays. Floyd township trustee Fred Todd will be at his residence Wednesdays. Marion township trustee Otto Rector will be at his residence Fridays and Tuesdays in Fillmore to transact office business.

Madson Township Madison Township J. W. Knauer Mill Creek Township Ernest Kivett Jackson Township Benjamin Walls Jefferson Township Oliver Stringer Monroe Township Bainbridge Floyd Township Fred Todd Marion Township Fillmore Otto Rector

Notice of Appointment in Hazelett Indenture

The Central Trust Co of Greencastle Ind trustee announces qualification under the Putnam Circuit Court order for a voluntary assignment of Richard M Hazelett. The trustee takes possession of all property rights credits and effects for the benefit of bona fide creditors under Indiana law dated November 25 1914. James L Randel secretary signs. Published weekly December 4.

Richard M. Hazelett Putnam Circuit Court Indiana THE Central Trust Co Greencastle Ind James L. Randel

Elida Woman Praises Chamberlain’s Tablets Help

Mrs A Keller of Elida Ohio says two or three bottles of Chamberlains Tablets cured her two years of indigestion after long illness. For sale by all dealers.

Chamberlain A. Keller Elida Ohio

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