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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1915
Page
3
A reader, W. C. Jones, reports a six year old bout of severe diarrhea left him weak and unable to stand. He credits Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy with relief and a rapid return to health, noting he was "as well as ever" after treatment.
Mullinix, trustee, holds meetings in his office in Reelsville and conducts weekly Friday sessions at the town business premises.
Ed J. Wilson, trustee of Floyd Township, states he will be at his Floyd home every Wednesday to transact township business.
Ruark trustee announces agreement to manage property in Filmore and conduct business as trustee of Marios, listing Wednesdays and Sundays for proceedings.
Local inquiry notes Gl Castle Township and Talbott as trustee in Greencastle office. The document references business activities in Greencastle and a 600 store indicating a municipal or township matter under discussion.
The account recalls a man in summer 1888 struck by cholera morbus. Two nurses gave poor care and said he should not live. He bought Iberian’s Coke Cholera and bowel Remedy from a hotel porter, followed dosing instructions, slept, and woke improved to resume travel.
Practical household guidance on drying dishes in drainers, washing with hot water, and air drying methods. It covers utensils like putty knives and bread mixers, plus bread dough ratios and keeping white bread with daily biscuits or muffins for meals.
A practical guide urging women to invest in neat personal care and attire while maintaining inner virtue. It stresses polish, accessories, hygiene, and moderate fashion, plus mental habits like reading good material and pursuing kindness to achieve overall attractiveness.
Tips for removing grease from papered walls by dabbing with flannel and spirits of wine. Cleaning wallpaper with a soft cloth over a broom. Painted kitchen walls outperform kal samine whitewash or paper, resist odors, and are easy to clean. Wash with soapy water, then apply glue, then paint.
The guidance urges keeping all fabric scraps in a box or bag near the work basket for reuse. Tiny pieces from dress goods and wash fabrics like gingham and percale can be used in making quilts by selecting suitable patterns.
Instructions describe sewing the opening of an old feather bed or sack to the opening of a new bed tick or pillow and shaking the feathers into the new filling. Use strong thread to sew the openings and avoid scattering feathers.
Distressed by a match scratch on white paint, rub the darkened area with lemon to remove the discoloration if the wood is not burned. A simple household trick from practical guidance.
To clean gilt frames mix egg white with warm water into a smooth wash. Apply, then dry with a soft cloth to restore look. Keep one or two bouquets in the room at a time and change every two or three hours if many. Avoid filling the room with fresh flowers.
A collection of vintage kitchen instructions detailing bread fritters roly poly orange custard tarts and various savory dishes. Includes breads cakes soups and meat dishes with step by step methods and ingredients for home cooks.
An advertisement touts Luscious Chocolate Cherries made from imported maraschino cherries and sweetened cream, coated in premium chocolate. Quality labeled at 60c, offered at 33c on Saturday July 3rd.
Jones Stevens Co reports Little Light Bearer's Day at Locust Street Church where Mrs Stevens led a program for nearly fifty children under eight. Recitations and songs followed by diplomas for eleven toddlers advancing to Kings Heralds, a missionary letter from Miss Carr of Asansol, India read aloud, new members enrolled, and a candy lunch served with candles and stars marking the Shine for Jesus motto.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Tablets as improving digestion for women, claiming beauty comes from good digestion and noting the product is obtainable everywhere.
The Ladies' Union elected officers for the coming year at the Christian church Thursday. Mrs. Henry Bicknell is president, Mrs. Nellie Warner secretary, and Mrs. W. L. Denman treasurer. Cash on hand is $45.48. The report notes section projects at the parsonage and church cleaning plans. Community announcements call for Sunday school, communion, and mutual union services.
Readers can send in requests via Herald Want Ad to receive fast results. The brief service directs inquiries to the newspaper for concise notices and responses.
A Japanese seer using sacred bamboo sticks predicts a great naval battle in the North Sea by late March, the German fleet crushed, and peace talks led by the United States with Nippon as mediator. He also forecasts Russian reversals, submarine warfare, and a military move to settle China tensions with Japan gaining control of Tsingtao after negotiations fail. The prophecy claims U.S. supreme world power once peace is established.
Edgar Wallace argues in Navy and Army that a scarcity of capable officers is more dangerous than a lack of men. He notes officers cannot be hastily produced, contrasts Britain with its enemies, and cites social standing and culture as key for officer trust and loyalty. He estimates about 20,000 of 50,000 officers since the war began were former non-officers.
Two colored men were tearing down a three story brick building. One man on top slid bricks down to ground level where the other picked them up. A brick fell and struck the second man on the head, but he survived and quipped that the other made him bite his tongue.
In Hartford the Rev Dr Walker sent tickets to the circus to the Rev Dr Hawks. Walker noted Barnum and Hawks are both dead, implying they have not met. The remark became a pointed joke about the two figures from different eras.
The late Lord Roberts sent an orderly to cash a bank check. The clerk refused payment without indorsement. After a brief pause the soldier retracted, and the messenger offered a humorous reply about endorsing the cheek with sincere respect for his superior.
An English officer says Germans are suicidally brave and notes that civilians at home fail to value the pluck and doggedness of Britons fighting against odds. He recalls how such fighting prevented German forces from reaching Calais and describes how near the outcome was as the action hung in the balance.
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