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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1928
Page
4
A speaker urges cleaning out boodlers grafters and corruptionists to return state control to citizens. He says he spent six years under three U S attorneys general cleaning political debris and invites examination of his record to decide if he is best suited for the task and willing to stand or fall by it.
The Bremen trans Atlantic flyers plan a ten day tour with receptions in six cities plus New York and Washington. They will travel in the F 14 and begin May 9 if needed. The itinerary includes Philadelphia Chicago Milwaukee St Louis Detroit and Boston with receptions in each city.
A political clash over agricultural policy features critics including Lewis Taylor of the Indiana Farm Bureau Federation decrying Herbert Hoover as ominous to American farming. The remarks juxtapose foreign peasant experiences with U S administration aims amid rising agricultural tension.
The writer blasts a former food administrator for raising a government fixed wheat price to a Hoover fixed level and argues this harmed farmers. It accuses him of supporting a 50 percent tariff boost for steel while denying deflated agriculture a share, calling a McNary Haugen alternative unthinkable.
John Layman plans a new Ford se dan while Jess Ellis’ barn burned Wednesday night. Mr and Mrs Robert Johns spent the weekend with his influenza recovering parents. Arthur Johns visited Sunday afternoon. Mrs John Layman called on Mrs F A Johns Wednesday. Herndon Irwin family welcomed a daughter. Evens family received visitors midweek. Mrs R P Moore visiting Lafayette. Harold Anderson family moved to Lem Johns farm as Center School closes for the week. local families shared a large basket meal.
Hanover Ind May 3 Twenty two seniors received diplomas in commencement exercises held last evening at Hanover high school. W Henry McLean assistant to the president of DePauw university delivered the address. Senior festivities began Sunday with the baccalaureate address by the Rev Mr Mathey of Kent.
Treasurer Alva Lisby seeks renomination on the Democratic ticket for Putnam County Treasurer. J G Britton runs for Democratic nomination for County Commissioner First District pending primary results May 8. Harlan R Denton of Owen County seeks renomination as Joint Representative for Putnam and Owen counties subject to the Democratic primary. Clifford R Dickerson of Jackson Township runs for renomination as Putnam County Prosecuting Attorney in the Democratic Primary on May 8, 1928.
Putnam and Clay counties Indiana joint session May 16 1928 to award contract for construction of Michael Myers gravel road on county line. Bids due noon May 16 1928 with double bond and noncollusion affidavit. must show Workmen's Compensation compliance and Industrial Board certificate. boards reserve right to reject all bids. Willis E. Gill auditor. Posters Apr 20 27 May 4.
The Greencastle Indiana Common Council fija Tuesday May 22 1928 as the date to file or hear remonstrances on two described public improvements. At 7 30 PM in council chambers the council will hear interested parties and decide if benefited property equals or exceeds the estimated cost as estimated by city civil engineer Charles McGaughey Mayor. Gwin Ensign City Clerk.
Cleveland report says J E Whitltesey plans a metal steam powered airship with corrugated 20 foot tubes to lift the craft. He envisions duraluminum construction costing about a half million dollars and a 125 ton weight, lighter than fabric ships.
Mrs Katie Stiles of Richmond Indiana reports Konjola improved her overall health after long stomach trouble fatigue and back pains She says digestion kidney weakness and dizzy spells improved and she now sleeps through the night Konjola sold at Owl Drug Store Greencastle and other area druggists.
Notice to property owners dated April 24 1928 from the Green Castle Indiana Common Council detailing public improvements on Highland Street and Seminary Street segment used by the Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Company including sidewalk, curb and gutter work and roadway paving with concrete asphaltic and brick options per Improvement Resolution Nos 1 and 2 1928 in Green Castle Indiana.
The MacNary Haugen farm relief bill passed the House 204 to 121 after a tight chase of parliamentary moves to remove the equalization fee. It now goes to the Senate for differences adjustments before a possible Coolidge veto.
Chicago on May 3 reports Professor Robert C. Borden announcing a positive cure for pneumonia perfected by the American Institute of Homeopathic Research. The method, developed by institute members, will be shared with the medical world late this year or in 1929 after completing data from about 3,000 treated cases.
Frank L. Lloyd, 51, who disappeared after marrying Mrs. Nellie Hawkins at Anderson, Indiana, returned to his bride’s home and was arrested for wife desertion. He had 40 cents, admitting his Los Angeles banking stories were a ruse to impress her.
Sunday at Canaan Chapel featured a fine evening sermon by Rev Hansel Tower, cousin of Howard Tower. Evelyn Young visited Matilda Beaman. Mr and Mrs Ross Hassler spent Sunday with home folks. Roy Beaman called on Fred Reberger. Mrs Alice Brooks returns from Illinois. James Albright visited Ness Albright. Charles Dunn works on the Donald farm. Mr and Mrs Pullan prepare their tourist place for summer business.
Local ad lists Cripper and Inman offering strawberries for sale along with sweet potatoes celery kale carrots lettuce cauliflower cabbage turnips apples and quality canned goods from Ady.
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