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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1915
Page
3
A village prince of scoundrels dodges reformers until scrutiny rises. He loses royal polish as widows hire lawyers and officials clamp down on book-makers and ticket scalpers. With pockets empty, he flees by overcoat and railroad ticket to a quieter town, showing that all pastures must die.
The ad promotes personalized printed stationery for families and individuals in plain or fancy formats, offering bulk orders with envelopes. It argues fashion trends demand clear name and address on letters, preventing misaddressing and ensuring mail returns if undelivered.
Greencastle Indiana invites sealed bids by August 17 1915 at 7 pm for the entire $5000 of city bonds dated September 1 1915. Bonds in $500 denominations carry 5 percent interest payable semiannually and mature from March 1917 through September 1921 with final payment when all bonds are paid. Bonds issued for street repair and signed by the mayor and city clerk with signatures or lithographed facsimiles. The city reserves right to reject any bid.
A wallpaper retailer reports an unusually full stock this season after purchasing over 4000 rolls. The company promises variety in style, quality, and price.
Advertising moves goods and signals a firm that offers fresh stock. An advertiser pricing to sell is likely progressive in buying and can pass savings to customers.
Sealed bids are invited by the Greencastle city clerk until 7 pm August 17, 1915 for the entire 2425 dollars. Bonds dated August 15, 1915 will pay 5 percent interest semi annually, with first coupon due February 15, 1916. Maturity extends to August 15, 1925 to fund a road roller scarifier and sprinkling outfit.
The Green Castle Common Council of Indiana on July 27 1915 adopted a resolution to improve College Avenue from Jacob to Berry streets with cement sidewalks brick street and alley crossings combined curbs and gutters. A public hearing is set for August 17 1915 at 7:00 PM in the council chamber to hear interested parties and assessable property owners regarding the estimated cost and benefits. City Clerk M G Miller issued the notice with publication on July 29 and August 5.
J O Mullinix trustee states he will be in his Reelsville office on Tuesdays and Fridays each week to conduct township business.
Edgar J. Wilson, trustee for Floyd Township, states he will conduct township business at his home every Wednesday, inviting residents to attend and discuss needs or concerns with the office.
Emerson E Ruark announces he will conduct Marion Township business at his Filmore home on Tuesdays and Fridays as trustee, inviting residents to attend and present matters for action.
Harry Talbott trustee announces weekly weekday office hours in Greencastle at Sayers Book Store to conduct township business. Phone contact listed as 388.
Homer L. Cook announces that Red Cross Drug Company filed the required consent papers under the 1912 act and is now in dissolution. The certification dated July 28, 1916, is witnessed by Deputy H. L. Center and attorney B. F. Corwin.
The Monon announces a special excursion to Michigan City with departure from Greencastle at 7 47 a m and a return from City at 7 00 p m on August first. Round trip fare is 1 75 dollars.
A brief reminder that advertisers seek your business and should clearly present what they offer. If a firm does not explain its terms you may rightfully shop elsewhere.
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