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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1913
Page
2
Lunacy Rates by Marriage Status in France
Paris reports new statistics on marriage and lunacy showing 29 per 10 000 bachelors and 32 per 10 000 spinsters affected. Married men and women run lower rates at 7 and 10 per 10 000, widowers 7 and widows 18, with Swiss figures cited for comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Switzerland
Earth Felt Solid at First Says Harvard Professor
Professor William Morris Davis of Harvard disputed the molten earth theory in a Lowell Institute lecture. He argued the outer shell was solid at first and attracted small bodies, with rising pressure driving the centre to melt, pointing to Grand Canyon rock formation as evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Harvard
Boston
William Morris Davis
Lowell Institute
Grand Canyon
Notice of Administration in Putnam County Indiana
The Circuit Court of Putnam County Indiana appoints Wingfield J. Fellows administrator of the estate of Wingfield Fellows deceased. The administrator’s claim is that the estate is solvent. Dated October 2 1913. John L Fellows administrator Peck Attys 3t Oct 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Fellows
Peck, Attys
Christmas Island Riches Unearthed By Oceanographer Leader
Christmas Island, 180 miles south of Java, is revealed as a phosphate source. Sir John Murray, mapping the area, identified a thick phosphate bed and good anchorage. A company obtained a mining concession, building wharfs and loading facilities, turning the venture profitable and changing Murray's fortunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christmas Island
Java
Suse
New York
Sus
Lake Superior
Sir John Murray
St. John's Laboratory
Frdinburgh
Sir John
What People Are Reading in New York Publishers
A survey of New York publishers reveals readers are selecting better books across genres. They cite rising interest in history and biography, improving quality, and a shift away from oversized print runs to more merit-driven publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
England
Public Opinion
New Yorlty
Sound Sleep and the Sleep Pattern Explored
The text describes sleep timing between three and five in the early morning. It notes waking easily after an hour or two of rest and contrasts the difficulty of waking when four o'clock approaches, suggesting a progression toward deeper sleep.
Mystelins of the Ocean Diver Describes Ocean Depth Horrors
An intrepid diver recounts rich horror and wonder under Ostend wrecks. He details nine foot depths with medusae, 162 foot seaweed curtains, snakelike fishes and giant crabs. The hulls hold preserved bodies, flesh dissolving to skeletons in eerie calm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ostend
Origin of Gloves and Corsets through History
The piece explores how corsets arose as unaristocratic restraint in the fifteenth century and how gloves have a volatile history. It notes bans in France two centuries ago and fashion cycles from Paris and London, with current contrasts in how gloves are worn locally versus in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Express
France
Paris
London
Candlefish Tales From Alaska's Coast Rivers
A fragment describes candlefish found along Alaska’s coast, noting their translucent white flesh about eight inches long. It mentions drying the fish by Indigenous methods, using them as candles due to their oily, clean scent and bright glow, with wind blowing them out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Coffin Nails for China Nine Percent More Cigarettes Made
The 1905 cigarette output rose nine percent from 1904 reaching 9.5 billion units, but most were exported. US export totals climbed to 1.8 billion in 1905, with Asia as the main recipient. China and Hongkong imported 722 million. British East Indies 508 million. Australia imported 125 million. New York dominates production with about 2 billion cigarettes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia
China
Hongkong
British East Indies
Australia
New York
Richmond
New Orleans
San Francisco
United States
Dachshunds as Fighters and Gentle Companions
A travel and animal sketch contrasts the dachshund’s stubborn, resilient nature with its joke-friendly image. It notes its badger-hunting heritage, agility, intelligence, and loyal, affectionate role with humans and children, while detailing German and Austrian pastimes. The piece shifts to a Stockholm visitor describing the cityscape and harbor, then mentions a brutal Caucasus rite with vivid but restrained reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Badger Anliacs
Germany
Vienna
Alligators in Captivity
The piece explains how young alligators kept as curiosities require heat and carnivorous diets. It notes captivity slows growth in adults, cannibalism risk among males, rare breeding, and the potential for long lifespans with careful care.
