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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1913
Page
4
Live Babies as Models in Philadelphia Public Schools
Nurses from the Bureau of Health lecture on baby culture using babies as live models in Philadelphia public schools. The aim is to teach proper food clothing and bathing to older pupils who will relay tips to their mothers for better infant care. Exams may be held at term end with merit marks for proficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Bureau of Health
Girls Kill Mad Rattler With Horsewhip Attack
In Newburg New York two Salisbury Mills girls Helen Tiler and Luella Thompson fought a rattlesnake on Braggs Clove highway. They halted their carriage tied the horse and felled the reptile with a whalebone whip after first stoning it to safety. The incident ends with the snake slain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburg
N. Y
Mies
Helen Tiler
Luella Thompson
Salisbury Mills
Bragg
Dean's Kidney Pills Proven For Kidney Trouble
Greencastle resident Everett Stewart testifies that two boxes relieved his back pains dizziness and fatigue from kidney issues. The ad claims overwork weakens kidneys and promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as the solution sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Greencastle
Everet Stewart
Indiana St
Ind
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo New York
United States
Springfield Clock War Over Fire Dept Time
Springfield faces a time clash as fire department signals drift several minutes from standard time. Fire alarm tests at 12 and 6 measure against a master clock wired from Washington, causing protests from Western Union and local business interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
Fire Department
Western Union Telegraph Office
Washington, D. C
Western Union Telegraph Company
Samuel J. Wheeler
Fire Alarm Telegraph
Western Union
Board of Aldermen
Tobacco Use At Michigan University
A University of Michigan study from Ann Arbor estimates student tobacco use in one year. The data show 132,210 cigars, 33,180 boxes of cigarettes, 52,000 smoking-tobacco packages including 30,000 cigarette packs, 6,850 plugs of chewing tobacco, and 7,000 cigarette-paper packages. It notes 106,600 bars of nut chocolate and 77,440 packages of gum, presumably for girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan University
Ann Arbor
Calf Eaters $118 In Bills Rescued From Calf
In Spartanburg South Carolina Mrs Luther Calvert dropped a pocket book containing five twenty dollar bills a ten a five and three ones plus a silver quarter The money vanished then reappeared showing signs of having been chewed by a calf A young heifer in the yard prompted a veterinary call The roll was removed from the calf s stomach in a badly mutilated condition The bills were sent to Washington DC to be redeemed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spartanburg
S. C
Luther Calvert
Clinton
Washington, D. C
Negro 18 Turning White After Fertilizer Dust Exposure
Robert Wonwood, a Black man living south of Youngstown, is reported to have transformed to a white appearance after prolonged inhalation of fertilizer dust. The change began several months ago following his work at a Chicago fertilizer plant. Affected skin and unusual white spores reportedly appeared with rapid spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Ohio
Robert Wonwood
Wonwood
Chicago
Card Game Death by Own Action in Lancaster
Lancaster Pa Charles E B Keller 19 son of Henry Keller died after shooting himself during a card game He muttered Hold on a bit and fired a revolver into his head before dying two hours later A quarrel with his father is thought to have caused the death by own action In San Francisco California Consul General Li Hung Yen and consulate staff appeared without Gueues and dressed as Americans per imperial edict
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Charles EB. Keller
Henry Keller
San Francisco
Cal
Li Hung Yen
Gueues
Courage On The Sea As Lucy EB Rescue Near Dawn
The Norwegian Livingstone rescued Capt. Frank Lawrie his wife and four crewmen fifty miles off Winter Quarter Shoal after their three masted schooner Lucy EB sprang leaks. The captain’s wife saved their dog and cat as crews fought a sinking voyage through heavy seas and leaking seams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Livingstone
Port Antonio
Lucy EB
Frank Lawrie
Steward
Byron Wallace
Winter Quarter Shoal
Maryland
Lawrie
Johannsen
Atlantic Fruit Company
South
Brooklyn
Mrs. Lawrie
Lucy Friend
New Blow At Cigarettes From Maine Hunter
A long time Maine hunter says he will not carry cigarettes on trips as the odor repels game. He notes he and his party saw no deer or moose when cigarettes were supplied, while in other trips game remained elusive due to the scent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Maine
Mare Gored by Elk in Humblips Country Hoquiam Wash
Reports from Humblips country describe a valuable mare killed by a bull elk and a colt wounded. The mare fought to live and disabled the elk with repeated kicks. Elk are plentiful in the area and Stockwell Logging Company workers report cattle and mule handling near elk bands. In Gloucester Massachusetts Joseph Night found ripe strawberries and roses on The Ramparts at Eastern Point in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoquiam
Wash
Humblips
Stockwell Logging Company
