Local News Highlights From Greencastle and Nearby
Community notices include the Woman's Club meeting at 2 30 pm with Mrs W W Tucker on Vine Street and a sequence of visits and incidents. Otis Otterman of Ladoga visited Greencastle, Os Reeds of Sheridan stopped in, Jacob Lewis of Bainbridge was fined for drunkenness and jailed when unable to pay, F C Tilden spoke in Sullivan, and local leaders attended Indianapolis Republican Editorial Association sessions. The Ladies Auxiliary to Canton Castle hosted a dinner and activities at their hall. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Sellers traveled through Greencastle en route to Manhattan. Lucia Scofield of Brazil was mentioned.
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Canton Castle
Mrs
Wilbur Sellers
Fillmagre
Greencastle
Manhattan
Mr. Sellers
Payne Visits Greencastle As District Road Superintendent
Carry Payne of Madison township spent Friday in Greencastle and is identified as a district road superintendent visiting the area for official duties.
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Carry Payne
Madison Township
Greencastle
Payne
Africa’s Reclamation: Railways Open Vast Prospects
The article argues Africa’s huge resources are becoming visible as world interest shifts. It notes rapid railway建设: Freetown line 250 miles inland, German lines extending from Dar es Salaam, Congo State 2000 miles of track, and the Cape to Cairo line expanding. These projects signal Africa’s rising role in global affairs.
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Africa
Freetown
Dar es-Salam
Congo State
Cape To Cairo
Cape Town
Lottery and Romance: The Louisiana Lottery's Rise and Fall
The piece recalls the Louisiana Lottery as a grand gambling scheme with vast losses and gains, saying it rivaled Monte Carlo in scope and employed over 30 000 people. It notes the charter cancellation and mail closure ended the enterprise, yet sentimental concern for agents and families kept its memory alive.
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Louisiana Lottery
Louisiana
The Gun and the Judge Editorial Plea
A satirical piece discusses violence toward judges and extortionate charges. It cites incidents in Chicago and St Louis where a judge was harmed or threatened and urges restraint. The author advocates a peaceful protest and humor to remind courts to fairly administer justice.
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Health Claim Ad
A testimonial claims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cured stomach and liver trouble after doctors failed. The speaker paid 900 dollars and fines, has remained healthy for over a year, and says one dose convinces with money refunded. For sale by all leading druggists.
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Mayr
Mothers Club debates men clothing at Hotel Martha Washington
A New York City Mothers' Club meeting discussed apparel for men focusing on discomforts of collars and the idea of using a wrapper. The piece satirically notes police and society concerns and cites the Panama drink Bdollwar as inciting violent behavior.
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Martha Washington
New York City
Mothers’ Club
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Christie’s Shoe Store
Woman's Club
W. W. Tucker
Vine Street
Otis Otterman
Ladoga
Os Reeds
Sheridan
Grencastle
Jacob Lewis
Bainbridge
Sewell
Zeis
F. C. Tilden
DePauw University
Sullivan
Chamber of Commerce
Rupert Bartley
Charles Zeis
Arthur Reat
Charles Hanna
Roachdale
Indianapolis
Republican Editorial Association
Lucia Scofield
Brazil
Pathe Phonograph Co
Olo
R. P. Mullins
West Side Square
Emmilouse Gerhard
WM. McDonald
Willard
Tustee Jefferson Town
G. E. Ogles
May Champer
East
Washington Street
Dobbs & Vestal
American Legion Auxilliary
Putnam Electric Co
John L. Fellows
Washington Township
H. Askew
D. C
Palmer School
Davenport
Iowa
Avrkica
AHTAD
Chicago
St. Louis
Grimes
J. E. Cash
Chichester S
Chichester
Panama
Pittsburg Dispatch
Opera House
A. Cook
Mgr
Pauline Frederick In
Alexandre Bission
Madame X
Matty Roubert
Tom MIX
Sky High
Matt and
Jeff
Fox News Weekly
Petaluma
California
Harris Milling Co
J. P. Wysong
A. B. Hanna
Pennsylvania
MONON
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Ccas
West Boung
T. H. I. & E. Traction—Telephone
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P.M
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Lander
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Greencastle Gas. Co
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