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Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1920

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Putnam County Democratic Banquet Planned Next Wednesday

Putnam County Democrats announce a gala event next Wednesday in Greencastle at the Art House lobby. An estimated 600 attendees are expected for a banquet hosted by Democratic men and women with music from a jazz orchestra and speeches by Ex-Governor Ralph, Thomas T. Taggart, Carleton McCulloch, Judge Charles Batt, and Mrs. Allen Foster McCullough.

Art House Greencastle — Church Ralin Thomas T. Taggart Carleton McCulloch Charles Batt Irs Alin Foster McCullough Star of Ft Wayne Indiana Democratic Women's Amittee

Banquet Committees Set Meeting Friday Night

Democratic banquet committees will meet Friday night in the assembly room of a courthouse. All members are urged to attend. The banquet committee reports that the ladies of Christian Church the Ladies of Baptist Church and the Vermillion rate will serve the banquet.

Democraticanquet Committees Tr v Ladies of Christian Church Ladies of Bapist Church

Mrs. Florence Dunbar Loses Valuable Papers Downtown

Mrs. Florence Dunbar misplaced a note and gravel road bonds worth about 1500 dollars after taking them from a bank safety deposit box and visiting rural stores. The giver agreed to cover the loss and the county issued bonds remain protected. Dunbar hopes to recover the original note and bonds.

Florence Dunbar Lilie Landes

Greencastle Holiday Observed With Closures Across Town

Monday will be a general holiday in Greencastle with most business closed after noon. Post office county offices and banks will shut, while Ed Goldsberry of Lafayette was in town on business. Local dealers report several Master Trucks sold and multiple buyers from nearby areas.

Greencastle Ed Goldsberry Lafayette Christie Thomas Auto Sales John Cherry William Randel

Strike of Stone Workers Ends in Bedford Meeting

Bloomington Indiana May 26 A two month strike by stone cutters and plane men in the Bedford and Bloomington districts ended when operators and their employees met in Bedford to settle the dispute.

Bloomington Ind Bedford

Grencastle Band Plans Decoration Day Meeting

The Grencastle Band is asked to meet Sunday at 1 PM in the band room to participate in Decoration Day exercises.

Grencastle

Putnam Circuit Court Awards $162.50 to Dryden

After six days of testimony in Russellville, the Putnam Circuit Court jury awarded Mrs. Mary Dryden $162.50 against the estate of Elizabeth Wilson. Dryden claimed $8,500 for care of her mother from 1912 until her death. Executor S. A. Hays oversaw the estate, which included a 40 acre farm and personal property.

Putnam Circuit Russellville Elizabeth Wilson Russell Township S. A. Hays Ray Donnahue Mary Dryden Putnam Circuit Court

Grapes for Home Gardens And Their Best Varieties

Long hot seasons and well drained soil aid grape development. Select early maturing varieties and sunny sites. In cool regions plant on south walls and prune heavily to prevent excess fruit. Recommended old standards include Moore's Early Campbell's Early Worden Delaware Concord Niagara Salem Catawba with notes on ripening and vigor.

Moore’s Early Campbell's Early Worden Concord Niagara Salem

Rip Van Winkle Wakes To New World Fashion

A playful scene shows Rip Van Winkle awakening and being eased into modern fashion by careful guiding. The dialogue hints at curiosity about women’s styles and the gradual reveal of style changes.

Rip van Winkle

Twenty Five Race Cars Ready for Indianapolis 500

Twenty five speed kings from America and Europe assemble at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the 500 mile sprint on May 31. Nine cars fly France’s tri color, sixteen defend the stars and stripes as drivers from the U S France Italy and England compete for a total prize exceeding 85 000 with a 50 000 purse at the Speedway and a 20 000 per lap bonus for the leader.

Indianapolis, Inc Two Continents Indianapolis Motor Speedway Little Giants France Speedway Indianapolis

Racing Cars Near Ford Piston Displacement Rivalry

Cars show better than 100 mph and promise a record smashing race if tires endure heat. Closing exercises at St Pauls Parochial School tonight at 7 30 in St Pauls church. Mary children host social in the school building after the exercises. Graduates include Marie Sifferson Limedale and Irene Feed of this city.

