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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1914
Page
1
Miss Mary Van Ardel reports deplorable conditions caused by war after spending the summer abroad. She describes hardships faced by Americans held in wartime camps and urges attention to their plight.
Miss Mary VanArsdel arrives in Greensville from Rome aboard a crowded Atlantic liner that crowded steerage and cabin passengers alike. She notes poor service despite high fares and reports European wartime disruptions with banks failing to cash checks as Americans scramble to depart Rome.
Dr. McQueen of Cataract hauled a 61 pound catfish from the pool of the lower falls on Friday morning last week. Witness Al Shaffer saw the catch from a distance. It ranks as the largest fish in local memory and follows another big catch within ten days.
Coach Thomas A. Bogle arrives in Greencastle and plans to begin football practice next week. Officials are optimistic as most last year's players return and new yearlings may fill gaps. McKeen field will be prepared for early training as Bogle builds his squad. Mr and Mrs J P Allen Jr return from the East Coast.
Sunday night gatherings at the Airdome will end next Sunday evening. Attendance has grown since the start. Mr. Tillotson will preach on Excuses next Sunday evening. Everyone is welcome.
Local bakers warn bread prices will increase as global demand for wheat and flour drives costs higher. Flour costs 87.45 per barrel, shaping the outlook for price adjustments across bread and related goods.
Local merchants and consumers face higher costs as wheat and flour demand surges. Bakers threaten to raise bread prices or reduce loaf size, with flour per barrel set at 7.55 dollars versus 4.50 normally. European demand and large exports drive the market.
Greencastle barber shops will be closed Monday in observance of Labor Day.
Miss Mary Henderson of Lebanon, former DePauw University and DePauw School of Music student, has been chosen by Dean R McCutehan as one of his pianoforte teachers for the coming year. Her appointment follows increased enrollment at the school. Ralph Brown of Elwood is visiting Frank Young. Brown formerly managed the Five and Ten Cent store on East Washington Street.
Burglars shattered a rear window at Cook's Second Hand Store in the South End and removed several articles. Police believe the same offenders may be active in nearby towns.
A half dozen revolvers razors and other merchandise were stolen from George Cook's second hand store in south Greencastle Friday night. Entry was gained by breaking a rear window and unlocking it from inside. Loss valued at about 25 dollars. Believed tied to similar Greencastle Roachdale Bainbridge Cloverdale and Stilesville burglaries. No suspects named.
The Greencastle Produce Co on North Jackson Street was broken into Friday night. A front door lock was forced and a cash drawer with stamps taken. Suspicion fell on a well dressed young man seen Friday afternoon and again near 2 AM Saturday. This marks the third break in at the office this year.
A pointed political column attacks the Republican party, comparing it to an insatiable elephant hungry for public office. It contrasts Republican successes when in power with Democratic resilience during hard years and portrays the GOP as forever craving office and rewards.
Benjamin Bruner 14 of Madison township fell while climbing in the loft of a smoke house to reach fruit cans for his mother. He dislocated his left shoulder and was treated by Dr Zaring after being brought to Greencastle. Mr and Mrs Frank Day and family drove to Indianapolis today.
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