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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1931
Page
3
A fragmented text contrasts cave man behavior with civilization's rules and the rise of ads costing only a few cents. It suggests social constraints and the minimal physical effort required by modern advertising versus ancient simplicity.
Evansville Indiana reports a surge in inland water transport with 478 distinct systems operating nationwide excluding the Great Lakes. Mead Johnson official J D Beeler notes over 200 are common carriers. Terminals on the Ohio River near Evansville centralize handling from rail and truck to river barges, enabling large‑scale distribution near markets.
Ledger style report lists salaries and office expenses for Putnam County officials including Alva Bryan Elizabeth Pagett J. Vermillion and W F Giger. Also shows township assessors and various vendors, hospitals, and public works costs with totals and line items across departments.
The Greencastle Common Council invites sealed bids for Hanna Street paving from Bloomington Street to Jackson Street. Projects include concrete, sheet asphalt, vitrified brick, and wood block with a three year guarantee. Bids due May 15 1931 with certified check requirement and contract prerequisites.
Notice to Creditors Heirs and Legatees of Jane D Bridges to appear in Putnam Circuit Court Greencastle Indiana on May 25 1931 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares Witness the Clerk on April 25 1921 John W Herod Clerk Putnam Circuit Court May 29 10
Dorothy Adland has qualified as executor of Ellen M. Besser deceased in the Putnam Circuit Court Putnam County Indiana. The court authorized administration of the estate dated April 30 1931. Attorneys James and Allee St May 18-15.
Nordy Hoffman, who played with the shock troops last fall under Knute Rockne, becomes Notre Dame's leading shot putter. He has displayed a 43 foot push and hopes to improve this distance as the season continues.
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