Greencastle Candidates Seek Democratic Nominations
Arthur R Hurst from Greencastle township announces his candidacy for Putnam County Prosecutor subject to the primary election. Paul F Priest of Floyd township seeks the Democratic nomination for Putnam County Assessor subject to the primary. I R E Knoll of Greencastle township runs for County Auditor subject to the Democratic primary.
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Arthur R. Hurst
Greencast
Putnam County
Paul F. Priest
Floyd Township
R. E. Knoll
Greencastle Township
Walter S Campbell seeks Putnam circuit clerk post
County Clerk Walter S Campbell of Floyd township announces his candidacy for clerk of the Putnam circuit court, subject to the Democratic primary election decision.
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Walter S. Campbell
Floyd Township
Putnam Circuit Court
County Treasurer Candidate Announces Candidacy
For County Treasurer S C Say ers of Greencastle township announces his candidacy for Putnam county treasurer subject to the voter’s approval and party rules.
Putnam County Auditor Candidate Fred V. Thomas
County auditor candidate Fred V. Thomas announces his bid for Putnam County auditor subject to Democratic primary decision. Local party members will select the nominee in forthcoming ballots.
Curran Declares Candidacy for First District Commissioner
John Curran of Monroe township announces his run for Commissioner of the First District, subject to the decision of the Democratic primary.
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John Curran
Monroe Township
Obituary Charges and Classified Rates Listed
The Daily Herald outlines obituary fees at $1 per obituary with poetry extra at 5 cents per line. Cards of Thanks cost 50 cents each, with three for $1, and weekly city editions priced at 10 cents.
One of World’s Great Men John Chapman Johnny Appleseed
John Chapman's name stands high in American history as Johnny Appleseed the Apostle of Apple Growing. Born in Springfield Massachusetts in 1773 5 he left for the West about 1801 planting seeds across Pennsylvania to Indiana and Ohio. His efforts created thousands of apple orchards and shaped early fruit culture for settlers.
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John Chapman
Johnny Appleseed
Pennsylvania
Mississippi
Christian Herald
Springfield
Mass
Massachusetts
Ohio
Indiana
Chapman
London of Today a Marvel Forming World War Center
A Rhodesian arriving to join the war effort notes London's astonishing military police work and cosmopolitan army. A vivid Swakopmund desert escape story from World War I highlights resilience, hunger, and endurance of four Union posts captives. An officious MP orders them not to loiter in town.
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England
Westminster Gazette
London
Swakopmund
Up Again and Sam Jones Braved Through Hard Times
Vincent in Farm Life recalls a grandmother’s cheer and a neighbor’s support for Sam Jones who faced multiple failed crops. The piece praises resilience, community encouragement, and the hope that communal uplift helps turning tides in hard farming years.
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Grandmother
Vincent
Sam Jones
Sam
Man
Codfish for Trench Soldiers Reported From France
A correspondent notes codfish shipments reach five million pounds weekly to the French trenches. British and Canadian troops rely on two fish meals daily to maintain work output. Nova Scotia fishers push supplies despite weather and submarine threats to feed the dominion and empire.
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France
Canada
Nova Scotia
Time Will Tell
Dialogue shows Nora and Ada debating marriage. Ada asserts a wife idolizes her husband and he cannot stay away. Nora asks how long they have been married and Ada replies nearly a week.
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Nora
Ada
Cleverness Stuns Early Wakeup Email Boy
A witty exchange highlights a man who can charm even the eager email boy waking at seven on Sunday to return to sleep for another hour or two. The light banter reflects a playful, laid back attitude toward routine morning rituals.
Miss Eustacia's Quiet Despair and A Call for Help
In a scene from Youth's Companion, Mrs. Jessup laments Miss Eustacia's lost savings and isolation in the home, while Mrs. Crane recalls how Eustacia brightened socials with tea parties and gifts. Lauretta King reveals Eustacia's loneliness, prompting Crane to hurry to visit and enlist her aid tomorrow.
