Local News Roundup From Greencastle 1922
Community notes include religious meeting attendance urged by A A Hauck, a college student visiting from Oxford Ohio, Knights of Greencastle meeting in Indianapolis in full uniform, bootlegging arrest and bail, Howard Hall's prison sentence for cathedral robbery attempt, Rebecca Lodge initiates plans to confer degrees in Bloomington, and Central National Bank purchasing Gravel Road Bonds for J W Walsh road in Franklin township.
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Knights of
Greencastle
English Hotel
Indianapolis
A. A. Hauck
Howard Hall
State Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Hughes
Hall
St. Paul's Cathedral
Central National Bank
Putnam County
J. W. Walsh
Franklin Township
Local notes from Greencastle and Indianapolis
Greencastle residents return home after weeks away. Farmers Boatwright and Buchannan travel to Indianapolis for minor operations at Methodist Hospital. Veronica Club meets at 2 30 with Mrs Blackwell. DePauw student LeRoy Pickard in Indianapolis for Phi Gamma Delta activities. Miss Ostrom hosts a shower for Miss Frances Grose ahead of June wedding.
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LeRoy Pickard
DePauw
Phi Gamma Delta
Indianapolis
Tuesay
Margaret Ostrom
Frances Grose
Somerset Farmers prepare to plant corn amid early season work
Somerset residents report farmers working long hours to break ground for corn. A.S. Pruitt moved to the farm. The Braden and Estes families visited, and Roy and Les Ferrand joined Chas Davis's household for a Sunday gathering. O'Hair and Ruth Wells traveled to Indianapolis for repairs. Cecil Flint started at Nordyke Marmon in Indianapolis. Ben Pruitt and family visited Martha Ferrand.
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A.S. Pruitt
John Braden
Fred Braden
Edn. Estes
Roy Ferrand
Leslie Ferrand
Chas Davis
Oscar O’hair
Ruth Wells
Indianapolis
Mr. O’hair
Cecil Flint
Nordyke & Marmon
Ben Pruittad
Martha Ferrand
Putnam County Democrat Thanks Voters for Primary Support
Oliver Stringer thanks Putnam County Democrats for backing him in the recent primary and wishes a great Democratic victory in November.
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Putnam County
Oliver Stringer
Putnam County Democrat Thanks Voters After Primary
Claude Jeffries thanks Putnam County Democratic voters for their support in the recent primary where he ran for treasurer though not nominated. He urges unity for a strong Democratic victory in November.
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the Herald
Putnam County
Claude Jeffries
Discouraging Mind's Laziness
The lazy mind is like a spoiled child and worsens with indulgence. When you yield to complaints and quit work, it never serves without grumbling. Nerves, like muscles, need regular effort to stay in condition.
Meet the man who runs the Indianapolis 500
Indianapolis tale centers on Eddie Edenburn of the AAA Contest Board as he oversees the Indianapolis 500 held at the Speedway on May 30 with about 100000 in prize money. Edenburn, a paragon figure to drivers and crews, acts as confidant and coordinator for those present and absent.
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Ndianapolis
Ind
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Eddie Edenburn
American Automobile Association
Edenburn
Samvat Meaning and Use in Indian Time Reckoning
The term Samvat comes from Sanskrit Samvatsara meaning year It marks time reckoning in India except Bengal Christian years are converted by adding 57 to the AD year The note explains the relation between Samvat and Christian calendars in historical context.
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India
Bengal
Music on Table Knives in Sixteenth Century Banquet Customs
The practice placed musical notes on knife blades to mark the benediction before meat and the grace after meat. This custom reflected ceremonial dining etiquette of the era and linked dining with liturgical rhythm.
Heat and the Opal Shine Adds Value in Warm Hands
Opals reveal their colored fire most vividly when warmed. Dealers warm stones in hand before display to boost luster, aiming for higher prices at sale. The practice reflects gem traders’ preference for enhancing appearance through heat.
Stolen Fox Hound Sighting Near Mt Meridian
Strayed dog fits Black and Tan Fox Hound description, last seen Friday night about two miles south of Mt Meridian. Contact Ralph Knoll at the Auditor's Office with any information.
