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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1915
Page
3
Practical tips on caring for hands with olive oil massages and warm soaks. Advice covers avoiding redness with gloves, postwork washing, glycerine rose-water rub, and a lemon honey perfume recipe. Includes notes on posture to ease swollen hands and the value of a typewriter for farm families.
An increasing share of letters from subscribers are typed on a typewriter. The format is clearer and more businesslike, and writers find it easier to compose on a machine.
An advertisement is not extra cost to the consumer it supports lower prices and better goods through higher sales. Advertisers invest in promotion believing in small margins for larger volume while non advertisers seek bigger profits on limited sales.
The Indianapolis live stock market has stayed open since June 25, handling 14 000 head through September 1 and moving 3 000 to 4 000 weekly mainly red and roan cattle weighing 600 to 1050. Purchases reach 500 cars, with stock from the Dakotas Northwest and Canada reshipped to country points, while Chicago remains closed.
The listing shows livestock prices for hogs, best heavies, steers, cows, and calves with varying grades and weights. It also lists Indianapolis Produce details and daily grain quotes for Wheat Corn and Oats plus hay values, reflecting regional market activity.
Patent Otis A. Gerhart transfers to Sherman Cofer land in Fillmore. United States transfers to Joseph Brothers land in Franklin township. Virgil A. Harris transfers to John T. Bartlett land in New Maysville. William D. Lasley transfers to Samuel M. Owens land in Russell township for 550 dollars.
The Locust street church invites all to a Labor Sunday lineup led by Pastor Bert DeWitt Beck. Activities include Sunday school, class meeting, Junior League, Epworth League, and evening worship with Dr. Tillotson preaching. Special music and rallies accompany each session.
College Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church announces all services in Meharry hall led by Pastor Demetrius Tillotson. Sunday school at 9 30 with Prof Blanchard as superintendent and Bible classes in Gobin and Allen rooms. Morning service at 10 40 led by the pastor. No evening service.
Sunday services in the Ader block on the second floor at 11 o'clock with the lesson sermon entitled Man. Sunday school at 10 o'clock. Wednesday evening services in the same room at 8 o'clock. All are welcome.
Pastor A M Hootman leads at 9 30 Sunday school with Wm Conklin as superintendent. Communion and preaching at 10 30 on Workers To Gether. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 with Rom 12 11. Evening service at 7 30 on Power and Wisdom. All welcome.
The Presbyterian Church under Pastor T Younger invites the public to Morning Worship at 10 30 and Evening Worship at 7 30 with Parish School at 2 00. Midweek service Thursday 7 30 pm. Vesper at Putnamville church at 4. Manse plans near completion with estimates sought from contractors. Stoner Sale set for October 6. Vandalia Railroad timetable shows Green Castle 7 31 am September 8 and 9 with return to Indianapolis at 7 00 pm. for other trains contact J S Dowling, Greencastle.
The trustee of Mill Creek Township Putnam County outlines proposed yearly expenditures and taxes for 1916 at the Advisory Board meeting to be held September 7, 1915, at 1 p m. Items include township expenditures 380 tax 10 cents per dollar, local tuition 1600 tax 25 cents, special school tax 900 tax 30 cents, road tax 150 tax 5 cents, total 2950 expenditures and 70 cents tax per dollar. Taxables show land value 880000, personal property 15490, mortgage exemption credit 11490, net taxable 820,000, and 8 polls. Signed R. Hodger, Trustee.
Orchard workers urged honest grading of apples with payment based on the poorest fruit in a barrel rather than the best. The call stresses fair practice among growers to prevent overvaluation of top quality and ensure consistent market standards.
Harvest guidance notes the largest Indiana crop with marketing challenges and urges careful grading, storage, and prompt shipping. Advice includes picking when seeds brown, avoiding sun exposure, storing promptly, and using U S standard grades. Attend the Indiana Apple Show in Indianapolis November 6 to 13 for expert guidance.
Dr Leland O Howard chief of the U S bureau of entomology announced he would bequeath his brain for study to a school of aoah ory. Several scientists at the AAAS meeting consider similar bequests while British physician Robert Peebles drew attention for studying athletes bodies after death and was later ordered to a sanatorium as his sanity was tested.
Water bills are due and payable on or before the 15th of each month at the company office 26 south Jackson street Greencastle Water Works Co O Lee Reeves Supt.
Albert Underwood of Fincastle shows Spotted Poland hogs at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus. He receives one Grand Championship two Championships seven first prizes five second prizes two third prizes and one fourth prize from the judges.
The article argues cats surpass horses in practical intelligence and adaptability. It cites scientific tests comparing mind, noting dogs and monkeys also show strong traits while horses lag due to limited independent thinking. It suggests monkeys imitate human behavior, yet may not be truly wiser.
In Science Conspectus George W. Rolfe explains powdered sugar can seem less sweet than granulated sugar. A quarter grain of quinine in six pounds of sugar allegedly boosts sweetness. Salt in small amounts supposedly enhances cake sweetness, while raw sugars taste sweeter due to salts and extracts despite lower sugar content.
Harry E. Brock of Seattle confessed to a seven month Chinese smuggling operation. He claimed payment of $200 per person for bringing Chinese subjects into the United States from Canada. Brock describing pickup seven miles north of the boundary, a ten mile walk and a Blaine to finish by car.
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