Notice to Non Residents in Putnam Circuit Court
In Putnam County Indiana Effie M Young sues John W Young for divorce in the September 1915 term. Defendant is a non resident and must appear by September 6 1915 at Greencastle Court House to answer. Clerk Harry W Moore records the filing. Attorneys Allee James Allee present at Weekly July 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam Circuit Court
Effie M. Young
John W. Young
Allee
James
A. D
Greencastle
Notice of Final Settlement of Estate Roachdale Indiana
Theodore Boes to sell rents and profits from Lots 3 and 4 in Gratham's Second Addition Roachdale Putnam County Indiana at public sale July 8 1915 to satisfy a decree against Roachdale Savings & Loan Association and defendants Martha A Brothers James M Brothers and Joseph Cline. If needed the fee simple of the real estate may be sold. No relief from valuation laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam Circuit Court of
Indiana
Roachdale Savings & Loan Association
Martha A. Brothers
James M Brothers
Joseph Cline
Court House
Putnam County
Grantham
Roachdale
Theodore Boes
Travelers urged to carry Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
Reminder advertisement advises travelers to take Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy on journeys noting its value and wide availability. Claims it is inexpensive at many times its cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Peculiarities of the Eye and Mental Traits
The article notes that melancholic temperaments often have dull eye color while blue eyes are rare. It mentions the chameleon as among the few reptiles with an eyelid. It links sharp eye corners with discernment, jerking eyes with unsettled minds, and brown or black eyes with lunacy. It also associates close-set eyes with pettiness and jealousy, and claims geniuses have clear slow eyes signaling mental ability.
Wood Alcohol Dangers Highlighted by Science
Recent investigations show wood alcohol fumes in workplace air even at 0.2 to 1 percent can be absorbed slowly and saturate the body. The most serious risk is damage to the optic nerve causing total, incurable blindness, as reported by Popular Mechanics.
Portable wireless apparatus adopted by the US Army
A portable wireless device carried on an automobile or special body has a sending radius of 800 miles and has received messages from points 2 500 miles away. A look out mask for engineers firemen and railway mail clerks has been patented and withstood the severest tests in the Canadian railway mail service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Unclear quotation on mail and new collapsible baby carriage
A man claims he never forgets to mail his wife's letter while noting a line of collapsible baby carriages that fold into a suitcase like box. The fragment hints at humor or social commentary but lacks definite events or identities.
Gold to paper money shifts on Pacific coast banking
The article discusses the gradual move from gold coin to paper money in the western United States after Federal reserve banks' establishment. California historically used gold as the standard, with notes payable in gold and no pennies, but the new system aligns the coast with national practice, likely upsetting some Californians nostalgic for hard money.
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Federal Reserve Banks
Pacific Coast
United States
California
West
Golden West
Electric towel is latest in Washingtons new building
The Washington municipal building unveils electro towels a new electric hand dryer devised by superintendent J M Ward. A waist high box with a front opening holds hands while hot air is blown from a pedestal mounted unit. Foot lever starts the blower and dries both hands in about thirty seconds claiming sanitary use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
J. M. Ward
Ward
Ancient Egyptian coin found in Kansas by Rev. G. L. Rarick
An Egyptian brass coin dating to before Christ is owned by Rev. G. L. Rarick of Scottaville Kansas. The obverse shows Osirus the Pharaoh and the reverse the Sphinx with pyramids. It was discovered near Lucas by Clarence Warner about five years ago and certified genuine by Dr. Don Nichols of Philadelphia.
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Rev
G. L. Rarick
Scottaville
Kan
Osirus
Egypt
Sphinx
Clarence Warmer
Lucas, Kan
Mr. Rarick
Don Nichols
Philadelphia
Ancient statue of Alexander found at Cyrene in Libya
A colossal marble statue of Alexander the Great was excavated at Cyrene, missing part of the right forearm. The life sized nude figure, modeled after Lysippus bronze, dates to the third or fourth century BCE and stands with right arm outstretched and left holding a spear. A separate note mentions a hat accessory patent for a mirror comb and id card.
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Libya
Africa
Cyrene
Cyrenaica
Alexander the Great
Alexander
Lysippus
Christ
Greencastle School bids for heating plumbing vents
Greencastle Indiana school board will accept bids August 7 1915 at 2 pm at the city library for a complete heating plumbing and ventilating system at the Greencastle high school on Elm Street. Drawings and specs available from architect Herbert L Bass Indianapolis. Bids may be for entire work or separate heating and ventilating and plumbing. Each bid requires a bond equal to bid amount. Lowest responsible bidder to be awarded. board may reject any or all bids.
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Greencastle
Putnam County
Indiana
Greencastle High School
Elm Street
Herbert L. Bass
Indianapolis
W. P. Sackett
Needed a Keeper
Blake meets a charmingly clumsy young woman who jokes about alcohol while dealing with clothing stains and lost belongings. Their shared embarrassment and playful banter spark repeated meetings on trains and at a lunch club. The two grow closer as awkward slips reveal mutual attraction and a growing sense of fate.
