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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1915
Page
2
Mayor Brown of Franklin Pennsylvania ordered an edict prohibiting city staff from spending city funds on liquor. He stated he is not a prohibitionist but aims to prevent misuse of funds on alcohol while bread and other essentials are needed.
A San Francisco Exposition showcase traced transport development from ancient to modern times. The railroad section featured a water wagon with crowd support and Rule G cited by Rufus Steele to argue against on duty intoxication as cause for dismissal.
The state chairman discusses a letter to Progressives asserting no relief through old organization public discussions with Democrats and Republicans are planned for every congressional district.
Jackson Boyd, Greencastle, state Progressive chair, shares a letter arguing Progressives must act independently of Republicans and Democrats. He says the party will press for joint debates, defense of free government and social justice, and continued effort to enact Progressive laws statewide.
William Sillery of Greencastle describes disordered kidneys and credits Doan's Kidney Pills from Jones Stevens Co. Drug Store with curing him. He notes the cure has remained permanent over three years and endorses Doan's Kidney Pills sold for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. supplies the product from Buffalo, New York.
The piece warns against overcrowding young chicks at night and explains that improper space leads to high mortality. It also discusses humane slaughter methods, cautions on beheading, and washing blood from carcasses. Separate notes claim certain pines and spruces accept preservatives while others resist treatment. A closing quip notes a school loses interest if it cannot pay the principal.
A quick method to sew lace on clothing uses inch wide blotting paper strips placed along a narrow edge. Edge the lace to the fabric and stitch over the strip with loose tension, then tear away the blotting paper to let the lace reach the edge. Also notes vinegar as a stove polish booster for easier work and longer lasting shine.
A seedsman advises cutting potatoes for planting and Mrs. Newwife jokes about serving potatoes whole for variety. The passage closes with a line about a leek being a bad vegetable to have aboard a ship.
A collection of simple kitchen notes describing pate de foie gras sandwiches, cream walnut cake and filling, corn beef hash with potato, boiled chicken and bacon sandwiches, mayonnaise and dream cheese sandwiches, pumpkin pie, and beef relish. Includes basic prep tips and seasoning guidance for canned meats and quick assembly.
The article extols milk as a beauty aid and restorative. Warm milk sipped slowly calms nerves and restores facial color, while a night-time glass promotes "beauty sleep." For plumpness, add cream or shredded suet to warm milk as daily nourishment.
Plain serviceable material makes good sofa pillow covers with minimal effort. If needles rust, the needle book is likely the culprit and not the needles. Avoid flannel leaves as sulphur rusts steel. use linen or chamois skin for needle book leaves to keep needles bright.
The Putnam County Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids by July 5 1915 at 2 PM in Greencastle for the W. P. Thompson road macadam project 10574 feet in Jackson Township. Bids require double bond with county resident or insured surety and affidavits of no collusion. The board may reject any bid and a completion period will be set.
Notice to gravel road GN describes 4,080 feet of macadam road improvement in Madison township Putnam County Indiana known as the J. W. Knauer road ordered by the municipality and on file in the Auditors office with bonds and sureties listed.
In Putnam County Indiana the Putnam Circuit Court September Term 1915 Effie Newgent plaintiff vs Jesse L Newgent defendant non resident of Indiana. Plaintiff’s complaint for divorce filed with affidavit. Defendant must appear by September 6 1915 at Greencastle Court House or face hearing in absentia. Clerk Harry W Moore and Hays Murphy attorneys. 31 Weekly May 28th
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