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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1913
Page
3
A local claim promotes Adler-i-ka as a cure for appendicitis through a single dose of buckthorn bark glycerine and related ingredients. The notice advises chronic sufferers to try the remedy promising instant relief.
Trustees announce weekly office hours across townships including Madison Mill Creek Jackson Jefferson Monroe Floyd Marion and others. Officials listed: Will Stroube Ernest Kivett Benjamin Walls Oliver Stringer D W Etcherson Fred Todd Otto B Rector with days stated for each to transact township business.
An Owl Drug store advertisement promotes Hollister's A M Tea as a remedy for constipation. It claims relief from bad breath sallow complexion dull headaches and sluggish feeling. The price is 35 cents.
Notice by the Board of Commissioners of Putnam County Indiana to receive sealed bids for the 10 426 feet of macadam road in Cloverdale township the W H Dunkin et al free macadam road bids due July 26 1913 at 2 pm in the Auditor's Office Greencastle with bids opened and contracts awarded as allowed by law the board may reject any and all bids and reserves right to award accordingly.
Mr W S Gunsalus a Pennsylvania farmer near Fleming Pa reports sixteen years of use of Chamberlains Colle Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in his family and recommends it to friends. For sale by all dealers.
Notice is given that the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Putnam County Indiana has appointed C Gillen as Administrator of the estate of John McCoy deceased. The estate is said to be solvent. Attorney is listed as 31 H D.
A guide to transforming potatoes with cheese. Bake potatoes until tender, scoop pulp, mash with butter and warm milk, then return to jackets with grated cheese and heat until melted for a creamy, savory finish.
A reader suggests standardizing kitchen measures to save time. Using multiple aluminum thimbles or measuring spoons prevents misplacement and delays during quick cooking tasks. The tip emphasizes keeping similar tools in bulk to maintain a smooth workflow.
A prepared macaroni loaf makes an appetizing dish or substitute for meat. Cook macaroni soft, mix with cheese, salt, pepper, milk, bake in buttered dish. Keep cover to avoid drying. Turn out and top with a seasoned tomato sauce for a brown moulded centerpiece.
A method for making fish chowder with bacon, potatoes, onions, garlic, tomatoes, halibut, and spices, simmered two hours and served with cheese straws. Includes cheese straws dough using butter cream cheese cayenne milk and a noodle dough thickness baked until light brown.
A cautionary reflection on eye contact revealing character. The passage distinguishes luminous eyes from veiled ones and notes how people judge truthfulness loyalty and energy by eye expressions. It emphasizes reading character through eye contact in social interactions.
The article suggests using children's coat hangers to hang baby dresses instead of stacking them in a drawer. It recommends a circular rod in the closet to maximize storage and prevent creases, noting easier retrieval and reduced crushing of garments.
The article explains a technique to avoid frayed delicate fabrics when making buttonholes. It suggests placing the fabric beneath, cutting through as part of the operation, then carefully removing the under layer so the edge remains invisible. Folding chiffon or thin materials is recommended to reduce trouble.
A recipe describes dicing one pint of lobster meat and mixing with lemon juice oil salt paprika then pouring over the lobster to marinate for three hours. Just before serving add cocktail sauce and fill glasses, finishing with finely chopped celery.
To tidy blouse hems use a mer cerised elastic band about half an inch wide and shorter than the waist. Fasten the plastic ends, sew a button on one side and make a buttonhole on the other. This plan yields neater results than tape.
A beauty specialist counsels on refining arms through diet cream treatment and light massage. Advice covers avoiding tight sleeves for large arms, using veiling fabrics, and daily care to maintain color and suppleness while cautioning against hard elbows and dryness.
The article advises avoiding tan and sunburn by applying cleansing cream and face powder before sun exposure. At night it prescribes a paste of barley flour honey and egg white, applied under cloth, then washed off in the morning followed by cleansing cream and powder.
The article stresses brushing after every meal to prevent decay caused by lodged food particles. It promotes the hogs bristle toothbrush as best, noting it should be not too stiff to avoid gum injury yet effective at removing matter between teeth.
A guide discusses how bracelet fit alters forearm look. Thin arms should avoid loose bands as they shrink appearance, while tight bands and broad gold bracelets worn high can enhance a slender arm. Plump arms look better with looser bracelets that do not touch the flesh.
The article offers old age era advice advising gentle skin routines and remedies. It cautions against sleeping positions that cause wrinkles and suggests applying plaster overnight to improve eye lines. It notes consistent powder distribution and arm measurements for aesthetic proportions.
A York Pa Gazette essay laments that wealth cannot grant true riches. It argues joy, health, and meaning come from inner faculties not possessions, noting kings or financiers share the same fate as beggars at death, and calling true wealth the capacity to enjoy and share love, thought, and life itself.
A compact meditation on early biblical figures and royal unions, noting how rulers like David used dramatic acts to end marriages. The piece reflects on explosive love, swift separations, and the enduring pull of passion across ages. It contrasts ancient stories with modern royal wealth and power.
A Sioux City Tribune piece questions the idea of a versatile sports writer describing a baseball game in English to set a precedent. In unrelated news a Nellieton man used inherited funds to buy a diamond ring intended to memorialize a relative. Genoa Tribune reports.
Public auction set for July 26, 1913, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the courthouse Greencastle Indiana. The sale covers rents and profits for up to seven years on five parcels in Section 17 Township 12 Range 4 West totaling about 162.25 acres, to satisfy a court decree of $1,164.75 plus costs. If rents fail, fee simple may be sold to cover the decree. Sheriff Theodore Boers signs.
An Ow! Drug Store advertises Hollister's R M Tea claiming to regulate bowels purify blood and cleanse the system as a cure for sour stomach clogged bowels pimples blackheads and foul breath.
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