Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Green Castle Indiana
Executors of John G. McCoy estate announce a private sale by sealed bids on August 15 1914 at 10 a m for real estate in Green Castle Putnam County Indiana. The property details a 207 lot portion fronting 100 feet and 62 feet deep near south Jackson street two blocks from court house. Bids accepted at C C Gillen law office Green Castle with Benton Curtis and John L McCoy as executors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. McCoy
Putnam Circuit Court of Indiana
Putnam
Indiana
Greencastle
C. C. Gillen
Jackson Street
Court House
West College
John L. McCoyy
Benton Curtis
Atty
Wuly
Notice Setting of Building Contract Indiana School House
The undersigned trustee invites sealed bids for the construction of a school house in Marion Township Putnam County Indiana. Bids due by 2 pm August 5 1914 to be opened in the Advisory Board presence. Bid must include a certified check and a bid bond. The right to reject any bid is reserved. Specifications available with the County Superintendent in Greencastle. OTTO E RECTOR Trustee. Posters dated July 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion School
Putnam County
Indiana
Fillmore
Greencastle
Otto E. Rector
Marion Township
Dt Jkly
Dean's Kidney Pills Credited By Greencastle Resident
Miss Jane Albin of Illinois Street Greencastle Indiana reports kidney backache and side pains after heavy work. She says Dean's Kidney Pills brought immediate relief and continued improvement with no further trouble. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY displays the remedy with price at dealers.
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United States
Dean
Greencastle
Jane Albin
Illinois St
Ind
Miss Albin
Foster-Milburn Co
Props
Buffalo
N. Y
Should Wils Get Salaries A Proposal On Marital Finances
The piece argues for wives receiving regular allowances or salaries from husbands to prevent financial disputes. It contrasts French practices and wealthier circles with ordinary marriages where wives face irregular pin money, embarrassment in asking for funds, and pride constraints. A formal allowance is proposed to protect dignity and happiness.
Revolving Rubber Heel Wears Smoothly With Use
The device features an automatic revolving rubber heel that turns as the wearer moves. It wears down evenly over time, maintaining consistent traction and rotation without spikes or abrupt wear.
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Ove
Guides to Health and Beauty Habits for Longevity
The article promotes happiness and humor for youth, advises light meals like salads and cheese over sweets, and suggests moderate meat and ample water. It notes lemon as a nail bleach with post-application grease, hair color by henna steeped in water, and shampoo afterward.
Austrian appointee lauds American juvenile courts
Dr. Max Lederer of Prague, sent by Austria to study U S juvenile courts, praises the American system. He credits women with spurring its creation and says the courts protect children from contact with adult criminals. He urges Austria to establish similar courts.
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Max Lederer
Prague
United States
Austria
How to Clean Furniture for Brighter Finish
Clean furniture with a cloth dipped in paraffin to loosen dirt, let stand an hour, then wash with pure soap and rain water. Dry with a soft cloth and polish with white mineral oil dipped in turpentine. This restores brilliance without harming the surface, since dust dulls the wood and it needs cleaning.
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Manuel
Singing Benefits for Health and Breathing Practice
The text extols singing as a prime exercise for deep breathing and overall health. It notes many top singers have strong throats and chests, and that even without singing, the effort improves health through vital breathing practice.
Early Pattern Cents Influencing U S Coin Designs
The article traces 1791 1792 pattern cents by Perkins Reich Scot Wright Getz and Harper Philadelphia Birch cent and other rare issues. It notes a silver centre cent of 1792 sold for 402 and later patterns shaping regular coinage, with Washington heads and Liberty motifs, some valued up to 965, and debates on authorship and Paris origins.
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United States
America
Jacob Perkins
Newburyport
Mass
Jacob Reich
Robert Scot
Joseph Wright
Mint
Washington
Peter Getz
Lancaster
Getz
Liberty
Liberty Parent of Science and Indust
United States of America
Birch
Harper
Philadelphia
United States of
Amerca
Ike
Ington
Wasington
Paris
New York Sun
Sugar Made Flowers and Sugar Artistry
The article describes sugar paste and nougat showpieces used for banquet decorations and the craft of pulled sugar for flowers. It notes color techniques and the use of composition paste for figures, including a sugar landscape painted with oils to demonstrate sugar’s artistic potential.
