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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1930
Page
2
Gilbert Ogles, county treasurer, visited Indianapolis Friday. Several locals traveled, vacation plans noted, and residents attended church and state events. Hog sales topped market prices at $10 per hundred. several families shared visits and commutes, while a car fire near Greencastle caused a brief alarm with minimal damage.
Farmers report corn drought stress and pasture drying as rainfall delays threaten a material cut to the corn crop. The drought condition worsens as crops show signs of stress and pastures degrade without timely rain.
Firefighters responded to a brush fire at the home of Harry E. Gill 608 Anderson Street this afternoon. The blaze spread to nearby grass but was brought under control and extinguished after water in the booster tank was used.
Continuation reports a boating party near Evanston Wilmette and Chicago suburbs hosted by Benjamin H Marshall Jr. A fall from the Scarab vessel sent Marshall and Miss Ayers into the lake as other party members and guests including Pulver Freeman Higgins Paul Wilde and Cy Ross were rescued. The crash occurred with no lights seen onboard the Scarab.
Senate critic George R. Moses of New Hampshire denounces President Hoover over secrecy of London pact correspondence and argues the Senate was denied inspection rights. He warns the treaty increases naval arms, burdens taxpayers, and shifts risk to merchantmen, calling protections insufficient and the pact ill conceived. Although longstanding allies, Moses questions authority and urgency behind ratifying the accord.
Population estimates for 1930 show the U S may exceed 125 million as preliminary census returns exceed 1928 projections. California tops overestimate gaps, Minnesota undercounts, and reapportionment implications loom with possible shifts in House seats across multiple states including Illinois Indiana Michigan and others.
The missing Western Air Express mail pilot Maurice Graham, last seen January 10, was found July 17 near Cedar City Ulaly, about six miles from where his wrecked plane was located in late June.
Classified brief lists several rental options including a six room modern house on east Seminary street with inquire at Herald office. An apartment pair offers four rooms and bath and two rooms with gas stoves, water and heat furnished. Also coal delivery in 5 ton lots at $5 per ton starting August 1 and well drilling by J. Smith of Cloverdale Indiana.
Purdue extension specialist RK L B Hull warns this is a critical period for trees and shrubs planted last spring. Inspect July and August for proper watering. mulch to reduce soil drying and allow deeper soaking. use tile irrigation to reach roots. consider hauling water if needed. initial care yields stronger growth in following years.
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The annual Rollings reunion will be in Forest Park Brazil on July 7 the last Sunday in July. Mrs Wells will host Madison Club meeting at her home on Tuesday afternoon with eleven members present. Crescent Rebekahs No 763 to hold regular session Monday night at 8 with all members urged to attend.
Jesse James III, grandson of the Missouri outlaw, is jailed in Chicago after trying to obtain a blank bank checkbook. He blames his infamy for his alleged bad luck. International Illustrated News photo accompanies the report.
After a crash at Bostwick in Georgia en route to Buenos Aires, the New Haven monoplane crew leaped to safety using parachutes when gun supplies ran low. The crew included Randy Enslow chief pilot radio operator Gor an Peed and James Gerlews assistant pilots.
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