California Condor Seen in Sierra Range Says Naturalist
A naturalist recalls finding the California condor in the San Bernardino and Sierra foothill area while describing its nearly vanished status. He notes the bird’s restricted range from Monterey County through the east range and into the San Bernardino mountains, with only about 41 condor eggs in museums and private collections worldwide and a few living individuals in captivity.
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Ose
Morietia Ranch
California
Bernandino Range
Vitor
Century Magazine
Columbia River
Utah
Elliott Coues
Arizona
Oregon
Loweralfornia
Mexico
Lee Gwambern
Effigies in South Russia A Rise and Purpose of Stone Figures
The article describes rough hewn stone statues in southern Rus sia museums villages and public gardens. The figures depict mostly bare female forms with a lime casket in their hands and resemble corpses. They speculate on origins pointing to polygamy and wife sacrifice to provide nursing after a husband’s death and suggest priests later altered practice.
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Russia
Iime
Strong Room Perils and Narrow Escapes
A historical account describes dangers in strong rooms where doors jammed during repairs. A cashier, trapped behind a locked interior safe door, waited until the next morning after workers used a manhole to access a supply and rest on a makeshift pillow of dollar bills.
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New York
Australian miners revel in new 400 pound diamond
Australian mining men celebrate a newly possessed diamond weighing about 400 pounds while the affiliated machines range from three to four tons in weight.
Excelsior Industry Drives Large Timber Use
The article outlines excelsior production requiring 60 million feet of timber yearly to supply upholstery packing, mattress filling, and filter media. It describes drying, cutting into 16 inch lengths, machine scoring, and a half ton daily output per excelsior machine. Estimated annual output reaches 21 000 carloads averaging 15 tons each, draining 10 090 acres of forest per year.
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Excelsior
New York
Moneyless Isle Ascension Teland Described by Navy Officers
The article depicts Ascension Teland as a British Admiralty island with no private land or rents, where livestock, crops, and meat are public property. Marines hold nearly all roles from farming to trapping, and the population consists of sailors, marines, and a Sierra Leonean contingent.
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Ascension Teland
Atlantic
British Admiralty
Royal Navy
Sierra Leone
Diamonds Harder Than Steel in Press Test
An examination of diamonds as the hardest natural substance notes that while brittle, a diamond can be slowly pressed between steel jaws of a hydraulic press without edge damage, leaving an impression on the diamond similar to wax. Caution is advised against attempting the test at home.
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William Crookes
Mysterious man watches shoemaker with tacks in mouth
A stranger in a department store browses a shoe exhibit and stares at a bench worker placing tacks in a shoe sole. A store detective suspects foul play after observing him. The man finally says he is simply waiting to see what happens if the shoemaker sneezes with a mouth full of tacks.
Cremation in Britain Limited Popularity
The British Medical Journal notes cremation remains rare among the general public due to entrenched social custom and sentiment. It observes cremation is largely confined to individuals of intellectual distinction, hindering wider adoption.
Local club notices and social news from Greencastle
The Crescent club met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. W. C. Timmons. The Parent Teachers Association will meet Saturday afternoon at 2 30 with Miss Martha Ridpath. Mss Mabel Simpton returned to Indianapolis Monday where she is employed after spending the holiday vacation here with her mates Mrs Uattie Hampton. Frank Butler improving after confinement with an infected arm. Omer L. Nelson of Reelsville files bankruptcy petition in District Court. liabilities 5795 30 assets 3856 28 with a 600 exemption. Nelson’s garage in Reelsville robbed recently. Various society notes from residents visiting relatives in South Bend Robinson Illinois Muncie. illness at Mrs Amanda Johnson’s on S Madison. bridge party hosted by Mrs W Koehler and Miss Mabel Stoner for Mrs C A Newhouse bound for Camp Knox. proceeds details and high low scores. George S Harney of Greencastle Chamber of Commerce travels to Ladoga. neuritis prompts Martinsville baths visit. Rotary Club meets. Eminence 85 acre farm sold for 111 per acre to W O Garnett Paragon. County Superintendent Frank Wallace visits Clinton township schools. Tri Kappa to meet with Elizabeth Hughes. Greencastle Lodge I C O F to confer third degree and install new officers. Mrs Park Dunbar leaves for Florida. James K Bruner departs for Williamsport Pa and Pittsburg to resume duties with Neo-White Wire Rope Co after illness and blindness. Mrs Bruner employed at Werneke’s Jewelry Store to follow. Week of Prayer at Locust Street M E Church features Charles McGanchey on The Church Universal. service praised for loyalty and devotion.
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James K. Bruner
Classified Ads Automobile License Blanks Available
Advertises automobile license blanks and track blanks from the Herald Office. Encourages placing orders before the rush and bringing your certificate of registration. Notary Public Hazel M. Lear. Herald office.