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Mt. Meridian
Fox Hound
Ralph Knoll
Auditor’s Office
Shark Long Distance Swimmer Surprises With Speed
A calm note on fish speed states salmon tops short distances at about 25 miles per hour while sharks dominate long trips by sustaining 17 to 20 miles per hour for extended periods.
Marine Grass Fiber Improves Strength and Lowers Cost
A marine grass found in Japanese waters yields a fiber that strengthens mixed threads with cotton, reducing reliance on cotton alone and lowering production costs. The discovery highlights potential for cheaper durable fabrics and new material applications.
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Japanese
Cannonball Baker to drive Frontenac in 500 mile race
Indianapolis May 30. speed ace Cannonball Baker enters to drive a Frontenac in the International 500 mile race at the Speedway. Baker has made 52 cross country speed tours, the most of any driver, and this year marks his first Indianapolis competition though he has tested at the track.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Lk. G
Cannonball” Baker
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Baker
Home Philosophy in Good Weather Advised by Atlanta Constitution
A brief editorial urges readers to balance admiration of God’s world with productive use of clear weather. It frames good weather as an opportunity for constructive activity rather than perpetual contemplation.
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Atlanta Constitution
Happiness Is Contagious Quote From Lubbock
Positive aphorism notes happiness as a social duty and effect on others. The brief reflects a cheerful civic mindset from Lubbock with a focus on personal happiness spreading communal joy.
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Lubbock
PAYS BIG FINE FOR REMEDY CLAIMS HEALTH BOOST
A DePauw University class of 1882 notes its fortieth anniversary observance with plans led by Albert Sundries and H C Clippinger. Obituaries include Harry Gordon Frank Joyce and Charlie Enderton. Mrs Frank Joyce and Jessie Birch died recently. A special program is planned for the reunion week.
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DePauw University
Albert Burnsides
H. C. Clippinger
Harry Gordon
Frank Joyce
Charlie Enderton
Jessie Birch
Phonetic quip in shop sign sparks hair shade joke
A Boston Transcript quip notes a shop window sign reading Crocheted Ladies' Hand Bags provoking a pun about crow shade and brunettes. The brief item reflects playful wordplay in local humor.
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Boston Transcript
Lightning Holy in East Mark of Divine Favor
An old belief persists in parts of the East that being struck by lightning signifies divine approval. The notion frames lightning as a blessing rather than a disaster in certain cultural contexts.
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East
Eastern Countries
The Highest Success Note from Boston Transcript
A short aphorism from the Boston Transcript states that doing good means making good, highlighting a civic virtue in concise form.
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Boston ‘Transcript
Keep Records of Planting Dates for Veggie Varieties
Gardeners should keep records of planting dates and maturity of certain varieties of vegetables to recall the earliest latest and mid season varieties for timely planting. This practice saves trouble and helps supply the table during the growing season.
How to Soften a Hard Sponge with Borax Water
A hard sponge can be softened by placing it in clear cold water with a little borax. Boil the water, remove the sponge, rub in borax, and rinse in cold water.
One Exception. Jud Tunkins Comments on Selfish Minding Others
Jud Tunkins quips that he likes a man who minds his own business unless the man is in a line of work that drives him to be remorseless about taking up others time. He jokes about professional intrusion and time usage in a lighthearted manner.
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Edmund Lynch
King, Morison, Foster Company
Clove
Indiapolis
Mr. Lynch
Louis Mille
Jud Tunkins
France
Guillotin
Paris School of Medicine
Schmidt
Louis
Academy of Surgery
Louis XVI
Samson
The Thing That Matters
A quotation from Willa Cather’s Youth and the Bright Madusa emphasizes that companionship is less vital than the dreams we hold. The sentiment contrasts living with someone against the influence of personal aspirations on one’s life.
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Willa Cather
Revival of the Guillotine Debate and Public Executions
A Paris debate on abolishing capital punishment or moving guillotine executions to privacy intensifies after the Landru trial. Publicity from recent executions spurs calls, while historians note the machine’s controversial history from 1792 onward and varying presidential stances.
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Limdru
Socialist Papers
Paris
Place de Greve
Nicholas Pelletier
Carnot
Fallieres
Landru
Landrn
Well Trained Dog Delivers Mail With Wagging Precision
Federalsburg postmaster Charles W Jeffer son shows Rex the terrier delivering mail by mouth on cue. Sewell Noble tests the dog by crossing the street for free delivery and Rex backs away growling, then reveals a special delivery letter due 10 cents. Noble pays a dime, Rex returns the missive to his sister.
