Notice to Gravel Road Construction Bid in Putnam County
Putnam County Indiana board of commissioners invites sealed proposals on July 6 1914 for 7205 feet of gravel road in Russell Township known as the J W Clodfel er road. Bids require double bond and affidavits of non collusion. Right to reject bids reserved. Auditor C L Airhart Greencastle Indiana. St Hid Mondays June 8 15 22 Poster.
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Board of Commissioners
Putnam
State of
Indiana
Greencastle
Russell Township
Putnam County
J. W. Clodfeler
Greencast Indiana
Sail County
C. L. Airhart
St Hid
Physician and Surgeon Office in Evans’ Place
Vy. M. McGaughe s announces residence at corner Bloomington Seminary streets with office in Evans' Place No. 24 Jackson street. Offices phone 227 and residence 34y. Only one entirely satisfactory.
Notice to Non-Residents in Putnam County Indiana 1914
Notice filed in the Putnam Circuit Court of Indiana in May Term 1914. Isaac Hegbert vs David Swartz et al to quiet title on real estate. Defendants and unknown heirs must appear on the first judicial day of the next term, Sept 7 1914, Greencastle, or answer by default. Also notice of final settlement of Mary Ann Crockett's estate with creditors and heirs invited to appear Sept 1914.
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State of Indiana
Putnam Couty
Putnam Circuit Court
Isaac Hegbert
David Swartz
James & Allee
David Swarts
Thomas and
Mary Young
William N. Otto
Polly Gardner
John Davis
William Watts
Wiliam Watts
John Ferguson
Jeremiah Skelton
William Skelton
Jeremiah
William Jenkin
William Jenkins
State of
Indiana
Putnam Circus Court
Court House
Greencastle
Mary Ann Crockett
Arthur J. Hamrick
Wkly
Chamberlains Wallets Endorsement by Mrs Rose Green
Mrs Rose Green of Wabuch praises Chamberlains Wallets as unequaled for stomach trouble and overall use. She reports excellent results and notes the product’s wide availability through all dealers.
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Rose Green
Wabuch
Chamberlain
Uae
Rachel Cribley
Beaver Dam
Trustees Notices Across Townships Record Weekly Office Hours
Trustees announce their weekly hours to transact official business. J W Knauer notes Madison and Mill Creek townships with Monday and Wednesday slots. Ernest Kivett lists Jackson Township Friday daily office time. Benjamin Walls and Oliver Stringer set residence or office days in Monroe and Weed Bainbridge. E Etcheson Floyd Township sets Wednesday residence hours. Pred Tydd notes Marion Township residence Fridays for office duties.
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Madison Township
J. W. Knauer
Mill Creek Township
Satuday
Ernest Kivetteter
Jackson ‘Township
Jackson Township
Benjamin Walls
Oliver Stringer
Monroe
Weed Bainbridge
E. Etcheson
Floyd Township
Notice of Administration and Estate Records
Notice of Administration appointed by the Judge of the Circuit Court of Putnam County Indiana as Administrator of the estate of Melville F P McHaffie deceased. Executors named George McHaffie Samuel O Metaffie Ernest F P McHafie Alice James and Alice S C Kivett attorneys. Also notices of administration for George Lewis Allen deceased Riley Allen administrator and attorney Wm M Sutherlin weekly. June 6 1914 June 12 1914.
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Circuit Court
Putnam County
State of
Indiana
Melville FP. McHaffie
George McHaffie
Samuel O. Metaffie
Ernest FP. McHafie
Alice
James
S. C. Kivett
Attys
George Lewis Allen
Riley Allen
Wm. M. Sutherlin
Daniel Kelley
Probate notice and Chamberlain's remedy advertisement
Notice of administration for Daniel Kelley estate in Putnam County Indiana dated June 6 1914 with Michael C Kelley as administrator and attorney Hamilton. Public notice of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy endorsement by Mrs B F A Hood Burrows notes its claimed cure and availability from all dealers.
