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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1918

Page

4

Corn Growers Meeting Highlights Purdue Short Course

The thirteenth annual Indiana Corn Growers' Association state show will run January 14 to 18 as part of Purdue University's farmers short course. Notable speakers include J N McMahan, H L Frost, and P C Taff with topics on farm drainage and seed corn, plus talks on agricultural problems and farm labor sources. The gathering emphasizes the seed corn crisis and draws first time attendees as well as veterans.

Purdue University Indiana Corn Growers’ Association J.N. McMahan Liberty Ind H. L. Frost Connersville P. C. Taff Iowa State College Ralph W. Moss Center Point Congress Indiana H. J. Waters Kansas Agricultural College Manhattan Kans G. L. McIntosh Wabash College Crawfordsville

Wabash and DePauw to Hold Indoor Track Meet

Crawfordsville Ind January 4 A dual indoor meet between Wabash and DePauw is set for February 14 The first call for candidates for the Scarlet track team drew about twenty five hopefuls McAlevy and Sims are the only returning trackmen and will supervise workouts during the buildup to the event.

Crawfordsville Ind Wabash DePauw Scarlet McAlevy and Sims

Local News snapshot of city roles and marriages

C T Peck named acting city attorney as new administration takes power next Tuesday. Capt Allen Moore to serve as city attorney after return from war. Wendell Lewellen former DePauw president and Hazel Mae Hardson wed in Indianapolis. Gay Bland of Bloomfield marries T C Cravens of Martinsville. L C Brown promoted to Greencastle agency. Mrs Brown to Coatesville. Frank Shepard dies after a stroke in Greencastle. funeral in Groveland. Monday Club meets Jan 7 with Mrs Oscar Sallust leading. Weather and regional notes on Midland railroad prospects and local travel.

C. T. Peck Capt. Allen Moore Camp Taylor Muncie Wendell Lewellen DePauw University Navy Hazel Mae Hardson John O. Lewellen D. T. Stephenson Lewellen Muncie High School Muncie Conservatory of Music Delta Upsilon Kappa Tau Kappa Great Lakes Naval Training Station L. C. Brown T. H. I. & E. Traction Company Coatesville Greencastle Frank Shepard

Ammonia Shortage Alarm Plagues Indiana Ice Dealers

Ammonia shortages feared for the year as government war needs deplete supplies. H P DePrez of Shelbyville heads a meeting at the Hotel Severin in Indianapolis with the Indiana Ice Dealers Association to study three year usage and forecast next year. A circular will urge plant engineers to conserve ammonia by repairing leaks and preventing waste.

Iee H.P. DePrez Shelbyville Indiana Ice Dealers’ Association Hotel Severin Indianapolis

DePauw Faces Purdue In Lafayette Battle Tonight

DePauw basketball travels to Lafayette to meet Purdue in a clash billed as a hard battle. Coach Buss anticipates strong opposition from the Boiler Makers fastest quintet in the state, with DePauw handicapped by the loss of captain Joe Royce who resigned yesterday.

DePauw Lafayette Purdue University Boiler Makers Buss Joe Royce Purdue

More Sugar Order Delayed by Hoover and Barnard

Announcement of increasing sugar allotments to confectioners and non essential food makers from 50 to 80 percent was premature. Dr Harry E Barnard Indiana federal food administrator says Hoover telegram notes the measure will not take effect until ample supply is available probably in a few weeks and will last only while manufacturers cooperate with the food administration.

Harry E. Barnard Indiana Herbert Hoover

Purdue and Indiana End Rivalry In Upcoming Schedule

Purdue authorities announce an immediate break in all athletic relations with Indiana. The Great Lakes Naval Training Station five will replace Indiana on January 19 in Lafayette, while March 1 game moves to Greencastle with DePauw.

Lafayette Ind Purdue Indiana Stiehm The Crimson Boiler Makers Great Lakes Naval Training Station Five DePauw Greencastle

Dramatic Reader Katharine Everts to Visit DePauw

Katharine Jewell Everts, a renowned American interpreter, will give a recitale in Meharry hall Greencastle Friday January 11 at eight oclock. The program features the reading of a modern play. She travels to Greencastle at the invitation of DePauw publicspeaking department and Miss Gretchen Steiner. Everts serves as a special lecturer in Columbia Universitys expression department and will stop in Greencastle en route to Berkeley to teach oral interpretation of English literature.

DePauw Greencastle Katherine Jewell Everts Meharry Hall Miss Everts DePauw University Gretchen Steiner Columbia University Berkeley Calif The State University

Two Basketball Games At Browning Hat Tonight

Two real games of basketball will be played this evening at Browning Hat. Viewers are invited for two hours of fun starting at 7 p m with plenty of laughter and cheering. Admission to both games is 25 cents.

Browning Hat

Noise Night at Browning Hall Promises Busy Evening

Tonight at Browning Hall starting 7 p m excitement builds as residents prepared to boost enthusiasm for Brazil and support G H 8. The informal gathering aims to energize attendees with music, announcements, and local camaraderie.

Browning Hall Brazil

Peruna touted by Springfield man for catarrh relief

William E. Denny of 1023 Park Ave Springfield Ohio credits Peruna with restoring his appetite and sleep after years of catarrh affecting his head nose throat and stomach. He reports three bottles cured most ailments and reduced nervousness and recommends Peruna to others. Tablets version available for those who object to liquid medicine.

William E. Denny Park Ave Springfield Ohio Peruna

Wanted help and farm share inquiry in Greencastle area

Want ads show a request for a good girl for general house work with a phone listing, plus an inquiry for a place to farm on shares by William Chatman of Greencastle Indiana Route 2. Also notice twenty five laborers sought at the American Zinc Company plant.

William Chatman Greencastle Ind American Zinc Company

Wanted at Once Fifteen Carpenters

Help wanted advertisement for American Zinc Products Company seeks fifteen skilled carpenters. Apply in person to the company offices to discuss qualifications and employment terms.

Apply American Zinc Products Company

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Cascarage Corn Growers’ Meeting A Wabash and Depauw Brunswick, Victrola Edison Hanna Brazil Loan CO Donner Block Indiana Loan Co Wabash Ave Terre Haute Logan Cabin E. A. Browning Gay Bland Bloomfield T. C. Cravens Martinsville Cravens Russellville Oscar Sallust East Elm Street John Cook, Jr Central Midland Indiana Coal Field Gas Belt R. E. Knoll Chicago Halstead Selby Lena Selby Hoover Mrs. Hoover Edna West Milo West Ame Township Farmers’ Institute ISE Lockard R. Hurst Fort Lyons Brick Chapel Christian Church Parsonage Levi Marshall Daniel W. Hurst Barnard College OF Musical Oliver Willard Pierce School of Standing Ford Detroit King & Morrison County J. H. McKenzie & CO QUR Hurst Poland Jones & Young Feed Store Indiana Street Putnam County H. B. Troyer Spanhurst Denner Bleck Adertise i the Herald First National Bank First National Bank of R. S. Fouts
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