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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1914
Page
3
An old fashioned ad touts Speedway foot relief claiming immediate soothing action and lasting comfort. It promises no skin staining and money back guarantee if satisfaction isn’t achieved, urging buyers to try today for rapid relief from burning throbbing feet.
In Putnam County a commissioner appointed for partition sale will offer the South quarter of the Northeast quarter of the township for cash at 10 o clock on the 13th day of June 1914 at the court house in Greencastle. The sale will proceed to satisfy fees and costs with a one third requirement of the appraised value. William Sutherlin, Commissioner. May 0 1914. Indigestion relief ad notes Chamberlain's Tablets aiding chronic constipation and a testimonial from Mrs. E McCullen of Phelps NY.
A testimonial ad from Greencastle Indiana touts Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney pain and fatigue. It cites local user Julius of 408 N Indian Street and claims improved health after use. The blurb promotes the product price of 60 cents and urges readers to ask for the same remedy.
A sermon narrative urges ministers to exalt Jesus Christ, abandon holding back sin, and give all to God. It recounts a Denver hotel encounter with a pastor who resumes preaching after a personal loss, describing how complete devotion renews power and peace for preaching and ministry.
A sermon excerpt discusses following Christ and sharing with others. It emphasizes personal ministry, using the example of Jesus, and cites suffering with Him as part of partaking in glory. The text blends religious exhortation from Western Methodist and F. L. Wells with archaic phrasing.
Mrs. Clarke W Kelley of Devil's Lake North Dakota runs a thriving 1000 acre farm cited for tree planting. She was elected vice president of the woman's auxiliary and head of the woman farm managers section at the International Dry Farming Congress in Tulsa Oklahoma. Her family notes years of soil restoration through forestry and diversified crops including alfalfa corn wheat barley oats buckwheat and pasture uses.
The piece reports Austria's stiff stance against liberal marriage reform, noting Viennese groups push for separation and divorce rights while Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his wife oppose loosening laws. A San Francisco reunion tale illustrates a man ruined by a separated marriage and unlawful divorce under Austrian law.
The article describes rare counterfeit like notes called freaks emerging from the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. It notes a New York sub treasury case where a note bore twenty on one side and ten on the other, with back imprint worthless for legal tender.
Pigs suffer rheumatism more than any other illness, often misdiagnosed due to its varied forms. The issue can debilitate the animal, and insiders note rheumatism as the mysterious malady affecting swine health.
In the Arkansas River near Muskogee D Rider hauled a remarkable catch on a single trot line weighing about 200 pounds. The five fish included a 65 pounder and a 51 pounder with others in the 30 to 35 pound range. Kansas City Times reports the impressive haul.
Trustees in Madison Mill Creek Jackson Monroe Floyd Marion townships announce weekly at home or office visits to transact official business. Names include I W Knaur, Wanest Livity, Benjamin Walls, Oliver Stringer, Etcheson, Fred Todd, Rector. Noted meeting times: Monday Friday Tuesday Wednesday Saturday. Public notices of official duties and locations.
The State of Indiana Putnam County cites non residents in the Wade A Millar estate case. Defendants must appear by Sept 8 1914 at Greencastle Court House or answer the complaint, otherwise the case proceeds in their absence. Clerk Arthur J Hamrick signed May 27 1914. Notice also announces final settlement hearing for Eyest R McCammack estate on June 26 1914 at Greencastle with heirs to prove their distribution.
W M McGaughey, physician and surgeon, office in Tevane Block No 24, residence at corner Bloomington and Seminary streets. Office phone 327, residence 389.
An endorsement praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the only treatment giving complete relief. S N Galloway writes that it cured him during illness and recommends it to friends. Sold by all dealers.
Heirs and legatees of Oliver J Shaw must appear in Putnam Circuit Court at Greencastle Indiana on June 1 1914 to show cause why the Final Settlement Accounts should not be approved. They must prove heirship and receive distributive shares. Witness: Clerk Arthur J Hamrick May 23 1914. 3td May 29
Reader W A Lockhard of Homer City New York reports severe rheumatic pain in arms and shoulders in spring sample. He used Chamberlains Liniment and felt relief after first application and full cure after one bottle. Sold by all dealers.
An article surveys the hidden market for titles abroad. It notes San Marino selling dukedoms and earldoms for thousands, German firms hawking orders, and varying prices for honors from Greece, Montenegro, Bavaria, and Persia. It cites political finance influencing peerage in England and recent high profile auctions of French and Austrian titles in London.
Mise Grage Qibson, an English author, argues polygamy is commendable for Turkey and could profit England. She says four wives provide support and protection, while single women face hardship. in Turkey a man supports all female relatives, unlike England's limited aid and denied opportunities for women.
A plantation manager recalls dosing his coolies with quinine to prevent malaria. On paydays, each worker took a five grain dose, but one man repeatedly returned for others' pay and ingested multiple doses, leading to a severe illness. The discussion shifts to German auto motorcycles for car use in pocket ephemera.
A German writer notes France pays nearly double for combustibile alcohol compared with Germany. Beet root drives German production while France relies on Irish potato, with potato cultivation more extensive. He proposes topinambour Jerusalem artichoke as a hardy alternative for alcohol, suggesting by products could offset costs and distillation remains. The piece implies cheap alcohol could aid French agriculture and compete with coal, referencing the Brussels conference and broader applicability.
The text argues that reputation comes from doing one thing exceptionally well and consistently. It asserts the world values superior effort and notes people seek those who excel, even if they focus on a single strength.
Electric train lighting is more general abroad due to shorter runs and practical battery use here. Gas lighting remains more suitable on the American continent as electrical systems face drawbacks. A Western railroad company is testing an orc system with storage batteries beneath cars and lamps hidden behind glass bowls to resemble gas light.
A physician who died practiced strange regimens to divert patients from symptoms. He prescribed walks on alternate street sides, fixed daily routines, specific meal timings, cheese with ginger beer, midnight suppers with apples, and particular salt on eggs. These rituals aimed to fix the mind away from melancholia and often succeeded.
A new Paris job for women involves carrying and delivering radium loaded packages. The position, titled radium carrier, offers a role moving valuable and hazardous materials between locations under careful handling protocols. The notice highlights employment opportunities for women in this specialized trade.
Ammonia Lye Polish Varnish stains paint wallpaper bug killers moth balls chlorate lime carbolic acid insect powder gum camphor disinfectants offered at moderate prices. Visit to compare items and prices.
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