Notice of Sheriff's Sale of Real Estate in Putnam County
Public auction set for July 5 1913 in Greencastle Indiana to satisfy a court decree of 93972.07 plus interest and costs from Farmers and Merchants Bank against multiple defendants. Real estate described includes several parcels totaling about 60 acres in Township 16 North Range 3 West with rents and profits for up to seven years. If insufficient, fee simple title may be sold to cover the amount. Sheriff Theodore Boes announces the sale posters dated June 5 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Putnam County
Indiana
Farmers’ & Merchants’ Bank
George W. Eggers
Mary BE. Eggers
Adah L. Eggers
James MH. Egers
George BE. Beasley
Davis Bros. Co., Incorporated
Jesse Eggers
State of Indiana Iy
Airhart
Greencastle
Putnam
Walnut Fork
Eel River
North Ranger
Theodore Boes
Mass Women Organize for Suburban Farm Hubs
Prominent Boston women form the Women's Massachusetts Homestead Association to secure state land for spinster and widow farmers. They seek state aid or philanthropic land loans to parcel into acre plots near Boston for growing flowers, vegetables, poultry and other farm pursuits. Options on several farms exist including an eight mile from Boston six acre site priced at $8000 and a Brookline philanthropist offering a large farm for pilot use if state aid is granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Bay State
Greater
Boston
Women's
Massachusetts Homestead Association
Flamestead Association
New Association
The
Homestead Association
Massachusetts Association
New York
Brookline
Fruit for Children and Spring Diet Advice
The piece urges replacing bitter tonics with spring vegetables and fruit, emphasizes fresh greens to clear the system, and recommends reducing meat in summer. It advises watercress with meat, and urges children to substitute fruit for candy while ensuring fruit is ripe.
One Performance Only at Country House Entertainer
A famed society entertainer dines with servants after hostess insists on servant seating. He performs for the staff, then learns the drawing room audience awaits a second show. He explains his engagement was for one performance and departs to catch his train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popular Magazine
Hoe
Mr. Dash
What Started It Bill and Jill Exchange Pigs Question
Yonkers Statesman reports a light exchange between Bill and Jill about why pigs grunt. The witty dialogue leans on comic misdirection and playful curiosity.
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Bill
Jill
Oie
Yonkers Statesman
A Good Retort and Old Time Duel Jokes
A Jamestown exposition official cites a duel story as a good retort. The tale follows two duelists on a Fontainebleau meeting, one choosing a return trip, the other revealing a different motive. The piece shifts to a humorous medical verse about doctors and a patient who recovers only after funds run out.
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Charles W. Kohlsaar
Fontainebleau
What is it a bird can do which Tam cannot do
A London Bystander anecdote describes an inspector testing boys on birds. After questions about feathers, bill, feet and wings, a boy finally answers that a bird can lay an egg when asked what it can do that Tam cannot.
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His Majesty’s
London
Lamb tale echoes through a kitchen dialogue
In a Cleveland Leader excerpt, Mrs Shortcommons appeals for more lamb while Mr Wisenham resists, noting it was likely a pet lamb once and that owners would have waited years before killing it. The exchange captures a domestic propriety clash.
Harvard hammer thrower dominates rivals in report
A humorously voiced concern from a Philadelphia Press reader cites a Harvard athlete winning the hammer event and beating competitors, reflecting college sports prowess and public interest in collegiate athletics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Philadelphia Presa
The Lesson Ends in a Teacher’s Quiet Love
A stern schoolmaster hides a tender longing for Betty beneath a rigid teaching code. He debates fairness in judging themes, offers a prize, then learns Betty passes on a costly dress for her family. Graduation reveals his unspoken truth as he invites her into his life.
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Betty
Brenton
Mr. Sheldon
Netty
Adela Louise Kim Ball
Miss Jeanes Gives Million For Negro Education In South
A Philadelphian lauds Miss Anna T. Jeanes for giving one million dollars to improve negro education in the south. He recalls a tale of a rich man who offered a dime if a boy had a purse, illustrating generosity versus niggardly stinginess in supporting schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna T. Jeanes
South
Jeanes
Bargain Counter Offers Rare Books and Advertised Titles
The editor describes a mail list of books sent as advertisement. Items include The Heart of Midlothian in half calf, Our Old Home in vellum, The Man With the Hoe illustrated, Siberian Exile bound in Russia, plus several other old or rare volumes like The Pet Lamb and A Poe of Yesterday.
