28 Jan 1915
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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1915
Page
1
Hington correspondent notes Kes Ashboro, a county farmer, becomes subeditor for the rural sketches section. The piece outlines his move into the storytelling of local farms and daily rural life.
Ward W. Tonsend profiles James Moss of xsaboro Clay county Ind noting his Purdue training and rural credits focus. The piece predicts Moss will begin a fourth term in Congress in March and that a Moss sponsored bill on farmers credit will become law, surpassing the banking and currency law in public awareness.
State Geologist Edward Barrett offers a road and road material demonstration in Greencastle and Putnam county on Friday and Saturday. He arrives with 12 Government road models, currently in Bloomington, willing to ship if shipping is paid and a room is provided. A courthouse assembly room could be used. Barrett would lecture on road building and assist in a successful exhibition. The Roosters Club may decide to host the exhibit. Don’t forget the Paul Hurst Sale Feb 2.
Building committee for De Paauw's athletic complex meets in Indianapolis to approve plans for a new $100,000 gymnasium. Bids for construction will be opened February 17.
The DePauw University building committee approved plans for a new $100,000 gymnasium and scheduled bid openings for February 17 in Indianapolis. Publicity man Guernsey Van Riper prepared building description and cuts for Saturday papers. The trustees meeting in Indianapolis welcomed new members, revised by laws, and discussed routine business, with Roy West among the notable attendees.
City officials debate replacing two wagons with a motor fire truck for Greencastle. Supporters say a track under $4,000 would cut feed costs and annual expenses. A Bloomington resident cites a low cost, payback argument, and a council vote is anticipated.
The Asbury Conservatory of Music presents a semester recital in the school auditorium tonight. A broad program spans piano violin voice and readings with many pupils performing solos duets and ensembles across varied composers and styles.
Homer L. Cook, secretary of state, has slashed his office costs by several thousand dollars since taking office. Reductions include clerks and a stenographer saving $1,400 yearly, and moving automobile certificates to postal cards saves $900 in stamps and $200 for envelopes. Overall savings exceed $2,500 annually. Something in store for you at the Opera House tonight. adv.
Judge Anderon presides over election fraud cases in Terre Haute and signals ruling on demurrers next Monday. Eleven arrests remain outstanding, and one indictment involves Brazilian links.
A Terre Haute district court update reports eleven indicted but not yet arrested Terre Haute men. Several defendants pleaded guilty or changed pleas as a federal grand jury probe into November 3, 1914 election irregularities continues, with court decisions pending. The article also notes a Brazil man bonded in Indianapolis and mentions local ads and a visiting author.
Oral Myers sues Mort Rissler for 250 damages in Putnam Circuit Court over a collision that left a mule with a broken leg. Rissler’s witnesses say the car was at least three feet away and the mule kicked the vehicle. Myers’ witnesses say the car struck the mule. Evidence includes the mule’s harness from the Bull Moose parade incident as trial material.
The Greencastle Farmers Institute gathers in the court house assembly room on Wednesday February 3 with a morning session on farm wife conservation and a full afternoon schedule. Notable items include Growing Wheat by C N Lindley, readings and discussions led by Mrs Sewell and others, and notices of Miss Williamson’s appendicitis operation in Indianapolis.
Government advisory from the Department of Agriculture outlines poultry raising tips to boost egg production and command higher prices in the coming fall season. The bulletin emphasizes feeding, housing, and disease control to help farmers maximize output.
Poultry specialists urge farmers to hatch pullets in February, March, and April to have early pullets lay in fall when egg prices rise. Early hatched cockerels reach market weight at 6 to 10 weeks, yielding higher profits. Molting hens reduce egg output. mature pullets maximize surplus energy for egg production.
The temperature dropped Wednesday night with thermometers registering from 5 to 8 below zero. A light fall of very fine snow accompanied the deepening chill.
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