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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1918
Page
2
The note lists Charles J. Arnold and Claude M. Ogle as editor and proprietor respectively for a Greencastle Indiana newspaper, published every afternoon except Sunday, with office at 17 and 19 South Jackson Street. Contact telephone 65.
Obituaries are billed at 1.00 per notice with poetry added at 0.05 per line. Cards of Thanks cost 0.40 each.
The article notes Africa as the earth’s second largest continent with 11,632,000 square miles. It recalls European protektorates setup at the war start and lists areas controlled by Britain, France, Germany, Belgium, Portugal, and Spain. It argues these gains reflect a postwar grab for colonies and continental spoils.
A Washington hotel lobby poker tale from the Philadelphia Telegraph features Jim Smith bachelor party decor and a witty reply. Richard W. Austin recalls the moment when a friend asked what his wife would say appearing, and Smith answers that Mrs. Smith would do all the talking.
John Lewis a carpenter aged eighty one who built Darwin’s intended coffin died and was buried at Downe churchyard. The coffin was not used for Darwin and later shown as a curiosity in the district. Lewis had made coffins for himself and his wife years earlier kept in their cottage.
The Woolwich arsenal in England covers C00 acres and produces guns, wagons, shells, torpedoes, cartridges, bullets, rockets, and high explosives. It is divided into three main departments: royal gun factories, royal carriage department, and royal laboratory.
T. D. Brookshire of Franklin township announces his candidacy for state representative subject to the Democratic primary. George E. Knauer of Monroe township seeks the Democratic nomination for representative in Putnam County.
Judge James P. Hughes of Greencastle seeks Democratic backing in Putnam County for the May 7 1918 primary election.
O G Webb of Marion township seeks the Democratic nomination for Putnam county treasurer subject to the primary. John Curran of Monroe township also runs for Commissioner First District pending primary results.
Thomas D. Williamson of Monroe township announces candidacy for township assessor subject to Democratic primary decision. Williamson promotes his bid as a qualified public servant.
John H. James announces his candidacy for judge of the Putnam Circuit Court on the Democratic ticket at the May 7, 1918 primary. He notes the six year term and $3,500 salary and pledges not to seek a second term if elected.
Arthur R. Hurst of Greencast announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for prosecutor of Putnam County subject to party decision at the primary.
County Sheriff Howard S. Harris announces his candidacy for sheriff of Putnam County for a second two year term. The two year term is standard in Putnam and the office traditionally elects the sheriff for two terms.
W F Jameison Greencastle township first Democratic assessor declares candidacy for county assessor pending primary election decision.
Sylvanus A. Vermilion of Marion seeks the Democratic nomination for Putnam County assessor, subject to the primary decision on Tuesday May 7, 1918.
Paul F. Priest, assessor of Floyd township, announces his Democratic bid for Putnam County assessor. He seeks the office subject to the primary election.
Madison township figures Recorder O T Elis seeks re election subject to Democratic primary. Cloverdale resident Theodore McKamey announces candidacy for Recorder in the Democratic primary. Jefferson township’s William Buis also enters the race for Recorder of Putnam County.
A Paris correspondent recalls Clemenceau’s sharp yet charitable image. The ex premier, famed for barefaced wit, spends hours daily giving free medical advice to the poor, never charging a fee, and once, in a hurry, treated male patients without clothes to save time. The final man sought help for his sister’s post mistress job at Clermont.
A midwestern cattle dealer used a motorcar to drive large herds at night to reduce heat distress. He propelled the herd with the car ahead and a searchlight while honking to keep the cattle moving. The piece notes similar round-up use in the far West, replacing the classic cowboy image with a motorized scene.
The article outlines Sinn Fein as an Irish party advocating a purely Irish parliament, army, navy, mint, judiciary, and school system. It calls for economic reorganization by Irish hands, including banks and stock exchanges, with all official affairs in Gaelic and English boycotted in public offices. It claims peaceful, nonviolent pressure to achieve these goals. The piece notes the date around 1906 and the party’s practical, comprehensive scope beyond prior independence efforts.
County Auditor Charles F. Crodian of Franklin township now in Bainbridge announces his candidacy for Putnam county Auditor on the Democratic ticket subject to the May 7, 1918 primary decision.
R E Knoll of Greencastle township declares candidacy for the Democratic primary nomination for county auditor. The race includes Fred W Thomas announcing his bid for Putnam County auditor, contingent on Democratic primary results.
Walter S. Campbell of Floyd township announces candidacy for clerk of the Putnam circuit court subject to the Democratic primary election decision.
For County Treasurer S C Say ers of Greencastle township announces his candidacy for treasurer of Putnam county subject to the voter primary and party rules.
The West Point course lasts four years with a focus on mathematics and professional studies. Cadets receive $700 yearly for support and may take only one leave, after year two. The academic year runs September 1 to June 1 with in-camp training in the interim. Graduates become second lieutenants in the U S Army.
A quotation from the Houston Post reflecting on retrospection and self judgment. It contrasts past folly with present folly and notes comprehension arrives in 1935. The remark explores the idea of time revealing foolishness in hindsight.
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