Gloucester
Mass
Joseph
New Postal Savings Bonds Replace Goddess Imagery
Secretary MacVeagh approves fresh designs for postal savings bonds to be issued when deposits begin. The new security features a central George Washington engraving, plain lettering, and improved counterfeiting protections. Bonds pay 2 1 2 percent interest with denominations from $20, folding to fit a bank note size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacVeagh
Washington
D. C
Postal Savings Banks
Treasury Department
A. Platt Andrews
Treasury
George Washington
Startled to Death by Rabbit in Pennsylvania Woods
Albert C. Henne of Dickson City Pennsylvania hunted at Preston Park Wayne County. After a failed hunt his companions chased a rabbit to give him a chance to shoot. The rabbit jumped suddenly as he approached and Henne suffered heart failure from the shock, dying before securing the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert C. Henne
Dickson City
Preston Park
Wayne County
Henne
Dog Trained to Steal Takes Furs from Lines in Brockton
Brockton police report a trained dog thief that stole fur sets valued at 75 dollars and winter wraps. The animal delivered the goods to two men after entering Mrs. Parker's yard and later James B. Parker's yard where more winter clothing was taken for the same recipients. Earlier that day the dog again stole from a line and handed items to the same two men. In Cody Wyoming a three year old named Dale Stark wandered off and was found four days later on the mountains after trains halted to aid searches. He was eighteen miles from home and worn by cold with thin clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Mass
Agnes Parker
James B. Parker
Cody
Wye
Dale Stark
Burlington
Posses
Tipless Rhine hotel ends tipping era after American guest folly
The Berlin Rhine hotel known for tipping ends its experiment as proprietor recounts staff troubles from American guests. He explains double wages and higher prices, tipped schemes, and complaints about five percent shares. He says guests tipped slyly, overcharged bills, and even forged records, ending the practice and returning to the old business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Rhine
Won't Wed a Poor Cook A Bachelor Leaves For Cooking School
Franz Botor a Varadin Austria wealthy bachelor died leaving his fortune to the Varadin municipality to establish a free cooking school for young girls to learn civilized cooking. He notes relatives may dine free daily at the school as a wry perk and the city has begun building the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budapest
Austria
Franz Botor
Varadin
Botor
Freak Pig and Freak Apples In New Hampshire
Franklin New Hampshire reports a freak in pigs and apples. Fred Goodale of Sanbornton notes a porker with two tails and normal tail growth. Charles Morrison also in Sanbornton discovers two apples on one stem in his orchard. Both specimens are described as perfect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porker
Franklin
N. H
Fred. Goodale
Sanbornton
Charles S. Morrison
Goodale
Mr. Morrison
Death Follows Dog Fight Effort in Paducah
Frank L. Church aged sixty eight wealthy resident of Paducah died from heart failure while trying to separate two fighting dogs. Church and another farmer struggled to separate the animals before Church carried his dog into his home and collapsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paducah
Frank L. Church
Church
Notice of Petition to Sell Real Estate in Indiana Court
Probate cause No. 3064 J Jasper N Miller administrator of Sarah F Morris deceased vs Amelia Powell et al Circuit Court Putnam County Indiana November Term 1913 defendants named non residents or unknown residents must appear for hearing on November 12 in Green Castle court house notice by clerk ARTHUR J HAMRICK Clerk Putnam Circuit Court James & Alles Attorneys
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper N. Miller
Sarah F. Morris
Amelia Powell
Circuit Court of
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—MccClellan
Tilman McClellan
Circuit Court
State of
Greencastle
Eald Court
Arthur J. Hamrick
Putnam Circuit Court Allee
James & Alles
S D
Notice of Final Settlement of William Riley Allen Estate
Notice to creditors heirs and legatees of William Riley Allen deceased to appear in Putnam Circuit Court Greencastle Indiana on the day of November 1913 show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares Witness Clerk of Court October 7 1912
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Riley Allen
Putnam Circuit Court
Greencastle
Indiana
Arthur J. Hamrick
Putnam Circuit Court St S
Castle
Arthur J. Hamri Clerk Putnam
Miss Lena Koontz Guest of Bloomington Hosts
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 Greecastle
CG A Tedrick a three year graduate of Kirkville offers osteopathic service with day or night availability and a lady attendant. Fleetriv and Vibratory equipment added with free prevo block amination offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greecastle
A. Tedrick
Kirkville
Trustees Notice Sets Office Hours Across Townships
The document lists trustees notices for multiple townships including Madison, Creek, Ming, Jackson, Marion, and Wenvamin, detailing weekly office hours and locations to conduct township business. It specifies visits to offices and homes on scheduled weekdays with variations by township.
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