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Michael C. Kelley
Hamilton
Wily
Chamberlain
Hood
Burrows
Potato Prices Rise Across States In May Outlook
Bureau of Statistics figures show May 1, 1914 potato prices averaged 4 cents a bushel, a 24.5 cent rise over the prior May and about 48 percent higher. Central states saw increases of 24 to 26 cents per bushel with Idaho Washington and Oregon recording smaller gains. South Dakota New Mexico posted notable jumps while Idaho Washington and Oregon remained lowest. Daily Advertising Is An Investment Not An Experiment. Do You Take The Herald?
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Bureau of Statistics
Wisconsin
Indiana
Dakkota
New Mexico
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
Muffed Pekinese Causes First Class Dispute Aboard
On the steamer Amerika Mrs Grace V Lloyd Clapper of New York and her Pekinese Fi Fum caused trouble by riding in a first class muff, evading ship dog rules. Captain Schulke warned that mutiny would not be tolerated as Fi Fum hid among friends and the captain vowed to “wet that dog” before landfall.
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New York
Grace V. Lloyd Clapper
Schulke
Fi Fum
Clapper
London
Cleaning Restore Techniques For Worn Sofa
The guide describes soaking fabric fragments in gasoline and white dust with cornstarch, wrapping in a towel, shaking out starch, shaping picots, ironing lightly on the wrong side, washing in warm water without soap, applying dull black varnish, and polishing with a dry cloth to restore a badly worn sofa.
It Tron Rust It Tron Rust Household rust removing recipe
The passage describes boiling rice in water to make a rust removing solution. It recommends soaking long standing iron rust spots in the rice water for hours, then rinsing. It also notes asbestos iron rust holders covered with muslin, lightweight and heat resistant with a hanging loop.
Beaded Waist Cleaning Instructions From Old Guide
Step by step home remedy uses gasoline to clean a beaded waist garment. Mix two cupfuls flour into one quart gasoline, soak waist for hours, shake and air dry, then repeat with clear gasoline, place on a pillow form, stretch to dry, and brush to remove residue. Seams require only pressing.
Thirty-Eight Slang Tag In Horse Race Folklore
A New York slang shift substitutes thirty eight for twenty three as the latest term meaning a sucker. The phrase labels a man who seeks clairvoyant tips on races and a girl who relies on occult tricks for love or investment matters, reflecting popular superstition.
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New York
Kansas Rejects Tornado Insurance Rate Hikes
Kansas insurance commissioner J. S. Lewis refused to permit rate increases by tornado insurers citing a Weather Bureau observer who said Kansas has had no tornado disasters. The item notes bees producing honey valued at 25 million pounds at wholesale rates.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
J. S. Lewis
Lewis
Observer
The
United States Weather Bureau
United States
New York
Buffalo
Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy Promoted Locally
Local druggists offer Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy as a system cleanser claiming it helps chronic stomach trouble and constipation. Advertisers urge one dose to prove effectiveness and note many residents use the product with surprising results.
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Mayr
Putnam County to Sell Road Bonds in Greencastle Court House
Treasurer H H Runyan invites sealed bids for twenty bonds each on seven road projects in Madison Greencastle Warren Floyd Clinton and Russell townships dated July 0 1914 with total values from 680 to 12120 dollars and interest at 4 percent. Bids due by noon July 6 at the county treasurer’s office in Greencastle Indiana Posters June 23 25 and July 3.
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Putnam County
Indiana
Greencastle
J. J. Roach
Pravel
Madison Township
S. A. Hazelett
Greencastle Township
James Ingram
Warren Township
A. H H. Haun
Floyd Township
R. C. Sutherlin
Clinton Township
H. H. Runyan
Delicate Fabrics Care Instructions From Old Recipe
Melt a bar of white family soap in hot water then add oiling water. Pour in all the soap you have for clothes. Soak soiled garments in suds for a half hour, wring out, press lightly, and re soak. Rinse, blue lightly, and dry.
Handy Salad Dressing from Egg Yolks and Vinegar
A recipe card describes making a relish: whisk four egg yolks with flour sugar milk salt pepper cayenne and butter then pour in boiling vinegar stirred until smooth. It keeps a month and is handy for unexpected company. Thin with cream and adjust seasonings for body and various salads.
Consider the Clock A Curious Public Domain Essay
A humorous meditation on clocks, noting how the timepiece constantly keeps its hands before its face, runs relentlessly without feet, and speaks a universal language across nations. The piece argues clocks foretell hours without striking in human terms and ends with a quip about heaven lacking clocks. San Francisco Call.
