Putnam County Sheriff Candidates Seek Democratic Primary Nomination
A number of Putnam county residents announce Democratic primary bids for the sheriff’s office ahead of the May 4, 1920, primary. Candidates include Eitle, Allen Eggers, Vermandes Co Hurst, Will Glidewell, Jesse M. Hamtick, Fred Lancaster, Lige Wallace, Harkins L. Jackson, and others from towns such as Greencastle, Jackson township, Madison township, and Walnut.
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Edward H. Eitlejorge
Putnam County
Allen Eggers
Jackson Township
Vermandes Co
Will Glidewell
Warren Township
Put- Nam County
Jesse M. Ham- Tick
Fred Lancaster
Madison Township
Lige
Wallace
Greencastle
Harkins L. Jackson
Marion Township
Child’s remark on home’s size echoes playful visit
The narrator recalls taking Francis to his grandfather’s house and letting him run freely in the spacious rooms. On leaving, Francis objects that their own house is too short, a humorous line that captures a child’s perspective on living space.
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Beneaton
Francis
Boston
Wisconsin Indians Worship Idol in University Museum
Dr St Rieder of the University of Wisconsin describes annual Chippewa offerings before a grotesque stone idol housed in the state museum. He recounts the idol’s transfer from a Chicago millionaire and the Indians’ insistence on Wisconsin soil, plus notes on Native beliefs of creation and critiques Longfellow era stereotypes.
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Wisconsin
St. Rieder
University of Wisconsin
Doctor Rieder
Tribe of
Chippewas
University Mmuseum
Chicago
Lower
California
Mississippi Valley
Longfellow
Mottoes of businessmen quoted from London Chronicle
A London Chronicle writer notes common shop floor mottoes such as Do It Now and time equals money. A Scottish business head reflects Napoleon’s remark on rare men. Another store founder cites Robert Louis Stevenson: To journey hopefully is better than to arrive, and true success is to labor.
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London Chronicle
Napoleon
London
Robert Louis Stevenson
Origin of the injunction traces to Roman interdict
The article explains that injunctions originate in Roman law as interdicts. It notes English use began early with 1382 petitions to the king for protection against baronial abuses of common law. The chancellor issued writs to curb procedural abuses in lower courts.
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Commons
England
No Month of Season Is Without Natural Beauties
A reflective piece on how each month reveals nature’s beauty, focusing on trees. An ash tree near a meadow stands with branches united against the north wind, its beauty revealed in winter as stars glint among its limbs.
Carlyle on Mental Calling and The Hidden Treasures
The essay extols mental calling as a force that dignifies work by linking purpose to achievement. It argues that recognizing a man’s self-made worth elevates both the effort and the person, praising industrious patience and the idea of uncovering value where none seemed evident.
Wood like mahogany boosts cabinet wood trade
With over twenty woods imitating true mahogany and many stained to resemble it, Carania or Colombian mahogany draws interest as a high class cabinet wood. Though botanically different, its color grain and workability rival mahogany, resisting warping when seasoned and taking a fine polish.
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Carania
Cariania
Historic gold headed cane linked to Washington travels
The cane carried by George Washington was sent to President Wilson and used during his recuperation. Col Edward W. Creecy of Maryland brought the longer than modern cane to the White House, noting it left his Baltimore vault only three times in 40 years. It has appeared at the Jamestown exposition and was shown to Gen Peyton C. March.
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Wilson
George Washington
White House
Col
Edward W. Creecy
Howard County
Maryland
Baltimore
Prince of Wales
Peyton C. March
Army
Old Bird Invited To Masque Hall Sparks Family Wit
An exchange recounts a social scene where an older man, known for his time with younger crowds, is invited to a masque hall. He asks a young shepherdess to unmask and talk with him, she plays along then runs away laughing. The partner explains, I never heard of a girl vamping her own dad.
Putnam County to Purchase Two Gasoline Road Trucks
The Board of Commissioners of Putnam County Indiana invites sealed bids to be filed with the county Auditor by 10:00 a m on Tuesday March 2 1920 for two gasoline road trucks each with a capacity of two and one half to four tons. Trucks will be used to haul road materials and repair Macadamized roads. the board reserves the right to reject any bid and to discriminate between bidders. Attest R E Knoll Auditor. 2 TD Feb 5 12
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Board of Commissioners
Putnam County
Indiana
Dry Goods Sale Offers Wide Yardage and Linen Deals
A bustling sale announces reductions across a wide dry goods range. Percales, muslin, and ginghams in light and dark grounds are discounted, with white organza and gabardine fabrics. Damask, satin spreads, and mercerized linens feature marked prices, while silks and powder puffs highlight the store’s spring push.
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Scccseseus
Manchester
Punjab
Bates
Special Fabric and Linen Sale Items Listing
A nonspecific catalog page lists various fabrics and home textiles with per yard pricing. Items include muslin, bleached pepperal sheeting, brown pepperal sheeting, pepperal tubing, Mohawk sheets and pillowcases, special shopping baskets, Turkish towels, and related goods with scattered pricing and sizing notes.
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Amsterdam
Specia Kiet Sue Pha Ient
Sian Steve
SORIA
Nazis Axasty-Beah
Stevens
Bell
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Greencastle, Ind
Charles J. Arnold
Jackson Street
Ind
W. E. Gill
Cloverdale
Sloan
Carlyle
the Herald
Grist Ik
Hite Sale
Phillippino and Lagrecque
DEE Moe
Gustipee Bae of
Betsy Ross Cambrick
Berkley
Mennen
Clarks O. N. T
Cristae
Tara Nieeks
Eady-To-Wear Department
C. Prevo & Son
Greencastle, Indiana
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