Community notices and personal milestones in Greencastle area
Local scene covers greetings to John Clark on a teachers gathering at his home, post office holiday closures, obituaries, school openings, and residents visiting relatives. Includes Danville, Russellville, DePauw University ties, and holiday travel notes with civic and church events around Greencastle and Putnam County.
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Putnam County
Greencastle
DePauw University
Lizzie Burkett
James H. McClellan
Roy Payne
Indianapolis
Presbyterian Church
Roachdale
Virgil Terry
New Market
Warvey Bridges
Clay Bridges
Cora Hyten
Will Gough
Russellville
Helen Bernice Bridges
Harvey Bridges
Will Wright
J. J. Wright
Mary Gilmore
Danville
Franklin
Melvin McFarland
Goldsmith
Essie Summers
Muncie
John Rady
Ladoga
Robert Watson
Ed Chick
North Salem
Bess Rogers
Stanley Chastain
Gillen
South Meridian Street
Robert Connor
Chastain
Mr. Barber
Gilbert Wilson
Main Street
Harold Pearson
Charles Pearson
Grow Narcissus Bowls Ad at Hamilton's Book Store
An OCR fragment notes a display or advertisement featuring Narcissus bowls from Hamilton's Book Store. The readable text mentions the display and store name, suggesting a local promotional item in a shop window.
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Hamilton
New Year Weather Outlook From Indianapolis Radius
The Weather Bureau forecasts a snappy New Year Eve drop across the country within 250 miles of Indianapolis. Temperatures fall from Wednesday morning to a range of 10 to 0 degrees, with no subzero conditions expected. Cold comes from the northwest.
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Greencastle
Avas
United States Weather Bureau
Indianapolis
Wanted Ads and Notices from Brazil Indiana
Lost dog description small black and tan female hound with bobbed tail. Reward offered for information. Contact White Transfer Co. Brazil Indiana. Announcement cash business begins January 1 pay for work when done. Scobee Brothers Blacksmiths 208 N Jackson. Wanted to buy old barns or buildings must be priced right Brown and Moffett.
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Greencastle
White Transfer Co
Brazil
Indiana
Scobee Prothers
Blacksmiths
Jackson
Brown & Moffett
Poultry and Produce Quotations From Green Castle Herald
Tuesday's quotations reported by Haven Brothers Poultry Company list Leghorn Springs Roosters and Heavy Springs stock with prices noted in sixpence and related rates. the fragmentary text shows typical market items and price marks but is garbled.
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Greencastle Herald
Haven Brothers Poultry Company
Roachdale News School Reopens After Weeklong Break
Roachdale News reports the local school resumed Monday following a one week vacation. The item notes residents and families moving and visiting relatives including the Flee family from Dayton Ohio and Lovett property owners on North Indiana Street. Additional mentions include the Grider family visiting from Fincastle Crawfordsville and Hallie Sidener from Ladoga.
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Frank Flee
Dayton
Ohio
Lovett
Indiana Street
New Maysville
Bertha Hyten
DePew
Hallie Sidener
Ladoga
George Grider
Margaret Grider
Fincastle
Mary Grider
Crawfordsville
Change of policy on meal tickets and dinner offer at hotel cafe
Last notice announces policy change on meal tickets requiring redemption by December 31. Johnson Bros Hotel Richardson Cafe promotes a Big New Year's Turkey Dinner for 75 cents.
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Johnson Bros
Richardson Cafe
Charming Black Felt Hat With Velvet Trim
Black felt hat features a velvet bow and band with a brim bound in black velvet to help retain shape. The distinctive chapeau emphasizes practical structure and refined trim.
Rainy Day Care for Wearables and Accessories
Practical tips for handling damp garments and accessories. Dry wet clothes promptly to prevent mildew and misshapen fabric. Brush coats and skirts, hang them to air, and use a cloth between iron and fabric when pressing. Dry umbrellas by tips up, avoid overcrowded racks, and slow dry damp shoes to prevent cracking.
Gay-Colored Scarves Dominate Winter Accessories
Fashion writers note scarfs as the season's key accessory with Paris designs rising in prominence. Double faced muffler scarfs in gay wools and Jersey silks appear in many colors and patterns, including solid scarlets and greens with black borders, plus striped silk versions echoing Roman sashes.
Beaded Jewelry Tops Novelties in Fashion Trends
Bead jewelry and semi precious stone trinkets gain popularity with bold oversized beads. Rock crystal rose quartz amber jade and lapis are used in large marbles like necklaces and matching bracelets. Turquoise chains and a blue periwinkle pek ing glass pendant necklace are described among the stylish pieces.
