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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1924
Page
2
The notice explains charges for obituaries at one dollar per obituary with poetry charged at five cents per line. Cards of Thanks are priced at 56 cents each, outlining the payment structure for these local notices.
The Democratic lineup lists candidates for national and state offices including President John W. Davis and Vice President Charles W. Bryan, and state roles such as Governor Carleton L. McCulloch, Lieutenant Governor Lew Bannon, Secretary of State Arthur Hamrick, Auditor Robert Bracken, Treasurer Harry Arnold, Attorney General Harvey Harmon, Reporter of the Supreme and Appellate Courts John W. Kern, and Superintendent Samuel L. Scott, along with various judges, prosecutors, sheriffs, and district officials in a party ticket bulletin.
Notice of private sale of the West half of Lot 55 in Greencastle Indiana at 212 West Washington Street under a Putnam Circuit Court order. Executrix Gertrude Sears offers the property with terms: one third cash, one third in six months, one third in twelve months with 6 percent mortgage interest. Sale begins October 25 1924 at Hays Murphy law offices and continues daily until sold.
The administrator for the estate of John S. Sears in Putnam County Indiana is Jesse H. Sears. The court deems the estate solvent and the notice is dated October 13 1924. Attorney Andrew Durham lists 31 Oct 14 21 28 publication dates.
Windy the orangutan charms visitors with gentle gestures and returns handshakes after a fellow orangutan learns to clean his sticky hands. A keeper explains why the first attempt was declined, and the scene ends with proper greetings and friendly interaction.
A mother recalls her five year old Edith losing interest in Sunday school after the death of Moses. The child explains she no longer wishes to attend because Moses has died. The anecdote reflects childlike logic and religious storytelling.
The retirement of Rev. Dr. W. A. Spooner of New College, Oxford, sparks a flood of stories about his mispronunciations and word swaps. Though many anecdotes may be apocryphal, Spooner’s name remains a lasting part of linguistic lore alongside a market note for Doan's Pills. Mrs. Arnold of Greencastle endorses Doan's long after treatment.
A new refrigeration idea using solid carbon dioxide is being tested at the Atlantic Biological Station in Canada. Reports to the American Chemical Society note CO2 cooling slows spoilage and allows wide control ranges. The method excludes air and may preserve fish juices, with CO2 offering extra preservation.
Reassured News spread that a motor bus between Bumpton and Gush Hollow went over a cliff with all aboard. In Forksville rumors swirled about Bud Blodgett's wife traveling toward Gush Hollow on the same line as residents sought updates. A local caller pressed Pud for worry, prompting Pud to reveal his initial calm faded after a cousin in Bumpton reported seeing Sal board the bus.
The Detroit News reports a list of national and public libraries by holdings. Paris National Library leads with 3.7 million books, followed by the Library of Congress, New York Public, British Museum Library, Harvard, Cravenhige, Prussia State Library, and Bavaria Library with 1.75 to 2 million volumes.
The article notes growing Chinese demand for American fried foods, breakfast cereals, and cigarettes alongside the expansion of Chinese dining. Consular officials have filed official reports on this trend, highlighting cross cultural appetite shifts and trade implications.
In Putnam County Circuit Court Indiana Maurice A Brown sues Hazel Brown No 11748 for divorce. The defendant not a resident is notified to appear on December 1 1924 to answer or demur. Clerk Walter S Campbell Fay S Hamilton attorney.
In the Putnam Circuit Court September Term 1924 William F Carty sues Mariah Herbert et al to quiet title to described real estate in Putnam County Indiana The defendants are non residents and must appear by November 24 1924 or the suit will proceed In Green castle Indiana the clerk Walter S Campbell seals the notice with attorney Edward L Swadener listed.
Local market quotes show various poultry and produce prices with eggs listed. The fragment notes weights and price ranges but lacks complete details for full items.
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