Alps Victory Over Alps Claims Captain Natale Palli
Italian pilot Captain Natale Palli, once favored by Maj. Gabriel d Annunzio, perished after landing on a 9000 foot glacier. Stranded in a snowstorm he staggered toward Bourg St Moritz before collapsing in the snow, found two days later with head resting on his arm. The Alps exacted revenge for his air victories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natale Palli
Gabriel d’Annunzio
Pauli
Alps
Bourg St. Moritz
Sen
Easy to Improve Memory Through Focus and Discipline
The article argues memory improves with attention and concentration. It suggests religious resolve to attend to one task, especially reading, so each sentence has clear meaning. It emphasizes overcoming dreaming and abstraction through persistent, long term effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memnery
Advertising Drives U S Trade Boost From Nations Tour
Foreign missions visited shipyards steel mills camps and farms showing vast American resources. A League of Nations convention in Washington could amplify global knowledge of America and its capacity for big projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
America
League of Nations
Washington
Big Brother Movement Sparks Youth Support Network
The Big Brother movement began in 1904 in New York City under Ernest K. Coulter and has since expanded to many cities. It uses paid staff and volunteers including lawyers and physicians to address boys troubles such as truancy and theft by fostering honor and good citizenship with parental cooperation, headquartered at 200 Fifth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest K. Coulter
New York City
Anay
Parenuts
Hoy
Fifth Avenue
Unusual Bolshvist Law Sparks Cook Discharge Story
The Bulletin Russe notes at Smolensk a bachelor could not dismiss his cook who refused to leave. He married her to gain grounds for removal, then divorced her, making the woman obligated to depart under the bolshevist law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulletin Russe
League For the Regeneration of Russia
Lausanne
Switzerland
Smolensk
Deafness Prevalence Reported in Census Data
The census shows 89 287 persons totally deaf in the United States. Dr Wendell C Phillips of New York says New York City has about 100 000 people with partial deafness, about 80 percent in the working class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Wendell C. Phillips
New York
Philadelphia College of Physicians
New York City
Faith and family guiding future fathers and children
The excerpt argues a rule of faith in marriage and parenting. It highlights five key influences forming a child’s character: faith between spouses, the child’s faith in the mother and father, parental faith in the child, and faith in true principles and duties. The piece stresses love may endure when faith ebbs and urges responsibility in shaping the next generation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buint
Tel Morace Lockwood
Mother’s Magazine
Explains Nature of Thirst and Salivary Function
A medical note cites Dr. Cannon arguing thirst is a local phenomenon driven by drying of mouth and pharynx. He links thirst to reduced salivary secretion and notes saliva glands need water to moisten the buccal and pharyngeal surfaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
We MP. Cannon
Tarvard University
Win
Cannon
Hunger Helps Diabetics During World War Ration Constraints
During the war rations and shortages in the central empires were linked to fewer diabetes deaths. Professor Rosenfeld of Breslau cited data in Zentralblatt fur Innere Medizin showing mortality drops across Berlin Munich Breslau from 1914 to 1918, with figures for each year and city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ger Hin
Rosenfeld
Breslau
Zentralblatt Fur Innere Medizin
Berlin
IMS
Munich
Breslin
Metal Cutting With Smooth Disks
A historical note explains that metal can be cut more easily and quickly by rapidly rotating smooth steel disks. Friction heats the contact point, melting metal while the disk cools and resists wear. Higher speeds produce more heat and faster cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popular Science Monthly
Oil and Helium Discoveries Signal Western Canada Prospects
Canadian commercial enterprise appears again in British public notice as Western Canada bases for large scale oil field exploitation and a major helium discovery. Helium, lighter than hydrogen, offers a nonflammable nonexplosive option for airship envelopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Trade With Nicaragua Exports Rise in 1918
Declared exports to the United States from Bluefields Nicaragua reached 2 715 222 in 1918, up 1 286 452 from 1917. Bananas led shipments totaling 1 161 609 in 1918, rising from 204 992 in 1917, as trade figures show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicaragua
United States
Bluefields
Poorly Paid Mail Carriers of Alaska
The article notes that the lowest paid Uncle Sam workers, the mail dogs in Alaska, receive a pound and a half of dried salmon for a full day’s work. These dogs haul mail through harsh interior regions, delivering messages monthly in winter and keeping Alaska connected despite extreme conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Yukon
Alaska
Mall
Cornerstone Ceremonies and Masonic Traditions Highlighted
The article recalls public building cornerstone layings in the United States and Europe. It notes Masons in regalia sealing cornerstones with cement and placing a box of articles inside. It mentions Taft and Roosevelt presiding over landmark cornerstones in Washington and a high unbuilt temple ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
Washington
Taft
Roosevelt
Masonic Temple
Feeding pigs by machinery in Western Australia
The agriculture minister tested two pig self feeders on a farm. A hopper grinder and delivery platform with ten divisions distribute ground wheat via chutes. Pigs power the mechanism by pushing the platform, rotating to expose more feed. Ten pigs can feed simultaneously with no waste and no overfeeding.
