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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1914
Page
2
A critical column questions accusations about Wilson over the polo cup and comments on Republican rumors of Bryan's Cabinet resignation. It notes Wall Street stock gamblers failing to sway policy, defends free wool and sugar, and opposes panic over upcoming trust bills aimed at stabilizing business.
Indiana cities led by Indianapolis adopt a safe Fourth plan under the state fire marshal. Firecrackers over three inches long are barred without city consent, while families may obtain permission with safety restrictions. Anderson, Greenfield, Greensburg plan events and public entertainments as communities replace dangerous fireworks with pageants and drills.
A nameless campus dog named Jack becomes the college mascot after attracting students with a simple bark and wagging tail. He cleans up, finds meals, and attends philosophy classes and chapel, joining in campus life with the co-eds and faculty as he wanders the halls and bells mark the hour.
The article recalls Jack the beloved campus dog at Northwestern Christian Advocate era. He joined students and staff from a tramp student to night watchman, stirred emotions during a chapel concert, aided by a janitor in finding work, and died from poison misattributed to malice. Burial with honor, a memorial portrait, and a college magazine poem honor his memory.
The United States Express Company will cease to exist next Tuesday and be absorbed by Wells Fargo Express Company. The local office will simply switch signs with S. Sayers remaining as agent and contracts plus office fixtures transferring to Wells Fargo.
Indiana state fire marshal says a firebug is tracked when moving across borders. State fire marshals cooperate to alert others, preventing insurance fraud and arson by professionals, with cases halted as goods moved to neighboring states.
Dr McGaughey physician and surgeon listed with residence at the corner of Bloomington and Seminary streets and office telephones 327 and Kes 339 in Evans' Block No 24. Scarps Jackson arrest noted.
The inspection division is pursuing corrections for previously issued fire hazard orders. No new repairs will be ordered until pending corrections are finished. About 7,500 orders were issued last year, with many for minor fixes. 80 tear-down notices were issued. The fire marshal emphasizes community welfare over individual hardship and notes 75 percent of orders have been complied with, while some have not yet expired.
The Treasurer of Putnam County Indiana announces sale of road bonds dated July 1 1915. Bonds cover gravel and macadam roads across Madison Greencastle Warren Floyd Clinton and Russell townships with twenty bonds each at prices ranging from 15.00 to 615.00 per bond. Sealed bids accepted until noon July 6th at the County Treasurer office in Greencastle. Interest 4 percent payable May 15 1916.
Mrs Rachel Cribley of Beaver Dam details two years of stomach trouble and constipation. She tried Chamberlain's Tablets after neighbors urged them and reports a few days of use proved they were just what she needed. She continued treatment for several weeks and claims they cured her. For sale by all dealers.
Notice is given to creditors heirs and legatees of Mary Ann Crockett deceased to appear in Putnam Circuit Court Greencastle Indiana on September 8 1914 and show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved. heirs must prove heirship and receive distributive shares. Witness Clerk Arthur J Hamrick dated June 16 1914. 8t July June 19.
A mother mentors her daughter in budgeting and shopping from age thirteen. The girl learns to inspect goods, price trends, fundamentals of food value, and the difference between cash and credit. By gradually taking charge, she gains discipline, weighing, and bargaining skills for family needs.
A small low packing box is repurposed as a toy chest for holidays. Edges are sanded and stained dark brown. Four panels of linen or denim are pasted with calico figures of children. The back is stained and the linen panels are secured with brass-headed nails.
Warts arise from skin outgrowths and may result from friction or internal factors. They often appear in children aged between early childhood and teens, especially those with poor health, and may vanish with health improvement. Calcined Magnesia in water over weeks or months has been noted as effective in removing warts.
A crude recipe guides washing the scalp with simple soap until dry, then applying a lotion of glycerine and limp water. After two weeks adjust the mixture by adding tincture cantharides and continue daily applications as before.
Mrs Rose Green of Wabash writes that Chamberlain's tablets are unequaled for stomach trouble and constipation after using two bottles. The testimonial notes strong relief and praises their effectiveness and availability from all dealers.
Joseph Capparelli of Canastota New York suffered severe rheumatic pains for a long time. A friend recommended Chamberlain s Liniment. One application gave relief and a few days treatment cured him. Many others have found relief by applying this liniment sold by all dealers.
Mrs. F A Hood of Burrows Indiana reports the remedy cures cramps and summer complaint. For sale by all dealers. The ad touts the product as a reliable stomach and bowel symptom remedy and urges readers to obtain it locally.
W W Tucker is listed as a physician and surgeon with an office on Vine Street between Washington and Walnast Street in Greencastle. The notice indicates a local medical practitioner serving the area.
Dr O F Overstreet operates a dental office in the Bence Building on South Vive Street Greencastle Indiana providing general dental services in the early 20th century city listing a local professional.
Jeanette Ellison born March 4 1865 in Louisville Kentucky died June 25 1914 in Indianapolis at 49 years 3 months 18 days. She moved from Louisville to Indianapolis as a child then lived in Green Castle with Rev Turk later worked for leading families. Married Fields Ellison about fifteen years ago. no children. Funeral held at home. she ran a Main Street tearoom with a toy department for children. Her husband, neighbors, and friends mourn. she was a devout member of the AMBR church and faced death with faith.
Judge Rawley ruled for defendants in First National Bank of Shelburn v Charles A Knight and others in Clay Circuit Court. The bank sought $2700 for a stallion and a jack bought by Knight, who argued misrepresentation. Knight deeded property to his mother. deed not set aside, bank cannot collect. Case moved from Putnam County. Mrs James Vermillion and daughter Hazel depart Wednesday for Cleveland to summer with Mr Vermilion, employed by Toledo Seales Co.
A vintage ad touts Speedway as a magic balm for aches bruises and rheumatic limbs. It claims rapid relief without burning the skin and urges buyers to use the large size and seek a money back guarantee from the druggist. The product is attributed to a Scottish physician and marketed through A Cook Drug store.
An advertising column argues that daily ad spending should be treated as an investment, not a trial run. It emphasizes consistent messaging, measured outcomes, and long term brand building over sporadic, trial based approaches.
Greencastle resident Mrs. Coffin reports relief from dull ache and languor after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The testimonial cites instant relief and improved health. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo distributes the remedy.
A garbled notice lists several officials including W. Knauer, trustee, Ernest Rivetti, Kenjarin Wits, Oliver Stringer, and others with statements of weekly residence and days to transact office business in Madison and Monroe townships, Bainbridge, Main and Crowns?hip areas. The text suffers from errors and misreadings, but indicates routine weekly business at home or local townships and references multiple names and places.
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