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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1913
Page
1
Democratic leaders from the counties outside Vigo have launched a sustained campaign to defeat Roberts. They vow thorough organization and active work to win the race in the Fifth District.
A disciplined drive by Democrats in the Fifth Congressional District targets Donn M. Roberts of Terre Haute. Reports from Hendricks Parke Clay and Vermillion counties claim Roberts cannot win without Vigo county solid backing and 18 delegates from other counties.
Senator Shively and Senator Kern urged Attorney General McReynolds to appoint Frank C. Dailey of Bluffton as United States district attorney for Indiana. The move follows Charles W. Miller’s plan to resign January 1. Dailey was a prominent IU athlete and Greencastle native.
Donn M. Roberts of Terre Haute visited Greencastle meeting Charley Kelley his Putnam campaign manager. They toured Bainbridge and Roachdale to rally support for district chairman bid.
Moss proposes rural credit reforms echoing findings from the congressional committee that recently visited Europe. The plan aims to align credit access with new international examples and support farming communities.
Congressman Ralph W. Moss, on the Indiana farmers' congress program, outlines a threefold rural credit proposal including a national land mortgage law, a model state credit law, and currency reform. He argues credit education and cooperative rural associations will ease high living costs and give farmers access to ready money for inputs, with mortgages repaid over 10 to 30 years.
University authorities declare a half holiday to let college folk show the town their attitude on the option question. A parade around the square features students singing college songs and marching in the dry day event.
About 1000 DePauw students and faculty marched around Greencastle's square led by Dr. Gobin. They wore tags reading DePauw Desires Dry Day December 29 and sang college songs after the rally. Speakers warned the local option would hurt attendance. a dry day holiday followed with a downtown parade plan.
The Domestic Science Club met at Mrs. James Bryan's home on east Washington street for a Christmas gathering with about fifty-five attendees. Members and guests enjoyed festive decor, a program of readings by Hazelett West Albaurd, and a lunch served by Mrs. Bryan. Also advertised is Swift's Premium Calendar 1914 The Outdoor Girl featuring four color pictures suitable for framing.
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