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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1928
Page
4
London discussion follows Dr Voronoff's claim that glandular grafting could let people live 150 years then pass on. He argues life is a sacred instinct and that treatment benefits the young as well as the old, improving posture memory and vitality in children and adults.
London report from the International News Service states that among thirteen centenarians interviewed only three expressed any desire to undergo monkey gland operations or extend life by fifty years. The piece notes a general lack of interest in radical longevity treatments.
In a curious old tale three men near extreme ages debate an operation. R. J. Hall, 162, declares readiness to submit to the grand operation while the others express willingness to die when their time comes as one pirate quips I would like to go to sea again.
STOP 32 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Arbuckle of Indianpolis spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Layton Clifford. Mrs. Addie Clifford, Mrs. Lola Clifford and Miss Margaret Furney and friends of Terre Haute, spent Wednesday at Hoosier Highlands. Several from this vicinity attended the band concert Thursday night. Mrs. Zelma Bullock and brother, Gilbert Nicely of Reading, Ohio, are visiting friends and relatives in this vicinity. Edmond Torr returned home from the Greencastle Hospital, Friday afternoon. Mrs. Fred Bittle and daughter Edith were in Greencastle, Friday.
New radishes tomatoes onions cauliflower celery head and leaf lettuce sweet potatoes kale carrots cucumbers cabbage turnips are offered at Cooper and Inman Ady. Local grocer highlights seasonal vegetable selection for shoppers.
Charles M. Howell of Missouri places James A. Reed’s name in nomination for the Democratic presidential race. Howell praises Reed’s public record and vows party service regardless of the nomination outcome, recalling their thirty year friendship and Reed’s early rise in Kansas City.
Carrie Myers of near Ruswellville has been brought home after a fall last Monday and is reported better. Ruby Robbins of near Barnard is hospitalized for appendicitis. Fred Lockridge is in hospital for tonsil removal. Baptist members held their annual all day meeting, Verla Robbins moves to Fremont, and several locals plan upcoming vacations.
Paramount founder Jesse Lasky predicts vast changes in film. He cites synchronized music expansion, incidental sound, talking pictures, more color, and stereo film. Lasky expects every Paramount film to have its own score within six months and notes high setup costs for cinemas.
A partial OCR fragment shows a speaker discussing improving technique in picture production. The writer notes a renewed focus on studying the process and refining methods for creating imagery. The text is incomplete but implies dedication to artistic development.
Fred Thomson stars in Jesse James under the Paramount banner at the Voncastle tonight. The Civil War era tale follows Jesse and Bob Ford amid warfare, disguises, a romance with Zerelda Mimms, and thrilling pursuits across battle scenes and the Silver King.
Gene Forde born in Providence Rhode Island directed comedies for Fox Films at twenty and earned the chance to direct Tom Mix in Wildcat Law and Hello Cheyenne. The Granada engagement presents a Mix production that blends Western elements with a broader plot as two telephone companies jostle to connect his character.
Mix meets Diana Cody daughter of a contestant and supports her favorite. Tension rises as the match escalates into a finale of intense exchanges and a brilliant display of boxing fireworks.
North Clinton community extends greetings as Ezra Newgent and family visit in Brazil with the Burks and Bee families. Hart reunion in Russell Township draws attendees including Callie Bettis back to Greencastle work. Various locals spend Sunday with relatives. Ruth Burg visits from Iowa. Donald Hart works at The Hut in Greencastle. An ice cream church supper draws a good crowd.
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