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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1915
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text offers few readable facts. It contains scattered words and letters without clear events or identifiable people, places, or dates.
Greencastle readers hear a testimonial from W M Sears of Danville Indiana who suffered kidney pains backache and dizziness. He found relief after using Deans Kidney Pills and endorses the product. The ad urges buying the same kidney remedy at 50 cents from dealers and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Indiana notice publicizes the 1915 Putnam Circuit Court term with Levi der as plaintiff executor versus Isaac Linder et al. The defendants are Indiana residents and must answer the complaint by the 48th day after the next term opening, or default will be entered. Clerk Arthur J. Hamrick and deputy Pearl Newgent seal the notice in Greencastle.
Mrs G Arnold of Arnold Pa writes that Chamberlain’s Tablets cured her stomach troubles and bilious attacks. After using the product she feels well again and recommends it. Available from all dealers.
A collection of wry observations on marriage, parental expectations, and gender roles. It notes how money, morality, and charm are sought in a partner while warning that few air castles survive practical checks. It references Watrous praise of affordable London homes and political humor about cleaning up after men.
A wife asserts control by ruling the first letter of the universe, while her husband, usually meek, slowly confronts her claim in a brisk, witty exchange about household command.
A judge recalls family lore about tracing ancestry to armor and mail while a man jokes his search ended at shirt sleeves and overalls. The exchange highlights humorous views of heritage and clothing in Victorian to modern times.
A playful reminiscence recalls timid Eileen and Maude urging caution as Maude refuses to exceed eighty five miles an hour on Charlie’s motorcycle with Emily describing the scene.
Household hints suggest whitening yellowed handkerchiefs and linen by soaking overnight in clear water with a teaspoonful of cream of tartar. After washing and ironing the fabrics appear as white as snow.
Instructions for making a veal loaf: three and a half pounds veal minced, three eggs beaten, salt pepper cracker crumbs cream or milk, butter, bake two hours, baste often. Tests for freshness include a good egg sinking in water and a fresh egg with a lime‑like shell texture.
A tense exchange unfolds as she fixes him with an icy gaze. His response falters, words freezing on his lips before any reply can form. The scene centers on a charged moment and the power of a single look.
An English observer at a ball game asks when tea is served. His American friend explains no tea between innings, leaving the visitor puzzled about the purpose of the game.
A columnist argues that active work keeps people healthy and extends life, citing an authority who links work and its associated interest to longevity. The article asserts that intellectual engagement improves life span and warns against letting domestic troubles overwhelm family life.
Auditor of Putnam County Indiana announces an amended petition by J P Christie et al for the improvement by grading draining bridging and macadamizing a highway in Floyd Township. Hearing set before the Board of Commissioners on February 1 1915. The petition lists described highway segments over Sections 10 11 and 12 and names numerous landowners along the route. Petition requests gravel as material and a width of five feet with the project under three miles without a public vote.
The document lists numerous individuals and signs as witnesses to a determination submitted by J. Polk Christie and others. Dated January 18 1915, with C. L. Airhart as Auditor of Putnam County, this seal confirms the administrative action.
Voice of the People praises DePauw University alumni in Terre Haute and Vigo county for supporting civic reform with help from the Federal Court in Indianapolis. It cites ministers and DePauw graduates including J. G. Campbell and several pastors as leading the effort, urging continued four square support for righteousness.
Real estate transfers list multiple property changes: Frank J. Nickerson to Carey L. Payne et al for land in Washington township at 4000 dollars, George E. Knauer to Perry Hasty in Greencastle township, Harriett R. Moore to Mabel G. Webb in Greencastle, William E E Morrison to Frank Orrell in Cloverdale, Frank Arnold to Ralph Arnold in Mill Creek township, Benton C. McGaughey to Ida McGaughey in Russell township, and Red V. Thomas et al to Wm. H. Robel for a lot in Greencastle at 1500 dollars.
In San Francisco a Champlain tale on a Chillicothean who sailed home with two sharpers. They lured him with tempting bets until he had eight dollars and fifty cents left. He bets that he can out-yell the ship’s whistle as they sail up the bay, confident the whistle is fixed and he will lose.
Hundreds of pedigreed cats arrive at the Burling ton Route offices in Pittsburgh as wedding gifts for agent P. Welsh who married Pauline Walker. Cats come from many states and carry highbrow names. A representative of the Animal Rescue league offered a thousand cats, but Welsh declined.
Henry Simmons of New Orleans went fishing at Bayou Thel avenue near Gulfport and battled a 100 pound water turtle that bit the pirogue and tore the prow. He shot the monster’s head off and took the catch to New Orleans on exhibit, describing the near-death encounter as terrifying.
W W Tucker physician and surgeon advertises office on Vine Street Greencastle Indiana between Washington and Walnut Streets offering medical services to residents.
An old admonition warns against giving opium in children's cough medicines. It extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe and effective for coughs, colds, and croup in children and adults, noting it contains no opium and is sold by all dealers.
Ivanville story recounts Carl Grossmayer a Civil War veteran from Indiana who vowed to blow from the ground the oak that caused a broken leg at age ten on his seventieth birthday. He drilled beneath the stump and used dynamite to remove it in his yard once a 180 acre farm area.
Directory notice lists W M McGaughey with telephone 327 and residence 339. Office located in Evans Block at 24 South Jackson street. Home at corner Bloomington and Seminary streets.
A California reader explains converting to goats for milk in Pasadena. Goat milk is sweeter and more digestible than cow milk, with higher butterfat and slower cream separation. Goats can aid invalids and babies, with prices from 15 dollars and daily cost around five cents for feed.
A sheep raiser urges fuller use of sheep to boost income through lambs mutton wool and manure. He discusses fencing dog and tick risks feed with clover and early cut corn, and stresses Shropshire as a balanced breed. He also notes horse care and cautions against swill and milk in pig troughs to prevent disease.
Schedule fragment lists eastbound times starting 6:00 AM and westbound times through evening. Mentions Greencastle only and multiple time stamps with L indicators suggesting late or limited departures.
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