Ford St Paul's Parochial School St. Paul's Church Children of Mary Marie Sifferson Limedale Irene

Rotary Club Endorses School Building Repairs Plan

Greencastle Rotary Club thanked Supt. E. C. Dodson for outlining school repair goals. About $32,000 in 6 percent non taxable bonds to fund First and Second Ward, Fox Ridge, and Limedale projects will be floated this summer with Rotary backing if markets are in need.

Greencastle Prof. Dodson

Hog Receipts and Prices Rise at Indianapolis Sale

Indianapolis hog receipts totaled 10 000 carried over from Wednesday with 800 cattle 1000 calves 600 sheep. Hogs opened 10 cents higher with general sales at 15.00 heavyweights 14.50 to 14.75 top 15.10 pigs 14.00 down. Local buyers took 6 500 outsiders the rest. Cattle steady calves 50 cents higher sheep steady.

Indianapolis

Greencastle High names five honor pupils for year

The Greencastle High School annual honor list names Edna Elizabeth West Amanda Elien frowning Lawrence Wright Harry Phillip Maxwell and Jean Claire Hamilton as top seniors all planning to attend DePauw University next fall. Superintendent Dodson urged students to seek summer employment and obtain work permits if under 16.

Greencastle High School Edna Elizabeth West Amanda Elien Lawrence Wright Harry Phillip Maxwell Jean Claire Hamilton DePauw University E. C. Dodson

Sugar price rise forecast by sugar broker before Lusk Committee

Raymond M. Wilson, a sugar broker, predicted sugar would rise to 27 or 28 cents a pound within 48 hours while testifying before the Lusk Committee probing profiteering in sugar. He noted large Cuban loans and storage of cane for anticipated price increases as the hearing adjourned.

New York Raymond M. Wilson Lusk Committee

Intestinal Worms in Pigs A Farmer Guide

The article notes worms are common in hogs especially poorly fed or dirty pens. It recommends cleanliness and a mineral mix of charcoal ashes lime salt sulfur and copperas. It details a castor oil and wormseed treatment after a 24 hour fast and cautions against choking hogs. It cites Farmers' Bulletins for more swine husbandry guidance.

Zoological Division Bureau of Animal Industry

Early Feeding Sparks Chick Diarrhea After Hatch

Observation notes many chicks suffer diarrhea when fed too soon after hatching and cooled too quickly. Natural nourishment is sufficient for initial recovery, and immediate handling is not required as chicks peck at whatever appears convenient.

Leg Weakness in Chicks from Brooder Heating

Leg weakness in chicks causes notable losses each season from improper brooder heating or feeding. Birds showing symptoms benefit from oats moistened with milk to build muscle and vitality.

Democrats weigh options for 1920 nomination at French Lick

A New York plan to send Governor Smith to French Lick on June 10 for preconvention talks signals wide Democratic maneuvering. Murphy favors Marshall while Taggart may back Cox or Marshall, as Indiana and Illinois leaders join the fray. A February-like review of anti Palmer sentiment surfaces amid convention speculation.

Wewaivuion New York Vaay Smith Empire State Charles S. Murphy Taggart Resort New York Othe Tammanyites Marshall Indiana Palner Murphy Marshall Thomas Taggart Tammany Boces Taggart Frene Lick Cox

Democratic Leaders Highlight Past Legislation Contrast

Democrats in Congress cite a long list of laws enacted between 1912 and 1919 to contrast their record with the current Republican Congress. Representative Rouse of Kentucky cites acts expanding voting, labor rights, taxation, education, rural credit, and war coordination to show Democratic achievement.

Washington, D. C Congress Rouse Kentucky United States Children’s Bureau Department of Labor Federal Trade Commission

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Putnam Tenograts Putnam County Reencastle Paul Burnett Anderson George Christie Indianalis Charley Wood Christies ' Auto Sales Co Fayette Rory Bul Mil A Rotary Club HGH School Fred Hixon Mary E. Crouch Stilesville Guy &. Turner Cloverdale Victor L. Revhael Presbyterian Church Christ Herbert Landes Albert Landes Chicago Alpha Omega Alpha Medicine Landes Phi Beta Kappa DePauw Sigma Xi University of Chicago Rush Medical College George Henry Finlay Cuba Finlay Pigs Suv Au
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