Indiana Farm Values Rise Despite Poor Season in 1929
Indiana farm values show growth in 1929 with crops worth about 208 million dollars, led by corn at 97.7 million and wheat at 31.0 million. Apple and potato values rise. soybean acreage and value increase. Purdue and USDA state overall farm product value pending final totals.
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Lafayette
Ind
Indiana
M. M. Justin
Purdue University Agricultural Experiment Station
United States Department of Agriculture
Justin
Putnam County Public Bills Ledger Shows Claims
The December to January 2 Putnam County Auditor records list numerous claims and payments to individuals and entities. Items include hospital charges, road and bridge work, public printing, and miscellaneous services totaling hundreds of dollars.
All-Talking Picture Shown At The Ianada Saturday Friday
An all talking picture played at the Ianada on Friday and again Saturday drawing attention from local patrons. The event marked a transition in cinema as performers spoke on screen.
Death Mystery Reopens Dothing Inquiry
The article links the deaths of Dot King and Mrs Aurelia Fischer Dreyfus to the crime of squealing. It notes Dreyfus’s fall from a Potomac Boat Club balcony after a dance on October 20 and her alleged ties to Dot King’s circle. Police seek a motive tied to alibi and alibis surrounding Guimares and McBrien.
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Dot King
Aurelia Fischer Dreyfus
Potomac Boat Club
Dreyfus
Edmund McBrien
Guimares
McBrien
Washington
Aurelia Dreyfus
Leo Rover
New York
John Mitchell
Philadelphia
John Marshall
World's tallest man sails for London circus engagement
Jim Tarva, claimed tallest man at 8 feet 4 inches and 460 pounds, sails with wife aboard the S. S. Pennland for a six week circus engagement in London.
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Jim Tarva
Tarva
Crawley Delivers Notable Floor Work in Continuation B
The continuation B game highlighted Crawley performing strong floor work for Delauw, showcasing skill and athletic footing as the period progressed. The display contributed to Delauw's scoring effort and momentum in the matchup.
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Crawley
Delauw
De Pauw Narrowly Prevails After Final Play
De Pauw edged a rival in a hard fought basketball game last night as the outcome seemed settled only to swing at the final buzzer. Fans watched a tense showdown with a dramatic finish and a decisive late play by the home squad.
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DePauw
Meehan Scores as Referee Calls Foul in Close Tilt
In a tense game, Meehan needed two points from near the basket when referee Jensen whistled Crawley for a foul as Meehan released. The basket counted and two free throws followed, shrinking the Wesleyan lead 29 to 28 from 28 to 25. The Wesleyan lineup included Baker and Meehan, praised as classy players, with Illinois coached by Roettger, a former major league baseball player.
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Illinois Wesleyan Qopg
Meehan
Downs
Baker & Rhea
Barbee
P . New
Delauw
Ragsdale
Moffett
Mountz
Crawley
Caba Ede
Stunkel G . Crvereere
Copeland
Ceteas
Jensen
Bey H
Illinois
Roettger
DePauw Gym Misses Roof as Tigers Rally in Lockdown Battle
The St. Louis Cardinals outfield regular plus visiting Pete Vaughn of Wabash watched DePauw host West Wesleyan in a rain-dimpled gym. Captain Stunkel directed plays with searing calls while Crawley stayed cool, and the crowd noted ten men under the basket rather than one.
Tigers Aim to Beat Brazil in Greencastle Showdown
The piece highlights a Tiger Cubs scoring drive led by a quarterback and notes his ability for long range shots when options are blocked. It then shifts to the Greencastle-Brazil matchup, urging the Tigers to win and push Brazil back to South America.
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Brazil
South America
Article 28 The Qualifications Of A Good Basketball Player
The piece emphasizes ambi tion mental alertness and responsiveness as core traits for success in basketball. It notes ambition and team play drive growth while mental discipline and planning distinguish clever players. Physical size matters less than mindset though tall players aid backboard work and positions. Tomorrow defense.
Acquitted Opens Tonight at Granada Theater
Columbia's all talking drama Acquitted stars Roy Hughes Margaret Livingston and Sam Hardy at the Granada tonight and Friday in a battle of wits driven by sharp dialogue. The program also includes Paramount sound news and a comedy Wife's Birthday.
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Paramount Sound News
Columbia
Roy Hughes
Margaret Livingston
Sam Hardy
Granada Theatre
Ridin' Demon at Voncastle Theatre this weekend
Ted Wells stars in Ridin Demon at Voncastle in a Western program that promises excitement action and romance. The show runs Friday and Saturday with more thrills than Wells's earlier films plus a Buster Brown Comedy and Universal News First National star Billie Dove returns in Her Private Life on Sunday and Monday drawing local theatre crowds.
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the Voncastle
Ted Wells
Voncastle
Voncastle Theatre
Universal
Stu
Buster Brown
Universal News
Billie Dove
Greencastle
Vancastle
Miss Dove
Groeners
The Herald Greencastle History and Publication Details
The HeraldGreencastle newspaper traces its roots to 1858 as Star and Demorrt. It lists Charles J Arnold as proprietor and Howard W Miller as city editor. Published afternoons at 17 19 South Jackson Street with subscription rates in Putnam County at 3 50 yearly and 10 cents weekly in Greencastle.
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Herald
R. T. Hamvick
L. W. Veach
RWB
Poor
One Keen Co
Rosenbark Grain Co
Robbins & Som
Dr. C.C. Collins
Franklin
Etta Gardner
Russell
Putnam County Hospital
Clinton Pier
Morton Wells
Monroe
W. R. Hutcheson
Marion
Wright
Putnam Co. Hospital
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A. Egan
Greencastle
Sores Sieveny de As
Thos. Williama i
Pane Cay
Adeeeeriat
M. &. Cooper Bridge
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H. C. Morrison
Clossesee
Rey Billig
Clei Seevan
T. D. Brookehire
Wm. Bridges
W. E. Gill
Putnam County
Star & Demorrt
Ind
Charles J. Arnold
Howard W. Miller
South Jackson Street
Indiana
Telphone
Putnam Ounty
Greencastle Rier
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Lars Mecklace
Santa Claus
Maisie House
Los Angeles
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Miss Hause
England
S. S. Pennland
London
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Baker and Meehan
St. Louis Cardinals
Pete Vaughn
Wabash
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Fillmore
Reelsville
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Tiger Cubs
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Marcaney Kings
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Dance OF Life
Nancy Carroll
Hal Skelly
DEMON
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