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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1914
Page
2
George E. Knauer of Monroe township announces his candidacy for Representative in Putnam County, subject to Democratic primary decision.
W. Timmons of Floyd Township announces candidacy for recorder of Putnam County subject to Democratic primary decision. The statement signals his intent to seek office through party selection and outlines no further platform details.
O T Ellis of Mialicn township runs for Recorder in Putnam County. Ballot position determined by the Democratic primary election.
Charles E Wood of Greencastle Township announces his candidacy for the Recorder of Putnam County subject to the outcome of the Democratic primary election.
M. J. Hepler of Warren township declares his run for Recorder of Putnam County. He states candidacy is subject to the outcome of the Democratic primary election.
George W Pursell of Green Castle Township announces his candidacy for Recorder of Otham County subject to the民主 election process. He positions experience in local governance and public records as qualification for the office.
W R Buis of Mill Creek township declares candidacy for recorder of Putnam County subject to primary election outcome. He announces to the county Democratic officials and seeks party support.
L. L. Runyan of Cloverdale enters the Democratic primary for Recorder of Putnam, announcing his bid to advance in the upcoming election.
Joe M. Allen of Greencastle township declares candidacy for Putnam County Auditor subject to decisive action. The notice notes his town of residence and intent to seek the auditor's office.
Sylvan A. Vermilion of Marion is a candidate for Putnam County Assessor and will be decided by the Democratic primary.
In John Macum's Manitoba and the Northwest, beavers form large communal villages with two story homes and thick mud-coated exteriors. They plan food storage, create retreat crawlways, and construct colossal dams across rivers, demonstrating coordinated labor and a shared sense of common interest.
President Grose logged thirty four thousand one hundred fifty one miles in 1913 as head of DePauw. He spoke in one hundred four towns delivering sermons high school commencements Epworth league talks and other public appearances. He anticipates more miles and engagements through May and beyond.
Delta Nu Epsilon plans to bring Russell Jewett of Indianapolis as speaker at the next legal fraternity meeting. An attempt is underway to secure Governor Samuel R. Ralston for an open meeting later this year.
Prof. Thomas of DePauw English Literature will address Sigma Delta Chi Monday evening at the Deke house. He will speak on drama and its relation to journalism. Prof. Barnes left for Chicago Saturday morning to begin his first class at Chicago University after accepting a new appointment.
On the DePauw campus students discussed a rumor that the endowment had gained a million dollars. A Daily reporter overheard a large group and revealed they were actually talking about the paper's premium offer.
Ben P. King of Greencastle township and Walter S. Campbell of Floyd announce candidacies for Clerk of the Putnam County Circuit Court subject to Democratic primary decision.
Cloverdale candidate Albany Farmer announces run in Putnam County for the Commissioner position in the Third District. Subject to Democratic Primary election outcomes.
A readable note explains beavers as master builders not contractors. It describes their homes arranged in a pelixedly nested, village style designed for their occupancy. The piece highlights beavers shaping their environment with coordinated dam and lodge construction.
Duzer Du the dramatic club will open try-outs to select fifteen new members from a total limit of twenty five. Eligible students must have completed one semester of college work and may audition alone or in groups. Judging will involve faculty members and two club members.
The DePauw Glee Club arrived after a highly successful tour with eleven town engagements. Manager Neil S Booth says audiences praised the concerts as the best by similar college groups. Finances are sound and a mid semester tour is likely. A home concert on the twentieth is planned with ticket sales likely mid next week.
The German Club was entertained last evening by Carl Moninger and Mrs C T Zaring at Mrs Zaring's home. The next meeting will be held at the dormitory January 23. James Duddy ex 15 is now enrolled in the Agricultural Course at Ohio State University.
Coach Berndt drills his team for a January 12 game against Wisconsin. Despite a defeat to Illinois, he expects a lower opponent score. Freshmen call produced 62 players, best in years. Wabash beat Third Christian Church 35 17. Eglin led Scarlets. Ellis and Goodbar starred.