Buried Treasure Clue Linked to Tumacacori Mission
Frank Pinckley discovers a gateway to the Tumacacori mission cemetery said to reveal plans and maps to buried padres treasure. The Tumacacori site near ruins of a Seven Cities of Cibola is tied to rich mineral deposits and possible artifacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Tumacacori Mission
Tumacacori Mountains
Tucson
Ariz
Frank Pinckley
Tumacacort
Cibola
Local notices from Greencastle and surrounding towns
Local items report hospital stay for John Hammond Allee in Indianapolis and return home soon. Several residents travel to Snow Island, Banff, and Chattanooga for recreation or visits. Dr. Athens, a De Pauw alum, visits Greencastle while studying in Baltimore. Community church ice cream sale planned for funds. Various residents attend meetings, business trips, or family visits across Indiana and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hammond Allee
Indianapolis
Standard Oil Sues Hutcheson for 553 Debt in Putnam Court
The Standard Oil Company sues Otto Hutcheson in the Putnam circuit court claiming a merchandise debt of 553 with interest bringing the total to 700.00. The case is represented by attorney Jackson Boyd. Other local notes include a canceled high school picture show due to heat and attendance and various social updates from DePauw University alumni and local organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company
Otto Hutcheson
Putnam Circuit
Seadment
Jackson Boyd
New Warships Rise With Electric Drive and Great Size
Reports describe a new class of battleships with electric propulsion, 4 feet length and 106 feet breadth, main draft 39 feet, 4,200 ton displacement, armed with twelve 16 inch guns and one six inch gun. The text notes U S production figures and mentions chemical analyses and scientific terms without clear context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Mexico
Mount Meridian Church Festival Featured Saturday Night
The M. E. church at Mt. Meridian will host a festival on Saturday night July 19 with all invited. Sunday reports note children's exercises at Bethel were well attended. Local residents visit relatives and neighbors across the area including the Buis and McAninch families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Mt. Meridian
Bethe
Delma Ramsey
Amy Buis
Frank Reed
Kate McAninch
Elisha Buis
Heavin Sisters
Roxie Cash
Morris Goodwine
Fred Hunter
Henry Bunte
J. E. Cash
Chambers
G. Webb
Oran Buis
William Newman
Dessie Bryan
Etheridge Buis
Elisha McAninch
Sallie Reed
George Reece
Albert Wise
John Wise
Joe Lechman
Horace Robinson
Florence Robinson
Minnie Buis
Achter
Helen
Putnam County Auditors and Officials Budget Report 1919
Putnam County auditors disclose July 1919 expenditures totaling 127.85 574.25 3.50 750.00 28.40 with payments to Greencastle Tel Co Munson Supply Co and various clerks sheriffs surgeons and board members. The document lists salaries, office costs, jail and bridge expenses, public notices, and multiple vendors including J M Allen and Charles McCurry among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle Tel. Co
C. H
Harry W. Moore
Ofice
Munson Supply Co
Joe M. Allen
Munson Sup. Co
J. Arnold
Howard S. Harris
Harris
Board of
Arthur Plummer
Frank Wallace
Paul F. Priest
McCurry
Kin Hubbard
Charles McCurry
Charles W. Sears
Edger Pennington
J.B. McCurry
Eugene Nelson
Chas. McCurry
W. Dogry