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Miss Eustacia
Mrs. Jessup
Mrs. Crane
Ellen Jessup
Stacia
Ellen
An Aviator's Farewell to His Longing France
Monsignor de Gibergues, bishop of Valence, loses his seventh nephew in the war M Antheline de Gibergues. A found letter to his parents speaks of flight and faith, promising victory in separation and praying for everlasting life, mercy for France, and strength for those left behind.
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Monsignor de Gibergues
Valence
M. Antheline de Gibergues
France
Miracle Man Can't Convince Sleeper Snorer
A witty street conversation centers on a famed “Miracle Man” said to perform any feat. The man boasts he cannot convince a sleeping woman she snores, turning a light jab at perception and romance.
Judge cites amateurs' night remark in kiss case
In court the judge notes the witness quoted a woman saying to return Fridays as that was amateurs' night. The remark frames the exchange as part of a disputed encounter. The record emphasizes the timing and setting rather than broader context.
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Judge
Stamping Ground At the Post Office
A man tells the post master he seems at home there and the post master replies this is his stamping ground. The exchange frames a small vignette about routine duty and belonging in a postal setting.
Dust in My Eyes on Blowy Days
A fragmentary reflection contrasts the idea that the greater cannot enter the lesser with a windy scene. The speaker laments how dust blurs vision, hinting at larger themes of perception and obstruction during gusty weather.
Easy to Remedy Boats Painted Onboard
In a dialogue about ship upkeep, one remark notes shabby boats while another questions why boats should appear so. The speaker recalls a brother’s talk of on board painters and their work.
Army Diet Aboard Training Camps Emphasizes Plain Meals
Belle Case Harrington notes shifts from beans and hardtack to beef meals at training camps with cafeteria style serving. Soldiers receive a meat pan kit and water or coffee with meals while sweets and home comforts are advised for morale. Regular vaccines and discipline ensure health, and drinking is discouraged for those in uniform.
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Belle Case Harrington
Leslie’s
Mother
Jane
Sam
No Butter Policy At Vassar Stirring Dinner Talks
Vassar College bans butter at dinner as a wartime cost saving. Girls plan to try gravies jellies and jams as substitutes while eggs for breakfast may vanish where omelets appear. Sugar service will rise at meals and meat portions will shrink to balance the budget.
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Vassar College
New York World
Sheep-Killing Parrots on the Loose in San Francisco
Popular Mechanics notes two keas escaped from crates during shipment from Australia to the Smithsonian in Washington. The birds splintered crates to freedom and prompted a federal reward of 100 dollars per parrot, alive or dead. Native to Australia and New Zealand, these parrots are known to kill sheep for flesh.
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San Francisco
Australia
Smithsonian Institution
Washington
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Australian
New Zealand
Sarcastic Surprise In Insult About Insects Joke
A quip ponders why calling men insects offends. The reply notes insects seize every chance to work, framing the joke around a sharp line about diligence and ridicule.
Bachelor Maid and Mr Stevens on Happiness Book
Conversation reveals Mr Stevens is writing a history of happiness and is married, sparking humor about the project and his personal life in a witty exchange.
Coal Fields Threat and Romance in Alaska
Government officer Gordon Elliot travels to Alaska to investigate coal land fraud tied to Colby Macdonald. Amid mountain peril and kidnapping, Elliot uncovers true motives, rescues allies, and faces charges while pursuing Sheba O Neill and uncovering Meteetse's child.
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Gordon Elliot
Alaska
Rheba O'Neill
Colby Macdonald
Macdonald
Elliot
Calmer Pages of Eliot and Sheba in North Camp Saga
Chapters follow the perilous trek of Elliot and Holt as they flee from danger in Kusiak. Macdonald’s bond scheme and a bank robbery entwine with Sheba’s journey and a rescue mission. Holt breaks his leg. Elliot hauls him on a sled to safety while Sheba’s feelings unfold.
