Purdue freshman Hanna becomes key halfback for Boilermakers
G W Hanna of Roachdale joins Purdue University football squad as one of the season’s promising players. Despite no prior football experience, he quickly earns notice from Coach Seamon as a reliable candidate for the vacant halfback role. Also reports include local visits and a mule sale with seventy one head sold and top price $600.
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Lafayette
Ind
G. W. Hanna
Roachdale
Purdue University
Boilermakers
Hanna
Seamon
Advertised Letters at Greencastle Post Office
In Greencastle Indiana dated October 16 1919 the postmaster lists names of addressees with notices for advertised letters including Ancil Billinghurst Donald Crone Robi Collens Chas Cox Virgil Cook Zella Dack Sarah Carr C R Fair Blanche Ferguson Kell Garrett Minor Garner Ed Gillis Mary Guffin Kathryn Hogue Walter Horning J M Johnson G M Mendenhall Murry Nichols and E R. In calling for some please say advertised W L Denman P. M.
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Greencastle
Best
Ancil E. Billinghurst
Donald Crone
Robi. Collens
Chas. Cox
Virgil J. Cook
Zella Dack
Sarah Carr
C.R. Fair
Blanche Ferguson
Kell Garrett
Minor Garner
Ed. Gillis
Mary Guffin
Kathryn Hogue
Walter Horning
J. M. Johnson
G. M. Mendenhall
Murry Nichols
E. R
One Date A Week Ultimatum Shocks DePauw Coeds
Women students at DePauw University protest the Women's Self Governing Association rule ordering one date per week. The executive board weighed the matter and found it wanting. In other news, George Hinton of Barnaby saw mill suffered a head laceration requiring two stitches after a fall while working on Thursday.
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DePauw
Methodist University
George Hinton
Barnaby
Chambrlain's Tablets Offer Gentle Constipation Relief
A health note promotes Chambrain's Tablets as a mild effective remedy to keep bowels regular through proper diet and exercise. The ad claims they are pleasant to take and inexpensive at a quarter, suitable when medicine is needed.
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Chambrlain
New Methodist Church Formed in Clinton Township
A thriving new church has formed in Clinton Township Putnam County from revival converts. Fifty five charter members plus others awaiting baptism or letters will grow to about seventy five. L. D. Dodd will serve as pastor and preach next Sunday at 11 am and 7 30 pm. Sunday School begins at 10 am. Ladies Aid starts Tuesday afternoon and prayer meetings Wednesday evening. The Lord's Supper will be observed at the morning service. All welcome.
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Clinton Township
Clinton Falls
L. D. Dodd
July Imports Break Record In National Trade Report
Foreign trade reached a peak in July with imports totaling 835,000,000 entering U S ports, the largest monthly inflow in history. Exports fell from June’s high to 500,000,000, but seven months ending July show exports at 4 618 000 000 and imports at 1 955 000 000 for the period.
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United States
Department of Comemerce
American
Magnetic Poles Likely Move Slowly Around Geographical Poles
Observers note the magnetic poles drift around the geographical poles with slow motion. Captain Ross located the north magnetic pole in 1831 at 70 30 6 N, 96 49 8 W in King William Land. The south pole is tentatively placed at 72 7 S, 106 E, with results rough due to needle variation.
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Earia
Amundsen
James Ross
King Wilkham Land
Canada
Arwundsen
United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
Beware the oily tongue and false faith in old sayings
A fragmentary column observes caution about slick talkers and hollow faith. It notes people should seek medical advice for unclear matters and jokes about family quarrels and overly confident deductions.
Legion appoints Russell New Gent as secretary
Former Greencastle boy Russell New Gent is named secretary of the Indiana branch of the American Legion with a salary of 250 dollars per month. The article notes a drive to recruit new members.
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Greencastle
Indiana
THE
American Legion
Indiana Legion Concludes Meeting with Resolutions
The Indiana branch of the American Legion wrapped up a session at the Statehouse in Indianapolis with several resolutions. One condemns toleration of foreign political activities and another criticizes city councils that court unassimilated foreign forces. Secretary L Russell Newgent of Indianapolis was set to a $250 monthly salary through January 1, 1920. The group designated November 11 week for a new mothers drive. Charles Donnahue of Greencastle served as delegate for the Greencastle chapter.
