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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1922

Page

2

Cards of Thanks Rates in Greencastle Advert

Charles J Arnold proprietor Greencastle Ind notices publish duty charge for Cards of Thanks at six cents each. Local listings show address 17 and 19 S Jackson Street with afternoon publication schedule except Sunday.

Charles J. Arnold S. Jackson Street Greencastle Ind Frankfort Cedar Point Ohio Cleveland Buffalo N. Y Toronto

Captain H L Scaife Remembered For War Fraud Probing

Captain H L Scaife, famed for investigating alleged aircraft war frauds, was urged by Attorney General Daugherty to join a defense team but declined the bribe. He then wrote to Peyton Gordon alleging whiskey seizures and later private use by unnamed officials in Washington warehouses.

H. L. Scaife Daugherty Felder Scaife Peyton C. Gordon U. S District of Columbia Grand Jury Department of Justice Security Storage Co Washington

Democratic Ticket Unveils Slate for State and Local Offices

The ticket lists Samuel M. Ralston for U S Senator Charles H. Bidaman for U S Representative in the Fifth District Andrew E. Durham and Willis F. Gill for state offices Glenn H. Lyon as Prosecuting Attorney Walter S. Campbell as Clerk Circuit Court William D. Lovett as County Auditor Wilbur O. Clodfelter as County Treasurer Dave Stewart Wright as County Recorder Elijah S. Wallace as County Sheriff Jacob E. McCurry as County Coroner William P. Koehler as County Surveyor Paul F. Priest as County Assessor William F. Davis as County Commissioner First and David J. Skelton as County Commissioner Third The evening ticket also names James G. Britton Ora A. Day and William S. Burris for Council at Large.

Samuel M. Ralston Congress Charles H. Bidaman Montgomery Putnam Andrew E. Durham Owen Willis FE. Gill Judicial Circuit Glenn H. Lyon Walter S. Campbell William D. Lovett Wilbur O. Clodfelter Dave Stewart Wright Elijah S. Wallace Jacob E. McCurry William P. Koehler Paul F. Priest

High School Theatre June 16 Lovers’ Scene Prompted by Author

A writer seeks a subject for his work and gains a woman’s consent to be part of his essay like a real life case. The event, tied to a performance in a high school theatre on June 16, unfolds as modern romantic inquiry.

Kate High School

Minister and barber clash over pennies in London

A minister visits a village barber who refuses three pence offered after a shave. The barber quips they will “three penny sermons” if needed, prompting the minister to remark he has none. The barber replies with humor that he will come three times.

London Telegraph

Do You Keep All Your Political Promises

Senator Sorghum answers a question on promises, saying he keeps them all even if some never progress beyond being filed notes, and he never throws them away.

Senator Sorghum

Theyre Wearing Em That Way Now

Thurston asks about removing shoes at 2 a.m. Wetmore responds he does not take off his shoes before bed. The exchange centers on household routine and late hour conduct.

Thurston Wetmore

Passing of Citadel cradle of heroes fades from Charleston

Charleston's Citadel once a tobacco warehouse and later a military college on Marion Square is slated for abandonment as a military school. The city and state funded new quarters costing over 1 million dollars as the historic site’s era ends. Citadel cadets contributed to Confederate efforts and the school traces its lineage to 1842 with later re opening in 1882.

Charleston The Citadel South Carolina Military School For Efficiency Marion Square

Young California rifle champion from Oakland high school

Seventeen year old Anne Vowell, a junior at Oakland technical high school, is named the champion girl rifle shot of California and is likely the youngest prominent markswoman in the West.

Anne Vowell Oakland Cal.) Technical High School California West

Church for Children in Indianapolis

A junior church for ages six to sixteen is run in Grace Presbyterian Church Indianapolis with Rev. N S Lichterman as preacher. The program started in January, uses a dedicated room, 80 minute services, and student officers. Lichterman plans to double membership soon, noting long sermons bored children but delighted adults.