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Eliot
Macdonald
Elliot
Waly Selfridge
Sheba
Selfridge
Ramatlah
Gideon Holt
Elliott
Holt
Kusiak
Meteetse
Diane
Genevieve Mallory
Adventuress
Meteerse
Sheba Macdonald
Elliott Aod
A Message From the Dead Chapter XXII Describes a Blizzard Drive
Macdonald drives his team through a severe storm with fierce wind gusts and high drifts. The description notes dogs struggling, frequent pole breaks, and the sled fighting through snow waves as the driver battles to push onward.
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Macdonald
Scotsman Pursues Fugitives Across Yukon Divide
Macdonald, a resourceful Scots-Canadian hunter, chases two fugitives through heavy snows toward the divide and river creeks. He endures blizzards, breaks trail for his dogs, and heads toward Smith Crossing as he follows a trail left by his quarry.
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Yukon
Gid Holt
Eliot
Seattle
Kustak
Macdonald
Colby Macdonald
Mr. Macdonald
Jim
Narrows
Smith Crossing
Gee-Pole
Smith's Crossing
Dr W M Magauhey Physician and Surgeon Ad
W M M'GAUGHEY offers medical services with office and residence at 327. Office phone 2 and residence 3 listed for patient contact and appointments.
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W. M. M’gaughey
Township Trustee Notices Across Several Townships
Trustees set weekly hours to transact official business. Monroe Township residents can meet E R Denny at Bainbridge store on Tuesdays and Fridays. Cloverdale Township trustees H C Morrison and Louis Morrison schedule Wednesday and Saturday sessions at various locations. Clinton Township trustee Joseph E Newgent holds Friday meetings at home. Washington Township trustee J O Mullinix holds sessions at Reelsville office on Tuesdays and Fridays. Floyd Township trustee Edgar J Wilson hosts Wednesday sessions at his Floyd township home.
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Cloverdale Township
H. C. Morrison
Louis Morrison’s
Cloverdale
Trustee’s Notice of Regular Business in Marion Township
The statement indicates a trustee will be present at the trustee’s home in Fillmore on Tuesdays and Fridays to transact township business, signaling routine governance and citizen access during those days.
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Fillmore
Marion Township
Greencastle official to conduct weekly office hours
A Greencastle official announces weekday office hours at Rickett's Jewelry Store to conduct official business during the term of office. The notice indicates a recurring local government activity and invites constituents to attend or contact for matters related to governance.
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Rickett
Greencastle
Greencas
Interurban Time Table Terre Haute to Indianapolis
Interurban schedule shows East Bound trains from six AM to after midnight on weekdays 1917. Limited trains stop at Greencastle and Highland with morning and evening service reflected.
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Greencastle
H Highland
Chicago and the Northwest Train Schedules Listed
Northwestern routes from Chicago to Louisville and Lafayette via No. 4 No. 10 No. 6 and No. 12 northbound with arrival times. Southbound trains No. 3 No. 11 No. 5 and No. 9 to Louisville and French Lick with morning and afternoon arrivals. All trains run daily. Local freights do not carry passengers. Pullman sleepers on night trains and dining cars on day trains. For full time cards, fares, through cars and more information.
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Chicago
Lafayette
Accom
Louisville & Fr
French Lick
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S. C. Sayers
Fred V. Thomas
the Herald
Mal Matter
Greencastle Ind
Charles J. Arnold
Claude M. Ogle
Manag
Ing Editor
S. Jackson Street
Ind
Telephone
Daily Herald
Carri
J. B. Harris
Neal Br
Vassar
the Yukon
Tale of
William MacLeod Raina
Jr—Flliot
Kusfak el- Hot
Mrs. Paget
Kamatlah
Fter
Sheban
Selfridg
Katma
Chichester
PILLA
EVFP
W. W. Tucker
Vine Street
Washington and
Walnut Streets
0. F. Overstreet
Bence Building
South Vine Street
Greencastle, Ind
Evan
E. R .Denny
Bainbridge
Clinton Township
Joseph E. Newgent
Washington Township
J. O. Mullinix
Reelsville
Edgar J. Wilson
Emerson E. Ruark
Harry Talbott
Interurban
Terre Haute
Indianapoli Traction Co
Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway
Louisville
French Lick Springs
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