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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1928
Page
8
Hoosier Poultry Farm Hatchery lists July four hatch dates on each weekend and August dates. Offers barred white buff Rocks Reds White Wyandottes Buff Orpingtons White and Brown Leghorns at 8 dollars per 100 with 1 cent per chick extra for orders of 50, 2 cents for 25. Claims 100 percent live delivery, prepaid, shipments to Michigantown Indiana. Box 726 oS.
A historical ad touts 666 as a remedy claimed to cure malaria and relieve biliousness headaches and dizziness caused by constipation. It asserts toxin elimination and praises the product for producing copious watery evacuations.
Local Studebaker dealers Morrison Brothers announce new models featuring ball bearing spring shackles. They claim the innovation delivers unprecedented riding comfort, reduced friction, and no squeaks or rattles. Each shackle contains lubricant lasting over 20,000 miles, with hydraulic shock absorbers on both axles enhancing a smoother ride.
Scores from yesterday show American Association games with Indianapolis 6 over Minneapolis 4, Louisville 5 over St. Paul 3, Kansas City 10 over Toledo 5, Milwaukee 6 over Columbus 5 in twelve innings. American League results include Philadelphia 5 over Detroit 1, Cleveland 6 over Boston 5, New York 9 over Chicago 8. National League action lists Cincinnati 11 over 2, Brooklyn 10 over 1, Pittsburgh 1 over Boston 3.
Gene Tunney reportedly is in peak physical condition as he trains for the upcoming title defense against Tom Heeney. The article contrasts physical readiness with fighting readiness, noting Dempsey's strong conditioning did not guarantee victory in prior bouts.
The author describes Tunney's 48 minute workout starting at 3 30 with bag work sparring and rounds. Pulse fell from 76 before training to 108 after and 70 after shower indicating peak fitness. Heeney is assessed as rugged strong and in good fighting condition with regular ring activity noted as a key asset.
Paris report says "Big Bill" Tilden, longtime American tennis star, has been dropped from the Davis Cup squad that will play Italy tomorrow for the right to meet France, the current holder of the cup.
Bishop George R. Grose former DePauw president and Methodist Bishop in China will speak at the Bloomington First Church Friday evening August 3. He recently attended the Kansas City general conference and expects to return to Peking soon, likely discussing China. The Men’s Brotherhood of the First Church organized the event.
Terre Haute Ind July 19 Miss Elizabeth Dunn of Indianapolis defending champion was paired with Mrs Naomi Hull Gipson of Elkhart the 1925 state champion in the upper bracket of the seventh annual womens state golf championship at Terre Haute Country Club Two Fort Wayne women were among the competitors.
Scott Snyder and Mrs A E Bulson contest the lower bracket semi final after wins in the second round. Miss Dunn Mrs Gipson and Mrs Bulson triumphed yesterday while Mrs Snyder edged Mrs Robert Tinsley in Crawfords ville to force a deciding tie at 51.
It is reported at Loogootee that Willard Ewing, sought for murdering William Boyles and his daughter Zenith Burress of Indianapolis, was seen spending last night at Cascade Park in Cascade Park, near Loogootee, Indiana.
Local reports allege Ewing threatened to kill Mrs. Boyles who resides with a son in Loogootee. Several merchants in Loogootee say they spotted a man resembling Ewing a few days ago in the town.
Mary Culley and Louisy King, both 15, from New Albany Indiana, are detained in Bloomington as runaways. They say they fled home a week ago and slept outdoors for three nights, including a night on the Indiana University campus, as Bloomington police arrange to return them.
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