Local News Briefs From Town And Campus Sports
Dr W W Tucker returned Thursday from the American Medical Association convention in St Louis where he was entertained royally. Thomas Flint of North Jackson street underwent an operation for appendicitis at Methodist Hospital and is recovering. Lambda Chi members George Scott Murray Mendenhall and Hardy Martin travel to Lafayette to see the Purdu e DePauw track meet. Mr and Mrs John Allee and Mr and Mrs Glen H Lyon left Thursday for an automobile trip to Chicago. The Sigma Chi baseball team defeated Florence Hall 2 to 1 on McKeen Field in the second round of the interfraternity tournament. Shoptaugh and Maas drove in runs as Boyd doubled, the Hall team scoring in the same inning. The Delta Sigs Sigma Chis and Dekes begin a round robin for the cup.
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W. W. Tucker
St. Louis
American Medical Association
Thomas Flint
North Jackson Street
Methodist Hospital
Sapper
George Scott
Murray Mendenhall
Hardy Martin
Lambda Chi Fraternity
DePauw University
Lafayette
Purdue
Sigma Chi
Florence Hall
McKeen Field
Phi Delts
Boyd
Shoptauch
Shoptaugh
Maas
Hall Hoys
Delta Sigs
Sigma Chis
Dekes
Local social notes from Green Castle and vicinity
The column records weddings with Miss Gessie Marian Wright marrying Fred W. Duncan of Pasadena, a 16 year old hospital case in Indianapolis, and visits from residents of Oliver Illinois to locals in Greencastle. It notes a Century Club gathering at 2 30 led by Mrs J W Cole and a district Rebecca Lodge meeting at Roachdale with a chicken dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Roby
Gessie Marian
Fred W. Duncan
Pasadena
California
DePauw
Alice Smith
West Union
Illinois
Emma Windsor
Misses Ames
F. Grant Scott
Lee Wells
Flora Grable
Jake Kiefer
Hallie Browning
Lelia Miller
Rebecca Lodge
Roachdale
Local residents and a near disaster in Clinton township
W P Stevens of Muncie visits his son Louis Stevens on east Elm street and returns home Friday. Miss Helen Browning of the First National Bank travels to Indianapolis Friday. Mrs Grace Hurst resigns from Greencastle Garment Co to work for King Morrison Foster Co at Cloverdale. Alonzo Heady of Clinton township nearly dies after a bull gored him, suffering a large gash in his right leg requiring 15 stitches. Earnest Cook Otto Webb Don Mote Lysle Burton and Dr J A Throop attend the DePauw Wabash baseball game in Crawfordsville. Clayton C Barton of Newman IL buys 303 acres in Clinton and Russell townships for 47680 dollars. he plans to relocate here to manage the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Stevens
Muncie
Louis Stevens
East Elm Street
Alonzo Heady
Clinton Township
Here
Mr. Heady
Earnest Cook
Otto Webb
Don Mote
Lysle Burton
Dr. J. A. Throop
Crawfordsville
DePauw-Wabash
Putnam County
Clayton C. Barton
Newman, NL
Charlie L. D. Sheets
Clinton
Russell Townships
Barr
Arctic Owl Attacks Hunter After Mallard Taken
A hunter shot a mallard on land and found it attacked by a fierce Arctic owl. The owl spread six feet, clapped its beak, and fought the hunter for several minutes before the bird was shot twice to end the encounter.
Dams praised as British achievement for Nile region
The piece lauds Britain's dam system as a safeguard against Nile floods and droughts. It contrasts past reliance on prayer with modern engineering while noting the flood control benefits for Egypt and food security under British-led water management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nile
Egypt
Allah
Britain
Trusts as Ancient as Pyramids
The article notes that trusts are not modern inventions, tracing early forms to ancient monarchs who cornered foodstuffs. Assyrian records 7,000 to 8,000 years old describe monopolistic transactions by tyrannical rulers.
