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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1922
Page
2
The Herald is printed as second class mail matter in Greencastle Indiana with offices at 17 and 19 S Jackson Street. Charles J Arnold is the proprietor and the paper publishes every afternoon except Sunday. Cards of Thanks are charged at 50 cents each.
The notice outlines obituary charges: $1 per obituary with an additional 5 cent per line for poetry. It sets a simple pricing structure and indicates poetry costs separate from standard obituary listings.
The ticket names Samuel M. Ralston for U.S. Senator Charles H. Bidaman for Congress Fifth District Andrew F. Durham for State Senate Willis E. Gill for State House joint district Glenn H. Lyon for Prosecuting Attorney Walter S. Campbell for Clerk County Auditor William D. Lovett for County Treasurer Wilbur C. Clodfelter for County Recorder Dave Stewart Wright for County Sheriff Elijah S. Wallace for County Coroner Jacob E. McCurry for County Surveyor William P. Koehler for County Assessor Paul F. Priest for County Commissioner First William F. Davis for County Commissioner Third David J. Skelton Council at Large William S. Burris Ora A. Day James G. Britton.
Turkish peasants in Asia Minor wear huge coats during summer as temperatures reach 100 degrees. The practice reflects a belief in shielding the body from heat as well as cold. Local customs persist despite extreme heat.
Correspondent asks to print a frapped peach recipe and the editor agrees. The note suggests buying theater tickets candy and flowers for another peach while the intended recipient learns of it.
A Chicago Tribune brief notes a family moment at a dinner with the minister. After the blessing the son remarks that the father prays at every meal, highlighting a simple personal faith anecdote.
The Vermont Senate comprises thirty members, one from each county, while the House consists of one representative from each township, outlining the state's bicameral legislature.
A long quotation attributed to Colton warns that even a good cause suffers more from injudicious defense by its friends than from its enemies attacks. The aphorism emphasizes careful advocacy over overreach in support.
The narrator quotes Uncle Eben mocking strict moral codes as overly harsh. He jokes that some men would turn personal pleasure into a police state law. The line captures a satirical tone about rigidity and authority.
A short column notes that while pursuing a hobby is good, even prized horses need rest. It cautions against burning out enthusiasts by pushing projects beyond reasonable limits.
The article recalls how the Cameroons and Togoland, under Great Britain mandate per the Versailles Treaty, were handed to German claims. It cites Gustave Nachtigal and Bismarck backing exploratory missions, leading to a German flag planted atop a chief’s hut and his people placed under the Kaiser’s rule.
The USDA offers pruning and tree surgery guidance for apple cherry and other fruit trees harmed by February ice. It advises careful pruning, selective use of water sprouts, and leaving stubs to form new limbs. For serious wounds, trunk clips, dehorning, grafts, and bridge grafting are described with steps and materials, including wound paints and timing.
We tailor make men and ladies suits from $50.00 up and pay $2.50 railroad fare on every custom-made suit ordered. Goods sent by parcel post. No agents. Address 625 627 Walnut Street Cincinnati Ohio.
Putnam County Board of Commissioners invites sealed proposals for several bridges in Jackson Floyd Franklin Russell and Clinton Townships. Plans and specs available from the County Auditor. Estimated costs range from about 914 to 2305 dollars with locations described in each township. Proposals submitted per Indiana law at Greencastle courthouse.
Putnam County announces sealed proposals for twelve bridge projects with estimated costs ranging from 312 to 5 193 dollars. Bids due June 6 1922 at 10 00 am, with bonds guaranteeing performance and two year material warranty.
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