Local residents stunned by rapid effects from a simple backthorn and glycerine mixture in Adlerika, a German remedy famed for appendicitis treatment. Jones-Stevens Co. claims a single dose draws out old foul matter, relieving sour stomach gas and constipation instantly at Nes-Stevens Drug Store.
DePauw University will send its President or delegates to a January 16 and 17 conference at the University of Cincinnati focused on pre medical education. Drs. Banker and Blanchard are named as DePauw representatives among over thirty participating schools and universities.
The Student Council at Greencastle Academy is considering renaming Prep to DePauw Academy and may revise Prep colors. Action is expected soon. The Mirage first appeared in 1886 and the yearbook The Mirror published in 1884.
Campus reports of compulsory chapel and nightly dorm power cuts are denied. Dean Smith and authorities label the tales unfounded while urging students to trust in orderly conduct. The piece notes a Prohibition Day of Prayer planned for January 15 with Dr H A Gobin speaking.
Prof A R Mead leaves to serve as assistant professor at Ohio State University and plans to return to Columbia for postgraduate work on a fellowship. President Grose visits Bishop Bowman in Orange New Jersey who is recovering at 97. DePauw Debate Council officer elections set for next Monday afternoon.
A leading French writer cites dwindling world platinum stocks reported by the London Globe. Deposits are exhausted and prices rise steeply from 100 dollars per kilogram in 1876 to 1200 dollars today, with refined metal costing even more. Industries rely heavily on platinum, making replacement by alloys a vital concern.
An advertisement urges customers to order the best coal from Brazil Block Indiana Lump West Virginia or Pocahontas Lump or Mine Bin Coal, highlighting regional supply. The brief notice markets diverse coal varieties and prompts shipments to buyers seeking quality fuel.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy promotes a non narcotic cough cure. It claims no opium and pleasant taste. For sale by all dealers.
Professor Beekman notes felt was invented before weaving. He describes how the middle and northern Asian regions are populated by Tartars and other nations whose customs appear ancient and unchanged. Felt is the main material used for both clothing and dwellings in their simple, unformed way of life.
An advertisement by Dr C F Overstreet promotes Spaunhurst Osteopaths in Greencastle Indiana. It extols osteopathy as a health method and urges readers to seek relief for ill health through non medical approaches and scientific practice. Dates referenced include January 9 and 16.
A biographer notes the famed Field Marshal never lost a battle yet disliked losing a card game. In his old age the family let him win and tallied the small sums, while he wondered how he won despite his poor play and quietly accepted the result.
The article notes the heavy expense of passing a railway bill in Parliament. It states a proposed scheme would benefit the nation and many enterprises, yet the bill cost 2,000,000 dollars before construction began.
German inventor Herr Wachnitz reveals a welding method to plate aluminum with copper. The copper coating resists fluids and paint, removing major objections to aluminum use while adding little weight.
An advertisement claims permanent relief from stomach indigestion by Chamberlain's Tablets. It cites John R. Barker of Battle Creek Michigan as a testimonial and states the product is for sale by all dealers.
A 1823 letter by Disraeli to his sister fetched over 35 in a London auction. The note praised Macaulay's speech and quoted Disraeli’s confident remark about prevailing in that house. The item ends with the line The time will come.
In Tunis bazaars a merchant showcases a $9,000 carpet that he will toss into the air for a potential buyer. It settles slowly and uniquely, its exquisite weaving trapping air bubbles large enough to lift a man, a display designed to dazzle visitors.
A London Lloyds member says he cabled to Jamaica months ago offering earthquake damage insurance for buildings. The Jamaica representative replied they never had serious shocks and thus would not insure.
The article notes annual London births about 120,000 and deaths around 70,000 with 2,460 deaths by accident. It mentions about 7,550 inquests yearly and costs of roughly $150,000, with over $55,000 diverted to salads for a yet unclear purpose.
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