The Peacock in Natural History and Symbolism
The common domestic peacock, native to India and Ceylon, symbolizes Juno, resurrection in Christian art, and vain glory in modern simile. In the wild, it is a shy bird preferring lower elevations and mountain slopes, and it does not thrive in very cold climates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Ceylon
Lost items and notices at the post office and market
A theft report states keys were taken from a lock box at the post office. A Lost notice seeks return of a book of Metropolitan Life Insurance receipts and applications to H. B. Mendenhall at Office Central Bank. Classifieds advertise furnished rooms for rent and a Catholic Church market, with contact details and a B-flat instrument for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
H. B. Mendenhall
Central Bank
Tragedy Ended Youthful Love in Chicago Journal
A short reminiscence recalls a childhood romance in Chicago revealing a ring shared with a boy and his mother. The exchange ended the first love affair, marking a poignant early memory from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Chicago Journal
First US Congress Pairing Idea Traced to 1840
The earliest known pairing in Congress occurred in 1840 when John Quincy Adams prepared a resolution alleging it violated the constitution and House rules. The measure was not voted on, yet the practice later became common.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress of the United States
John Quincy Adams
Wagner on the primacy of vocal music in art
Wagner asserts that the human voice forms the foundation of all music. He argues that despite advances in composition and virtuosity, ultimate standard remains vocal music guiding development and execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner
Shot Making Through the Ages Unchanged in Industry
Shot making remains largely the same after more than a century. Molten lead pours from a shot tower with small bullets dropping from about 100 feet and larger ones falling from nearly twice that height.
Praise of the Pitiful Quote Reflection
A compact note highlights Francis Paget’s view that true peace comes from active pity and the practice of noticing and easing nearby suffering. It emphasizes a humble mindset and daily deeds aimed at reducing misery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Paget
Missionary Faith Tested by Persecutions and Pledges
Reports recount missionaries facing violent insult while preaching in new Christian groups. American Christian students from 33 colleges formed a Life Service fellowship to recruit for foreign missions. A pledge drive shows some neglect their commitments, while others fulfill tithes and sustain the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Students of America
Kansas
Massachusetts
Christian Life Service
Fortign Field
Community Chautauqua Tents To Leave Local Warehouse
The Central Community Chautauqua System will move its tents and equipment from the Baker Block warehouse on June 3. The Paramount circuit will start a five day tour via Vandalia to Hampshire Illinois, carrying all gear in one car to seven northern Illinois towns. Sterling circuit tents depart later, with William Jones supervising inspections at each first town before duties resume at the Indiana offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Community Chautauqua System
Baker Block
Indianapolis
Paramount
Sterling
Hampshire Illinois
Illinois
Sterling Circuit
William Jones
Community Company
Indiana Olis
Champion House Gleaner Endorsement Claim About Mayr Remedy
A testimonial asserts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy is the champion house cleaner and cures bloating stomach pains and inflammation. The ad claims a single dose proves efficacy and offers money back if unsatisfied. Sold by leading druggists nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
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John Allee
Glen H. Lyon
Chicago
Arizona
Alhambra
Century Club
J. W. Cole
East Washington Street
Cooper
Willis Wright
Fillmore
Rector Bros
H. E. Burkhalter
Greencastle Gas Co
Terre Haute
Earl Edwards
Oliver, Illinois
Otis Gardner
Charles Barnaby
Lake Maxinkuckee
E. A. Browning
Grocer
Ford
Ford Motor Company
King, Morrison, Foster Co
Greencastle, Indiana
Trust Central Company
Helen Browning
First National Bank
Grace Hurst
Greencastle Garment Co
Cloverdale
Peacock
S. A
Harry Bohard
Addison Heber
Telphone
Indiana Portland Cement Co
Peonies
Phone Wetz
Geo
Sipes
Maple Avenue
Hydro_Vulcan Tire Company
Michigan Ave
Herald Office
Vocal Music Supreme
Missionary News
Chautauqua
Qpera
A. Cook
Mer
Rudyard Kipling
Hank Mann
Beauty Brigade
Charles
Buck) Jones
Mutt and
Jeff J Cartoone
Fox News Weekly
Kellogg’s
W. EK. Kellogg
Kellogg's
Gioa
H. Askew
D. C
Palmer Chiropractor
Washington Street
Bicknell-Coffman' Hardware Co
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