The Care of the Baby in Summer
Summer diarrhea or the summer complaint is a major risk for infants. Mothers should seek a doctor or infant welfare station at once and use careful feeding, increased nursing intervals, and cooler fluids. Bottle fed babies suffer most, so reduce milk, offer water, and resume gradually. Keep the baby cool with light clothing, baths, air, and sound sleep to prevent illness.
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Bureau
U. S. Department of la Washington
D. C
Chamberlin Cholera Remedy for Travelers Ad
Important to travelers never leave home on a journey without Chamberlin's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It is often needed and comes cheap at one hundred me its cost. Obtainable everywhere.
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Chamberlin
Adv
Crows Glory in Shame Bird Omens and Odd Tales Across Cultures
The London Times article surveys crows as omens and symbols, noting their feared and celebrated roles in myth. It traces legends from Odin to Indra, observes their black plumage as punishment and pride, and cites their linguistic skills and varied crow dialects across cultures.
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Odin
Alhalla
Olympus
Coronis
Indra
Mohammed
Thaur
London Times
Plum Borer Feeds On Injured Trees
Washington July 19 The American plum borer attacks plum cherry peach and apple trees but confines itself to trees with prior injury. It rarely becomes a major pest and is often found on apple trees with collar blight. Preventive steps include removing dead bark and painting wounds with safe paint. If established, the only control is cutting out infested tissue.
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Washington
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Plum Berer
Bobbin and the Runaway Visit to a Neighbor
A small neighbor brings Bobbin and his cousin Robbins to a grown up neighbor. They claim they ran away to show off Robbins while evading Frank the bad older cousin. The visit ends with farewells as the pair depart with stories of peppermint candy and mischief.
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Frank
Bobbin
Bobbins
Robbins
Thoroughly Cured Brief Fateful Interview Joke
A humorous anecdote recounts a man who sought marriage but balked after meeting his potential father in law. He explains his hesitation came when the father was occupied with a furnace and showed his own struggles, leading to a comedic decision against marriage.
The Musician's Advice
A young lady visits pianist Ru Bennstein and asks for career guidance. After hearing her play, the pianist bluntly suggests a life change by telling her to get married.
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Rubenstein
Epigrams and exploits of naval heroes in early wars
A compact recount of famous naval sayings and deeds from John Paul Jones, Stephen Decatur, and others. Highlights include Jones’s “I have not yet begun to fight” and “Never mind, if I meet him again I’ll make an earl of him,” Decatur’s daring exploits in Tripoli and his toast, and Perry, Hull, and Dewey’s noted commands and lines.
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John Paul Jones
Seraphists
Jones
Richard
Benjamin Franklin
George III
Stephen Decatur
Philadelphia
Tripoli
Lord Nelson
Decatur
Norfolk
Carden
Lawrence
Trinity Churchyard
Lake Erie
Perry
Put-in-Bay Island
Washington
Pants Theft Trial Ends In Humorous Baptism Appeal
A pantomime style courtroom scene shows Ab admitting guilt for stealing pants to enable baptism. The judge presses, the defendant argues the motive was good, sparking a humorous exchange over morality and guilt.
Notice to Contractors for Greencastle High School Upgrades
The Greencastle School Board invites bids on a complete heating plumbing and ventilating system for the high school on Elm Street. Bids due August 7 1915 at 2 pm at the city library. Drawings and specs from Architect Herbert L Bass. Bonds required with bids. Board may reject any bids.
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Greencastle
Putnam County
Indiana
Greencastle High School
Elm Street
Herbert L. Bass
Indianapolis
W. P. Sackett
H. C. Allen
C. Gillen
Some Trees Brave Others Cowards
The article discusses why some trees colonize harsh soils while others retreat. It argues that broad leaf hardwoods drive pines and cypresses to sand and swamps, but cannot thrive on poor soil. oaks resist and dominate across varied soils, while softwoods were likely early trees and remain able to survive poor land due to competition.
Laughter or Tears which is best for sedate health
An article argues that doctors favor crying over laughing for health, noting tragedy can be more healthful than comedy and urging seekers of mood balance to visit plays that provoke genuine emotion. It adds examples about theater’s mood influence and odd societal notes on marriage and gadgets.
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Claremont
Spring Grove
Forest Lawn
Maple Nook
Herald Office
Arnold Daly
Green Book Magazine
Aeschylus
Chip's Bold Escape From a Cat
A young squirrel named Chip sets out to find his missing father then plans to provide for his mother by gathering nuts. He discovers corn, is captured by a kitten, and uses a daring tree-to-tree escape to outwit the feline and reach safety.
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Chip
Squirreltown
White House
Puss
Not Her Business. Woman Refuses to Pay for Boy on Train
A dialogue between a woman and a railway conductor turns tense over a boy occupying a seat. The conductor demands payment for the boy, citing rules and crowded cars, but the woman refuses, asserting she has never paid for him before and inviting the conductor to stop the train if needed.
Sisters compared in Ireland visit during Queen Victoria era
Two sisters visiting in Ireland chat with their hostess's tenant. One sister, described as stout, asks if the old woman would recognize them as siblings. The reply notes they look alike but differ in build, saying the slender sister favors the Quane, while the stout sister does not.
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Ireland
Victoria
Chamber Bottle Healed His Wife Says Happy Outcome
A brief item claims a husband used a Chamber bottle on his wife suffering lameless stiffness and shoulder pain. After application, the stiffness disappeared and the label was noted as everywhere.
Mullinix Announces Regular Reelsville Township Office Hours
Washington Township Trustee J. O. Mullinix states he will hold office hours in Reelsville on Tuesdays and Fridays each week to conduct township business.
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Washington Township
Mullinix
Reelsville
Floyd Township Trustee to Meet Wednesdays at Home
Edgar J. Wilson, Trustee of Floyd Township, states he will be at his Floyd Township home each Wednesday to transact the business of his office.
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Floyd Township
Edgar J. Wilson
Marion Township Trustee Ruark Announces Office Hours
Emerson E. Ruark, trustee of Marion Township, states he will conduct township business from his Filmore home on each Tuesday and Friday.
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Marion Township
Emerson E. Ruark
Filmore
Marin Township
Greencastle Township Trustee announces weekly office hours
Harry Talbott, trustee of Greencastle Township, says he will be in his office at 5S Sayers Book Store in Greencastle each weekday during his term to conduct township business. Phone 388.
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Sayers Book Store
Greencastle
Greencastle Township
Notice to taxpayers of Putnam County Indiana July 165th 1915
The State Board of Tax Commissioners fixes July 27 at 9:30 a.m. for hearings to equalize and possibly increase personal property assessments in Putnam County. County commissioners or any taxpayer may appear in person or by attorney. Hearing does not involve appeals from the County Board of Review. Official seal of Auditor C. L. Airhart.
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Putnam
Indiana
State Board of Tax
Gomamaindh
Putnam County
Board of County Commissioners
County Board of Review
C. L. Airhart
His Proud Beast
A pompous machinery manufacturer tours a factory for a stranger. The owner praises the marvels while the visitor boasts his arsenal making gunpowder, exposing a boastful hubris with a sharp punchline.
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Molly
Hull
Dewey
Gridley
Lowe Brothers
Jones & Stevens Co
City of
Ind
Herald
I. Pi
Pav
Korea
Harry Talbott
W. W. Tucker
Vine Street
Washington and
Walnut Sts
Greencattle
H. Askew
O. F. Overstreet
Bence Building
South Vine Street
Greencastle, Ind
H. M. Jordana
W. M. McGaughey
Evans’ Block
South
Jackson Street
Bloomington
Seminary Streets
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