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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1918
Page
2
Proprietor editor address and contact for Greencastle Indiana newspaper. Telephones and mail rates listed.Subscription options include one year four months less than four months ten cents weekly. Carrier city rates for one week and single copies noted. Also mentions Weekly Herald Democrat and six months three months pricing.
Notices describe obituary charges at one dollar per obituary with five cent per line for poetry. Cards of Thanks incur six and a half cents each. The ad rates outline listing formats and applicable fees for all memorial notices and greeting messages.
Fragmentary dialogue shows a dispute over a song's authorship and a threatened or imagined revenge. Names, places, and clear events are unreadable, leaving only a tense exchange about writing and ownership.
Mesmerism or hypnotism is described as forms of the same practice. It originated with F. A. Mesmer, a German physician from Merseburg, around 1760, and the term mesmerism has largely been supplanted by hypnotism in modern usage.
Readers urged to balance speech and listening citing the two ears one tongue rule. The note requests more listening and asks to taulki at Glouston Post.
Scotland has a mature shale oil sector employing over 600 men and about fifty years old. It trails the oil yield of mountain state deposits in this country. The US Department of Commerce predicts shale could be used to replace declining oil field production in the future.
A bank cashier in disguise boarded the Websterian steamer with his foot injured. He warned an accomplice that a detective by the rail might seize him, while the partner reassured him that the detective would not apprehend him.
A philosopher notes that leadership requires varied roles and that Providence sets some to lead while others follow. He warns that lofty aims invite danger and that remaining steadfast is crucial lest one be shaken from the hilltop by looming thunder.
Little Edna watches men struggle with a pile-driver in a lot opposite and expresses sympathy for the workers as the heavy weight repeatedly slips back. The scene captures a moment of labor and effort amid apparent difficulty.
British courts of equity are led by the lord chancellor, vice chancellor, and master of the rolls. They aim to correct literal law by reasonable construction, remedies not permitted in ordinary courts.
An advertorial notice promotes Triumph Pills as safe dependable irregularity remedy. It claims non retail sales and urges readers to write for details at the National Medical Institute in Milwaukee Wisconsin.
A reminiscence on Froissart the chronicler noting his method of gathering tales from knights and travelers. The essay recalls how he compiled a vivid narrative of wars across Flanders northern France and England, writing his history in 1557.
A Wide World Magazine writer notes that many travelers seek thrills on the Kozu river rapids. Native boatmen regularly guide small vessels through steep, verdant gorges and dangerous rocks, crafting a sensation ride for foreign visitors who flock to the spectacle.
Moy Hee, a St Paul chop suey restaurant owner, returns from a seven month China visit with 275000 relatives in Sun Ning Centon. He notes many cannot afford 12 dollars per child for education and launches a fund to build schools and hire teachers with initial contributions from Moy family members and Consul Mos Back Hinl of Portland who donates 25000.
T. D. Brookshire of Franklin township announces his candidacy for state representative subject to the Democratic primary. George E. Knauer of Monroe township announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Putnam county representative.
A candidate for assessor of Monroe Township remains in the Democratic primary race awaiting the decision of voters. The outcome will determine who advances to the general election and carries the party designation in local government affairs.
The semester honor rule lists Freshmen receiving multiple A grades, Sophomores with top averages, Juniors and Seniors with high marks, noting absent classes and a botany and agriculture class cancellation. Tomorrow begins the second semester chapel period and Bloomingon game tickets go on sale with Sophomores leading in ticket sales.
James P. Hughes of Greencastle asks Putnam County Democrats to back him in the May 7 1918 primary for Putnam Circuit Court. The candidate notes a six year term with a 3500 dollar salary and questions term limits advocating change as with other offices. Jeeha Ho Jarnee signs the appeal urging assistance in the race.
Greencastle township prosecutor Arthur R. Hurst announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Putnam County Prosecutor, pending the outcome of the primary election.
Toward S. Harris announces his candidacy for sheriff of Putnam County for a second two year term. The office is a two year term and Putnam County custom is to elect the sheriff for two terms.
W. TF. Jameison,Greencastle township's first Democratic assessor, declares candidacy for county assessor pending primary election results.
Sylvanus A Vermilion of Marion seeks the Democratic nomination for Putnam County Assessor. The outcome will be decided by the Democratic primary on Tuesday May 7 1918.
Paul F. Priest, assessor of Floyd township, announces his candidacy for Putnam County assessor on the Democratic ticket subject to primary election decisions.
O T Ellis of Madison township declares his candidacy for re election as Putnam county recorder subject to the Democratic party primary decision.
Theodore McKamey of Cloverdale announces candidacy in the Democratic primary for Records cision of the election.
A visitor extols Alaska women for their beauty taste in dress and health. The piece praises their air water exercise and civic involvement, noting their cosmopolitan outlook and confident, direct manner.
For Auditor. For County Auditor Fred W Thomas announces his candidacy for auditor of Putnam county subject to the decision of the Democratic prim.
Kh E Knoll of Greencastle township declares his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for county auditor. Walter S Campbell of Floyd township also announces his bid for clerk of the Putnam circuit court subject to the Democratic primary decision.
Preparatory students from the DePauw School of Music present a recital Friday afternoon January 25 at 4 20 in Music Hall. The program includes Hurry Up Mary Creveling The Bobolink The Slumbering Fairies and pieces by Duke Ducella Cramm and others with performances by Louise Lucas Vidin Virginia Grose Spaulding Adams Meisner Hauck and more.
The text explains hydrogen as the lightest gas produced by water electrolysis and chemical reactions. It notes hydrogen liberation from zinc with hydrochloric acid, from sodium in water, and from sodium hydroxide reacting with alumina. It states electrolysis is the cheapest common method, but hydrogen production remains costly for bulk use.
S. C. Fayers of Greencastle township announces his candidacy for Putnam county treasurer subject to the party primary or election rules in force.
O G Webb of Marion township declares his bid for the Democratic nomination for county treasurer, subject to the primary election decision.
For Commissioner First District John Curran of Monroe township announces his candidacy subject to the decision of the Democratic primary.
Thomas J. Williams of Monroe township announces he is a candidate for Township Assessor. He emphasizes tax assessment reform and community services, inviting residents to review his platform and attend upcoming meetings.
Good farm tenant with farming experience seeks to work a productive farm with improvements on a share basis. Satisfaction to owner guaranteed. Contact Arthur A. Jeffries Stilesville Indiana.
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