Handmade Paper Versus Machines in Adams Mass
A Massachusetts note explains why most U S writing papers are machine made while Adams Mass claims the only country will in existence for handmade paper. It details wide machine sheets versus hand sheets and the manual method using a mold to form fibers in water drained to reveal a glossy surface.
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United States
Massachusetts
Adams
Mass
New Use For Talcum Powder Sparked Invention
A curious home remedy suggests sprinkling talcum powder on greasy spots, letting it sit overnight, then brushing away to remove grease. The technique promises a clean surface without harsh cleaners.
Parrot tale cited by Peary in Chicago dinner
The Chicago dinner anecdote recounts two brother parrots and a countryman misidentifying a perched bird. A pheasant shooter kills one parrot, which exhales a muttered insult. The survivor avoids danger by mistaken identity, prompting the countryman to bow and apologize as he descends.
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Robert T. Peary
Chicago
New York
Antique table purchase sparks domestic debate
Mrs Newlyrich shows off an antique table to William and asks his opinion. He laments the price noting he would have paid far less for a pen holder. The exchange reveals contrasting tastes between the spouses over the newly bought piece.
A Real Distinction in Who's Who and the Telephone Book
A young Matron of West End Avenue is the sole family member listed in Who's Who while her father is a well known clergyman and her mother, brother and sister are celebrated writers. Her sister consoles her noting Belle may miss Who's Who yet appears in the telephone book, which costs real money.
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West End Avenue
Belle
Executor Appointed for Jeanette I Ellison Estate
Notice to administration naming Jackson Boyd as Executor of the last will and testament of Jeanette I Ellison, late of Putnam County Indiana, deceased. Estate declared solvent. Dated July 6 1914. Jackson Boyd Executor at Wkly July 10th.
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Circuit Court
Putnam County
State of
Indiana
Jeanette I. Ellison
Jackson Boyd
Wkly
Hated this 13th day of July legal notice fragment
A damaged OCR fragment notes a July 13 action involving Chancy R Knight as administrator and James and Allee with attorney St S D Julyt.
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Chancy
R. Knight
Allee, James & Allee
Atty. St S
Up a-chuggin speed on the Stucky hill
A terse Cleveland Plain Dealer verse notes a thrill of climbing speed on a steep road, with engines drumming and a zipping feel. The speaker claims ten to twenty miles an hour as plenty, capturing a brisk, rustic urban cadence.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Woman’s Duty to Herself Health Advice Advertisement
A health notice urges women to maintain good health for a cheerful life. It cites indigestion and constipation as common issues and shares Mrs H C Getty of Indiana Pennsylvania reporting Chamberlain’s Tablets cured her ailments and improved her overall health. Sold by all dealers.
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H. C. Getty
Indiana
Chamberlain
Wouldn't Take His Place
Hearing of the sudden death of a leading Thes pian in Chicago, a New York pianist out of work telegraphed the manager offering to take his place for 150 dollars a week. The manager replied, I wouldn't take his place for twice that amount.
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Chicago
New York
Notice of Administration in Putnam County Indiana
The undersigned is appointed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Putnam County Indiana as administrator of the estate of Samuel Rightsell late of Putnam County Indiana deceased.
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Putnam County
State of
Indiana
Samuel Rightsell
Brother Dickey’s Texts Reflecting on Salvation and Duty
A reflection praising salvation as priceless and a clear conscience as a shelter in cloudy weather. The author notes solitary good men, angels near for company, and the idea that the land provides though loafing is frowned upon, citing the Atlanta Constitution.
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Angels
Atlanta Constitution
Search for Peace In Quiet Marrriage Tale
A maid explains leaving her last place after tiring of new couples and constant “darling” and “treasure” terms. The proprietress offers a job at a residence promising peace and quiet, hinting at a long married ten year household seeking respite.
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Greencastle, Ind
Charles J. Arnold
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Brazil Loan Company
the Herald
Tate Estectes
Campher
Freckels
Jones, Stevens
Brother Dickey
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