Collective Action Among Farmers
A U S Department of Agriculture bulletin explains how farmer groups in the Central West and Northwest form guarantee associations, reserve fund plans, and cooperative credit unions to secure loans at lower rates. Examples include Texas reserve funds, Northwest business-group guarantees, and North Carolina and Turn unions offering favorable terms to members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Central Western
Rocky Mountain
Texas
Northwest
North Carolina
One at a Time Charity Glove Spoof
In a small pro Vinal town a gray suede glove on a pink satin cushion drew a crowd at a charity bazaar. A notice promised the glove to the person who bought a ticket first, but local butcher Maydock declared ownership and claimed the glove at seven, inviting the crowd to bid no longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atte
Kise Berson
Maydock
Not Guilty Based on Trafalgar Square Melon Misconduct
A prisoner pleads not guilty after magistrate questioning. A constable testifies the man was found in Trafalgar Square acting intoxicated by tossing items into a basin and attempting to retrieve them from a lion fountain. A porter’s whistle leads to a loud exchange with Paddy Flynn at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piyon
Nobert
Paddy Flynn
It Was Only Fair Irish Tale Fragment
A fragmentary humorous Irish tale describes two men working and being called to dine from a large basin of broth. The dialogue mentions a farmer and a person named Pat, with bits of nonsense speech about a spoon and a moth causing confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nike
Mike
A Clever Slice of Life On a Sunday Outing
A humorous scene on a sunny Sunday follows Mr. and Mrs. Simmo as they argue over a car trip to the beach. Their plan collapses from flat tires and no gasoline, forcing a stubborn walk home while rousing vanity and vanity in the pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Horatio
Mrs. Simmo
Mr. Simmo
M'Dear
Mrs. Simmp
Mr. Simmp
Alfred
Galveo Con Ped
Simmo
Dissolution Notice of Local Blacksmith Partnership
A West Virginia blacksmith announces the dissolution of a partnership with Mose Skinner. Debts owed to the firm will be settled with the proprietor. firm debts will be settled with Mose Skinner. The report also notes a gendered remark on hats and women’s advantage in buying hats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Darky
Mose Skinner
Soda and Salt Closely Related to Each Other
A concise note asserts that soda and salt are closely related and that one depends on the other, implying a mutual interdependence or shared role in certain contexts.
Brine is pumped twenty miles to New York soda plant
National Museum in Washington displays a detailed model showing salt wells near Solvay and a 21 mile brine pipeline to a Solvay, New York soda plant. The exhibit explains the Solvay process for baking soda using salt, ammonia, and lime, with brine pumped from 1200 feet deep wells and water from nearby lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
National Museum
Washington
New York State
Tully Lakes
Solvay
N. Y
Syracuse
Lake Onondsexa
Tully
Ernest Solvay
Brussels
Jamesville
Local Social News And Illness Briefs
Mr and Mrs George R Boyle and family travel to West Baden for several weeks. County teacher examination set at High School Saturday 8 am. Mullins sisters and Zelma Robards visit Cloverdale. Beatrice Thompson visits Otis home from Louisville. Girls head to Turkey Run for week in rented cottage. Geraldine Hessler visiting Miss Bery O Hair. Frank Roberts Jr to Hershey PA for Manhattan Players engagement. Elijah Grantham remains seriously ill. Tressa Brewer to Terre Haute then Indianapolis. Gray Peter improving after neck carbuncle. Potter not yet able to return. Claire Bittles ill at Methodist Hospital likely second operation due to skull abscess. Hurst family reunion next Wednesday at Mt Meridian grounds. Dr A B Lockridge critically ill at parents home. Mrs Frank Cannon critically ill after nasal hemorrhage. Wheat truck through Pin Hook Ford bridge causes minor damage. bridges must be rebuilt heavier for heavy traffic.
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Mt. Meridian
Putnam County
A. B. Lockridge
A. O. Lockridge
West Walnut Street
Local Chamber of Commerce Seeks New Headquarters
Mr and Mrs John Gainor of Washington guests of Mr and Mrs James P Hughes and Mr and Mrs John Cannon plan to leave late this week for home The Chamber has no office after its Donner building furnishings were sold to the American Legion and moved Cap Harney secretary seeks new headquarters with location undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gainor
Washington
James P. Hughes
John Cannon
Chamber of Commerce
Donner
Chamber of Comerce
American Legion
Cap. Harney
Classified Ads Offer Reductions on Low Shoes
Farm loans available with Brown and Moffett. Wanted to rent a house near Greencastle for a small family with a permanent tenant if suitable. contact John R. Hand 1042 Van Buren St South Bend Indiana. Architect contractor and landscape gardening services by W H Evans Greencastle Indiana.
