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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1928
Page
2
Rates show Putnam County mail at 3.00 yearly, outside county 3.50, Greencastle carrier 10e weekly, weekly edition 1.50 yearly. Advertising rates available on request.
Betsy Patterson hides from her father as Captain Jerome Bonaparte, posing as her tutor La Vert, declares love. Betsy wrestles with class ambition and romance, risking scandal to marry the tutor she adores in a garden rendezvous. The pair seal their bond before guests arrive, fate uncertain.
Ted Elder of Marland Oklahoma will perform a two horse leap over an automobile to defend his world champion trick riding title at the Chicago Rodeo. More than $33 000 in prizes will be offered under Tex Austin of Las Vegas New Mexico. Ropers riders and steer wrestlers from the West compete for world titles during the nine day event at Soldier Field attracting over 500000 spectators.
A Chicago report estimates about 24000 Americans will die from auto accidents this year if trends continue. The study by S H Nerlove and W J Graham of the University of Chicago cites rising fatalities and non fatal injuries, with projections through 1928 and notes a drop in death rate per 100000 registered vehicles despite more machines. It also includes a public notice from Putnam County Indiana about a divorce case with a non resident defendant.
Alva E. Lisby, treasurer of Putnam County Indiana, invites sealed bids by June 23 1928 at noon for 7000 in road construction bonds for I P Ray et al Stone Road Cloverdale Township. Bonds bear 4.5 percent interest payable May 15 1929 and semiannually thereafter. Each bond 175, bonds dated June 15 1928, sold to highest bid with five percent certified check and non collusion affidavit. right to reject small bids.
The article asserts automobiles will continue to pose a serious hazard despite current safety measures, insisting the vehicle itself remains the core cause of injury and death in road incidents. It argues that as long as cars exist, automobile hazards will persist.
Columbus Indiana hosts the 49th annual encampment of the Indiana G A R and six allied groups June 18 to 21 with over 2 000 delegates and visitors expected. A mammoth parade Wednesday will feature bands and World War veterans from every Legion post in the Fourth district.
Joan Crawford notes that old fashioned square dances in Rose Marie are harder to perform than the Charleston or the Black Bottom. She highlights a scene with mounted police, trappers and traders at a ball. Rose Marie, MGM's adaptation of the musical, shows a large notable cast.
Mary Brian completes her nineteenth feature in two years in the First National comedy Harold Teen at the Granada Theatre. She plays Lillums the high school sweetheart as director Mervyn LeRoy lauds her as a highly conscientious performer.
The title role is played by Lake and the vamp by Alice White. Supporting cast includes Lucien Littlefield Jack Duffy Jack Eagan William Bakewell Hedda Hopper Fred Kelsey Lincoln Stedman Ed Brady and Frances Hamilton. Robert Kane produced Teen for First National with Arthur Les involved. school and Harold appear among the credits.
Governor Fa Jakson proclaims June 14 as Flag Day urging municipalities to hold suitable exercises recognizing the national flag. He emphasizes display of the flag and its symbolism as an emblem of freedom across communities.
Physician Dr. John F Hall of Vincennes Indiana reports dramatic health improvement after using Konjola claiming renewed energy and ability to work twice as much. He describes prior stomach and kidney pains indigestion weakness and nervousness and says Konjola cleanses the system regulates bowels strengthens nerves and offers a solution. Advertises Konjola sold in Greencastle and through area druggists.
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