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Indiana
The
American Legion
Statehouse
Indianapolis
United States
L. Russell Newgent
Charles Donnahue
Greencastle
Hog receipts rise as hogs fetch up to 14 60 in Indianapolis market
Hog receipts show 6 000 cattle 400 calves 400 in the local yards with hogs selling 10 15 cents higher. General hog sale from 14 35 to 14 50, top 14 60. Shippers were principal buyers. Cattle slow but steady calves higher sheep steady. Social notes include F M Wilson returning to Indianapolis and Theta Alumnae Club meeting with Mrs Ella Browder. Eastern Star members to Cloverdale for initiation. John Wade leaving for Roanoke Virginia.
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Indianapolis
The Charter Oak Tale in Hartford Connecticut
The story recounts the Charter Oak in Hartford where colonial grants and charters were hid to avoid forfeiture. It describes the tree’s age estimates and the 1856 windstorm that toppled it, plus the legend of Andros and the charter’s secret hiding place within the hollow tree for years.
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Hartford
Cond
Edmund Andros
New Engond
Council
Andros
Hustle to Hold High Position Says Challenge
The text argues that no one is guaranteed greatness or fortune and that diligence is required to reach and stay in power. It stresses that personal effort, constant testing, and efficiency determine who reaches the top and keeps it.
Bell Ringing Styles Across Regions
The article notes bell ringing varies by country, with carillon and mechanical ringing common on the continent, especially the Netherlands, while England uses different methods. It cites Dorset’s Cattestock and Belgian peals at locations such as Stadford town hall, Boston church, Worcester cathedral, and Techehite town hall.
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British Isles
United States
Netherlands
England
Cattestock
Dorset
Stadford Town Hall
Boston
Worcester Cathedral
Techehite
Meadeville Man Fishes Through Pet Carp Prophecy
Crawford County tale from Meadville Pennsylvania tells of a man who uses a pet carp to forecast fishing trips. He drops in bait and tackles at home and the carp eliminates the bait at the tank, guiding him to the stream for a catch. The story claims he returns with a fine catch each trip.
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Ret Garp
Meadville
Crawford County
Oid
Maynard Resumes The Race After Field Landing
Lieutenant Belvin W. Maynard and mechanics from Ak-Sar-Ben field rebuilt a motor overnight after a broken crankshaft forced a landing in a Nebraska corn field near Wahoo. The replacement engine came from Captain Roy W. Francis’s Martin bomber wrecked in fog near Yutan.
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Omaha
Neb
Wahoo
Belvin W. Maynard
Ak-Sar-Ben Field
Roy W. Francis
Yutan
Maynard
Marriage Notices and Social Updates From Indianapolis
MARRIAGE LICENSES list Ali Mundy and Hazel Mundy of the city. A miscellaneous shower honored Miss Bonnie McCarry ahead of her Oct. 25 wedding to Clarence Zintel. Miss McCurry formerly resided here. Miss Marie Merryweather of Chicago’s Red Cross visits her parents on South Indiana street as her mother’s illness improves. Miss Ruby Bachelder returns from Cloverdale to visit. Oscar Day shows off a new Oak land Six touring car bought from George Christie. Mrs. Jennie Shin visits Mrs. Mark Shackelford in Ladoga. Miss Nora Sutherlin travels from Fineste to spend winter at her home near Franklin and Vive. Miss Margaret Love of Lafayette returns home after visiting her brother George Long. Dr. Sweet speaks at the Century Club on The History of DePauw University with Mrs. Walls present. Mrs. Thomas Lett of Brazil spent Thursday in the city.
