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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1914
Page
2
A health advertisement urges women to maintain good health to stay cheerful, citing indigestion and constipation as common ills. Mrs. H. C. Getty of Indiana, Pa notes Chamberlain's Tablets cured her indigestion and constipation and improved her overall health. For sale by all dealers.
Notice is given that bids for building a school house in Marion Township Putnam County Indiana will be received until 2 oclock p m August 8 1914. Bids opened in presence of Advisory Board and contract awarded. Bid must include certified check and construction bond. Right to reject bids reserved. Specifications available with County Superintendent in Greencastle. OTTO B RECTOR Trustee. 81 Wuly July 17 Posters. Dangere of Choera Morbus.
Greencastle resident George W. Wood testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved years of back pain and frequent urinary symptoms. He endorses the remedy and confirms his prior statement. Available at Jones Stevens Co.'s Drug Store for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Prods Buffalo NY. Also mentions Chamberlins Tablets for constipation.
Captain Reiner of the steamship Willamette foiled an attempted robbery by a man in disguise aboard near Cape Vincent. Nelson, a former master, and Joseph Laramie were handed to the U S marshal after the altercation. The crew and passengers aided in disarming the assailant during the struggle.
Reading Pa writer George H. Petherolf outlines why rapid cooling is essential to prevent bacterial growth in milk. He explains how milk should be cooled to about 40 to 45 F and kept in sanitary conditions, with methods for farms lacking a proper milkhouse, and cautions against contamination from dirt and air.
Washington July 24 A discussion on tree surgery warns that improper work on decayed trees can fail to reveal ongoing decay and calls for high standards. The U S Department of Agriculture promotes a model contract and best practices to reduce fraud and improve treatment, with guidance on equipment, grafting, and cavity filling.
Sheriff Theodore Boes will auction rents and profits from 60 acres in the west half of the southeast quarter of section 14 township 12 north range 4 west in Putnam County. The sale on August 22, 1914 may continue to cover the fee simple if needed to satisfy a $4779.70 decree plus interest and costs. Poster date July 22 1914 with attorneys Hays & Murphy.
A humorous scene unfolds as a young woman refuses a wedding gift and returns a ring. She offers a photograph and hair, while embroidered suspenders are mailed. The man laments giving money for a cook’s wedding gift. The exchange ends with a pun about the label on the ring box.
A patent medicine ad promises freckles will fade using ethine double strength bought from a druggist. Apply nightly and morning to the face with a money back guarantee if the treatment fails to remove freckles.
Executors of John G. McCoy estate announce a private sale by sealed bids for cash at a price not less than full appraised value. The land covers part of lot 207 in Green Castle with a 100 by 62 foot building site on south Jackson street near the courthouse. Bids accepted at C. C. Gillen law office in Greencastle, Indiana, on August 15, 1914 at 10 a.m.
Putnam County Indiana Board of Commissioners invites sealed proposals for 5439 feet of macadam road work on the George E. Bicknell road in Greencastle Township. Bids due August 12, 1914 by 2 p.m. with bonds and affidavits. right to reject bids reserved. Auditor C. L. Airhart announces. Posters.
Mm McGaughy is listed as a physician and surgeon with residence at Bloomington and Seminary streets corner. Contact offices use telephone 327 and residence 339. Office located in Evans' Block No 24 South Jackson Street.
Official notice from the Putnam County commissioners announcing sealed proposals for 7300 feet of macadam road work on the John McFarland road in Green Castle Indiana. Bids bid to the county auditor by August 12 1914 at 2 p.m. with bids to be let to the lowest responsible bidder.
Fragmentary notice from a Herald want ad offers a fast service or item labeled quick esuils with a price hint of one half cent per word or unit. The garbled text mentions advert placement in Pier ta and a brief shipping-like or local listing context.
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