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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1929
Page
2
Greencastle residents visit relatives in Indianapolis and Martinsville. Escapes at the penal farm yield prison terms. De Pauw students visit Greencastle. deaths, illnesses, and recoveries noted across the area.
Lieutenant Governor W. J. Holloway acts as chief executive in Oklahoma City as Gov Henry S. Johnston faces impeachment trial set for January 28. Johnston was suspended after charges of general incompetency and misappropriation of funds were filed in the Senate.
The hog market rose about 15 cents with 150 to 300 pound hogs selling mainly $9.50 to $9.60. Steer runs were liberal and bids were 25 to 50 cents lower than Saturday. The stockers were weak to 25 cents lower, while weaners sold largely at $17.50 with a top of $19.00.
Chicago's milk strike ended after an all night conference led by Health Commissioner Dr. Arnold Kegel. Arbitrators will set prices if talks fail. Farmers agreed to coop amid no milk shortages. a one cent check off will fund the Pure Milk Association. Earlier violence near Lake Villa saw 272,000 pounds dumped and trains attacked.
Regents accepted the resignation of Dr Clarence Cook Little as president of the University of Michigan in a terse note. The letters cites conflict with handling private donors political interests local interests and alumnae interests as the reason. Regents offered no further comment after an alluded closed meeting.
Chicago reports a third zero wave in ten days bringing a temperature drop over 30 degrees. Snow and continued cold expected tomorrow. In South Bend a $100000 fire destroyed a downtown business block, starting at the Hollywood candy kitchen and spreading to nearby buildings.
Greencastle resident E C Thomas returns from Newton Iowa where he toured the Maytag Company plant. He descrives a six story facility employing many workers and a modern aluminum foundry that casts tubs, a new grey iron foundry, and heavy use of automatic equipment. Maytag produces over one third of global washing machines and has held leadership for four years.
Classified items announce rental options including a six room modern home with sleeping porch and two apartment units in Greencastle, available February 1, plus a six room ground floor home near the high school and college. Also offered is a 3 room furnished and a 2 room unfurnished apartment and a lost foxhound. References Sayers and Mundy for inquiries.
At the High School PTA meeting the eighth grade boys, aided by Samuel Hanna, presented a health program on proper ventilation and the importance of physical exams. A film compared the body to an automobile, followed by gymnastic demonstrations and supervised games. The event ended with cake and candy for the boys and a plan to keep the library open at noon.
Indianapolis January 22 The roads committee of the House considered a gasoline tax increase bill introduced by Representative Lewy Carter of Salem. The plan would add 1 cent to local taxes and raise 3.5 cents to the State Highway Commission, boosting revenue by about 000 annually. Ed Jackson and Governor Harry G. Leslie urged Highway Commission revenue rise from 5 million to 6 million dollars yearly.
Reports from London say physicians advised moving King George to the seaside to gain sea air benefits. The decision was announced from Buckingham Palace as his condition and strength improve slowly, with efforts continuing to monitor his weight and health.
An old advertisement touts a cough syrup claiming rapid soothing of throat irritation and direct action on the cough. It mentions a double action formula Thoxine with a dope and cautions about dangers. Sold by Steve Fleeners and other Ly stores for $1.00.
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