First Mexican girls college founded in 1767
The Colegio de San Ignacio de Loyola later known as Colegio de la Paz near Madrid like the royal palace, occupies five acres, costs about $1,000,000, and opened September 9, 1767 by the Viceroy of Mexico after a church dispute. It became a self governing institute with a broad curriculum for girls including languages, trades, music, and dressmaking, supported by rents and a state loan, with current income roughly equal to expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Ement XIII
Charles III
Spain
College
Tholief
Colegio de San Ignacio de Loyola
Colegio de la Paz
Comont
Drid
Mexican Congress
Independent
Recognizes Yankee Ingenuity in Everyday Life
A British piece celebrates American inventions that transformed daily life since 1846. It credits Elias Howe sewing machine and a cascade of labor saving devices from carpet sweepers to the telephone, typewriter, lift, Pullman car, Westinghouse brake, and more, noting widespread adoption.
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Elias Howe
Massachusetts
America
American Remington Company
Westinghouse
Jonathan
Sawdust Bricks May Turn Waste Into Fuel
In British Columbia, 236,250 tons of sawdust from 1.55 billion feet of lumber could yield $1,417,500 if briquettes are made at six dollars a ton. Two BC firms are testing briquetting as fuel, with similar possibilities in Washington Oregon Michigan and other timber regions. Production costs per ton run about three dollars including depreciation and interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Washington
Oregon
Michigan
Bits of Philosophy on Courage and Conduct
A collection of aphorisms on virtue and honesty. Observations note cowards, wedding gifts, and the lure of success. They warn against partnering with dishonest people and advise only accepting advice that fits you. A playful line compares bad luck and a pug nose, and urges attention to small things as their trouble is mighty.
Doubly Proven Doan's Kidney Pills Backed by Green Castle Citizen
George W. Wood of Green Castle testifies to long suffering kidney disorders and back pain. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills with relief after one box and reaffirms prior statements. Price 50c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y advertises Dean's Kidney Pills as the same remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
George W. Wood
Doan
Jones, Stevens Co
Mr. Wood
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co., Props
Buffalo, N. Y
Notice to non residents in Putnam Circuit Court
In Putnam Circuit Court January Term 1915 Y N New Executor files complaint against non resident defendants Isaac Linder Emmet Linder Francis Balies Matilda Goodman Abraham Linder Moses Linder John Linder James W Linder and Luthinda Bethotuma requiring appearance and answer by February 27 1915 at Greencastle Court House Witness Arthur J Hamrick Clerk Pearl Newgent Deputy and W M Sutherlin plaintiff's attorney St Weekly Janist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Indiana
Putnam County
Putnam Circuit Court
Y. N. New
Levi Linder
Isaac Linder
W. M. Sutherlin
Emmet Linder
Francis Balies
Matilda Goodman
Abraham Linder
Moses Linder
John Linder
Greencastle
A. D
Arthur J. Hamrick
Pearl Newgent
Indigestion and Biliousness Cured by Chamberlains Tablets
A Peru Indiana man, K F Erwin, reports relief after a year ago suffering indigestion biliousness and constipation. He bought Chamberlains Tablets on recommendation and they helped immediately. For sale by all dealers.
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K. F. Erwin
Peru
Ind
Chamberlain
Putnam County Sealed Bids For 1915 Macadam Road
Putnam County Indiana announces sealed proposals for 10 405 feet of macadam road work on the George F Swaim road in Franklin Township bids due January 4 1915 at 2 PM The county will not allow traction engines in placing material bonds double bid amount required with at least one resident surety affidavits of collusion to be filed The board may reject any bid and set a later completion time George F Swaim road project details filed at Greencastle Auditor’s office
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Putnam
State of
Indiana
Greencastle
Franklin Township
Putnam County
George F. Swaim
C. L. Airhart
James E. Houck
James B. Bunten
H. Witt Sutherlin
Board of Commissioners of
Dily Dee
Herald Want Ad Sparks Quick Results
A brief want ad in the Herald promises fast results. The notice touts the wonders of classified listings for rapid outcomes.
