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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1914
Page
2
The plan for a coed athletics organization among Indiana’s secondary colleges surfaces after a Butler DePauw tennis match. Both schools favor the idea though no action has been taken with other colleges. If adopted, it could lead to intercollegiate women’s sports including basketball.
Senior class in Meharry Hall will present The Man From Home with special scenery from the English Opera Co. of Indianapolis. Scenery 25 feet high forces the stage to be extended to the first row of seats, creating a 31 by 24 foot stage. Haines Auto Co. of Kokomo offers a new car for advertising the show.
Butler girls dominate De Pauw in a Saturday tennis meet. Lucile Sharitt defeats Mona Summers 6-4 6-3 in singles. Sharitt Nabbe sweep Selma Schneider and Ada Frazeur 6-1 6 in doubles.
A Forest and Stream writer notes Irish anglers use willow sprout hoops to float a snagged hook past obstructions. In England an improved method uses wire paper clips as pulleys to free tangled hooks, creating a light, inexpensive clearing ring.
Vienna faces a pigeon nuisance with thousands of birds thriving untroubled. Magistracy asked the Vienna Society for the Protection of Animals to authorize a slaughter under new laws but the society refused, citing animal welfare principles. Officials now confront the dilemma and consider options.
A home remedy suggests lemon juice as a skin bleach for the neck. Start with warm baths and dry well, then apply lemon juice diluted in water, followed by cold cream to prevent drying. For stronger treatment, wrap a cloth soaked in lemon juice around the throat for up to an hour or overnight.
The obituary notes Christ J. Brown died May 1 at 75 years 9 months 19 days after a brief illness with cancer. He was a Grace Believer of the Old Predestinarian Baptist faith and funeral services were held May 3 at Forest Hill cemetery Greencastle with Elder William Skelton and Elder O H Reeves officiating. Card of Thanks from Mrs Minerva Brown expresses gratitude for help during illness and death.
Christ J. Brown born in Denmark on July 12, 1838 grew to manhood there. He immigrated to America in 1865 settling in Indianapolis before moving to Putnam county near Lena. He married Minerva Hasty on October 26, 1879 and their daughter Mary blessed their home briefly.
Broadpark records show H H Parker and Clevie Parker in Indianapolis with others visiting Stilesville and Morgantown events. Obituary for Wesley Neese notes birth February 20 1854 in Washington township Putnam county Indiana death May 21 1914 after appendicitis surgery with two marriages and seven children. Funeral at home and burial in Ferdick cemetery.
The celebration of Bishop Thomas Bowman’s ninetieth birthday at Orange featured a sermon on religious toleration. He urged focus on enduring common values over minor denominational disputes, illustrating with a parable about a Taoist and a Shintoist near a well.
An Italian savant Signor Tarugi proposes an aluminum wire mask to absorb toxic mer curic vapors from air exposed to mercury producing mines and glass and mirror factories. He argues aluminum's absorptive properties can protect workers from injurious exposure.
The text fragment presents aphoristic lines about women and marriage, contrasting female roles with male authority. It includes provocative statements about women’s rights, appearance, and influence, reflecting a period voice and social stereotypes.
An applicant replies to a captain that he fears he is not suited for the role due to his age and the implied need for experience in managing men. The exchange hints at a job requiring strong leadership and practical oversight.
Walter Spray of 1011 South Second Street Frankfort Indiana suffered stomach disorders and found relief after using Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy. He reports rapid improvement and urges others to try the treatment, noting swift relief and avoidance of further medical care.
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