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Charles W. Jefferson
Federalsburg
Wiz
Sewell Noble
Rex
Jefferson
Noble
Radio concerts on New York tugboats entertain sailors
Radio concerts on tugboats in New York Harbor will speed work and provide entertainment during idle moments, according to a statement from the offices of the New York towlistes change.
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N. Y
New York City
New York
Funeral Held For Mrs Rhoda Newgent West Of Clinton Falls
Dozens attended the funeral at the home west of Clinton Falls for Mrs Rhoda Newgent with burial in Baptist cemetery. Nearby residents and relatives shared condolences as the community mourned the loss.
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Rhoda Newgent
Clinton Falls
Baptist
Mary Garrett
William Cope
Georgia Bettis
Grover Ramey
Indianapolis
Ralph Crousure
Arvel Roach
Greencastle
Thelma Bettis
George Pierce
Eula Staggs
D. Manker
Anna Boswell
Charlie Goddard
James Rodgers
Columbus Wells
Sadie Burk
Local Family Visits and Farm Work Near Greencastle
Mrs. Rome Vermillion and daughter Ines spent the weekend with Roy Kee and his mother. Willie Kyte plowed for Robert Watson at the start of the week. Albert Priest and family visited C. J. Priest and family on Sunday. R. C. Baird bought a Fordson tractor.
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Rome Vermillion
Ines
Roy Kee
Willie Kyte
Robert Watson
Albert Priest
C. J. Priest
R. C. Baird
Corn Planting Soon In Local Area
The report notes no corn has been planted yet but expects a significant planting effort to begin this week in the vicinity.
Local social visits and a birth noted in Malta and area
Mrs. Morris Campbell and Mr. Claude Lawson visited friends in Danville and Coatesville. Virgil Sharp of Indianapolis stayed with grandparents in Malta. Doris Campbell was born to Mr. and Mrs. Campbell. Several residents attended a wedding in which Clifford Dix married Lucille Miller. Multiple calls on friends and a Greencastle trip are listed along with farmers plowing after a busy week.
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Morris Campbell
Danville
Claude Lawson
Will Shuck
Virgil Sharp
Indianapolis
Charlie Hunt
Gladys Morgan
Clifford Dix
Lucille Miller
Leonard Heavin
Coatesville
Rebecca Shuck
Alberta Heavin
Lillie Campbell
Joe Campbell
Doris
Eliza Strain
Jemima Duncan
Maria Campbell
Fillmore
Ransom
Lloyd Campbell
Ann Garrett
Merle Smith
Alberta
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Charley Wood
Paul Grimes
College Avenue
Kelly
A. A
Sund Hauck
Owens
Greenie
Margaret Albaugh
Walter Albaugh
Larabee and
Indiana Streets
Atending College
Oxford
Ohio
Herschel Neal
Sherif O’ Sears
Marshall O’hair
Greencastle Crescent
Bloomington
G. B. Parker
Hilliards
Charles Boatwright
Greecastle
Methodist Hospital
Mr. Boatwright
Floyd Buchannan
Charles Buchanan
West Walnut Street
Frances Reed Holiday
Reed
F. C. Tilden
F. A. Arnold
Veronica Club
William Blackwell
Emily Bicknell
J Edward Bicknell
J E. Mccurry
W. M. McGaughey
East Minary Street
Somerset
Democrats
National Central Bank
Pon
Democratic Voters OF Putnam CO
S. A. Grismer
Bloomington St
Walter ‘Albaugh
Larabee Street
H. G. Johnson
Seminary Street
Airdale
Marshall Beck
Greencastle Water Works Co
Samvat
Greencastle Welding Co
Shriner
Herald Office
Universal Tire & Rubber Company
Michigan City
Indiana
éanonssAnd Baker
Mayr
Landry
Qpera
A. Cook
Mer
Glady’s Walton
David Butler In
the Wise Kid
Harry Sweet
Jack Hoxie
Slim Summerville
J. E. McCurry
West Side Square
Greencastle Ind
Mother
John Eitel & Son
Greencastle, Ind
Askew, B. Co
Washington Street
Greencastle R. R
Malta
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