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Herald
Cough Remedy Advised For Children And Adults
A health note warns against giving opium based cough medicines to children. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the safest option for coughs colds and croup for both children and adults. Sold by all dealers.
Greencastle Ordinance Regulating Private Sewer Connections
Greencastle Indiana Common Council enacts rules requiring petitions and council consent to connect to the city sewer. Applications recorded with action date, certificate issued if granted, fines up to twenty five dollars for violations. Ordinance in force after two weeks publication December 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Indiana
Common Council
Said
Daily Herald
M. S. Miller
J. Walter Cooper
I. N. S. Miller
W M McGaughey Physician and Surgeon Ad
W M McGaughey is listed as a physician and surgeon with an office at Evans Block No 24 South Jackson street and a residence at Bloomington and Seminary streets corner. Office phone 327 residence 339.
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W. M. McGaughey
Evans’ Block
South Jackson Street
Bloomington and
Seminary
Disillusionment of love from Walt Mason
Pessimistic verses describe married life turning dim after the wedding, with contrasts between blissful courting and grim routine. The tale follows a couple whose honeymoon ends, budgets tighten, and romance wanes, ending in frustration and a quick divorce.
Ideal living and the danger of low ambitions
A meditation on how personal ideals shape life, urging high standards of character and effort. It warns against lax mental habits, urges guarding the soul, and notes consequences of downward guiding ideals. Humorous quips about misread notes and mischief conclude with reflections on judgment and propriety.
Wayside fruit growing proves profitable in Hanover highways
A Consular report from Hanover shows 1 976 miles of highway with fruit trees mainly apples and cherries. About 175 794 trees cover 22 000 acres yielding 12.61 cents per tree annually, or $22 495 total, often near $40 000 yearly, with 50 percent net after maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
Germany
Lohne
United States
Jay White
Homemade water level from timer and bulbs for leveling work
The article describes constructing a water level using a four foot tin tube a wood block two glass bulbs and an elbow joint to signal elevation changes. It explains filling the tube with water to align points and deducing elevation differences similar to a transit.
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Winter
How Celery Is Best Bleached By Growing Underground
To obtain good celery one must note that fine quality celery is white tender and putty in flavor only when bleached in earth. Uses of boards tile or paper for bleaching are mere make shift. The best celery literally grows underground and is not bleached after growing.
East Bound and West Bound Train Schedules at Greencastle
Timetables show East Bound service with multiple morning and evening departures, and West Bound options including a Greencastle only service. The list includes specific times such as 6:00 AM and 12:38 PM, indicating frequent daily runs with various Minute marks and labels.
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West Bound
P. M
Greencastle
Dangers of a Cold and Chamberlains Remedy
A medical note warns colds can lead to serious diseases and urges prompt treatment. It endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy to loosen a cold, relieve the lungs, aid expectoration, and help the body throw off the illness. Sold by all sealers.
Notice of Sale of Road Bonds in Putnam County Indiana
The Treasurer of Putnam County Indiana will offer for sale January 4 1915 at the Greencastle court house 20 bonds of 494 each totaling 9880 dated January 4 1915. Interest 4 percent payable May 15 1916 and at the county treasurer office. Sealed bids due 2 PM January 4 1915. H H Runyan Treasurer. Posters.
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Putnam County
Indiana
Greencastle
Milton McGaughey
Russell Township
Court House
H. H. Runyan
Notice to nonresident in Putnam County suit
State of Indiana Putnam County model clothing company vs Charles Galway in the court of Philip M Frank justice of peace attached complaint seeks 58.05 with affidavit of nonresidence. Defendant must appear Jan 9 1915 at 10 A M in Greencastle to answer or demur under penalty of judgment. Witness Philip M Frank justice of peace.
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State of Indiana
Putnam County
Model Clothing Company
Charles Galway
Philip M. Frank
Justice of Peace
Theodore Crawley
Indiana
Greencastle
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Walt, Mason
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Ros Reap Marana
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Enue
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Osteopathy
H. L. Betaner
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Donner Block
Saleortrade
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