Obituary Notices Include Gate Charge and Poem Line Fee
Local newspaper reminds readers obituaries incur a $1 gate charge per obituary with an additional 5 cent line charge for poetry lines.
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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1922
Page
2
Local newspaper reminds readers obituaries incur a $1 gate charge per obituary with an additional 5 cent line charge for poetry lines.
A list of Greencastle and nearby town candidates announces Democratic nominations for county offices including coroner recorder assessor prosecuting attorney treasurer auditor commissioner sheriff and clerk with primary election date May 2 1922 and candidates such as O J Rector Jacob E McCurry Fay S Hamilton Roy Brackney Albert Shuey and others across Marion Cloverdale Jackson Benton Franklin and Mill Creek areas.
Charles Edmund Tomlinson of Chicago promotes daily apple consumption through the Apple Club of America. He hails Appleseed Johnny as a predecessor and urges eating at least one apple a day. The apple is praised as universal, cheap, decorative, flavorful, and healthful, with long storage and curative virtues. North America yields about 100 million barrels yearly and 250 000 barrels are exported weekly to Europe.
The proposal in France would tax noble titles with government stamps to certify legitimacy. Genuine titles receive assurance, while irregular titles become curbside items. The idea amuses reformers yet may profit old nobles by formal recognition.
A Vienna report by Dr. Zirmig claims partial eye reconstruction via cornea transplant from donor to patient. The article notes ethical concerns about extracting sight from the donor and the possibility of poor selling their eyes to the rich, questioning fair compensation and humanity.
A Charleston article extols America's vast climate variety and the budding tea industry while praising loyalty to the flag and the republic. It envisions the United States producing diverse goods and peoples across states, united as one nation like many billows forming a single sea.
The Silay city of Negros hosts a vast Ming Lee clan, a Chinese mestizo patriarchy with over forty adults and numerous children. The eldest son recently completed a second term as governor of the island.
A testimonial claims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy relieved years of stomach discomfort and bloating. The ad asserts the remedy clears catarrhal mucus and intestinal inflammation including appendicitis like symptoms. One dose proves, money back guarantee. Sold by leading druggists.
Very cold weather continues. Upal Frank, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Frank, has scarlet fever. Mary Ellin born to Mr and Mrs Donald Thomas on January 18. The Ladies Aid met with Mrs Chas Goddard. Mr and Mrs John Bee moved to Parkersburg. Mrs Ida Johnson visited her father James Bee. Mrs Elizabeth Leatherman died at her Greencastle home Friday night and was buried in the Baptist cemetery nearby.
Tuesday reports include Tillman Pickett killing hogs. Absences noted for Roy and Ray Beaman. Mrs Edward Wayne Gwinn called at James Hedges. Dollie L Young visited Reelsville. Arthur Williams returned to school after a week away. Steve Yant visited sister Mary F Albright. Ruby Came of Knightsville visited Butler school. Mr and Mrs Simpson Best were Monday guests of George W Young. Mrs James Beaman and sons were in Reelsville Saturday. Residents attended Reelsville show Saturday night. Crystal Albright spent Sunday with Russell Albright.
The First National Bank of Greencastle Indiana calls a stockholders meeting for February 21 1922 at 2 PM in Greencastle Putnam County to vote on ratifying the consolidation terms with Citizens National Bank of Greencastle. Directors of both banks support the consolidation and discuss any lawful business. A. G. Brown President and R E F Brown Cashier sign the notice dated January 23 1922 with subsequent publication dates through February 13 1922.
The Standard Bearers of the College Avenue Church held a called meeting on Saturday January 21 at 4 o clock in the basement of the Public library to elect officers for the new year. Officers elected include President Annabelle McWethy Vice President Helen Pfahler Secretary Esther Snider and leaders for program membership and education committees.
Social Committee chaired by Helen Brothers with Lillian Cook and Martha Allee adjourned to meet in regular session Monday February 6 1922 at Edna Hillis home.
A new violin class organized by Prof Ralph C Sloane met first last Saturday and drew twenty new members. Students receive credit for the extra work, practice at the High School every Saturday afternoon, with piano students in a separate advanced class.
Mrs Lucy Black departed for New York City for an extended visit with her daughter Mrs Lawrence Sloane, Mr Sloane, and their children.
Ford Motor Company reports 1921 retail sales of cars trucks and Fordson tractors exceeded one million. Production reached 1,050,740 units, while domestic retail sales totaled about 1,093,000, surpassing 1920 by 104,213. December 1921 sales rose sharply over December 1920, with Fordson tractor sales up over 100 percent.
Auction notice for a farm sale two miles west of Greencastle on Mt Olive along Manhattan Pike. Thursday January 26 starting 10 30 a.m. includes cows milk cows and butter cow, fodder, tools, wagon, buggy harness gear, furniture, stoves, and household items. Auctioneer O J Rector lists terms to be announced.
Ford Motor Company announces fourth price cut in sixteen months with Touring Car at 348 Runabout 319 Coupe 580 Sedan 645 Chassis 285 and Truck 430 F O B Detroit. The move aims to stabilize market conditions as 40 000 workers in Detroit plants are kept employed and 20 percent of the city depends on Ford.
Two wealthy Pittsburg families clash in court over a game rooster owned by one side that crows early. The dispute risks depleting funds needed to secure suitable husbands for their daughters.
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