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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1913
Page
4
An old weather observation tower atop DePauw University’s west college building is described as the former central site for wind tests and government reports. Its neglect and planned demolition follow renovations as alumni and locals recall the tower’s history and the notable scientist Guy West Wilson who used it.
The coming Chautauqua will include James R. Barkley a crayon artist and clay modeler who sketches faces of audience members as the crowd watches. His live demonstrations with humor and song illustrate poems by James Whitcomb Riley and elicit both laughter and tears, drawing on years of performances across many states.
The report notes circuit Chautauquas will be about three times as numerous in 191 as in 1912 with independent Chautauquas fading into history. It praises circuit systems as superior business entities built on cooperation and experienced management, contrasting them with slipshod, chance-led Independent efforts born to die.
The Lincoln Chautauquas stand out among Circuit assemblies for their practical cooperative structure. They operate with a $20,000 authorized capital stock owned by local Chautauqua assemblies and a board elected from the Chautauqua towns, reflecting communal control.
Attention Sir Knights. The Greencastle Commandery No. 11 K T holds a stated conclave on Wednesday July 23 at 7 30 oclock. TM Lewis A Zaring reports business of importance. James McD. Hays recorder. You take the Herald.
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