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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1928
Page
2
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The speaker argues to remove boodlers and corruption by returning control to citizens. He claims six years of work under three attorneys general, cleaning political debris in this and other states, and invites consideration of his fitness to lead the task and asks to be nominated if found best equipped.
Bremen trans Atlantic flyers plan a ten day U S tour that will visit six cities in addition to New York and Washington. The F 13 will substitute if Bremen cannot reach New York by May 9. Stops include Philadelphia Chicago Milwaukee St Louis Detroit and Boston with receptions on arrival.
A fragmentary passage cites quotes attacking Herbert Hoover as a sinister figure in American agriculture. Lewis Taylor of the Indiana Farm Bureau Federation criticizes Hoover and the administration for allegedly viewing peasants with disdain and for bringing non-American perspectives into federal farm policy.
The writer attacks a former dairy official now serving as food administrator who fixed wheat prices at Hoover levels and backed a 50 percent tariff boost for steel while denying deflated agriculture a seat at tariff protection. The piece labels a prior Hoover vote unthinkable and recalls patriotic farming struggles.
John Layman reports a new Ford sedan. Jess Ellis' barn burned Wednesday night. Mr and Mrs Robert Johns visited his parents recovering from influenza. Arthur Johns and Mrs John Limyman visit. Herndon Irwin welcome a daughter. Evens family visited. Moore family visiting Lafayette. Harold Anderson family moved to Lem Johns farm. Center School closed Friday with a community dinner.
Hanover Ind May 3 Twenty two seniors received diplomas at Hanover high school commencement. DePauw University official W Henry McLean delivered the address. Baccalaureate was at the Presbyterian Church by Rev Mathey of Kent. Senior play occurred in the college gymnasium followed by field day events and an all school program.
J G Britton announces candidacy for County Commissioner first district subject to Democratic Primary May 1. Harlan R Denton of Owen County seeks renomination for Joint Representative with Putnam County subject to Democratic Primary. Clifford R Dickerson of Jackson Township seeks renomination for Prosecuting Attorney Putnam County subject to Democratic Primary May 8 1928.
Putnam and Clay counties in Indiana announce a joint session on May 16 1928 at Greencastle to award a contract for the Michael Myers gravel road on the county line. Bids due noon May 16 with bonds and non collusion affidavits. workmen’s compensation proof required. boards may reject any bid. Willis E. Gill auditor. Posters posted Apr 20 27 May 4.
The Common Council fixed May 22 1928 at 7 30 PM in the council chambers for remonstrances on two described improvements. They will hear interested parties and decide if benefits to abutting property justify the estimated cost as per city civil engineer. Mayor Charles McGaughey signs as city. Attest Gwin Ensign, City Clerk.
J E Whitltesey a civil engineer in Cleveland plans to propose a metal steam driven air dreadnought for two ship contract to the Navy. The design features corrugated metal gas tubes 20 feet in diameter and steam propulsion to replace gasoline motors. He argues it would be safer lighter and capable of controlled escape gas to allow safe descent. Estimated cost about half a million dollars and weight around 125 tons.
Mrs. Katie Stiles of Richmond Indiana reports Konjola reversed long standing stomach pain constipation and nightly kidney weakness. She says gas bloating backache dizziness and headaches disappeared after using Konjola and she plans to recommend it. The medicine is sold at Owl Drug Store in Greencastle and by local druggists.
Notice to property owners announces public improvements in Greencastle Indiana including Highland Street from near Indiana Street to Warren Street with cement sidewalks curbs and gutters and a track area on Seminary Street to be graded and paved with concrete asphalt and other materials under Improvement Resolution Nos 1 and 2 of 1928 dated April 24 1928 by the Greencastle Common Council.
The McNary-Haugen farm relief bill passed the House 204 to 121 after intense parliamentary battles. It now goes to the Senate for differences before presenting to President Coolidge, who may veto as he did last session.
Professor Robert C. Borden of the American Institute of Homeopathic Research announced a claimed cure for pneumonia. The institute says it has treated about 3,000 cases and plans to disseminate details late this year or in early 1929 after compiling data.
Frank L. Lloyd, 51, who vanished after marrying Nel lie Hawkins at Anderson Indiana, reappeared at her home three days later. He carried 40 cents, confessed to a sheriff that his claims of wealth in California were to impress his bride, and was arrested for wife desertion.
Sunday church featured a fine evening sermon by Rev. Hansel Tower cousin of Howard Tower. Evelyn Young visited Matilda Beaman while Mr. and Mrs. Ross Hassler visited home folks. Mrs. James Beaman and Mrs. Roy Beaman called on Mrs. Young. Roy Beaman called on Fred Reberger. Mrs. Alice Brooks returns from Illinois visit with her son. James Albright spent Sunday with Ross Albright. Mr. and Mrs. Pullan prepare tourist place for summer. Charles Dunn works on the Donald farm.
A fragment lists vendors Capper and Inman offering items including sweet potatoes celery kale carrots lettuce cauliflower cabbage turnips apples and quality canned goods with Ady.
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