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Esther Berry
McCarry Street
Bonnie McCarry
Clarence Zintel
Indianapolis Star
Miss McCurry
Marie Merryweather
Central Divisiion
Red Cross
Chicago
James Merryweather
South Indiana Street
Vitt Family in Limelight with Oscar as Ace
Oscar Vitt, the San Francisco high school star who played coast league with a Detroit stint now excels with the Boston Red Sox. His Oakland based Virts Grays teammates include Lawrence Vitt at third and brothers Henry, Ed, and John in infield and outfield roles. Joe Vitt manages the group and was set for officer training when the armistice arrived.
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Vitt
Oscar
Oscar Vitt
San Francisco
Detroit
Boston Red Sox
Virts Grays
Oakland
Lawrence Vitt
France
Henry
John
Joe Vitt
First Safety Bicycle Emerged in 1880 Era
The first safety bicycles appeared on the market in 1880 with a high front wheel reduced and a rear wheel two thirds the height. By 1885 bicycles of equal wheel size appeared. Bicycling rose in popularity as wheels became affordable for the masses.
Bagdad as a Major Distributing Center for Textiles
Bagdad serves as a key distributing hub for cotton and woolen textiles. It supplies the Tigris valley up to Mosul, the Euphrates valley to Der-el-or, and large consignments to northeast Persia through Kermanshah and Pamaden, all controlled by Bagdad merchants.
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Bagdad
Tigris
Mosul
Euphrates Valley
Der-el-%or
Persia
Kermanshah
Pamaden
Bark for Tanning Speeds With Quebracho Bark
Quebracho bark, a leading Argentine expert, will tan leather at least three times faster than oak or hemlock bark. The growth of quebracho is rapid while the tree’s growth is slowest, with about a thousand scales needed for maturity.
Chickens in China Reach Rough One Per Inhabitant
Report estimates China holds about 400 million chickens, roughly equal to its population, indicating a high per capita poultry stock. The figure reflects broad farming scale and meat demand within the country.
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China
English inventor makes concrete floating moorings
Notes on science describe a British inventor producing mooring buoys from concrete and other feats. Estimates claim ten million rubber stumps in use in the United States. The bell casting craft endures in an English foundry for about 350 years. An aluminum ironing board folds and fits in a suitcase.
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United States
Beverages Factories Spread Across Japan
Japan hosts about 2,500 beverage manufacturing establishments with a majority located in Tokyo. The large sector reflects diverse products from soft drinks to traditional beverages across urban and regional areas.
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Japan
Tokio
Coffee Pot Improvement Invented
A coinventor introduces a coffee pot based on the venerum principle. The lid doubles as a swabber serving as a scraper or mop to aid pouring and cleanup.
DePauw and Butler Face Off on McKee Field
Large crowd attends a football game as DePauw meets Butler at McKee Field. The Tigers aim for a big score in a noon kickoff with high hopes for offense.
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Mckeen Field
Tigers
DePauw Tigers Open Home Game Against Butler
DePauw aims for a high scoring win at McKeen Field as the Tigers in good shape for a Friday afternoon clash with Butler College following early season defeats by James Millikin and Northwestern. business men attend and a solid crowd watches.
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DePauw' Tigers
Butler College
McKeen Field
Derauw
James Millikin
Nothwestern
DePauw
Greencastle Edge New Market In High School Contest
High school notes report Greencastle favored over New Market in tonight’s basketball contest with a color game prelude. Parade and student rooting took place around the square as Pat Bryan led cheers. Leslie Lewis, Lafayette alum, visiting Green castle friends, may seek college in January after service in France.
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Greencastle
Pat Bryan
Gall
Leslie Lewis
Lafayette
G. TI. S
Leslie
New York
France
Jefferson High School
Florence Helen Mc.Gaughey
Dorothy Edwards
Francis Foreum
Glen Stann
Beryl O'Matr
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Lewisville
Edward Stone
Mansfield
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Roanoke
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Hazel Mundy
Ruby Bachelder
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Oscar Day
George Christie
Jennie Shin
Mark Shackelford
Ladoga
Nora Sutherlin
Finseste
Franklin and
Vive Streets
Margaret Love
George Long
Dr. Sweet
Century Club
DePauw University
Miss Walls
Thomas Lett
Brazil
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