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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1918
Page
2
The Greencastle Daily Herald details obituary and notice charges including obituaries at 1 per notice, poetry at 5 cents per line, and Cards of Thanks at 50 cents each. It lists publication frequency and price terms for subscriptions and single copies.
The article traces caucus origins to Boston Revolutionary era clubs like the Caucus and Merchants' clubs. It suggests possible derivations from Caulkers, an aboriginal term, or meetings described by John Adams in 1763. It notes British usage in 1878 by Lord Beaconsfield to attack opponents.
Instructions describe patching worn blankets with used merino underwear. Begin at the lowest edge, sew rows a quarter inch apart, pinning and withdrawing as you go. Avoid circular stitching to prevent bulging and preserve neatness. If selvedge frays, fold merino over and stitch as directed. no need to break thread each row.
A terse comic exchange has the patient told not to eat and the doctor advising thorough chewing, highlighting a humorous miscommunication about eating instructions.
Tan Hay author of The First Hundred Thousand finds humor in publisher reviving his earlier tales. Critics in New York praised the revival as improvement since his war book made him famous, though the writer viewed the pieces as amateur efforts.
A boiled spinach puree based sauce for fish combines two tablespoons butter and flour to form a roux, then adds milk to make a smooth base. Stir in spinach puree and lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, and serve. Parsley sauce variation uses parsley instead of spinach.
A simple dessert uses leftover fruit juice to cook rice instead of water. Raspberry juice or syrup from canned or stewed raspberries colors and flavors the dish, served with cream for a dainty finish. Use about one tablespoon raw rice to one third cup juice.
The head committee of the Austrian parliament may allow women to serve on juries. Despite protests from government members, a narrow 7 to 6 majority approved admitting women to juries. Women must take men's places here as elsewhere.
A concise set of steps describes drying washcloths by sewing them, inserting screw hooks in the lower sash of a bathroom window, raising the sash to hang clothes, and observing drying time and aroma from air and sun. It outlines a simple at home test of moisture removal and scent.
A boy chooses the greater evil between hurting a person’s feelings and hurting a finger. He says feelings are worse because you cannot tie a rag around them. The listener agrees, pleased by the child’s answer.
A burned saucepan should be filled with cold water and a liberal allowance of soda. Let it stand for an hour or so, then heat slowly for a few minutes and the burned particles will come off quite easily.
A Rhode Island inventor develops a drinking apparatus featuring a cup positioned under a faucet and a telescoping tube through which the liquid is drawn into the mouth. The design aims to simplify pouring and drinking from taps.
Clean coral beads by dissolving a teaspoonful of borax in a pint of warm water. Dip the beads, rinse in tepid water, and dry by rolling them in a soft towel.
Readers are urged to secure Lyman Howe pictures at Langdon's tomorrow morning. Ticket prices listed are 50 cents 35 cents and 20 cents.
Bobbitts invites Mr Stevens to a movie then candy shop. Aunt Maida scolds him, but the boy claims Stevens will apologize. In the darkness Stevens delays, the child wanders home with renewed confidence. Aunt Maida is frightened as Stevens steps into the scene then withdraws, and the apology fades as the family reunites.
The Dundee Advertiser reflects on a dark square talisman worn on the Kaiser’s left hand as destiny nears. The stone, set in heavy gold, traces its history from Saladin to a German knight before Jerusalem’s walls, then Ulrich of Nuremberg and the Hohenzollern line, passed down through generations.
Floorwalkers are being rapidly replaced in New York department stores by young women in blue uniforms with white braid trim red ties and Tam OShanter caps. Stores face depleted male staff due to the draft and use the new usher role to avoid consequences of the shortage.
Hand embroidery can be enhanced by ironing wrong side up over a Turkish towel to make the pattern stand out without scorching. This method helps preserve delicate stitches while the iron glides around the design.
A London Electrical Times writer predicts electric ships will soon replace traditional machinery, with bridge button controls driving propulsion, steering, and braking. The shift promises higher speed, greater cargo space, and more flexible ship design as wartime tech becomes standard civilian practice.
A movie actor recruit at bayonet practice deserts realism and asks the drill sergeant about his facial grimace. The sergeant calls for Number Four to explain the unusual display as the recruit hints at registering hate or fury in his expression.
