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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1920
Page
2
A dated advertisement lists various face powders and toilet waters with promotional pricing. Items include Mary Garden Face Powder, Azurea powder, LaTrefle powder, Dykerkiss powder, Piney Wood powder, Day Dream powder, Melba powder, and Djerkiss compact powder with prices from 18 cents to $1.80 and notes about limited back stock.
Classified columns announce obituaries cost one dollar each with additional charges for poetry and wards of thanks. Cards of thanks are fifty cents each. Published daily except Sunday from 17 and 19 S Jackson Street Greencastle Indiana with telephone 65.
A list of Democratic candidates for Putnam county offices and Congress from Vigo and surrounding areas. W. E. Gill seeks nomination for representative, Fay S. Hamilton for prosecuting attorney, Otto G. Webb for treasurer, multiple candidates for sheriff including Alien Eggers Fred Lancaster Edward Eitle forge Vermandes Co. Hurst Will Glidewen and others. Primary set for May 4 1920 with campaigns urged for Democratic voters.
Veterinary scientists in New York developed a serum from immunized sheep blood to treat forage poisoning in horses. The serum saved Lena Delbane, whose family died from poisonous olives, confirming two Bacillus botulinus strains the olive and cheese strains.
Reese R. Buis of Marion Township and David J. Skelton of Washington Township announce their bids for county commissioner in the Second and Third districts respectively. Both seek the Democratic primary on May 4, 1920.
J J Hendrix of Washington town commissioner in Putnam county Third district seeks Democratic primary for commissioner. O A Day of Marion township announces candidacy for commissioner Second district subject to Democratic primary May 4 1920 election.
A Paris furniture buyer learns the luxury tax rule when a desk alone costs 50 francs but tax applies to the desk. By adding a chair as part of a set, the seller can classify the purchase as office furniture up to 1 500 francs, avoiding tax on the chair and saving 30 francs.
Through engine heat and gases a new tank design moves the gasoline engine to the rear behind an air tight steel bulkhead separating it from the fighting compartment. The change promises to reduce interior heat and improve crew comfort for army units in the World War era.
Wilder Vermont built a public library and club facility funded by a mill owner’s $30,000 gift. The project provides a library with 2,500 volumes, recreation spaces, and meeting rooms. A community association funds maintenance with four dollar dues, while seven donor-appointed trustees ensure continuity of control.
South Denver high school boys join a protest against coed makeup at the University of Denver. Miss Anne McKean Shuler, dean, bans powder puffs on campus after a mirror rug is worn by lingering students. Mothers Congress report notes girls dolling up in drug store complexions and warns ostracism for those appearing in class in such fashion.
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