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Providence
Heaven
San Francisco
Hicks and Wicks Clash Over Debate Pace
In a humorous exchange Hicks doubts Wicks bested Gabble in an argument. Wicks recalls offering Gabble two minutes to present his side uninterrupted, promising an hour for himself. The scene ends with a gag about a passing car.
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Hicks
Wicks
Wallpaper Removal for Public Health Safety
House cleaning season calls for removing old wallpaper and washing walls to remove disease germs before refinishing. Experts note epidemics have been traced to germs that lingered in wallpaper for months, making thorough cleaning essential for public health.
Gingerbread Recipe from a Historic Cookbook
A recipe lists ingredients for soft ginger bread: half cup sugar one cup molasses half cup butter one teaspoon ginger one teaspoon cinnamon two teaspoons soda dissolved in boiling water two and a half cups flour and beaten eggs added last before baking.
Corset Repair Hint for Broken Steels
A practical tip suggests cutting a slit near the bottom of a broken corset steel and inserting a steel from the side of an old corset. This reinforces the damaged piece and provides a fix similar to replacing the steel.
Coffee Moss Yolks Egg Custard Mold Dessert
Five eggs beaten light with one cupful sugar and strong boiling coffee. Stir in strained coffee and sugar, then fold in one pint whipped cream. Chill until cold, mold the mixture, and pack on ice for four hours.
Thin West Congressman Becomes Streetcar Prank Target
A West Coast representative known for his slender frame joked about his appearance after a streetcar incident in Washington. A burly passenger sat in his lap, apologized, and the congressman quipped about whether the seat was painted. The exchange echoed Harper's Weekly humor.
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Washington
Statesman
Harper's Weekly
Pie Crust Ingredients and Bordered Materials Trend
A recipe notes a small salt and rich cream as mixing elements with flour to achieve desired quantity. It calls the method a scientific success and mentions bordered materials in vogue, specifically bordered wool in white with flower designs.
Pa Twaddles Threatens Boy Over School Flight
A Cleveland Leader excerpt quotes a father warning Tommy Twaddles that running away from school and going fishing will earn him a severe thrashing, with the boy bargaining to be whipped gently to avoid a harsher punishment.
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Tommy
Humphreys' Free Medical Book Celebrates Sixty Years
Announcement of a revised edition of Dr. Humphreys' Manual of all diseases highlighting detailed care and treatment with Humphreys' Remedies. Includes the Free Medical Book offer in celebration of sixty years.
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Humphreys
Dean's Kidney Pills Endure Testimony From Greencastle Readers
In Greencastle many readers testify to lasting kidney relief from Dean's Kidney Pills. William Sillery, a local barber, recalls disordered kidneys ten years ago and a cure after using pills from Jones Stevens Co. Drug Store. He reiterates the permanent benefit and recommends the remedy priced 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N.Y. is listed as the product's sponsor.
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Dean
Greencastle
William Sillery
Barber
Liberty St
Jones, Stevens Co
Mr. Sillery
Sillary
Foster-Milburn Co. Props
Buffalo
N. Y
Speedway balm promises swift relief for aches and pains
An advertisement touts Speedway as a universal remedy for tired joints, bruises, sprains, and rheumatic limbs. It claims skin safety and no staining while urging readers to buy at A. Cook drug store, with a money back offer if results fail.
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Speedway
A. Cook Drug Store
Garrett estate administrator appointed for Indiana deceased
The undersigned has been appointed administrator of the estate of Richard M Garrett, late of Putnam County, Indiana, deceased. Dated this 19th day of June, 19__. George W. Garrett, Administrator. Wim. M. Sutherlin, Atty. 8th June.
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Circuit Court
Putnam County
State of
Indiana
Richard M Garrett
Indana
George W. Garrett
Wim. M. Sutherlin
Atty
Relieve Rheumatism With Simple Liniment
Joseph Capparei of Canastota New York endured long rheumatic pains until a friend recommended Chamberlains Liniment. One application gave relief and a few days of treatment cured him. Many others report quick relief from this liniment available from all dealers. Herald Want ad offers quick results at one half cent a word.
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Joseph Cappare'i
Canastota
N. Y
Chamberlain
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