A brief, witty dialogue hints at the stereotype that brains extend life. One character reassures another with a snappy line about being the exception to the rule, suggesting irony and humor in their banter.
T Ellis of Madison township announces his candidacy for Recorder of Putnam county subject to the Democratic primary decision. Theodore McKamey of Cloverdale also declares for Recorder of Putnam county subject to the Democratic primary decision.
Arthur R. Hurst of Greencastle township announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Putnam County Prosecutor, subject to the primary election decision.
King W. Lardner quotes Collier's Weekly on French officers praising American soldiers for diligence and patience in learning. He notes language barriers and the French tendency to misidentify equipment, including mistaking a bayonet for the rifle and mistaking barbed wire for bedclothes.
The joke asks what happened when the army fell into an ambush, with Little Ethel replying that they were all scratched up.
A motor truck company president reports farmers increasingly buy motortrucks and tractors as draft removes farm workers. Farmers consider trucks essential to offset labor losses, sustain production, and capitalize on prosperous crop outlook.
A New Jersey inventor patents a device for cars that prevents pedestrians from being run over. Front of the car features folding padded arms that extend when contact is made to gently seize an unseen pedestrian. The inventor claims success at considerable speeds but notes the surprise for unexpecting foot passengers.
Monroe Township E R Denny Trustee will be at his store in Bainbridge on Tuesdays and Fridays to transact township business. Cloverdale Township H C Morrison Trustee will be at his home each Wednesday afternoon and each Saturday afternoon at Louis Morrison's store in Cloverdale. Clinton Township Joseph E Newgent Trustee will be at his home in Clinton township each Friday to transact township business. Washington Township J O Mullinix Trustee will be at his office in Reelsville to transact township business on Tuesday and Friday each week. Phone 723.
Edgar J. Wilson, Trustee, states he will transact the business of his office at his Floyd township home every Wednesday, outlining regular in-person access for stakeholders.
I will be at my home in Fillmore on each Tuesday and Friday to transact the business as trustee of Marion township. I will be at my office over Rickett's Jewelry Store in Greencastle each weekday during my term of office to conduct the business of Greencastle township.
Westbound and list of departure times from Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Co effective February 1 1917. Includes numerous morning and evening stops with limited services marked L and BH notes and scattered place names Highland Reencastle.
Paul F Priest assessor Floyd announces run for county assessor Putnam County on Democratic ticket. R E Knoll Greencastle announces run for county auditor subject to Democratic primary. Walter S Campbell Floyd township declares candidacy for clerk of Putnam circuit court after primary decision.
S C Say ers of Greencastle township announces his candidacy for Putnam county treasurer subject to the.
County Auditor candidate Fred V. Thomas announces his bid for Putnam County auditor subject to the decision of the Democratic primary.
At the Washington based Bureau of Standards tests on war materials proceed in a newly completed chamber for airplane engines. The airtight chamber simulates high altitude pressure by exhaust and allows adjustable air currents and temperatures. A refrigerating system and heavy glass windows enable observation of the propeller under service like conditions.
A vintage style recipe describes mixing three tablespoons chili sauce with three tablespoons mayonnaise and three grated hard boiled eggs, plus one green pepper and chopped pimento. Whip cream into the mixture, though the cream can be omitted, it improves the flavor.
Commissioner hopeful John Curran of Monroe Township declares his run for Monroe County first district seat subject to Democratic primary decision. Curran emphasizes local issues and party backing as he seeks the nomination and aims to compete in the general election.
Marion township resident C G Webb announces his candidacy for public office. Webb outlines his goals and plans to serve the community, urging residents to support his campaign as he seeks election.
A grinder that reclaims shrapnel has been adopted by munition manufacturers to remove imperfections from the inside of steel, improving yields and quality. The reusable process signals a push toward efficiency in wartime production and material recovery.
Chicago and the Northwest and Louisville French Lick line daily trains list arrival and departure times for northbound No 4 No 10 Lafayette Accom No 6 No 12 Lafayette Accom southbound No 8 No 11 French Lick Accom No 5 No 9 French Lick Accom note sleepers porte dining cars and full time cards available with through cars and savings information at address
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