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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1915
Page
2
An editorial essay marks Independence Day by tracing the signers of the Declaration and the evolving meaning of independence. It argues that true bravery includes tolerance and mutual dependence among nations, urging Americans to temper self reliance with consideration for others as they celebrate liberty.
Mrs Philip Snowden declares the Pankhursts and their followers have failed and act as unofficial recruiters for the War Department, betraying the heart of suffrage. She arrived in the United States for the Peace Conference in San Francisco and spoke in New York to the Tribune about the militant issue.
The piece contrasts views on militancy among suffragists with strong notes from Mrs. Snowden. She argues militarism clashes with suffrage principles and predicts women’s votes will push peace and disarmament, while praising nonmilitant progress and warning militant tactics may hinder gains.
Fincastle residents shared visits with Louisville guests and relatives during the past week. A Sunday ball game between Morton and Fincastle ended 6 to 4 in Fincastle’s favor, with local families attending. Several families from the area traveled to events in nearby towns and many attended children’s exercises and community gatherings.
Three little babes praised the Rocky J Cook Drug Co in Mountai ning praises to parents. The brief notice mentions health and family context with strong local entities.
A London Times letter from a British Medical Corps officer describes a daily routine of washing mud dominated soldiers after trench duty. 46 bearers sort, wash, and dry troops. 50 tubs of water, 24 washerwomen, and 500 pounds of cetyl lamps support the operation as shells thunder nearby.
Petrograd reports reveal Russian children joining the war effort in varied roles. Girls in male attire enlist and fight alongside boys, with a 11 year old girl among Nieman casualties and 13 year old lads in cavalry units. A 12 year old, Orlay from Schitomis, has fought in 11 battles and earned the Cross of St George.
A war correspondent relays a frontline anecdote about a soldier named Francois who snores loudly in the trenches. His snoring disrupts night duty, prompting comrades to place him in a separate dugout for quiet rest. The story ends with the unit finally achieving peace during the night.
A fragment quotes a farmer or poultry owner asking "Who's in there" and a character named Quickywitted Rastus retorting softly "Nobody but us chickens" reflecting a rural humor tone and likely a stage or cartoon line.
Mrs Charles E Hann of Shortsville New York says two years of stomach trouble, doctor visits, and heavy medicine costs ended after taking Chamberlains Tablets. They relieved dull heaviness after meals, improved digestion and cured constipation. Ad.
Putnam County commissioners will accept sealed bids July 5 1915 by 2 PM in Greencastle for 4080 feet of macadam road on the J W Knauer road in Madison township. Bids require double bid bonds with at least one county resident or local surety company and affidavits of noncollusion. right to reject any bid reserved.
The Warren Township board in Putnam County Indiana will award a contract for 5 22 feet of macadam road improvement on Wy Day road at 2 o clock P M The specifications plans and estimates are on file in the Auditor's Office Greencastle Indiana Bids will be opened and the lowest responsible bidder will be awarded The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids Affidavits denying collusion are required Posters dated June 18th Weekly 31.
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