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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1920
Page
2
Charles J. Arnold notes that cards of thanks are charged 50 cents each and obituaries incur a charge, with additional 5 cent per line for poetry. The item outlines the pricing policy for these classified notices.
Edward H. Eitle forge Allen Eggers Vermandes C Hurst Will Glidewell and Jesse M Hamrick announce candidacy for the Democratic nomination for sheriff of Putnam County subject to the May 4 1920 primary. Your vote appreciated.
For county commissioner Second district Reese R Buis Marion township announces candidacy subject to Democratic primary May 4 1920. For Commissioner Third district David J Skelton Washington township announces candidacy May 4 1920. For Sheriff Fred Lancaster Madison township announces candidacy in Putnam County Democratic primary May 4 1920. For Sheriff Putnam County E S Lige Wallace Green Castle announces candidacy subject to primary decision May 4 1920.
English fowls importations show record yields and sometimes surpass American stock. Climate and feed are cited to support larger egg production, with warnings that after several generations in America English stock declines in size and egg output. Breeders are urged to import stock regularly to maintain performance.
The article surveys fingerprinting as a tool for identifying honest depositors and preventing fraud in banks and industries. It cites New York University education, Carnegie Steel plants, and instances from Onondaga Savings Bank and Franklin Trust Company demonstrating prints aiding forgery and theft prevention. It argues fingerprints are durable, widely adopted by employers, banks, and even the Navy YMCA branch for security.
Bernard Cooke of the Fort Pitt Hotel testifies in a divorce suit alleging a troubled marriage with Beatrice Nixon Cooke. He describes forced floor-sleep, demands for sleeping arrangements, and other disturbances during their few years of marriage.
Albert Boswell outlines the 1920 thrift movement aims through the Government Savings Organization. He describes cooperatives with schools, women's groups, labor and fraternal organizations promoting savings and the purchase of U S government securities to foster thrift, stable living, and investment education.
A letter from Captain David F. Boyd of the U S S Olympia in Constantinople notes government savings securities are now part of naval operations in the Mediterranean. The thrift drive is under Lieut H K Koebig with cooperation from Captain Boyd and other officers to straighten Asia Minor affairs amid war efforts.
H C Clippenger minister. Bible School 9:30 with Mrs H B Longdon superintendent. Morning Worship 10:40 sermon Pauls Thorn and Ours. Children sermonette. Class Meeting 11:45. Life Service class 5. Epworth League 6:30. Evening Worship 7:30 The Rich Fool.
The Church of the Nazarene lists Sunday School at 9 30 Morning Worship 10 30 and Evening Evangelistic service 7 30 Tomorrow is the monthly missionary day Geo Hitz was to preach from Indianapolis but is sick in bed Rev Crawford and Rev Thomas will fill in A good missionary day is expected Everyone is welcome to attend the services
Having sold my farm and taking possession March 1 I will hold a public auction at my residence one mile north and one mile east of Fincastle five miles southwest of Roachdale known as the Sam Gardner farm.
The sale on Wednesday February 4 at 11 a m lists horses and mules including an 8-year-old gray mare and a 7-year-old bay horse, cattle with Jerseys and Holsteins, six brood sows, chickens, implements such as wagon and corn planter, with a six-month credit at 6 percent interest. Lunch to be served by Community Circle of Fincastle.
G Sallust Col Dobbs and Vestal auctioneers with D B Hostetter as clerk list entries for a January 30 auction. The fragment notes the names of those handling the sale and the date.
The piece argues music serves as a practical industry and aid rather than a sentimental concept. It presents music as a disciplined field with tangible work and economic benefits.
A National Bureau study traces how factories shops and schools use music to lift morale and productivity. It cites tests on heart rate and mood, notes firms like Armour Swift Marshall Fields and Sears Roebuck adopting orchestras and choruses, and describes Prohibition era plans to use tonal cues from alarm clocks to wake workers and boost output.
The Navy offers trade schools from boiler making to water making, with carpentry highly popular and profitable for veterans. A three to four year enlistment can yield master carpenter status if the recruit is serious, and in five to six years some will earn good money building houses while others advance in service with higher pay.
A speaker laments Indiana's rank forty third in higher education spending relative to wealth. He warns that Indiana loses faculty to neighboring states as Illinois Missouri Washington and Idaho attract Indiana's educated men. He calls for education funding to move Indiana to the front line of national leadership.
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