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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1918
Page
2
Classified ad fragment from Greencastle Indiana newspaper shows publishing details and prices for subscriptions and single copies. Indicates daily afternoon edition and weekly Democrat option with varying term lengths and rates, but actual numbers are unclear due to OCR gaps.
A brief notice states that cards of thanks are available for purchase at a rate of d50c each. The item appears in a local commerce or community notice context.
Indiana and national food officials announce 200000 copies of a leaflet praising corn as a vital war food. Dr Harry E Barnard says leaflets will be distributed free to encourage saving wheat by substituting corn, noting wartime shortages and abundant corn reserves.
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The author extols corn as the true American food and a simple patriotic duty. Citing Indians and forefathers, the piece claims corn fed historical strength and a continent’s survival, noting its role as the staff of life in the South and its potential to help America win the world war.
Judge notes Bob bought a car for practically nothing using his notes with no indorsement. Bess asks what Bob gave, Jack replies the value was minimal. The exchange centers on a legal question about consideration and the credibility of the deed.
The saying of Socrates notes that true greatness lies in saying little and doing much. It highlights restraint as a mark of intellect and discipline as proof of understanding.
T D Brookshire of Franklin announces his bid for state representative subject to the Democratic primary. O T Ellis of Madison seeks re election as Putnam county recorder subject to the primary. Theodore McKamey of Cloverdale announces candidacy for Putnam county recorder under party primary. Arthur R Hurst of Greencastle seeks Democratic nomination for Putnam county prosecutor. Paul F Priest of Floyd announces Democratic ticket bid for Putnam county assessor. Rh Knoll of Greencastle seeks county auditor nomination in Democratic primary. Walter S Campbell of Floyd announces candidacy for Putnam circuit court clerk subject to the Democratic primary.
The city gradually recovers from the worst cold spell since 1884. Trains and interurban cars ran late, mail service dwindled, rural carriers skipped routes, and church services faced cancellations. Snow totaling about four inches fell Sunday evening, with efforts to clear walks underway as conditions improve.
A reflective note posits that dialogue vents both character and thought, asserting that daily discourse shapes self and perception as much as private reflection. It frames conversation as a mirror and catalyst for moral development and social understanding.
A letter from G. I. Christie, director, requests Reid-Murdoch & Co. to mobilize Indiana growers to raise tomato acreage from 36000 to 50000 for 1918. Government demands will rise with military needs, and the note asks for reporting of responses and offers assistance.
For County Treasurer S C Say ers of Greencastle township announces his candidacy for Putnam county treasurer subject to the ...
County Auditor candidate Fred V. Thomas declares his bid for Putnam County Auditor subject to Democratic primary. Commissioner First District hopeful John Curran of Monroe Township enters race subject to party primary. O G Webb of Marion Township seeks Democratic nomination for Putnam County Treasurer pending primary decision.
Lafayette Ind Jan 12 No less than 522 farmers institutes will be in Indiana this winter according to Purdue University extension figures Through January and February 217 and 177 institutes are planned Attendance has been slightly below normal due to the backward season and labor shortage Yet interest remains high and speakers align topics with war emergency efforts Prof W C Latta notes most communities are engaged in patriotic work and support the government’s call with little anti war sentiment
Relief and particulars describe a free medical aid offer. The notice directs readers to contact the National Medical Institute in Milwaukee Wisconsin for further details and eligibility.
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