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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1923
Page
3
Local brief reports Mrs W A Mos Union undergoing operations at Putnam hospital following a serious illness. Updates indicate limited hope for recovery since the operation. Also noted are church meetings, social club activities, and local residents visiting relatives in nearby towns.
A U S Department of Agriculture bulletin reports buckthorn hedge plants as a factor in crown rust spread to oats. The bulletin notes buckthorn harboring rust and traces the infection's spread to adjoining fields. It urges readers to secure a copy for technical details and prevention guidance.
The USDA reports strong results from paradichlorobenzene in peach borer control in the Southern states. About 500000 pounds are expected to be used around Southeast peach trees this year, mostly in Georgia where many commercial growers apply it. Previous use reached 290000 pounds. Trials show it is safe at three fourths to one ounce per tree on trees three years old and older, expanding prior age limits from six years.
The USDA urges thorough fall cleanup to protect next season's crop. Remove trash from this year's crops, burn or dispose of vines stalks and debris, rake up leftover cabbage carrots potatoes and other vegetables to prevent pests and rabbits from lingering and damaging fruit trees and bushes.
Advice warns farmers producing alfalfa hay or straw in orchards to plow fire breaks and prevent fuel from spreading. Dried stubble and hay can ignite quickly, risking extensive orchard ruin from a fast hot fire.
Mr Fox schemes to hide Mr Dog in a winter cave to avoid the cold and hunger. They relocate near a rocky hollow, but the cave houses Porcupine, leading to a sharp confrontation and a miserable long winter for Fox.
A comic shot at an overbearing suitor who claims understanding while demanding control. The piece mocks his excuses and lateness, then offers a blunt prescription for brides to prepare for a domineering husband and to embrace spine strengthening to resist oppression.
A witty exchange jokes about a wife spending on Alamond pins, with the husband unable to curb her spending in a playful, domestic humor tone. The line highlights household budgeting humor and brand mentions.
A garbled excerpt reflects a narrative about travelers and a curious observer. The text hints at observation from a window and mentions lofty Mitts and a Gene title, but details are incoherent.
Mildred Marshall explores the name Patience tracing its English form from Latin origin, its religious significance as virtue and holiness, and its use in papal titles. The piece notes Turquoise as Patience’s talisman and adds Tuesday as a lucky day with number.
The article surveys innovations including noninflammable moving picture film four bar relled firearms affordable hard rubber substitutes from corncobs a dust based cattle feed process and a depth sounding echo device. It notes bamboo reinforced concrete in Japan and cites the 1806 machine first typing faster than writing.
A line of cheer reports a drop in counterfeit activity by nine per year following the adoption of silk thread in banknotes. The note suggests improved security and public confidence as the new process takes effect.
Notice to creditors heirs and legatees of Sarah Showalter Ruark to appear in Putnam Circuit Court Greencastle Indiana January 21 1924 and show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved. Clerk certifies Dec 22 1923. Administrator William Brown and attorney Fay Hamilton. Dec 27 1923 to Jan 11 1924.
Beholding does not equal observing and education unlocks the power of comparing. Confidence pleases receivers and earns trust as a tribute to merit. Conscience keeps memory bitter for wrongs and prevents worse deeds. Anger unchecked stumbles, thought strikes safely, reading helps, but judgment comes from meditation. A man’s reputation is like a shadow that may follow or precede him.
The undersigned has been appointed by the Judge of the Circuit Court of Putnam County Indiana as Administrator of the estate of Charles a.
Notice announces the appointment of Harry W. Moore as administrator de bonis non of the Melville Be. McHattie estate in Putnam County Indiana by the Circuit Court. The estate is insolvent and the appointment is dated December 6 1923 with attorneys listed as Hays Murphy and John O Spahn.
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