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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1928
Page
2
The Greencastle Herald details its origin as the Star and Democrat in 1858, publication schedule, address in Greencastle Indiana, and subscription rates. It lists Putnam County mail rates, non Putnam County rates, carrier prices, and weekly edition cost, with advertising rates on application.
In a 1928 Warner Bros. adaptation a Bowery dance hall girl Rose Shannon draws the ire of Chuck White after a failed hold up. Police chase, rival gangsters, and a stolen satchel tie Rose to the crime scene as the gang debates the next move. The story hints at a larger conspiracy and a looming investigation.
Kenneth Dilinger of Harmony visits his brother Carey in Bruners town with Marion Wright and family at Scott Irwin's. Carey's group enjoys music last Sunday. Mrs. Fannie Sims of Rockville visits locally. Carey Dillinger remains with Gravel Dipper company on Big Walnut. The Gowens visit friends near Carbon last Sunday. Robert Irwin and Jess Ellie lose a steering bolt near Greencastle and walk home after leaving the car. Byron Bergen party from Vermillion Illinois visits locally. West Union hosts an all day meeting with Elder Timmons and dinner at Samuel Chadwick's. Otho Chadwick’s home hosts the afternoon service. Marshall family attends reunion in Brazil. Eld. Frank Elsmore to preach at Long Branch. Young folks celebrate Miss Etta Head's birthday with ice cream, cake, games.
Notice states a church meeting at the Floyd Township worship place in Putnam County Indiana on July 27 1928 at 7 45 to elect one or more trustees by order of pastor B W Mayfield.
The piece reports on a shift to faster air transport for mail express and passengers, comparing twentieth century aviation to earlier modes. It notes the contrast between rapid New York to San Francisco travel and the broader implications for American daily life and commerce.
Local residents share visits across town and nearby towns including Goldsmith Greencastle Parkersburg and Brazil. Notable events include funerals hospital stays and medical procedures for James Owsley Fern Putt Eva Mahan Ferns aunt and W D Lovett with family care arrangements for Tom Lovett’s farm.
Mary Pickford stars in a comedy romance set in a five and ten cent store world. A shop girl Maggie Johnson falls for Joe Grant, unaware he is her employer’s son, as family complications and romance unfold in a dreamy but practical tale.
George Davis appears as the magician in Charlie Chaplin's The Circus at the Granada Theatre. The act features ducks from his coat and rabbits from his sleeves. The Davis family lineage spans four generations in stage work across fourteen productions.
A Bloomington resident reports rapid relief from stomach troubles gas pains and constipation after using Konjola. The testimonial claims improved digestion and kidney symptoms fading after the first doses, with the product sold at Owl Drug Store and other druggists.
Mr and Mrs Roy Lewis and son visited the Scobee family. Curtis Minnick and children were with the Priest family in Indianapolis. Taft attendees at Sunflower Park included Clifton Priest Ralph Woodworth. Miss Tresse Hagatte from Illinois visited Christine Wright. Many local families shared Sunday dinners with relatives, including the Flints, Pace, Pace and Knauer families.
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