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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1918
Page
3
The piece urges readers to join thrift clubs and buy War Savings and Thrift Stamps. It cites James J. Hill and Lloyd George, claims stamps save money and goods for the war, and calls for Not an American home without a War-Savings Certificate by December 31, 1918.
An advertisement for Triumph Pills promises irregular or delayed use relief with safe dependable results. It cautions against other products and directs readers to write to the National Medical Institute in Milwaukee Wisconsin for details and a free information packet.
The term stigmatize originally meant to brand and in Shakespearean days was used to describe a farmer branding his sheep.
A breezy column urges readers to greet strangers and start conversations. It encourages warmth and mentions how a simple smile can thaw hesitation and spark connection in public spaces.
A tale line quotes Uncle Eben saying a lazy man may claim faith in Providence while actually trusting luck. The remark critiques indolence and misapplied faith in outcomes rather than effort.
Greencastle notes include no meeting for Rebekah Lodge No.106 until January 28 Estella Williams in charge. Wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John McFarland celebrated with visitors. Lt. Edwin Watson visiting Phi Psi brothers. Robert Allen pledged to Phi Kappa Psi. W. P. Sackett elected VP of state Grocers association. next meeting in Evansville. Death of John Whitney Brown noted. burial in San Jose. Mrs. R A Ogg spoke on Food Conservation at alumni event. Weather and road conditions described with cold spell. roads drifted, temps near zero. Wallace Gibson dies. funeral Monday. Rebekah Lodge No.768 to skip meeting January 27. Ben T. Riley welcomes a newborn son. Teachers Training Class to meet. Prof. Eckardt to lecture on Life of Christ.
The Sunday schools of Greencastle will meet in union service at Meharry Hall each Sunday at 9 30 a m. Superintendents must bring roll books and attend with classes. Teachers are expected to be present. Arrangements unite classes of similar rank with full accommodations and smooth operation. The committee says this union may bless the work and foster cooperation.
Want ads show twenty five laborers needed at the American Zinc Company plant in Greencastle Indiana and a good grain farm for lease. Another line offers a share farming inquiry addressed to William Chatman Route 2 Greencastle Indiana. Also listed is a call for fifteen carpenters at the American Zinc Products Company.
Extensive repairs have been made or are under way at the Methodist children’s home in this city. Miss Godwin, the superintendent, obtained $1 000 for the work. A new bathroom has been installed. The orphanage was adopted by the conference last fall with three trustees and an advisory board to assist Miss Godwin.
Levi Marshall Pastor announces Union Sunday school at 9 30, Union preaching at 10 30, and evening service at 7 30 at Meharry Hall central college building. Teachers and scholars urged to attend with offerings envelopes requested for members. Union young peoples meeting at 6 30.
Blaine E. Kirkpatrick and Dr. W. M. Blanchard announce College Avenue Church will join city churches for union services at Meharry Hall. Union Sunday school at 9 30, preaching at 10 30 and 7 30, union young peoples meeting at 6 30. Members urged to bring envelopes to meet obligations. Loyalty to the church and country emphasized.
The Nazarene Church conducts Sunday school at 9 30 with sermons at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m by Pastor Guy C McHenry. Prayer meetings are held Tuesday and Friday evenings at 7 30 o'clock.
By order of the Putnam Circuit Court guardian of Thelma Slavens Thompson will offer at private sale at the front door of Central National Bank Greencastle on Friday February 1 1918 at 10 a m real estate belonging to the ward described as part of the north half of section 15 14 4 west with specific boundaries. Sale to be approved by the court with purchaser paying full cash price. Central Trust Co guardian. Hays Murphy attys.
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