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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1920
Page
2
Democratic primary candidates for Putnam county 1920
A list of Democratic calls for nomination in Putnam county includes W E Gill of Cloverdale for representative, Charles S. Batt of Vigo County for Congress, and multiple sheriff hopefuls such as Alien Eggers Jackson township Fred Lancaster Madison township Edward H Eitle jorge Vermandes C Hurst Greencastle and Will Gidewell Warren township. Primary date noted May 4 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Gill
Cloverdale
Putnam County
Charles S. Batt
Vigo County
Alien Eggers
Jackson Township
Will Gidewell
Warren Township
Putnam County Sheriff Candidates in Democratic Primary
A garbled notice lists candidates for Sheriff of Putnam County in the Democratic primary on May 4, 1920. It mentions Jess M. Hamrick, Be S. Wallace of Green Castle, and Harkins L. Jackson of Greencastle as contenders subject to primary results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County
Jess
M. Hamrick
BE. S
Lige) Wallace
Greencastle
Candidacy Declarations For County Commissioner Districts Two Three
Reese R. Buis of Marion township and David J. Skelton of Washington township announce their candidacies for county commissioner posts in the Second and Third districts subject to the Democratic primary election on May 4 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reese R. Buis
Marion Township
David J. Skelton
Washington Township
Third District Commissioner Candidates Speak in Putnam County
J. J. Hendrix of Washington town and O. A. Day of Marion township announce candidacies for Putnam County commissioner posts in the Third and Second districts respectively, subject to the Democratic primary election decisions. Dated May 4, 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Hendrix
Washington Township
Putnam County
O. A. Day
Marion Township
Tree Struck by Thunder Delivers Onstage Prank
Sir Herbert Tree paused his long soliloquy to a running thunder accompaniment when a real thunderclap cracked outside the theatre. He asked what the sound meant and learned it was genuine outside thunder, not stage thunder, according to the London Mirror.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tree
Herbert Tree
lLondon Mirror
Kentucky Trader Budison Keeps Trading In Odd Deals
A Kentucky trader named Budison exchanges a cow for a blind horse a buggy and twelve hens then trades the buggy for five fleas shoes and a watch chain he swaps sixteen hens with Albert Gibson for a gol watch buys four hens from J M Bruulm’s folks and remains in the tradin bizness per the Sendy Hook Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Budison
Parish Gilliam
Howard Lewis
Albert Gibson
J. M. Bruulm
Sendy Hook
Indian Cone Gathers for Reforestation Work
Forester Bert Phillips stores ninety bushels of cones in the yard storehouse and twenty more are at the Pueblo. They will be used for reforestation and sowed in the spring. The Pueblos have entered cone gathering in earnest and this district shares fully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Phillips
Taos
Least Said
A light exchange between a man and a woman as they remark on a striking change in appearance and humorously debate whether change is for the better or worse. Their witty banter captures a moment of realization and teasing rapport.
Peaches From South Africa Reach London In Winter
South African peaches arrive in London during midwinter marking the growth of a newer industry that started only a few years ago and has since expanded widely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
South Africa
Bello's Money Consecated by Italian Brigand Bello
Under an assumed name the famous Italian brigand Bello deposited about $60,000 in a Sicilian bank, a move authorities say confirms his earnings and raises questions about his operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bello
Work of One Hospital In London Hospital
St. George's Hospital conducts about 2,000 procedures annually. The figure highlights the hospital's high patient throughput and intensive surgical activity in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Hospital
St. George'’s
Fireless cookers gain favor in homes and farms
The fireless cook stove known as the hay box appears as a box or case. It saves time by packing meals after initial browning and simmering, letting heat in the box complete cooking for hours. Typical boxes cost 6 to 25 dollars and suit busy women, farmers' wives, and professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Helps in the Sewing Room with Diy Mending Tips
Practical advice urges mending garments before laundry to extend life. Using a modified light bulb as a darning tool, stitch in time, shrink linens professionally, and save costs by returning to the original firm for thorough work and a lasting new look.
Bleaching liquor recipe for kitchen dowels and garments
A method to make a clear bleaching liquor using half a pound of chlorinated lime, half a gallon of boiling water, and two tablespoons of washing soda. Stir to dissolve lumps, strain, bottle, and use for linens and cottons. Keep strength to one quart liquor per four parts hot water.
Giving Infant Medicine Tips From Old Guide
The text advises on safely administering powdered medicine to a sick infant. It notes babies resistent squirming. suggests placing powder on the spoon tip, opening the mouth, dropping the powder far back on the tongue, and then giving milk or water to aid swallowing.
Mold Growth Aboard Bread Quick Spread Warned
A historical health note urges immediate action to prevent mold on bread and stored foods. It describes mold as a plant with leaves flowers and seeds that can grow rapidly within hours, capable of producing multiple generations in a single day.
Mouthwash Recipe From Historic Text
A cleansing mouth rinse recipe uses one ounce tincture of orms one ounce alcohol and half ounce hydrogen peroxide with twenty drops peppermint. Mix in water, rinse mouth thoroughly and store in a colored glass bottle in a dark place. Hydrogen peroxide is noted to heal mouth sores.
Alaska Sled Dogs and Weather Warnings Highlight Frontiers Life
A Leslie's Weekly piece praises native Alaska dogs as vital for hauling freight, detailing their wolf mix traits, temper, and value despite mischief. It notes dogs can pull 40–50 miles daily or carry 500–600 pounds in 20 miles, while also discussing public perception of the U S Weather Bureau and its crucial role in shipping and rail logistics in harsh winters and spring floods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Leslie’s Weekly
United States Weather Bureau
Uncle Sam
Northwest
Southwest
Bureau
Pine Stamps and Forest Turpentine Revival
The piece explains how rapid pine forest clearcutting forces search for new pulp sources and pulp substitutes. Government experts explore swamp and prairie grasses for paper making while stumps left after thinning prove saturated with turpentine offering new revenue for landowners amid shifting timber rights and ownership questions.
Sitting in the Shadow
A reflection on a small bird perched in a tree at night. Luther observes the bird rests secure under divine protection and compares it to the faithful who "abide under the shadow of the Almighty" while trusting Ged to care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther
David
The Duck Essay by a Schoolboy
A schoolboy submits a humorous essay about ducks. He calls the duck a heavyset meat and feather bird with a coarse voice. He notes ducks swim well, carry a balloon in their stomachs to stay afloat, and jokes about drakes having curled tails and loafing.
Ife keers or a million dollars and automobile
A dialectal exchange discusses what would be worth more in life. One speaker suggests having cares in life, while the other says even a million dollars and an automobile would be as good as any if such a thing were possible.
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