Sal
R Lerkin
H. Witt Sutherlin
Tohn H. James
Co. Atty
Gal
I. H. Bowen
Franklin
W. A. Cooner
E. R. Bartley
Agent
F. Hawkins
M. D
Henry O’hair
Alter Leatherman
Maud Snider
C. H. Matron
Putnam Elestric Co
Eas
T. Foster, V. S
Thos
F. Randel
Nunean & Siddons
A. Cook Drue Co
J. E. McCurry
Wm. A. Cooner
Bicknell Hdw
Cook & Sons Co
Penn Gardere
Julia E. Work
C. J. Arnold
T. E. Evans
Board State Bar
W. M. Goldsberry
Farmers’ Institute
Bridge Eng
Chas. C. Cummings
J. L. Rogers
Mary E. Wilson
Enum
Voters
Floyd
L. L. Wright
Coum
Marion
Nelson Wood
Harry M. Smith
M. Gowin
Jackson
M. Jackson
John T. Crawley
Greencastle
Walter RK
Heath
Cummings Bridge
D. J. Skelton
Jasper N. Dalby
B. B. Stringer
Tsane K. Irwin
David J. Skelton
Jamie Rollines
Chas
M. Diel
Tomes H. Plummer
Penne
Geo. E. Thomas
Roach
G Sutherlin
John Wallace
Alfred Cooper
W. Cromwell
Joe Allee
KE. N. Houck
Best Houck
Clay Oliver
Dawson
Gilbert A. Wilson
J. W. Mundy
Mark
Pas W. Terry
M. Snoderass
Bert D. Wricht
W Stewart
CC Paker
Wendall
AD Chos
A, Henry
P PR
Dane Roewell
Fimer Nichols
Adams & Cr
Torr Qah A. & , Stone Co
TPR
Asaha't Co
J Duff
Geo
W. Potter
Cook * Sons. Co
Wabash
Send & Crevel Co
Sune
Trent
Putnam County
Visiting Mrs and Mr RG a Mo Thing After
A brief note records a visit to Mrs and Mr RG in Missouri. The item mentions the visit date in a concise genealogical style and notes the household location without extra detail.
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Big Brother Movement
Mother's Magazine
Doctor Cannon
Harvard University
Portant
Joh H. James
Hershal Foster
Cloverdale
Snow Island
Lake Superior
Foster
Ford Automobile, Agency
Greencastle Golf Club
E. B. Evans
Jack Kennedy
Ralph Overstreet
O. F. Overstreet
West
Banff
Alberta
Alvan G. Athens
Summitville
DePauw Friends
Dr. Athens
John Hawkins Medics School
Baltimore
Delta U. Fraternity
F. A. Ashworth
Forest
Crandell
Ind
Janie Turner
West Columbia Street
S. C. Prevo
West Union
Jesse Hughes
Muncie
Mrs
D. C.highes
West Poplar Street
Edgar Vencleave
India
Efile
George Christy
Cleve Thomas
Lester Moffett
Brazil
Henry Werneke
Moffett
Werneke
Ford Tucas
C. C. Gautier
Eel River
Lela Walls
Eugene Hawkins
Miss Walls
West Washington Street
W. P. Sackett
South Bend
Mr. Sackett
Indiana Merchants’ Retail Grocery Association
Theodore Crawley
Mr. Crawley
Harry Moore
John Cannon
Stephens
E. R. Carswell
Indiana
Charles Hoagland
Carswell
Blaine Kirkpatrick
Virgil Jackson
Mary Fraley
Martha Magner
Vera Parliament
Dana
Kirkpatrick
Epworth League
Miss Fraley
Fannie Moore
West Branch, Mich
F. D. Fraley
George Henry
Denver
Colo
Will Wett
Prof
Aaron Deich
New Market
Charles Deich
DePauw University
Maurice Sharp
Pittsburg
Locust Street
Beta Fraternity
Max Wiley
Paxton, Mns
Rae Colson
Paris, Ill
Frank Hoke
Perry Lesh
Frank G. Gilmore
Memphis
Tenn
Gilmore
Halbert Phillips
Mr. Phillips
A. B. Phillips
Potomac Council
Degree of Pocahontas
McLean Springs
Delta Theta Tau Sorority
Doris Harris
Mildred Hurst
Margaret Bicknel
Kathleen James
Dorothea Allen
Margaret Bicknell
Mildred Cardner
Ester Jackson
Lucile Gillespie
Helen Wilson
M's Pearl Gibson
Francis Rector
Florence Wright
Nderts Harris
Madeline Hixon
Anne Woodcock
Hilda Woodcock
Gertrude Amerine
Sciennes
Carnatite Woldines
Sr Chemlent
Corn Stalk Valley
Pontents
Enat
Tur Genrane Gompary
Gastoria
Kentucky
Scranton
Tel
Glenn Rk. Hamrick
Lida
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