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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1915
Page
2
A historical critique accuses The Indianapolis News of bias against non advertisers and powerless individuals while sparing advertisers and supporters. The piece condemns repeated attacks on private citizens and public figures, calling the paper cowardly and coercive in silencing dissent.
The piece argues Americans misjudged Dr Dernburg and his anti neutral propaganda. It notes his wartime remarks about Lusitania victims and the ensuing debate over his safe retreat to Germany through a war zone.
Mrs Belle Hinkle of 609 Illinois St Greencastle reports sharp loins twinges fatigue and dizziness eased by Doan's Kidney Pills. She says her back is strong again and she feels better overall. Price 50c at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, props.
Herman Ridder editor of the York Staats-Zeitung urges a fund to compensate the respected doctor for his American labors. He denounces national treatment of Dr Dernburg as despicable and un American and argues for a debt repaid in full.
Albert L. Marsh is appointed administrator of Edith Stroube Marsh's estate in Putnam County Indiana by the Circuit Court. The estate is declared solvent and the appointment is dated July 14 1915.
George T. Ridings operates an automatic phototaker in Callao Missouri. Patrons choose self or photographer driven capture while a mirror shows results. Ridings notes the device suits varied expressions and babies, with the photographer entering his 56th year in business and turning eighty next June.
The United States government purchases gold containing items from the public at actual value and coins it. Daily receipts at the Philadelphia mint included jewelry heirlooms watches combs pencil holders and even false teeth totaling 365000 in a single day. Other mints follow similar practice.
New Bedford inventor Charles Hill has a device that strikes a match when the alarm clock rings and shoots it into stove kindling. The flame catches and heats the kitchen so the house is warm when the couple rises, with tea kettle already boiling. A final stray line notes telegraph wires last longer in the open country.
Willops warns against prize contests as they breed hard feelings and deceit. Aunt Eudora's shroud wins yearly at fairs, Sophy Scuttler claims a famed painting, and hog prizes go to Uncle Dick Soger’s dogs. Neighbors blame judges, P. T. Barnum praises Sophy, and the tale ends with a cautioned view on prizes.
A patrol wagon driver takes pride in his horses and wins best-looking team at inspections. During a visit, a cobweb in a stall arouses the inspector’s disapproval until the driver explains he keeps it to catch flies tormenting a mare, adding humor to the scene.
A stern father warns a young man to stay away from his daughter but is startled when the visitor arrives at night. The young man explains he is there for a firm about a small bill, and the father awkwardly invites him to return.
An auto maker boasted a seven minute complete car build after a governor's visit. Weeks later a reporter inquiry drew the line that the founder replied with a cheeky, I’ve got the car, explaining the boast wasn’t about a real production sprint.
Two travelers discuss riding atop a coach on a dusty road. The first tramp questions the benefit of staying on top all day in hot weather while the second replies it raises a strong thirst. The exchange captures rough street dialogue.
H. C. Allen and C. C. Gillen are listed as members of the Greencastle City School Board in the Herald edition dated July 14.219. The notice identifies the two individuals in local governance.
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