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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1919
Page
1
Next payday arrives Monday June 16 for Putnam County Liberty Bond holders. The first issue earns interest due Sunday with 35 382 dollars stated for distribution.
June 16 is pay day for Liberty Bond first issue interest totaling millions at 3 percent. Putnam County buyers may receive about 5382.50, rising with bond conversions. A G Brown urges converting coupons to War Savings Stamps for higher yield and national finance support. Payments occur Monday despite June 15 being Sunday.
Washington, D. C., June 18. The Agriculture Department states that mixed fertilizers should cost farmers about 30 percent less for the fall 1919 season than spring prices. The drop applies to north ofArkansas Tennessee Virginia and West Virginia including Ohio River counties of West Virginia. Prices for the South not yet issued.
The department outlines regional freight adds for fertilizer deliveries including 3.75 per ton to most regions, 2.50 to Long Island, and 4.50 to New England. Additional carload adjustments apply, with farmer margins and direct material costs under study, noting reliance on by products and ongoing price variations.
The text outlines Knox and Lodge pressing a resolution that warns foreign nations against including the League covenant in any treaty. It portrays Borah’s demand for clear Republican opposition to the League and details the risk of straddling public stance, the Senate’s role in treaties, and calls for shifting toward defense alliances only after broader scrutiny.
Board of review members state that much equalization must be made in the assessment of farm lands in Putnam County by township assessors.
Putnam county board of equalization faces a heavy workload to equalize spring assessments. Under the new tax law real estate was to be valued at sale value. Mill Creek township shows the highest average at 115 an acre while Washington township averages 25 88 per acre.
Harry Evans of six miles south of Reelsville found an escaped state farm prisoner hidden in his hay loft at dusk. He alerted farm officers who recaptured the man, who said he lived in New Jersey.
Indiana mines produced 1,807,025 tons in May up from April's 1,245,921 tons. The rise, amid 197 active mines, suggests early demand revival though many mines run part time and rail car shortages trimmed output by 84,587 tons. Operators warn buyers to stockpile fuel ahead of a potentially stronger summer and fall demand.
Mrs Eula Lewis spent Wednesday with her mother Mrs Scobee. Roy Ferrand’s family visited Philip Masten’s. Mrs Myrtle O’Hair has returned home from hospital. Families from Indianapolis and Coatesville visited D W Hurst. Greencastle visitors joined the sewing circle at Mrs Lillie Busby. Attendees included May Berry Edith Scobee Lillian Kneller Lou Hillis Florence Watson Laura Hurst Fern Hurst and Laura Lewis. Refreshments were served. Next meeting with Mrs Florence Watson on the second Wednesday in July.
An all day meeting and basket dinner will be held at the Putnamville M E Church on Sunday June 19. Putnamville folks are invited to provide lots of good eats and fellowship.
An all day event at Putnamville Sunday June 15 begins 10 30 AM with Pastor Charles Deich hosting. Speakers include Dr A F E Griffith Des Moines Rev C E Flynn Bloomington and Drs W W Sweet H A Gobin and Don W Nichols Greencastle. Public invited to participate.
The GOP places itself on record against the League of Nations as Senator Knox of Pennsylvania introduces a resolution in the Senate opposing the pact.
Senator Knox presents a resolution in the Senate marking the Republican opposition to the League of Nations and aims to block the president from submitting the peace treaty with the Covenant. The measure follows Lodge’s remarks and carries his approval despite widespread speculation about its purpose.
Indianapolis buyers for outside packers push hog prices to 21.25 dollars, a 65 cent gain. Early figures show 1 500 hogs arrived with cattle 400 calves 600 and 100 sheep, cattle and sheep steady while hogs ease 50 to 100 cents. Local packers held back at 10 o clock awaiting further developments. A garden tip notes weeding now saves time later and boosts productivity.
Levi Lauderback of Brazil detective files suit to try judgment against Lena Zeller widow of Charles H. Zeller. The action seeks damages tied to a bond finding. Suit to be tried in local court.
Levi Lauderback a Brazil detective seeks 5000 in Putnam circuit court on change of venue from Clay county alleging bonds valued near 60000 were missing after Charles H. Zeller’s death. He claims he found 57000 in bonds for Lena Zeller who refuses to pay. Rawley and Baumunk, Brazil attorneys, represent him.
Paris reports that Britain has made an eleventh hour bid to reopen reparations by proposing that the permanent reparations commission include control of raw materials, potentially shaping Germany’s economic development. the idea was not well received and delays the reply to Germany are likely. The treaty with Germany will be rewritten and reprinted to include allied explanations, with publication planned around delivery.
Mr and Mrs Shields McCray express deep appreciation for kindness shown during their sorrow and note this thank you is personal. Corn fodder silage underperforms compared with regular corn silage in a steer feeding trial near Peru. County Agent H E Ackerson assisted. Mr Long cites high gains with proper silage and plans another silo this summer.
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