Massive Textile Sale Highlights Postwar Bargains
The ad lists deep discounts on Royal Worcester and American Lady Corsets at 73¢, ginghams 9c, bath towels 29c, corset covers 19¢ to 39c, gowns from 42 to 1.19, gloves 1.98, wool dress fabrics 27c to 85c, Onyx Silk Hose 69c, ladies wool skirts 39c to 79c, flannel gowns 75c, bed spreads 87c to 1.27, and toilet goods with Flaxon and related fabrics offered at reduced prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Worcester
E. c. Bath
E. c
C. Flaxon
City Officials Set New Accounting Records
City Clerk and City Treasurer implement statewide standards from the State Board of Accounts to modernize and systematize city books. Officials report the accounting system is robust and improving record keeping across municipalities.
City officials prep to adopt new Indiana city books
City Clerk Wes Miller and Treasurer H H Runyan prepare to transfer accounts to nineteen new forms issued by the state board of accounts aiming for a standardized, transparent city financial system. The Baptist Church hosts a talk on The Second Coming of Christ with sermons on Why Salvation is By Blood. Presbyterian preacher Rev B W Tyler arrives from Franklin for Sunday services with a congregational meeting to follow. Greencastle and Rockville basketball clash on the local floor with freshmen and sophomores as a curtain-raiser. games start 7:30 and 8:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes Miller
H. H. Runyan
State Board of Accounts
Indiana
Greencastle
Rockville
Fire Chief Orders Clean Up of Buildings Around Square
City firemen under directions of city officials have inspected buildings around the square. Accumulations of rubbish and boxes in basements must be cleaned up. Prosecutions will follow for property owners who fail to do so.
Fire prevention push targets city business basements
February inspections led by Fire Chief M L Ricketts aim to clear basements and store rooms of inflammable rubbish. Firemen Virgil Grimes and Charley Vanvader reported deplorable conditions in many cellars and warned prosecutions will follow if cleanup is not completed by February 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricketts
Virgil Grimes
Charley Vanvader
Rickett
Hog Cholera Control Campaign Success Across States
U S Department of Agriculture reports over the past year campaigns in Indiana Missouri Iowa and Nebraska using anti hog cholera serum and farm quarantines cut losses. Pettis County Missouri saw hog losses drop from 18 percent in 1911 and 25.6 percent in 1912 to 14.7 percent by November 1915 after serum use. About 60 000 hogs were raised last year with only 1 000 deaths after serum and quarantine began. Serum prevents disease and can cure early stage hog cholera with high immunity after recovery. Mortality in sick hogs treated fell to 25 percent. well hogs in diseased herds showed 2.8 percent mortality after treatment and exposed hogs under serum less than 1 percent died. Infected herds still face risk.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Indiana
Missouri
Iowa
Nebraska
Pettis County
Misouri
State College
Bureau of Animal Industry
Department
Hog Cholera Control Campaign Details and Local Visits
The article outlines hog cholera prevention through temperature checks, serum treatment, and inoculation to create immune zones around outbreaks. It notes education by state colleges, sanitation enforcement, and supervision by the Department and Bureau of Animal Industry, plus field work with volunteer farmers. Local visitors Glenn Bandy, Estes Duncan, A E Weller, and Bonnie Hurst are mentioned among residents.
Local Committee Seeks $60,000 Land Price for Penal Farm Site
A local committee believes landowners within the penal farm site can meet the state commission requirements and aims for a $60,000 price. They see no time to hesitate and move forward without delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Commission
Greencastle Seeks State Farm Land Within Appropriation
Local penal farm committee reports land owners ready to lower asking prices to meet the state 60000 allocation. Indications show Greencastle and Putnam county may secure the site after the State Commission reviews the adjusted terms. Also notes fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Saul Marshall with a dinner and a later party, Church Day plans, and personnel movements including Hershal Watts heading to Chicago for vacation.
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Greencastle
Putnam County
State Commission
Greenca Tle
Saul Marshall
John S. Marshall
Omaha
Neb
Chas. Marshall
Lillian
Fred Johns
James Dillinger
Sarah Dillinger
Kenneth Dillinger
Marion Dillinger
James Phillips
L. M. Wright
Scott Irwin
Marshall
Lillian Marshall
Maude Frank
John S, Marshall
Mae Gardner
Lottie Gardner
Dora Elkins
Lucretia Irwin
Sarah Rowings
Olan
Clinton Township Farmers Institute program and local notices
The Clinton Township Farmers Institute will convene at Union Chapel M. E. Church on Thursday January 29 with a program including invocation, soil fertility, domestic science, sanitary homes, dinner, election of officers, music, and talks on farming and the home. Also reports of local incidents include Theron Atwood summoned to identify stolen goods on a train, Barney Moore in critical but improving condition, two new Democratic nominees for representative and county assessor, a Knightstown resident visiting a daughter with rheumatism, and W H Kiteljorge planning to attend the Follies in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Township
Farmers’ Institute
Union Chapel
M. EB
Dawson Soil Fertility
M. F. Franklin Domestic Science
B. Thomas Sanitary Homes
Roberta McNeil
Geo. K. Lloyd
Theron Atwood
Muncie
Mr. Atwood
Cairo
Mich
Munete
April Primary Campaigns Face Scheduling Conflicts
Farmers delay voting plans as candidates and committees push for a May convention considered too late. Many farmers will be busy planting corn and unable to attend the polls.
Primary election date debated by county officials
The Democratic primary date remains unsettled as candidates campaign with no fixed day. The original May plan clashes with a changed registration law, leading many to propose early April for a finish before busy farming season. County Chairman Arthur Hamrick will call a committee meeting within two weeks to set a date. William P. Matkin of Reelsville visited on business.
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Democratic Central Committee
Arthur Hamrick
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Dr. Carswell
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Christ
B. W. Tyler
D. D
Franklin
Ind
Presbyterian Church
Glenn Bandy
Indianapolis
Thomas Davenport
Mrs. Estes Duncan
Cloverdale
A. E. Weller
Coatesville
Bonnie Hurst
Putnamville
Edna Curtis
Local Penal
Locust Street
Hershal Watts
Chicago
Vandalia Railroad
Almeda
Cassie Jacobs
Def Enter
Anna
Lexington
Barney Moore
Monon
Moore
Vhyorician
Mr. Moore
O. H. Reeves
Madison Township
L. M. Chamberlain
Warren Township
Mr. Chamberlain
J. W. Berry
Knightstown
Herbert Webster
W. H. Kiteljorge
English’s
William P. Matkin
Reelsville
Baker’s ‘x
Pathe
Lubin
Hiawandar Cross
Elsie
Edison
Opera House
A. Cook
Mutual Movies
Judas
American Film Mfg., Co
Cook's Drug Store
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