Indianapolis N. S. Lichterman Grace Presbyterian Church

Large live eagle captured near Garfield Wisconsin

Rich Drew and John Hedrich captured a large live eagle near Garfield Wisconsin. The overfed bird could not fly and was given through local residents to Arthur Marquardt, then Doc Smith, who added it to his miniature zoo. The specimen measures 7 feet 2 inches tip to tip.

Rich Drew John Hedrich Garfield Wis Arthur Marquardt Doc Smith Big Bird Miniature Zoo

Miraculous Light Said to Guide Michigan Farmer to Rescue

D K Brown of Chippewa county recounts being lost in a swamp and guided to safety by a God sent light that appeared as the rescue party, endorsed by his wife and neighbors who held a county wide revival. The tale centers on a winged light and a white object resembling a sea gull’s wing seen in the darkness. Brown followed the light for over a mile to a brush that burned and led rescuers to his location where six men found him.

Children of Israel Chippewa County Michigan D. K. Brown Mich Brown

Goldfish Start Fire At Vancouver Home

A fire at the Vancouver British Columbia home of A. J. Collings was caused by sunlit goldfish concentrating heat through a glass bowl. Mrs. Collings detected the blaze from burning varnish and wood, and the fish were moved to a shaded area to prevent further danger.

A. J. Collings Vancouver B. C

Woman arrested for attempted shoplifting in New York

Rosalind Pickwit, a thirty year old woman, was stopped by a woman detective after attempting to steal about 15 dollars worth of goods from department store counters. She had bet herself she could steal without being caught and admitted shoplifting was not easy.

Rosalind Pickwit New York

Old Time Tobacco Use Across Courts and Colonies

A compilation notes that both men and women smoked in early societies, with William Penn allegedly sharing a peace pipe with tribes during land deals. It traces tobacco’s royal favor in Europe, including Queen Mother Nicot’s plants and Charles II era penalties, ending with a king’s harsh critique of all smokers.

William Penn America New York Sun France Portugal Jean Nicot Nicotine Walter Raleigh Eton Bridge of Sighs Europe England

Danish Flag Claims Oldest National Banner Title

The Danebrog, white cross on red, is cited as the oldest national flag with origins tied to a 1219 battle at Reval. A legend says the flag fell from heaven during Vindemar the Victorious’s forces, giving it religious associations common to medieval standards.

Ireland Vindemar Reval Montreal

Day Here and There Jim the slow janitor at Walnut Street

Residents of the 4100 block on Walnut Street debate whether Jim the janitor is comically slow or tragically inept as he frets about washing windows. He staggeringly suggests tomorrow or Thursday and finally contemplates delays until Friday or Monday.

Jim Walnut Street Miz Jones

Playing Safe by a Carpenter Boy

A brief tale shows Bobby ignoring his father warnings about hammering nails. He continues to drive nails while his sister Mary holds them, highlighting the perils of early carpentry play and parental guidance.

Little Bobby Bobby Mary

Transit Timetable Fragments for Greencastle Route

Eastbound and westbound times listed with AM PM markers and codes. Notes indicate Limited service daily except Sunday, Greencastle only, with Highlander and various line codes.

L Limited Greencastle Highlander

Italian Navy Surgeon Reports Boron-Tartrate Cure for Epilepsy

Trofessor Trocello, a surgeon commander in the Italian navy and Rome university lecturer, reports strong results with tetra tartrate of boron and potassium. In eight asylum cases four patients stopped seizures and the other four showed notable improvement and reduced violence.

Trofessor Trocello University of Rome

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the] Herald Greencastle, Ind William F. Davis David J. Skelton William S. Burris Ora A. Day James G. Britton Cradle OF Heroes S. C Church For Children LIGHT Pennsylvania Monon—Telephone P. mi Der A. m North Bound BIG T. H. I. & E. Traction—Telephone Family Supply iPost Toasties QLD Seller’s Stand East Side Square West Broung H. Askew D. Co Palmer Chiropractor Washington Street Niagara Falls Buffalo, N. Y Via Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction CO Mt Clemens Mt. Clemens Colonial Detroit Hotel Colonial Mu. Clemens W. W Witt
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