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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1920
Page
1
This week the Greencastle Herald will publish a two page spread listing forty merchants backing the Bargain Day. Ads promise low prices across eatables wearables furnishings drugs and more with profits shed to beat the high cost of living. The Greencastle band will perform at noon and a full program is planned for the evening. Remember Saturday June 12 to shop and save.
Otoe Tribe No. 140 Impd O R M announces its annual Memorial Services for Sunday afternoon June 15 1920. Speaker will be Brother John E Sedwick of Martinsville Indiana. All Red Men urged to attend meeting at the Hall at 1 30 PM.
The Green Castle order of Red Men plans a Saturday night celebration with a band concert by the Greencastle Band a parade of Red Men and candidates and other features. The goat ride for candidates is promised and the lodge welcomes new members.
The New England Homestead reports ten years of progress in shade-grown tobacco in the Connecticut Valley. West farmers are urged to visit to see intensive New England cultivation, where acres of cigar leaf under tents reclaim formerly sandy land. Shade tobacco pricing, duty on Sumatra, and Cuban varieties have boosted profits and production, with some regions achieving better yields and standards.
A garbled city charter clause in Long Beach California is misread as granting power to curb cat travel and require feline fenders. Police seized a cat accused of speeding beyond a set limit, to be tried in a test case amid rising campaign against cats.
The Toledo Blade notes rural Midwest children once believed certain birds or all birds could become the parents of mice under specific conditions. The belief was seen as easy to prove and many children tested the idea themselves.
The article argues music in the home benefits virtue and mood, endorsing piano, organ, or mechanical instruments when unavailable. It urges early instruction for children, selecting affordable instruments and cost-effective lessons, with boys joining bands and girls earning pin money through church and home events while emphasizing enjoyment and family benefit.
A World’s Advance note reports Europe sees fake alligator skins from sheep wool as genuine. To boost real skin supply, ideas were floated to breed alligators in French possessions. Alligator oil remains sought after by makers of chamois leather goods.
About 550 Putnam County Democrats expected at a 7:50 pm banquet in the courthouse with tables on all floors. Ex-Governor Ratstor, Ex-Senator Taggart, and several candidates will speak. the Vermillion Cafe and church women will serve a multi-floor meal as the Purdue Band performs nearby.
A California millionaire cites W. K. Vanderbilt Jr to recount a claim that a second Monte Carlo casino would beat the odds in roulette. He warns the odds are unfair and references a boast about drinking and a man named Finn facing trouble with scandal.
A description of a Zakopane style wooden house with tight spruce logs and a steep shingle roof matching the Tatra peaks. Details include a heavy log door frame with semicircular arch and anchor joints, carved pegs, and ornate rafters. Motifs like circular, heart shapes, and svastikas adorn ash wood furniture and vessels, reflecting a distinct Central European folk art lineage.
The Rotary Club welcomed Miss Martha Trip pier and Miss Elizabeth Tevis of DePauw University. Tevis, a violinist of unusual ability, performed with accompaniment by Miss Trippier. A noon luncheon in the Christian Church preceded the program.
The Oakland Sedan owned by George Christie stolen from in front of his home on May 18 has been recovered by Terre Haute police. Two men found with the car are jailed awaiting Christie’s identification and transfer of custody to Marshall O'Hair. Mrs McGaughey and Miss Hays traveled to Indianapolis for the day. Prof F C Tilden to deliver Lafayette High School commencement address Thursday.
The Locust Street Church youth group will hold a picnic supper and hike this evening. They will depart at 6 o clock, with Rev and Mrs H C Clippinger joining the group.
Student pastor Carnes plans a notable service at Maple Heights church next Sunday. The interior has been improved and painting and papering may occur if funds are raised, with no debt. The Women’s Study Club meeting with Mrs. Sweeney is postponed to Tuesday June 8.
Indianapolis hog receipts reached 10 000 with 6 909 sold locally and 6 000 to outsiders. Openings showed 10¢ lower with top hogs at 14 75 and heavies 14 00 to 14 50. Cattle were active and higher calf and sheep markets steady to higher.
The Keystone Bible Class will assist in the mid week prayer service Thursday night. New members and all others are urged to attend this important meeting at Locust Street Methodist Church.
In Washington on June 1, President Wilsons plea for an American mandate over Armenia was rejected in the Senate by 52 to 23. Thirteen Democrats sided with Republicans on the final roll call as the resolution respectfully declined congressional authority for the mandate was adopted in the form drafted by Republican leaders. The measure moves to the House with plans for swift approval.
Delayed spring plowing forces Putnam County farmers to work double shifts. tractors start before daylight and run late into the night to break ground and plant corn. Wet winter and late spring have left much land unbroken with extensive work remaining to be done.
Attorneys in the Putnam Chew Court expect a jury verdict by Thursday in the murder case of Lewis D. LeMay charged with killing William Lawson, both Clay County men. LeMay claims self defense after a January road confrontation near Brazil.
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