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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1929
Page
3
Closing down sale effective June 24 offers White and Brown Leghorns at 8c Barred White Buff Rocks Reds White Wyandottes Buff Orpingtons at 9c Add 50c extra for shipments of 25 or 50 Hatches weekly through June and July Order in advance for August chicks Michigantown Indiana Box 726
In a Mil pank setting a Warner Bros color feature opens with a bustling theater crowd. Jimmy Burke and Kitty, a cloakroom attendant, discuss hopes for the show while Nita French lingers in memory and streets glow with Saturday night energy.
London police chief Frederick Wensley, nearing retirement, contemplates visiting Chicago to advise on crime cleanup. He seeks a formal invitation and autonomy to work, citing his Scotland Yard experience and past East End reform efforts.
A testimonial from Edward Bennet of Indianapolis credits Konjola with curing nervous spells, heart distress, headaches, and weakness after seven bottles. He reports rapid improvement and urges others to try the remedy sold at Ow! drug store in Greencastle and by major local druggists.
Alexander H. Legge of Chicago, ex president of International Harvester, is described as the farmer's friend and the leading candidate for the Federal Farm Board czar. The 65 year old business veteran advocates cooperation among farmers, labor saving equipment, and fair world profits, with praise from S H Thompson of the American Farm Bureau Federation. He notes U.S. power can support farmers, but they must share in prosperity eventually. Legge previously handled farm credit and machinery finance amid cattle, grain, and market concerns.
Detective Fred Wensley studied the East End gang networks and used arrests on minor offenses to build long term cases. He argues American cities can curb crime by reforming the police, hiring educated independent leaders, and mobilizing officers as a loyal army on the battlefield.
Mr and Mrs Otis Ader of Indianapolis spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Haines. Several families from nearby towns called on Mrs Dill Michaels and church attendance was noted. Edna Baker was called to Indianapolis for her sister Nola’s illness as wheat threshing finishes locally.
Results show American Association games with Milwaukee 10 over Indianapolis 2 and St Paul 6 over Columbus 5 among others. American League scores include New York 7 over Detroit 5 and Boston 9 over St Louis 7. National League results list St Louis 6 over Philadelphia 4 and Chicago 8 over New York 7.
Mrs. Zimmerman of Oregon visits sister Mrs. Cunningham and family. The Buis reunion was held at John and Katharine Masten home with forty four percent present. Next year at Otho and Marie Buis home. Myrtle Storm and Harold visit William Zeiner and family. Mrs. Newman visits J R Cox and daughter. D. H. McNary and daughter host Winamac guests who attended the Buis reunion. McNary returns.
Government authorities warn that thirty diseases spread by flies threaten lives. The ad touts Fly-Tox from Mellon Institute research as a harmless to humans but deadly to household insects product. It urges buying with the blue label and perfume scent.
Mrs. McNary and daughter stayed several days visiting after Monday. Lillian Faith Buis visited Mrs. Myrtle Storm Monday afternoon. On Tuesday EK and FE Buis hosted callers including Almon Buis and wife O H McNary and daughter, Mrs. Glen Burgess and children, and Oran Buis and family.
Anita Stewart motion picture actress and George Converse New York banker were married at noon in a private ceremony in Hollywood California. A reception followed and the couple planned a honeymoon to Honolulu.
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