Band of Fur on Skirt Adds to Ensemble Garb
A fur border on skirts completes fashion ensembles with fur bordered coats. Paris and New York houses showcase fur edged dresses using kasha fabrics. Beige natural kasha with white Chinese red and bright blue accents appears in chic shawls and frocks, among the season’s newest styles.
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Paris
Qualities That Make for Happy Marriage
A discussion of what sustains happiness in marriage. Reading Janet Travernor’s view, friendship and companionship are key to enduring bonds even through storms and disappointments. Modern women seek more from life, but true friendship can outshine romance as the lasting bond.
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Janet Travernor
London Mail
Tam
Spelling Reform Prompted by San Jose Visit
An elderly East Coast man visiting relatives in San Jose learns Spanish j is pronounced as h. On a trip to Watsonville via Pajaro on a branch line, he discovers his Pajaro ticket sounds like Watsonville and exclaims that Pajaro should spell Watsonville differently.
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San Jose
Cal
Watsonville
Pajaro
Kansas City Times
Swiss Agricultural Penal Colony Turns Marsh to Farm
Switzerland hosts a modern prison project in Neuchatel region where solitary confinement is ended and the facility is nearly self sustaining. By draining Jura waters and drying marshlands, Berne created an agricultural penal colony that transformed 2,500 acres of unusable land into a thriving farm through convict labor over 80 years.
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Switzerland
Neuchatel Lake
Jura
Neuchatel
Bienne
Morat
Canton of
Berne
Pullman News Reports 1924 Gathering Stats
For five months in 1924 from June through November, 116 large conventions and gatherings were scheduled. June 17, July 16, August 8, September 20, October 11, November 4. Extras needed: Kentucky Derby May 17 365. Nobles of the Mystic Shrine June 2–5 Kansas City 468. Republican convention 130. Democratic convention 200.
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Pullman News
Louisville
Kansas City
Brain of Anatole France Draws French Press Criticism
The brain of writer Anatole France was removed, embalmed, photographed and measured after his death drawing criticism in French papers. Professor Guillaume praised its size and notable fissures, noting it unlike any other he has examined.
Bridge Wire Requirement Stated for Delaware River Span
Report notes the need for at least 25 000 miles of wire to complete the two cables for the new Delaware River bridge between Hihut and Camden New Jersey. The item highlights the vast scale of the construction project and emphasizes the engineering challenge of sourcing sufficient wire.
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Ision
Delaware River
Campden
N. J
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Lulal News
John Clark
Marion Township
Teachlife &Ers
Clark
Earl Fish
American Legion Hall
C. D. Conklin, Combe
Elmer Farmer
Cloverdale
Martha Washington Club
Fred Long
East Berry Street
Ruby Lai Mirkin Northwood
Lorena Sloane
Frerh Nen Lick
Goldie Larkin
Northwood
Nellie Leachman
Cuba
W. M. O’brien
Litton
C. S. O’brien
Jacop Scott
Putnam County Hospital
Scott
E. R. Bartley
Edgar Prevo
Prevo
Cleveland
Julius Bryan
South Lana Street
Paragon Lana
Henry Prevo
Prevo and Store
Chicago
Navy
Monroe Township
O. H. Com
Ruby Moore
S. C. Yo & Sons
Moore
Ruby Bachelder
Trembly & Iliams
Arthur Ames
Ianapolis
Ames
Mr. Ames
Capitol City
Eulah Sears
Emmett Hurst
Marietta
Henry B. Longden
Crescent
Rebecca’s
Woman’s League of the Methodist Church
Mrs. Ford Lucas
East Seminary Street
John Dunbar
Major Dunbar
Royal Davis
John Davis
Bloomington Road
Kemper Military School
St. Louis
Charles Rector
Frances Rector
A. R. Carmichael
Spencer
Woman’s Study Club
E. G. Shouse
The
Christian Church
Shouse
Chenoweth & Webb
Franklin Street
Synero Motors Co
Battle Creek
Mich
West Walnut
Herald Office
Linco
Anderson Vulcanizing CO
North Jackson St
Ind
Olly
John Eitel
Jon
Leghorn
Roachdale News
Anatole France
Opera House
A. Cook
Mer
J.B. Warve
Jice Rock
Richard Barthelmess
Hal Roach
W. A. Cooper
Grocer
Pone 90
South
Jackson St
Herald
Otto F. Lakin
Washington Street
Spring Avenue
the Herald
E. A. Browning
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