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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1914
Page
2
Seven year old Ellen in Kansas City explains to her mother how Red Cross Seals fund care for the sick, with money supporting hospitals, doctors and nurses. The folder outlines tuberculosis prevention and the family signs up for a liberal number of seals.
Lafayette Ind December 14 After due consideration it has been decided to hold the Annual Farmers Short Course at Purdue University on January 11 15 Conditions have improved and the week will be full of conventions lectures and instructional work Farmers and their wives from across the state will attend with programs covering all branches of agriculture The Indiana Corn Growers Association will hold a key meeting as plans for the coming year are set and a medal is offered to farmers who yield over one hundred bushels to the acre on five acres or more
A state agricultural week features meetings by the state association and the Federation of Agricultural Associations with farmers encouraged to engage in organized work. A highlight is the Annual Corn Show tied to the Corn Growers' Association, with ten car lot entries from across Indiana. Purdue University in Lafayette will provide program details.
The Rome New York resident says her stomach weakness improved after taking three or four bottles of Chamberlains Tablets. She reports her health has been the best since using them and notes they are for sale by all dealers.
Northbound Monon Line timetable shows departure times from Chicago to Indianapolis and Louisville with morning and afternoon slots at 1:54 am 9:57 am 12:42 pm and 5:50 pm.
The undersigned is appointed by the Circuit Court of Putnam County Indiana as executor of the last will and testament of William A Wells the deceased of Putnam County Indiana The estate is believed to be solvent Dated December 2 1914.
Mrs L H Bradley New York states in winter 1909 10 her children had bad colds and coughs until Chamberlains Cough Remedy was given. After a few days all symptoms disappeared. Many mothers have used and recommend it. For sale by all dealers.
Abraham Abraams of Jerusalem and London describes a tiny twenty foot sailing craft as the only boat on the Dead Sea. The vessel ferries passengers and wheat or barley from Arabs to the seashore, then to Jericho and Jerusalem, with a meredie fare of about 80 cents. He warns of wreck risk in strong winds and notes a possible land channel would unite Jordan regions for trade.
The article argues electricity causes far fewer Chicago fires than common household causes. It notes only about 1 percent of last year’s fires were due to electricity and lightning caused one fire. Major causes included matches, stoves, chimneys, incendiaries, and gas incidents with specific yearly counts listed.
Chicago attorney Mary E. Miller won a verdict of 32500 against the heirs of John Bross in Judge Gibbon's court. Miller conducted her own case and argued before the jury, setting a new mark for women lawyers in the United States while acknowledging larger sums paid to male peers elsewhere. The article also notes unrelated notes on hair, a curb forming tool, Syria oil and iron finds, and seaweed nourishment.
A dated 1795 book presents a description and illustration of a fountain pen. It states God is a discovery not an invention and argues that the keynote of Christianity is wager rather than words.
Thomas Morris of Waterville Nebraska, born January 21 1794 in Wales, has lived through every U S president and much of modern history. He never attended school or married, worked as a butcher then a shoemaker, and gave up work five years ago. At 120 he remains vigorous with keen eyesight and simple routines including nightly tea. He and companion Charlies Mython emigrated to America in 1871, moving across several states before settling near Westerville Missouri and then farming in Nebraska.
In Los Angeles a pair of masked bandits assaulted the rear observation car of train No. 7h near Burbank, robbing 25 passengers of about 560 dollars plus jewelry. Authorities pursue suspects after a second such heist in two months as cars halted four miles north. The piece ends with editorial quips on justice and art.
A Nebraska style seed testing guide explains that light heat and moisture produce viable roots. It prescribes sand or sawdust in a shallow box divided into squares, with five kernels from each ear tested under 70 degrees and above 55 degrees.
The text explains soil must hold rain and snow water like a sponge while remaining porous for air to reach roots. It notes roots thrive near the plow layer where air and water balance is optimal, with subsoil providing more water than the upper soil.
The text stresses strict cleanliness in milk handling to prevent bacterial growth that degrades butter and cheese. Impurities enter during milking and shortly after, including manure, fodder, hairs, skin particles, insects, and soil. It advises varied feeding and notes how freezing reduces feed nutritive value, impacting milk quality.
Putnam County Indiana Board of Commissioners invites secret bids by January 4 1915 at 2 PM for construction of 10405 feet of macadam road in Franklin Township known as the George F Swaim et al road. Bids require double bonds and affidavits denying collusion. Final bid acceptance and contract terms to be set by the auditor and commissioners in Greencastle with a prohibition on traction engines.
W M McGaughey is listed as a physician and surgeon with office at Evans Block 24 South Jackson street and residence at Bloomington and Seminary streets. Contact numbers include office 327 and residence 339.
Under indited assignment Richard M Hazelett named as trustee duly qualified and in possession of all property rights credits and effects of assigner in trust for bona fide creditors under Putnam Circuit Court order and Indiana voluntary assignment laws dated November 25 1914 Central Trust Co Greencastle Ind Trustee James L Randel Secretary
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