Trustee Notices Washington Township Office Hours
Trustee J. O. Mullinix announces weekly office hours in Reelsville on Tuesday and Friday to transact township business. He will be present in his office to handle official matters and inquiries.
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Washington Township
J. O. Mullinix
Reelsville
Floyd Township Trustee to Meet Weekly at Home
Edgar J. Wilson, trustee of Floyd Township, announces weekly Wednesday meetings at his Floyd Township home to transact the office business.
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Floyd Township
Edgar J. Wilson
Trustee Ruark Schedules Regular Filmore Visits
Emerson E. Ruark, trustee of Marion Township, will conduct business at his Filmore home on Tuesdays and Fridays to transact township matters.
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Marion Township
Emerson E. Ruark
Filmore
Mario Township
Greencastle Township Trustee announces weekly office hours
Harry Talbott, trustee of Greencastle Township, states he will be in his office at 6 Sayers Book Store in Greencastle each weekday during his term to conduct township business. Phone 88.
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Sayers Book Store
Greencastle
Greencastle Township
Notice to taxpayers Putnam County Indiana July 1915
The State Board of Tax Commissioners will meet July 27 1915 at 9 30 am at its offices to equalize and consider increasing personal property assessments in Putnam County Indiana. Taxpayers or their attorneys may appear. This hearing does not involve appeals to the County Board of Review. Witness is given by Co L Airhart Putnam County Auditor. Daily July 15 1915.
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Putnam County
Indiana
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Board of County Commissioners
County Board of Review
Co. L. Airhart
Witty Adages on Money Marriage and Modern Life
A string of humorous maxims about exercise, chores, gambling, opinion of self, and luck. The quips touch on wives polishing silver, men avoiding work, race betting failures, and choosing enemies among the lazy, ending with a line about a clear conscience.
Notice of Private Real Estate Sale in Green Castle Indiana
Hiram C. Christy as executor will sell estate land in Putnam County Indiana on July 22 1915 at Moore and Moore office Greencastle. Sealed bids for 94 acres more or less with conditions including one third cash one third in six months and one third in twelve months secured by mortgage. Private sale continues daily until a satisfactory bid is received.
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Hiram C. Christy
John B. Christy
Moore & Moore
Washington Street
Greencastle
Putnam County
Indiana
Jones & Stevens
Danville Road
Ind
RemedyReported Saves Mother's Life in Pa Letter
Mrs A Marlowe of New Kensington Pennsylvania credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy with saving her mother's life about twelve years ago during a severe bout of dysentery. She says the product has been kept in the house and used for summer complaints and other bowel troubles. It costs a quarter and is obtainable everywhere.
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Chamberlain
Lovers Tragedy in a Polish Dance Hall Tale
John Pinheadus toils in a factory district east of the river while Mary dances with Pete Flatface at the little hall. John falls for the romance, but his fondness for money leads to a counterfeit diamond episode and to Mary choosing Pete. The tale ends with John alone as the duck quacks and factory smells linger.
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John Pinheadus
Mary
Poland
Peter
Pete
John
Atore
Lapidus
A Wonderful Baby and the Talkative Kid
A light anecdote from Kentucky senator Paynter mentions Jones and Smith comparing their babies. Jones boasts a parrotlike talker while Smith laments his infant has not learned to walk, prompting playful banter on early childhood milestones.
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Senator Paynter
Kentucky
Jones
Smith
Bride and Groom Tie The Knot In Quirky Bargain
The magistrate completed the wedding ritual as a couple married. A jokey wager follows where the groom offers 32 now or six months hence claiming his wife’s value, while the magistrate cheekily accepts $2 on the spot.
Modest Hint at Tea by College Grounds
A courtship scene unfolds near the college where a pretty woman in Teachers' College engages a law student. He asks about her studies and she replies she aims for an M A. The moment of realization comes to him later under the green shaded light in his room.
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Blake
Teachers’ College
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Greencastle, Ind
E. Wash. St
State of Indiana
Putnam Coun
Harry W. Moore
Allee, James & Allee, Pliffs
Attys
O. F. Overstreet
Bence Building
South Vine Street
Htharnsa
Claremont
Spring Grove
Forest Lawn
Maple Nook
Herald
H. M. Jordan
Chicago
Municipal Court
England
William the Conqueror
Edward I
Philadelphia Evening Ledger
Washington
Kansas
B. C
H. C. Allen
C. Gillen
City of
W. W. Tucker
Vine Street
Washington and
Walnut Sts
Harry Talbott
Greencattle
Rolling Stones
Vandalia Railroad Company
The
Terre Haute & Indianapolis Railroad
Perre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Company
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