Quaint Questions on Origins of Everyday Names
A Washington Star note lists various items and where their names allegedly came from including bayonet from Bayonne Kaffa coffee Candia tobacco from the island of Tobago or Rob inson Crusoe Geneva tarantula Taranto cambrie Cambray muslin Mousseline calico Calicut dimity Damietta miliners of Milan and Magnesia iron ore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayonne
France
Europe
Kaffa
Candia
Island of
Tobacco
Phantel Defoe
Robinson Crusoe
Geneva
Taranto
Cambray
Mousseline
Calicut
Damietta
Milan
Magnesia
Washington Star
When Are We Strongest The Lifting Power Across Ages
The Chicago Journal notes peak strength mid twenties through early thirties with a high of 365 pounds at ages 30 to 31. Strength then declines gradually from age 32, eight pounds by age 40, and continues waning toward 50 when 830 pounds is cited. After fifty, decline accelerates variably among individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Journal
Public Baths for Dogs in Dresden Spark Curiosity
Dresden plans a unique new annex to its public baths dedicated to dogs. The facility will include swimming and wash-baths in first, second, and third classes, with a possible hair-dressing department for canine patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresden
Graeely
Notice of Petition to Sell Real Estate in Indiana Court
Probate cause No. 3664 Sich state of Indiana Putnam County Circuit Court November Term 1918 notices to Nanie Lambert Joseph Logan Amanda McCain Samuel Huff Mattie Abel Lance Brown Cyrus Mc Norton Alta Hector Guy McClellan and others that administrator has filed a petition to authorize sale of real estate to pay debts and that hearing will be held November 12 1915 at Green Castle Court House. Clerk ARTHUR J HAMRICK. Allee Jacmes & Allee Attorneys. Sd Oct 17 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper N. Miller
Sarah F. Morris
Amelia Powell
Circuit Court
Putnam County
Indiana
Nanie Lambert
Lambert
Joseph Logan
Logan
Amanda McCain
McCain
Samuel Huff
Mattie Abel
Abel
Lance Brown
Cyrus McNorton
Alta Hector
Hector
Guy McCellan
State of
Court House
Greencastle
Arthur J. Hamrick
Putnam Ctronit
Putnam Ctronit Court Allee
Jacmes & Allee
Bt SD
Notice of Final Settlement of Estate for William Riley Allen
Notice to erectors heirs and legatees of William Riley Allen to appear in Putnam Circuit Court Greencastle Indiana on November 3 1918 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares Witness Clerk of Court October 7 1918 Oct 10
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Riley Allen
Putnam Circuit Court
Greencastle
Indiana
Arthur J. Hamrick
Putnam Circuit Court St S D
Miss Lena Koontz Guest of Bloomington Couple
Miss Lena Koontz of Bloomington is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Mort Trissler on East Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Koontz
Bloomington
Mort Trissler
East Washington Street
Sparnhurst Osteopaths Ten Years in Greencastle
A. Tedrick, three year graduate of Kirkville, offers osteopathy from Pretvo Block Greencastle with electric and vibratory equipment. Includes day or night service and a free examination by a lady attendant. Phone 220.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
A. Tedrick
Kirkville
Trustee notices from several townships announced
Officials in Stadison Madison Mill Creek Jackson and Floyd townships publish weekly schedules to meet residents at homes or offices on specified weekdays to conduct trustee business. Additional items include meetings in Marion, Fillmore, and Floyd areas for official duties. Community members advised of weekly locations and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stadison Township
Madison Township
Will Strube
Mill Creek
Mill Creek Township
Ernest Kivett
Notice of Final Settlement for Henry Vermilion estate
Notice to creditors heirs and legatees of Henry N Vermilion deceased to appear in Putnam Circuit Court Greemcastle Indiana on November 5 1913 and show cause why the final settlement with the estate should not be approved. Heirs must prove heirship and their distributive shares. Witness the Clerk this October 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry NW Vermilion
Putnam Circuit Court
Greemcastle
Indiana
Arthur J. Hamrick
Putnam Circuit Cour
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