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Cokman
Pound
Midothian
School of the Woods
Russia
Poe
Barsila
Valle
Bishop Poses Mental Math Riddle For Class
The Yonkers Statesman recounts a bishop testing a class with a riddle about shooting at a tree and counting left overs. A cafe remark follows with a quip about a camera image and a still machine.
Guilty Plea in Hypothetical Trial Exchange
A prisoner asks if he must hear hypothetical questions, handwriting experts, chemistry and insanity testimonies. The judge confirms. The prisoner then pled guilty, speaking to an Argonaut reporting detail.
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Argonaut
Chicken theft accusation in Yonkers Quirk
A Yonkers Statesman item records a light dispute over a missing chicken with Sam denying involvement and claiming he was with Deacon Brown last night getting one of Brown's. The exchange frames a rural rumor tone typical of the period.
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Sam
Mr. Johnson
Deacon Brown
Yonkers Statesman
May Be So Humorous Exchange on Health and Hobbies
A brief dialogue features Mrs Bacon asking about her husband’s health and Mrs Egbert replying he’s not well since the year started. The punchline cites Pure Food Laws as the cause, followed by a quip about a doctor diagnosing Willie’s eye strength and a knothole in a baseball fence as the explanation.
Solar extractor for beeswax purification and its limits
The solar extractor rapidly softens waxy combs and cappings, but fails to purify rendered beeswax. Dregs remain with the wax, forming a darker center. Best purification uses water melting and slow cooling. sun bleaching can brighten color but excess exposure harms quality.
King system of ventilation diagram description
Details describe a ventilation wall with outside surface marked A and air entry at C. A cross section shows outside opening D and inside opening KE. A valve at EB regulates fresh air supply.
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King System of Ventilation
King
Water for the Bees
In early spring bees need water for brood and daily sustenance. Provide nearby access by placing a covered barrel with a slow drip onto a board toward the apiary. Nearer water reduces losses as bees carry it back. once honey flows, nectar supplies enough water.
Bee Notes On Preparing For Winter And Honey Harvest
The article advises preplanning for winter bee health and optimal honey stores. It stresses cupping and removing white comb honey promptly, adding supers before bees swarm, monitoring hive activity, preventing early holes in foundation, and using bait sections to trigger early storage. It also recommends inspecting colonies in April during mild days.
Adlerika Promises Quick Relief in Greencastle
Greencastle residents hear that a single Adlerika dose of buckthorn bark glycerine and related ingredients relieves constipation and sour stomach instantly. The preparation is claimed to draw off old foul matter and was reputedly known to cure appendicitis. Sold by Jones-Stevens druggists.
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Greencastle
Jones-Stevens
Purify your blood with A M Tea by Hollister
An advertisement touts Hollister's A M Tea for purifying the blood and cleansing the stomach to prepare for hot weather, sold by Owl Drug Store.
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Dicea
Ake Hollister
R. M
Hollister’s A. M
Owl Drug Store
Hlollister
Notice to Bridge Contractors for Four Greencastle Bridges
Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of County Commissioners at the Auditor's office in Greencastle Indiana until 2:00 p m on June 21 1913 for the construction of four bridges including substructure superstructure and approaches at Putnam County.
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Board of County Commissioners
Auditor's Office
Putnam County
Indiana
Greencastle
A. M. Gardner
James E. Houck
James B. Bunten
Road bonds sale notice in Putnam County Indiana
The treasurer of Putnam County invites sealed bids for sale of nineteen bonds of 143 dollars each and one bond of 152 dollars totaling 2869 dollars with accrued interest. Bonds dated 1913 first due 1914 at 4 percent interest payable at the county treasurer. Bid deadline 12 oclock noon Wednesday June 18 1913. ARTHUR L REAT Treasurer. Herald June 6 13. Weekly June 13 20.
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Putnam County
Greencastle
Ind
Eli Brattain Et al
Jackson Township
Parke County
Madison Township
Indiana
Putnam County Court House
Arthur L. Reat
Herald
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Endorsed by Alabama Reader
L C Haines of Marbury Alabama praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for whooping cough and colds. He states it works well for lung trouble and is narcotic free and pleasant to take. Sold by all dealers.
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L. C. Haines
Marbury
Ala
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Sheriff's
Chilaren Ory
Fletcher
Lowe Bros
Seathe
Redd
Grene
Willie
Deer Creek
Warren Township
Putnamville
Leatherman Branch
Center School House
Henesse Branch
Sears
CarlViitha
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