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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1918
Page
2
Origin of Bankrupt Word Traced to Italian Bench
The term bankrupt comes from Italian banca rotta meaning broken bench. Money changers in Italy ran stalls in exchanges. when a dealer failed, his bench was broken and he was “bankrupt.” Early English usage rendered it as bankerout before evolving to bankrupt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Houks
Bancarotta
That Bore of a Fond Parent. A braggadocio on child tales
A writer claims our fond parent tales of children are self serving. Every bright child delights, yet tales reveal more about the narrator than the youngster. If another child did the same, shock would fade. parents should resist endless eulogies and boastful stories.
Everything in Its Place Delights New Maid's Baby Ride
Mrs H hires a fresh country maid Gunhilde takes the baby out in a carriage. The child is joyfully wheeled down the street but its proud escort strides boldly between cars and wagons, the maid’s gleeful view of a royal coach clashing with danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. H
Gunhilde
Closet Space Utilized With Undershelf Towel Rack
A long towel rack screwed under the clothes closet shelf provides a convenient hanging rail for clothes on hangers. It keeps garments away from wall calcimine, maintaining shape and preventing crowding while expanding closet space.
Lime for the Sink Cleans and Disinfects Sinks Nightly
When a sink darkens and odors appear, sprinkle chloride of lime at night to keep it white until morning. Rinse to reveal a clean sink and a good disinfectant effect.
Old Brussels Carpet Laundry Hack
If your brussels is badly worn, turn the smooth side, place it on the kitchen floor and paint it any shade. Let dry thoroughly and varnish. It will wear as well as linoleum and last several years.
Brighten Wardrobe with Dy-O-La Dye Colors
Review the Dy-O-La Dye offer promising easy home dyeing with sixteen colors. It claims compatibility across fabrics, durable fastness, and clear instructions from the color chart, with mail-order option from the Dy-O-La Dye Company in Des Moines Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dy-O-La
Dy-O-La Dye Company
Sixth Ave
Des Moines
Iowa
The Pilot Flags and A Navy Signal Code History
Readable excerpt traces the flag signaling system from Cooper’s The Pilot to naval practice. It notes that Cooper depicted a code inspired by real experiments in British and French navies and cites Nelson at Trafalgar as the famous example England expects that every man will do his duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper
Nelson
Trafalgar
England
Glasgow council notes drop in pauperism this year
The Glasgow council report for the last half year shows a marked decrease in pauperism while fifty percent of home residents rely on kin for support. A Japanese inventor claims a street sprinkler to distribute water as an advertising medium on smooth pavements. A Welsh inventor patents a process to remove solder tin and chemicals from scrap metal and reuse base metals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Scotland
President at Chautauqua Circus Ends With Teddy’s Elephant Question
A Washington father and five year old son attend a late opening at a capital city circus. President Wilson and party arrive by limousine to a cheering crowd. The boy, unfazed by the pomp, asks, Dad where’s the elephant as the president passes by.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
President Wilson
Teddy
Dad
Putnam County Dem Primary Candidate Announcements
A series of candidate notices from Putnam County announcing runs for local offices including recorder prosecutor auditor clerk treasurer and assessor. Names tied to Madison Cloverdale Greencastle and Floyd townships declare campaigns pending Democratic primary decisions.
Curran Announces Candidacy for First District Commissioner
John Curran of Monroe Township announces his candidacy for the First District commissioner. The bid is subject to the decision of the Democratic primary and party rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Curran
Monroe Township
Marion man seeks Putnam county treasurer nomination
O G Webb of Marion township announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for county treasurer, subject to primary election decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OQ. T. Ellis
Madison Township
Putnam County
Theodore McKamey
Cloverdale
Arthur R. Hurst
Greencast
Paul F. Priest
Floyd Township
R. E. Enell
Greencastle Township
Walter S. Campbell
Putnam Circuit Court
S. C. Sayers
Fred V. Thomas
O. G. Webb
Marion Township
Blindness, Gossip, and a Stage Star's Love
Jean Temple, an actress, intrudes into a blind neighbor Mr. Lawrence and his servant next door. After a chase she discovers he is not a thief but an actor in disguise to win a Disabled Actors' fund grant. The pair reveal mutual affection and plan to see each other plainly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClure
Jean Temple
Jean
Home Ife
Frolic
Mr. Lawrence
Jeao
Lawrence
Disabled Actors’ Fund
Who's Who
Flashlight wit and a tale of orders and dollars
A playful note on money, marriage, and the army. The speaker jokes that a wife’s purchases sting her husband, while love and locksmiths face rules. The piece ends by noting the common urge to choose which orders to follow.
Trustees Notices for Monroe Cloverdale Clinton and Washington Townships
Trustees schedule upcoming weekly office hours across several townships. E R Denny and H C Morrison list Tuesday Friday store or home visits in Bainbridge Cloverdale to conduct office business. Joseph E Newgent sets Friday home visits in Clinton township. J O Mullinix holds office in Reelsville with Tuesday Friday township duties. Phone 723.
Trustee notices set for Floyd Fillmore and Greencastle
Edgar J. Wilson reports weekly availability at his Floyd township home each Wednesday to transact trustee business. Emerson E. Ruark states weekly at his Fillmore home on Tuesdays and Fridays to transact Marion township trustee business. He will also be at his office near Rickett's Jewelry Store in Greencastle on weekdays to conduct Greencastle trustee duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Township
E. R .Denny
Bainbridge
Cloverdale
H. C. Morrison
Louis Morrison's
Clinton Township
Joseph E. Newgent
Edgar J. Wilson
Floyd Township
Emerson E. Ruark
Fillmore
Marion Township
Rickett
Greencastle
Greencas
Interurban timetable for Terre Haute line 1917
Interurban lime timetable from Table Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Co effective February 1 1917. East bound and west bound hourly segments list stops and times with notes at Highland and Indianapolis area. Nonstandard formatting and partial times present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Co
Jamaica Sugar Revival Plans Emerge For Central Factories
Jamaican planters press for a return of a once-dominant industry after hurricanes damaged the banana crop. Discussions on revival include erection of sugar centrals and potential government aid, with private capital expected to build several factories soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamaica
Monon Route Time Cards and Train Information
Monon Route Chicago Indianapolis Louisville timetable lists northbound and southbound trains with arrival and departure times. It notes daily operation, nonpassenger local freights, Pullman sleepers on night trains, parlor and dining cars on day trains, and invites readers to request complete time cards and fare details.
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Chicago
Lafayette
Accom
Louisville & Fr
French Lick
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