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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1915
Page
3
Peter Radford of the National Farmers Union argues before the Interstate Commerce Commission that freight rates must rise to fund expanded railway mileage, but he urges rates be levied to share costs fairly. He says farmers should bear minimal burden, with adjustments on coal brick and machinery exempted where possible.
Hundreds of Indiana farmers and families converge on Purdue University for the 13th annual Farmers Short Course with more than 2,000 expected. Courses cover dairying, horticulture, poultry, soils, home economics and livestock. The event includes annual meetings of state breed associations, a state corn show, and medals for top corn yields.
George W. Wood of Greencastle testifies decades ago to kidney pain back trouble and frequent urination. He says Doan's Kidney Pills from Jones Stevens Co. Drug Store relieved pain in less than a box and confirms the earlier statement. Price 50c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
Indiana notice to non residents listing defendants Isaac Linder Emmet Linder Francis Balies Matilda Goodman Abraham Linder Moses Linder John Linder James WLinder and Luthinda Bethotuma. Requires appearance February 27 1915 at Greencastle Court House or answer to complaint No 4012 filed by Y N New Executor of Levi Linder. Clerk Arthur J Hamrick. Deputy Pearl Newgent. W M Sutherlin plaintiff attorney. 2t weekly January 1st.
R F P Erwin of Peru Indiana reports a year ago he suffered indigestion biliousness and constipation. He says a bottle of Chamberlains Tablets helped him right away and recommends them. For sale by all dealers.
A playful collection of provocative witticisms on marriage romance and gender roles. The piece riffs on jealousy memory and social vanity with sharp humor about husbands wives and flirtations.
Putnam County Indiana Board of Commissioners invites sealed proposals on January 4 1915 for 10 405 feet of macadam road in Franklin Township known as the George F Swaim et al road. Bids to meet county specifications with bonds double bid amount and affidavits. bidder must not use traction engines during placement.
Lewis Cass Ledyard discussed a new muckraker type in New York. He doubted any favorable word could survive scrutiny of its source. The anecdote echoed the line about the office boy Willie, promoter of slow and sure outcomes.
Dialogue shows plaintiff insisting the case could settle privately while the defendant refuses to back down, labeling the other as a coward. The exchange highlights tension over settlement versus litigation.
Herald want ads promise fast results for buyers and sellers. Readers find diverse listings from job offers to items for sale in a concise, searchable format.
Do not give children any cough medicine containing opium as it may cause serious illness. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is presented as the safest choice for coughs colds and croup in children and adults. It contains no opium or other harmful drug and is sold by all dealers.
The Greencastle Common Council requires petitions with property descriptions and connection location before any private sewer connection to the public system. If granted, a certificate authorizing the connection is issued. violations carry a fine up to twenty five dollars. The ordinance takes effect after publication in the Daily Herald. certified by City Clerk M S Miller and Mayor J Walter Cooper.
W. M. McGAUGHEY physician and surgeon lists office in Evans' Block No 24 South Jackson street and residence at Bloomington and Seminary streets with telephone numbers for office and residence provided.
A farmers gate can be made to swing easily using an old wheel as a rolling axle. Build a gate long enough for the posts, cut a solid post two feet above ground, rest the gate’s middle rib on it, and shape the far end as an axle for the wheel.
The article notes the wide variety of berry packages from wood and paper in many shapes causes buyer confusion and grower losses. It argues for cooperative buying to standardize packaging, bulk orders, and uniform packers, improving market conditions in small shipping towns.
The article argues for converting waste and neglected corn fields into woodlots to supply posts, poles, fences, and sawlogs. It notes farmland taxes persist whether productive or not, so growing a tree crop on poor land improves soil humus and land quality while keeping the farm actively productive.
The guidance advises applying mulch when the ground hard freezes enough to bear a wagon. Start with a light covering and increase the mulch as temperatures grow more severe, ensuring not to overdo it at first.
Machinery for cleaning and grading seeds makes seed supply more uniform. Access to these machines allows securing seeds of various grain kinds with consistent quality for crops, warranting due attention.
Market gardeners profit from including potatoes and must keep seed tubers dormant. Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated, frostproof room. avoid cellars with furnaces.
A makeshift farm paint uses one gallon skim milk three pounds Portland cement and dry pigment stirred daily to prevent settling. Feed the cat milk to deter rodent pests and keep cats near the dairy. Monitor markets for best price to sell crops. Oats aid brood sow feeding.
A brutal kidnapping near a shabby office ends with old John Beckwith’s realization of his meanness. After being bound and tortured for hours, his daughter in law intervenes, and he vows to change. He deeds a cottage to his son David’s family and urges his wife to speak her mind.
East and west bound schedules listed with multiple departure times during A M and P M periods. The timetable includes specific hours and minutes across morning and evening services for Greencastle and surrounding routes.
An article urges expelling colds quickly noting they can lead to serious diseases. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective for loosening a cold, easing lungs, aiding expectoration, and helping the body throw off the cold. Sold by all dealers.
The Putnam County Indiana treasurer will offer for sale January 4 1915 at his office in Greencastle road bonds for Milton McGaughey macadam road Russell township. Twenty bonds at 44 each total 9880 with 4 percent interest. Bonds dated January 4 1915. First interest due May 15 1916. Sealed bids due 2 PM January 4 1915. H H Runyan treasurer. Daily News 23 26 31.
State of Indiana Putnam County model clothing company sues Charles Galway for 38.05 attachment. Philip M. Frank Justice of Peace issues summons requiring Galway to appear January 9, 1915 at 10:00 A M in Greencastle to answer or demur and warns default judgment will be entered. Affidavit states Galway is a non-resident. Detailing authority and date December 16, 1914.
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