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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1920
Page
2
Obituaries in Greencastle Indiana are charged at 2 dollars per obituary with poetry lines billed separately. The notice lists mailing and contact details for Arnold Proprietor at 17 and 19 South Jackson Street Greencastle Indiana and references city post office classification as second class.
A flood of notices lists Hendricks and Putnam county residents announcing candidacies for Congress and local offices. Names include Jacop E Cravin W E ul Charles S Batt Way S Hamilton Otto G Webb Fred Lancaster Edward H Eitle jerge Allen Eggers Will Glidewen Jess M Ham rik Wallace Harkins Jack s Reese R Buis and David J Skelton with primary elections set for May 4 1920.
J. J. Hendrix of Washington town and Putnam county seeks the Third district post subject to the Democratic primary decision. O. A. Day of Marion township also announces his candidacy.
Cloverdale township resident L M Chamberlain announces his candidacy for commissioner in the Third District, subject to the Democratic primary on May 4, 1920.
J Owen Sigler proprietor advertises breeding stock for 1920 at 114 miles east of Clinton Falls, three miles south of Morton. Belgi um horse Jumbo foaled 1911 and Percheron foaled 1916 offered with season service fees 15 dollars and 12 dollars respectively. Also four Mammouth pure bred jacks sired by George Lew Sweeney Jack, grandsons of the Old State, with good production and mules. Location details and invitation to inspect stock emphasized.
A man credits Mayr's remedy with avoiding surgery for severe liver and gallbladder issues. He reports improved health after taking the preparation and claims it eliminates irritating mucus and inflammation in stomach, liver, and intestines.
London reports show infant mortality in England falling from 155 per 1000 births in the 1860s to about 95 in recent years. The decline aligns with rapid growth of mothers’ schools and infant societies, notably Marybone’s 1906 infant consultation and the Central Society of Infant Consultations.
The tale traces Frankenstein and his living creature, a sentient Monster craving companionship, its fury over betrayal, and a pursuit across cold seas to the Arctic. It notes Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley born 1797, her marriage to Shelley in 1816, and her literary career including later works.
Mrs. Mary Carpenter of Roberts County, 84, regained her sight suddenly while holding her grandson, after being blind since December 11, 1909. The report notes her restoration as remarkable and enduring. Also mentioned is a Petersburg Heasta device with ninety one faces displaying global times and celestial movements.
A series of humorous maxims on manners, work, marriage, honesty, and society. The quips contrast common beliefs about money time and pride, noting human weaknesses with playful irony. Notable lines touch on gossip, work ethics, prudence, and the quirks of men and women.
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