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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1918
Page
2
Greencastle Indiana paper lists Charles J Sora and Claude M Arnold as proprietor and managing editor. Published every afternoon except Sunday at 17 and 19 S Jackson Street with telephone 65.
The notice lists subscription rates for the Daily Herald and Weekly Herald Democrat including one year and six month options. It notes obituaries cost 1 per obituary with 5c per line for poetry, and Cards of Thanks priced at 50c each.
A new bed design helps move spinel wound patients with paralysis without increasing pain. A hollow metal frame surrounds the mattress with webbing bands to hold the patient. Turning a handle lifts the frame and patient off the mattress without changing position.
Consul Walter F. Boyle reports an American company has imported and erected the first cornmeal mill at San Pedro Sula Honduras. The small plant, purchased in the United States, marks the start of a new cereal milling industry amid wartime agricultural efforts.
T. D. Brookshire of Franklin township announces candidacy for state representative with Democratic primary decision pending. George E. Knauer of Monroe township seeks Democratic nomination for Putnam county representative.
James P Hughes of Green Castle seeks Democratic backing in Putnam county for the May 7 1918 primary. He pledges a six year term with a 3500 salary and says if elected he will not seek a second term.
Arthur R. Hurst of Greencast township announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Prosecutor of Putnam County, subject to the primary election decision.
County Sheriff Howard S. Harris announces his bid for a second two year term as sheriff of Putnam County. The office is a two year term and local custom in Putnam County favors reelection to a second term.
Thomas D. Williamson of Monroe competes in the Democratic primary for Monroe Township assessor subject to the election outcome.
William Ellis of Jefferson township, O. T. Ellis of Madison township, and Theodore McKamey of Cloverdale announce candidacies for Recorder of Putnam County, all subject to the Democratic primary election decision.
Auditor candidate Charles F. Crodian of Franklin township now residing in Bainbridge announces his run for Putnam county auditor on the Democratic ticket subject to the May 7 1918 primary decision.
R E Knoll of Greencastle township enters the race for the Democratic nomination for county auditor. Fred W Thomas also announces candidacy for Putnam county auditor subject to primary decision.
W F Jameison Greencastle township announces candidacy for county assessor subject to primary decisions. Paul F Priest Floyd township announces Democratic ticket run for Putnam county assessor subject to primary. Sylvanus A Vermilion Marion candidate for Putnam county assessor nomination by Democrats subject to primary on May 7, 1918.
Walter S. Campbell of Floyd township announces his candidacy for clerk of the Putnam circuit court subject to the Democratic primary election decision.
S. C. Say ers of Greencastle township announces his candidacy for county treasurer of Putnam County, subject to the…
G Webb of Marion township announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Putnam county treasurer, pending primary election results.
John Curran of Monroe township announces his candidacy for commissioner of the first district subject to the decision of the Democratic primary.
Col Harta Beetem recalls a trained worm named Slivers from the Ganges with a humorous tale of catching fish and a final, cerebral death. He claims Slivers would coil around the hook and forewarn him with bubbles, then reappear for another bite before dying of brain fever. The tale ends with a tombstone near Goodsbany.
Public notice of sale of lands and town lots in Putnam County to satisfy 1916 taxes with 1917 penalties and costs. Sale begins February 11 1918 at 10 a.m. at Greencastle Courthouse, continuing daily until all charges are cleared. Auditor JOE M. ALLEN signs. Includes detailed parcel list and amounts.
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