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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1920
Page
2
Showing Rattlesnake Age Upends Ancient Belief
The curator at the New York zoo explains rattlesnakes gain rattles not by age but by shedding. A newborn rattler has a button which grows with each shed, typically three times yearly, though season and food affect rate. The snake’s rattle wears as older rings drag on rough ground and seldom exceeds ten or eleven segments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Zoo
Democratic Sheriff Candidates Vie in Putnam County May 4 Primary
A series of notices show diverse Democratic candidates for Putnam County sheriff led by Jesse M. Hamrick and E. S. Lige Wallace with nominations subject to the May 4, 1920 primary. Other announced contenders include W. E. Gill Cloverdale Fred Lancaster Madison township Allen Eggers Jackson township Edward H. Eitle jorge Vermandes C. Hurst Greencastle Will Glidewell Warren township and Harkins L. Jackson Greencastle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Gill
Cloverdale
Putnam County
Fred Lancaster
Madison Township
Allen Eggers
Jackson Township
Edward H. Eitlejorge
Vermandes C. Hurst
Greencastle
Will Glidewell
Warren Township
Jesse M. Hamrick
Wallace
Harkins L. Jackson
Marion Township
Local Democratic Candidacies For County Commissioner Ballot
Marion township leaders Heese R Buis and O A Day announce runs for Second district commissioner while Washington township resident David Skelton seeks Third district seat. All declare candidacies subject to May 4 1920 Democratic primary decisions in Putnam County and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heese R. Buis
Marion Township
David 3. Skelton
Washington Township
O. A. Day
Putnam County
German Education Warnings Highlight Postwar Job Squeeze
The article notes dire effects of war on Germany’s educated class with officials urging practical work. It cites scarce officer roles, emigration pressures, and collapsing salaries across law medicine and teaching. It warns retrenchment across banks industry and arts with many graduates facing dead ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Josef Hofmuller
Suddeutsche Monatschefte
Frankfurter Zeitung
Bureau of Education
Alsace-Lorraine
Kultur
von Kindling
Philologists
Philolog
Munich
Planes to Race in Alaska Seeks Juneau Race Sites
The Aero Club of the Northwest based in Seattle is organizing a seaplane air race from Seattle to southeastern Alaska next summer. Juneau and Ketchikan host cities for landing sites and facilities as prize money of 2540 dollars is promised. Aviators Cli Durant and Capt Sir Arthur Whitten Brown may compete, boosting hopes for a faster Alaska air mail system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juneau
Ketchikan
Alaska
Seattle
Aero Clu
Northwest
Cli Durant
Arthur Whitten Brown
Trans. Atlantic Flyer
Haitians Still Savages A Marine’s Claims From Malta
John Page of Sac City Iowa says savagery and cannibalism are common in the republic of Malta where he served with the marines during the war era. He relates hair-raising episodes he witnessed, including voodooism witchcraft snake worship and human sacrifice as practiced by interior citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Page
Sac City
Republic of Malti
Page
Uncle Sam
West Indian Isle
Republic
Hungarian Princesses Seek Jobs as Governesses in Switzerland
Several Hungarian princesses who are refugees in Switzerland seek positions as governesses and companions. Employers hesitate, fearing lavish ideas might spread. One princess left for Zurich to work as a waitress while other aristocrats await funds to emigrate to America for wealth and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Zurich
America
Twelve Sea Turtles Arrive in New York From Costa Rica
A vessel from Costa Rica delivers twelve sea turtles to New York City. Each animal weighs 200 to 500 pounds and was found frozen to the deck during the voyage. The turtles were thawed and then subjected to a steam bath at hourly intervals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Costa Ries
Indiana University Extension Bureau Directed by Pettijohn
John J. Pettijohn leads Indiana University's extension division which sends university programs to non campus audiences. He previously directed the Speakers Bureau of the State Council of Defence and held roles with the Bureau of Education and Public Information. Offices are in Indianapolis in the Merchants Bank Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Pettijohn
Indiana University
The
State University
Indiana State Council of Defence
State Council of Defence
Committee On Public Information
Bureau of Education
Department of the Interior
Indianapolis
Merchants Bank
Miss Clara McMillen Wins 1919 Alpha Chi Medal
Miss Clara Bracken McMillen, junior at Indiana University, wins the 1919 Scholar ship Medal from Alpha Chi Sigma for high exam performance in inorganic and organic chemistry, theories and laws, industrial and modern chemistry. Competitors included Harvard, Cornell, Columbia, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, California, MIT. McMillen is hailed as All American Junior Chemist and is daughter of William L. McMillen, former Indiana English professor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Bracken McMillen
Indiana University
Alpha Chi Sigma
Harvard
Cornell
Columbia
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Illinois
California
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Miss McMillen
Department of Chemistry
McMillen
William L. McMillen
Ft. Wayne Schools
Indiana University Forms Extension Male Quartette
The Extension Division of Indiana University authorizes a male quartette from staff and students to fulfill requests across the state. Members listed include George K. Behlater and Carlyle Burden as tenors, James K. H. Tharp as first bass, H. Lith Kreighbaum as second bass, with Mrs Lyman Falk as soprano soloist and accompanist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Extension Division
Indiana University
Nate Voices
University
Indiana University Extension
George K. Behlater
Carlyle Burden
James KH. Tharp
H. Lith Kreighbaum
Lyman Falk
Candemas Day Observed Across Churches
Churches of the Anglican Roman and Greek traditions mark Candemas Day on February 2, the fortieth day after Christ's birth. The festival's institution is traced to Pope Gelasius in the late fifth century, reflecting a Christianized version of the pagan Februalia. Roman Catholic services include a blessing of candies by priests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple
Gelasius
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Charles J. Arnold
S. Jackson Street
Ind
Marine
I. U
Extension Bureau
John J. Pettuohn
Clara B. McMillen
ALL
Indiana Quartette
Chichester
Tye Lamond
Drugeists
Herald
Star Store
Kelley
Jess
Roy Ford
Greencastle Buick Co
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