Local residents and events noted in Greencastle area
Mr and Mrs Samuel Chadwick of Reelsville visited Greencastle on Monday. Chadwick is a Washington township farmer. The Sons of Veterans Auxiliary will meet Tuesday at 7 30 in the Red Monts rooms. O Bear employed at the Soda Fountain on the West Side of the Square is visiting friends in Bloomington. Mr and Mrs Lee Reeves and Miss Edna Lorene Hillis drove to Lafayette Sunday for a day visit.
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Edward Carter
Myrtle Hill
Evansville
J. D. Ellis Ho
West Franklin Street
Samuel Chadwick
Reelsville
Greencastle
Chadwick
Washington Township
Sons of Veterans Auxilliary
Red Monts
O’bear
Bloomington
Lee Reeves
Edna Lorene Hillis
Lafayette
Insecticide Brands Listed for Public Use
A catalog of common insecticides is cited including Paris Green London Purple Lead Arsenate Bordo mixture Insecto Black Leaf 40 Persian Insect powder Tornado P D Q Larkspur Lotion Blue Ointment and others.
Wisdom From Franklin Quote
A concise reflection on valuing time from Benjamin Franklin. The saying urges not to waste time as it constitutes life itself, highlighting prudence and purposeful living.
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Franklin
Benjamin Franklin
Even Then. Even the man who thinks twice be for he speaks
A brief: the Beston Transcript notes a proverb on speech and thought, warning that hastily spoken words often lead to regret. It reflects a reflective editorial tone on caution in communication.
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Beston
Observations of Oldest Inhabitant Thought for the Day
A Cincinnati Enquirer Thought for the Day notes the Virginia reel as a picture show as a modern youth view. It also asserts it is better to gain respect for your opinions than to secure agreement.
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Virginia
Cincinnati Enquirer
Cedar state leads chestnut and yellow cedar production
A inia leads in Cedar. v Virginia leads all the states in the production of chestnut and yellow cedar.
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Inia
Virginia
With Records of Good Deeds
A brief column urges readers to take action when life feels blank, encouraging productive work to reset and improve daily meaning. The message promotes discipline and steady effort as a path to personal progress.
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Boston Transcript
Pitcher Plants and Their Insect Trapping Ways
Pitcher plants, mainly in bogs, have pitcher shaped leaves that lure and digest insects. Nectar drops and vivid colors draw prey to the lid, where they sip surface honey then fall into the lower cavity and are digested by juices from surface glands.
Gigantic Bread Loaf Weighs 307 Pounds
An old snippet claims the average yearly bread consumption equals one colossal loaf of 307 pounds. Three strong men would lift it and a horse would pull it, illustrating a playful exaggeration about bread consumption.
Child waits to get enough olds for lessons
A passerby asks a girl if her sister goes to school. The child explains she is waiting to have enough old age to think about lessons. This vignette notes a quirky local exchange in a quiet yard.
Individuality in Handling People Is a Key Value
Pioneer thinker richard cabot argues that recognizing each person's unique interests and value unlocks their best contributions rather than treating them as a faceless mob. He stresses personal respect and individualized attention as essential for true progress.
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pRichirdy Cabot
On the Sidewalk First Bug and Joy Tide Touring Car
A quirky item from the Louisville Courier-Journal notes a playful scene with a touring car and bug themed whimsy. Local amusement appears in the street spectacle described by the paper’s column.
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Bug
Bugs
Louisville Courier
Happiness Quote Card
A brief note cites Robert Ingersoll on happiness urging immediacy and shared joy as the way forward. The fragment presents a motivational sentiment about being happy here and now.
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Robert Ingersoll
Auto crash injures Mrs. Crays in Rockville street race
An east Seminary street crash near 4:30 pm injures Mrs. A C Crays of Rockville when a speeding Durant and a Ford sedan collide with the Crays vehicle at Bloomington and Seminary. The Crays car overturns and Mrs Crays sustains a badly cut left leg plus minor injuries. Large sedan is badly damaged. Crays and family were en route to E A Brown home.
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Seminary Street
Seminary and
Bloomington Street
A. C. Crays
Rockville
Mr. Crays
Bloomington
C. G. Ellis
Indianapolis
Cray
Crays
Interesting Putnam County Club Women Program
The County Federation of Clubs of Putnam County met at Union Chapel M E Church on June 28. Rain forced sheltering in the grove and a large crowd enjoyed a bountiful dinner and an extensive program with readings music fashion shows and talks by local and visiting members. Resolutions thanked Union Chapel church leaders hosts from Monroe Madison and Clinton Townships Purdue University staff and various helpers for the day.
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County Federation of Clubs
Putnam County
Union Chapel
America
Geeseeseee
John’ McCabe
Greg Perkins
Pesiwite
Glen Irwin
Frances McAlinden
Mae Elizabeth Terry
Sweatheart
Delia Pear Wysong
Roy Eads
Frank Collings
Albert Balch
Milburn
David B. Hostetter
Framingham
Dean
Denny
Frank
Miss Framingham
M. E. Church
McCabe
Putnam County Federation of Clubs
Monroe
Madison
Clinton Townships
Purdue University
County federation sends girl to state fair school
Mrs. Ferd Lucas and Mrs. Frank Jones and Mrs. D. B. Hostetter announced that the County Federation voted to send and finance a girl to the state fair school, covering her expenses and related costs.
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Ferd Lucas
Frank Jones
D. B. Hostetter
County Federation
State Fair School
Twins Dispute Shared Birthday Plan
Paul and Phil insist on separate birthday times. Paul refuses to divide his birthday claiming it is his alone. Phil retorts then suggests splitting by mornings for Paul and afternoons for himself.
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Paul
Phil
Owell
Cally
The Cat in History and Legend
The cat has attached itself to human dwellings for at least four millennia and was highly esteemed before the Middle Ages when it was degraded as a witch’s companion and symbol of superstition. Monks believed Satan could appear as a black tomcat.
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Europe
Satan
Bee Bread and Its Use in Bee Nutrition
Bee bread is the pollen collected by bees from flowers and carried on a broad hind leg basket. The middle joint of the leg forms a rimmed basket to hold the pollen, which is mixed with honey to feed developing bees.
Folly and Wisdom Quote by George Eliot
A short reflective quote asserts that a man cannot act against his nature and that folly accompanies wisdom in life. It suggests that even wise people carry grains of folly, shaping their exceptional actions and outcomes.
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George Eliot
Crows Learn Human Speech In Captivity
The article notes that nearly all true crows and many related species learn some human speech when kept in captivity. It observes that their remarks often show intentional tone and inflection, not mere chance.
The Ananias Club Salads and Lettuce Sandwiches
A man with a large appetite quips that he is content when his wife serves a simple salad with lettuce sandwiches rather than preparing a big meal. The remark reflects a humorous anecdote from a local column in Cincinnati.
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The
Ananias Club
Cincinnati Enquirer
Unmeasured Tornado Wind Velocity Reaches Extreme Speeds
The article notes that wind velocity inside a tornado has never been accurately measured and suggests the force far exceeds instrument capacity, with velocity likely reaching 200 or more miles per hour.
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