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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1914
Page
3
In Okakee Illinois at the Taggart hotel near the French court house C Rowe of South Bend age 15 has been elected to lead next year's football team at the National Soldiers' ayion event.
The DePauw Alumni Association held a meeting at a New York City residence with Guy Morris Walker elected president and x Ward named secretary. Grose attended and urged university officials to equip the school and pursue construction of a gymnasium as part of a Horizon lecture course. Numerous DePauw figures participated or attended, including Russell Allen Scarritt Miss Martha J. Robert H. Rose Rev Alehart Ed lartin William Jean Nelson Mrs Ralph Gwinn Mrs Edgar O'Daniel Don Elliott Clark Swain Wilson Hop Julia Shubrick Guy M Walker Merle R arine Dale E R Potter Cora Bennett Stevenson and Walker.
The Daily Kansan asks Kansas and Indiana University readers about the chapel controversy and fairness of faculty attendance. A man questions the electric score board proposal for football scoring and a criminal note mentions a lawyer running off with his son.
A DePauw professor argues for a single great picture or statue to inspire students and notes a good Apollo Belvidere reproduction is on campus. He invites a day trip to see more art. The piece also mentions student insurance in German continuation schools, priced at 19 cents per half year for builders’ students.
Data from Madison and Mill Creek townships, Putnam County Indiana lists receipts and disbursements for teaching, gravel, lumber, transportation, repairs, and institute work. Trustees include Ruth Swinford and J. H. Carpenter among many others. totals show balance and sworn affirmation by trustee C. Kivett and advisory board approval.
J W Stroube as Trustee files the annual report for Madison Township Putnam County Indiana covering receipts disbursements and balances. The document lists numerous payments for road work lumber cement blocks books office supplies and teaching services by multiple individuals and firms including Knauer Irwin King Stroube and others. The report dated January 6 14 is sworn before Henry Shoppell Chairman and Matthew Furney Advisory Board.
A sermon reflects on the parable of the talents stressing God holds individuals responsible for their gifts. It argues merit equals use of ability, noting five and two talent stewards receive praise only for faithful effort, while the one talent man is judged for inaction. Small deeds done well earn equal commendation at judgment.
A reflective excerpt contrasts the testing of cloth quality with moral judgment. It discusses the sun as a witness for perfection in textiles and extends the metaphor to human virtue, warning that few endure the pure scrutiny of moral light and urging restraint in directing faults toward others.
A missionary climbs a steep dark stair to reach a child in need. He enters a garret room where a frightened child pleads softly for quiet. The scene portrays a small, intimate moment of care and mercy in a difficult setting.
A missionary comforts two hungry children in a dim room. The six year old girl calls the baby “The Prince” and explains a tale of kings and a heavenly Father. He guides them to a warm nursery where bread milk and sausages await daily, and the baby grows fat while the sister remembers the King’s care.
A narrator recalls a girl named May lamenting her misbehavior and wishing she had behaved. DaAmma reassures her that remorse can redeem and encourages her to go play. The scene emphasizes forgiveness and turning mischief into a lighter mood.
Carmen Sylvia writes in Century of her affection for animals including spiders ants and bees praising their cleverness and musical nature. She recounts Hallstrom the Swedish composer noting how two spiders would descend to the piano to listen to his music and remarks on snakes with measured aversion.
An unnamed narrator encounters Fame personified at Mardi Gras in a fanciful scene. Fame wears gauzy dress and speaks through many voices while the narrator, playing Chanticleer, tries to make a memorable impression amid playful social masquerade.
A narrator, aided by Fame, converses with a witty woman who offers a dangerous tongue. She mocks his charity, hints at infamy, and toys with name changes and headlines. Their flirtation unfolds through music, champagne sherbet, and a conservatory interlude, ending with a vow to keep a civil tongue.
Ned searches for a letter given by his mother and finds the mail delay may thwart Aunt Amy's stop. His worry grows as he recalls a school book left in the orchard that night, with the book getting damaged by the rasping night wind.
Trustees from Madison Mill Creek Jackson Floyd Marion and Monroe townships set weekly visiting hours to transact official business. Names include J W Knauer Ernest Kivett Benjamin Walls Oliver Stringer D E Etcheson Pred Todd Rector and others. Residents are advised to meet at homes or local offices on specified weekdays to conduct township affairs.
In Greencastle Indiana Mrs M Shelley of Danville testifies Doan’s Kidney Pills relieved her backache and kidney symptoms. On June 6 1912 she reaffirmed her praise and urged others to use the remedy marketed by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Price 50 cents. Remember the name Dean’s.
A testimonial from S F Fish of Brooklyn Michigan claims a five year chronic constipation case was cured by Chamberlains Tablets. The note states the product is for sale by all dealers.
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