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Herald Office
Hazel M. Lear
Albert Shuey seeks Democratic nomination for County Clerk
Greencastle candidate Albert Shuey announces his run for the Democratic nomination for County Clerk, pending Primary decision. Also listed is an old sale ad for a storm buggy from C. W. Pffeiffenberger.
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Albert Shuey
Greencastle
C. W. Pffeiffenberger
Marion township candidate seeks Democratic nomination for county clerk
Paul Coleman announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for county clerk in Marion township. Clothing items offered by C. J. Crews include quality suits and overcoats priced at 16.50 and 23.50 with options at 30 and 35 dollars.
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Paul Coleman
Marion Township
C. J. Crews
Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsement by Mrs Woodall
Mrs. Jos H Woodall of 109 College Ave Greencastle reports relief from back and kidney pain after using Doan’s Kidney Pills. She describes nights of sleeplessness and daytime weakness, then complete relief after one box and continued good health. Statement initial in 1915 with confirming pledge in 1919. Gee, at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Mfrs Buffalo NY.
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Jos. H. Woodall
College Ave
Doan
Woodall
Foster-Milburn Co
Mfrs
Buffalo
N. Y
G H S Climbs Back Into Action For Friday game
G H S students and faculty resume activities after a ten day break. Coach Rhea drills players for Friday night against Summittville in the local gym. With regulars back, the Purple and Gray expect to defeat the North staters, then focus on the county tournament in Bowman gym Saturday February 4. Miss Lela Walls is ill at home while Mrs Smith spent Christmas vacation in Florida.
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Rhea
Summittville
Purple and Gray
Bowman Gym
Marriage Licenses Granted to Fulford and Hiestand
William C. Fulford aged 55 of Greencastle and Almedia Hiestand aged 55 of Mooresville were issued marriage licenses.
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William C. Fulford
Greencastle
Almedia Hiestand
Mooresville
Real Estate Transfers and Local notices in Greencastle
John S. Chandler transfers two lots in Greencastle to Samuel C. Sayers for $1. Robert R. Hand sells land in Flogg township to Ora A. Lasley for $1. Prof H B Longdon acting president of DePauw University visits Indianapolis on business. Dr J A Throop travels to Indianapolis for a business trip. Margaret Gainor of South Greencastle is reported very ill. Delta Theta Tau to meet Thursday evening with Miss Lillian Daniels.
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John S. Chandler
Samuel C. Sayers
Greencastle
Robert R. Hand
Ora A. Lasley
Flogg Township
H. B. Longdon
DePauw University
Indianapolis
Margaret Gainor
South Greencastle
Delta Theta Tau
Lillian Dan‘iels
Receiver's Sale of Real Estate for Hurst & Co Notice
Joseph A. Naughton as Receiver announces a sale of real estate under court authority. Details include property location, terms of sale, and deadlines for bids. Prospective bidders must follow court procedures and submit offers by specified date.
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Hurst & Co
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BRE Condors
Direat Huzzard Kings of the
Pacific
The
Crescent Club
Parent Teachers Association
Martha Ridpath
Mabel Simpton
Uattie Hampton
Frank Butler
Beveridge Street
the Central Trust Company
Omer L. Nelson
Reelsville
District Court of the United
Charles Jackson
South Bend
Walnut Street
R. P. Mullins
Ber
Robinson, Ilinois
Amanda Johnson
S. Madison Street
W. P. Koehler
Mabel Stoner
Bridge
Koehler
Seminary Street
C. A. Newhouse
Camp Knox
C. T. Zaring
J. K. Campbell
Lawrence Crawley
Raymond Allen
Muncie
George S. Harney
Rotary Club
Eminence
Fred Lancaster
Arthur Hurst
W. O. Garnett
Paragon
Indiana
Frank Wallace
Clinton Township Township
Tri Kappa
Elizabeth Hughes
Greencastle Lodge No. I. C. O. F
Tlocust Street
M. E
Charles McGanchey
Church Universal
Baptist Church
E. A. Smythe
Second Ward
Otha McCammack
New York City
Rex Rafferty
C. P. Broadstreet
East Seminary Street
Greenfield
Sam Rice
Washington, D. C
Amo
American Legion
Legion
Seibert
Dean & Crash Garage
N. Jackson Street
Acme Minerals
ACME
Acme Mineral Company
Wheaton
Illinois
Bill) Bundy
C. W. Pfeiffenberger
High School News
Lela Walls
J. A. Throop
the Herald
Hurst & Company
Hurst Building
Uling County
City of
Marion Superior Court
Holtzman & Coleman
Lemcke Annex
Joseph A. Naughton
Opera House
A. Cook
Mgr
Edna Ee
Sonshins
Jane Novak
Norah Davis
Shadowland
the Screen Review
All the Stars
Brownings Grocery
Central Trust Company Resources
J. P. Wysong
A. B. Hanna
Kemp
Charles Gardner
South College Ave
Greencastle Gas. Co
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