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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1915
Page
2
In a Cape Town hospital during the South African War amateur nurses' zeal worsened pain for wounded soldiers. A British soldier's clever reply appeared on a bed slip reading Too it to be nursed today, a quick quip that defused the situation and earned a light-hearted rescue.
A humorous exchange features Jinks and Winks praising friends for helping with job loss and new work. A noted chef offers a pastry tip recommending warm water for dough to keep crust flaky tender and crisp.
The Putnam County Board of Review will meet in Greencastle Indiana on Monday June seventh 1915 to review correct and equalize 1915 property assessments as returned by township assessors. The board comprises the County Assessor County Treasurer County Auditor and two members appointed by the Circuit Court Judge.
Creditors heirs and legatees of Reuben Michael deceased are notified to appear in Putnam Circuit Court Green Castle Indiana on June Mth 1915 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares. Clerk Harry W Moore May 18 1915.
Paris reports reveal Gen. Joffre's sister Mme Artus describes the French leader as descended from Spanish lineage. He was born at Rivesaltes and showed mathematical talent but was weak in German. He began military service in 1879, rose rapidly to general by 49, and kept simple roots, recalling trench-digging lessons with his father.
A doctor warned French troops near Montanville about downward firing bullets and hidden German sharpshooters who used tree dummies. As French rose to fire, sharpshooters shot them, causing heavy losses until the ruse was found. Later the Germans dropped from trees like squirrels. Over two years forest officers killed about 9,000 predatory animals, mostly coyotes.
France faces a major cost in the war from uniforms underwear and shoes for nearly 4 000 000 troops. Daily cloth need is 100 000 meters versus 4 000 meters prewar. 50 000 pairs of shoes. 15 000 000 meters monthly for shirts and drawers. over a million camp utensils and belts replaced monthly.
A fragment from a local column cites a Gasning widow claiming that overtime workers resemble embers where sparks have faded. The note hints at employer labor conditions and personal talk on work time and aging.
A witty piece questions a women's club named The Tuesday Club. It satirizes members who discuss high society aims yet prioritize getting their names into newspaper society columns. Ted Robinson.
A British medical officer's letter, republished by The Edinburgh Scotsman, describes Belgian soldiers as the bravest chaos on earth. He recalls transporting 700 wounded Belgians in two trips with zero deaths, despite storms and brutal injuries.
Paris reports a French Lieutenant of Engineers admits publicly that French forces have learned many lessons from the German trench methods. Private interviews reveal broader recognition of German tactical influence.
Colusa County residents claim the state’s largest California black walnut tree sits on F W Schutz’s farm near Arto Buckle Sycamore Slough. Measurements show a 22 ft 8 in near ground circumference, 19 ft 9 in at 9 ft, height 102 ft, shadow width 120 ft.
Public auction to sell rents and profits up to seven years or fee simple if needed to satisfy a $4342.49 decree plus costs. Property described as west half of NW quarter of Sec 26 and east half of NE quarter of Sec 27 in T13N R4W Putnam County Indiana. Sale set for June 5 1915 in Greencastle at the courthouse south door.
Putnam County Indiana Board of Commissioners accepts sealed proposals June 7 1915 before 2 00 PM for construction of approaches to Rolling Stone Ford Bridge Floyd Township. Bond required for double bid. Plans in auditor's office. Suth erlin Bu nten Larkin. Weekly May 21.
The heirs and legatees of Spencer Riggle deceased must appear at the Putnam Circuit Court in Castle Indiana on May 31 1915 to show cause why the estate should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares. Witness the Clerk of Court on May 10 1915 and May 14 weekly notice.
Heirs and legatees of Margaret A. Coffman deceased must appear in the Putnam Circuit Court at Greencastle Indiana on June 11 1915 to show cause why Final Settlement Accounts may not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares. Clerk Putnam Circuit Court May 21 1915.
George C. Newell of Chicago proves a daylighting system can dramatically raise laying. He houses White Leghorns in two electric lighted coops, triggers wake at 6 a m and roost at 9 p m with candles and lamps, boosting daily eggs from 20 to 83 in eleven days and averaging 52 during molt.
A fragmentary passage contrasts gender norms with practical resilience. It notes a girl tolerating chapped lips if the right man is responsible, frames finances as a dark cloud without a silver lining, and emphasizes the successful man’s reliance on industrious effort. It ends with a quiet, midnight plea for a noiseless baby.
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