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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1915
Page
2
Canada, hard hit by war, sees a bright crop outlook as wheat plantings rise by 1.7 million acres. If yield matches 1913, production could reach 275 million bushels, with prices above average. War munitions growth supports employment while feeding a world at war.
The piece weighs postcard use by Germany Japan and the United States and questions whether mass card production shows efficiency culture or business gains or merely cheapness. It also observes Chicago disciplining a policeman over a wrist watch and notes shifting attitudes toward wristwear and shirtwaists for men and women. It ends with praise for Wilson from his supporters and hints at political disagreement.
Governor Ralston and the 1913 general assembly move to end perpetual lobbying for Indiana schools and to bolster Purdue's agricultural station and extension work. Since 1911 the state added about 100000 dollars yearly, boosting general instruction and station expenses through 1914, aiding farmers with better crops and methods.
The White County Democrat lauds President Wilson for rising to great state challenges, earning broad cross party trust, restraint in crises, and for showing diplomacy can avert war. The piece credits him with making the nation secure and advancing world peace through the pen over the sword.
The aid came from the emergency fund held in trust by the Governor and was augmented by a federal allowance. The regular fund was not disturbed.
The Indiana Committee urges residents to donate food and money to fund an "Indiana Ship" to aid Belgium, detailing required foods such as wheat and beans and noting state organizers will cover inland transport. It also includes obituary notices for Levi Sears, highlighting his family and faith.
Broadpark James Ellis and granddaughter Miss Hazel Wallace visited Friday night with Mr and Mrs Ernest Ellett of Eminence Mr and Mrs Ike Pritchett visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Hendren. Mr and Mrs Frank Wilcox spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Adams. Several from this vicinity attended the horse show at Cloverdale on last Thursday. Virgil Whitaker and family of Monrovia spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Fletcher Walters. James Buis was in Martinsville on Wednesday afternoon.
The Putnam County Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids by July 5 1915 at 2 PM in Greencastle for paving 4080 feet of macadam on the J W Knauer road Madison township. Bids require double bid bonds with local or insured sureties and affidavits against collusion. Right to reject any or all bids reserved.
Putnam County Indiana will construct 5221 feet of macadam road known as the Win Way road in Warren Township. The project will be let to the lowest responsible bidder at Greencastle, with plans and specifications on file in the Auditor's office. Bond and affidavits denying collusion are required.
The Putnam Circuit Court orders a commissioner sale in the case George R Stringer et al v Braxton B Stringer et al. The sale is at Braxton B Stringer home on July 24 1915 at 2 PM. The property is The North One Third of the West Half of the Northeast Quarter Section 10 Township 16 North Range 3 West containing 26 66/100 acres more or less. Terms allow cash at once or one third cash in hand one third in six months and remaining balance in one year secured by mortgage at 6 percent per annum. Braxton B Stringer Commissioner and attorneys Gillen Sutherlin. Posters June 18 31 July.
By order of the Putnam Circuit Court the administrator of Carrie B Williamson's estate will sell at private sale on July 5 1915 at 10 am and thereafter until sold at the Williamson building Franklin and Jackson streets Green Castle Indiana. Items include dishes glassware bedclothes furniture and household goods with terms requiring one third cash and balance in two notes due at three and five months at six percent with attorney fees. Amounts under five dollars cash. BADGER WILLIAMSON B F Corwin Atty Administrator.
The administrator Perry Hasty announces a private sale of two thirds interest in a Putnam county property described as the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter and other fractional lands totaling about 46.5 acres. Sale is July 19 1915 at 10 a m at Hays Murphy Greencastle with terms one third cash rest six and twelve months, six percent notes, mortgage security. Widow to sell her one third on same terms.
Miss Millie Modlin visited Greencastle last week. Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Henry Walls with Mr and Mrs Art Plunkett. Mr and Mrs Norman Shotts called on Simon Jones family. London Jones and Sarah Munday of Barnard joined Simon Jones family. Mrs Simon Jones and daughter visited Mrs Norman Shotts Saturday morning. Mrs Ben Walls visited Mrs Henry Walls Saturday morning.
The report lists visits and family events around Bain Bridge including Sam Ratcliff, Albert Bauloh, Armstead Bauloh, Mrs. Willis Crodian from Morton, and Jessie Twigg. It notes the death of an uncle of Mrs. Shuey and a funeral for Fred Petty killed by a train in Richmond. Families Susan Chadd, May Shuey, and Morgan Chadd are mentioned with various visits and ball game attendances.
A brief classified note highlights penny rate advertising and quick results for want ads in the Herald. It reminds readers that one half cent per word is the standard rate for placing notices and listings.
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