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Greencastle
John R. Hand
van Buren Street
South Bend
Indiana
W. H. Evans
Meet Me At CHRISTIE'S Girl Wanted For General House Work
Public sale notice and classified blurbs list fall sales by Dobbs and Vestal with office over Central Nat's Bank and contact numbers 168 771 and 179. Car listing promotes a Dodge Roadster from The R. E. Knoll Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dobbs & Vestal
Nat's Bank
RAT SNAP advertised for camping rat control
Ray White asserts RAT SNAP keeps camps pest free after a trip where rats spoiled the cook fires. The ad promotes 25¢ 50¢ and 1 dollar sizes sold by local merchants R. P. Mullins and partners and J Sudranski Co.
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Ray White
Public Auction of Entire Household Goods
Household furniture and items to be sold at public auction Monday August 2 at 1 30 oclock corner of Market and Poplar streets. Dobbs and Vestal Auctioneers conduct sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market and
Poplar Street
Dobbs & Vestal Auctioneers
Rats Threaten Food Stocks Prompt Pest Control Claim
Rats devastate grain, poultry, and eggs causing health concerns. An ad promotes RAT SNAP with three cake sizes priced 2he 50c and 1.00, guaranteed by John Cook & Sons and R. P. Mullins. Then a help wanted note calls for a bright energetic girl to join the Herald office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cook & Sons
R. P. Mullins
The
Herald Office
Reat Attends Republican Editorial Convention
Arthur Reat, an oil inspector, traveled to Turkey Run to attend the Republican Editorial convention. He was reportedly the sole local Republican able to generate enough enthusiasm for the meeting amid a general pledge by Republicans to abolish the oil inspector post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Reat
Turkey Run
Arthur
Reat
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Promises Cure for Digestive Ailments
A reader recalls spending $1,800 over seven years seeking medical help for stomach pains and cancer fears. After trying Mayr's Wonderful Remedy, pains vanished for three years. The ad claims the simple preparation clears catarrhal mucus and inflammation in the digestive tract and promises a money back guarantee. Sold by R. P. Mullins and druggists nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
R. P. Mullins
Granulated Sugar at William Anderson Grocery
Granulated sugar sold for ten pounds at 2 dollars and 40 cents by William Anderson Grocery Store located one block north of the square on Indiana Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Anderson
Square
Indiana Street
Evans and Goulding Visit in Toledo Return to Greencastle
Mrs FE B Evans and Miss Myra Goulding traveled to Toledo Ohio to visit Mr and Mrs Charles Newman and daughter Caroline who have now returned to Greencastle for a several days visit with Mrs Evans. A Signaard Oil Co representative is arranging a gasoline filling station opening here with Charley Wood named manager. A new lamp post was installed on Indiana street in front of the station by Standard Oil Co electricians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. B. Evans
Myra, Goulding
Toledo
Ohio
Charles Newman
Caroline
Greencastle
Evans
Newman
Greencastle Gas Co
Signaard Oil Co
Charley Wood
Indiana Street
Standard Oi! Co
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Costable
Trafal Square
Mr. Hobart
He Took
Conrad Timms
London
Timms
New Yorkoda
George R. Boyle
West Baden
Imogene
Mae Mullins
Beatrice Thompson
Louisville, Kentucky
C. W. Otis
Gertrude Cook
Ronnie Moffett
Mary Manuel
Clairona
Ella Rector
Frances Forcum
Geraldine Hessler
Chicago
Bery O'Hair
Frank Roberts, Jr
Hershey
Pennsylvania
Manhattan Players
Sumer Park
East
Mr. Roberts
Elijah Grantham
Tressa Brewer
R. A. Lawton
East Franklin Street
Terre Haute
Indianapolis
Frank Roberts
Gray Peter
Christie & Son
Mr. Potter
Methodist Hospital
Claire Bittles
Frank Cannon
South College Avenue
Pin Hook Ford
Putname County
Christies
Brown & Moffett
Christie’s
Maude Bridges
R. E. Knoll Ce
J. Sudranski & Co
Hunt
First National Bank
VIA
Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Company
Hlinsis
Kentucky
Michigan
Traction Terminal
Ind
Farmer's Pride
Bordens
Uneeda
Tee
Ween
South Greencaste
Cash Grocery
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