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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1913
Page
2
The notice outlines subscription terms for Charles J. Arnold, with single copy and carrier rates, and mail rates per year. It records penny prices, 2 cents per issue, 10 cents weekly, and a $9.00 annual license fee, filed as a second class mail item at Greencastle Indiana post office.
The garbled text mentions a watermelon weighing eighty four pounds associated with President Wilson. It also notes a baseball trade involving Dolan and Dooin of the Philadelphia club, and mentions Huerta and Mexico, with various other garbled references to Thaw and legal matters, creating a chaotic, multi-topic fragment.
Dairy era advertisement promoting Humphreys Veterinary Manual with claims it teaches diagnosis and proper treatment of horse ailments. It promises free distribution of the book to farmers without ordering remedies, by Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine Co. at 156 William Street New York City.
Mrs. C J Martin of Boone Mill Virginia praises Chamberlain's Tablets after five years of stomach trouble she says prevented eating. She reports weight gain to 168 pounds and full recovery enabling her to eat anything she wants. She invites local references and notes tablets are sold by all dealers.
The report states that five billion nine hundred eleven million dollars are currently in circulation in France. It notes the large scale of monetary supply within the country and outlines the distribution of currency across sectors and regions.
An old advertisement touts Fletcher's Castoria for children with a claim that wood is scarce in England and a process produces artificial wood. It markets Castoria as a 20 year proven family remedy and mentions Ow! Drug Store as a seller with a 35 cent price.
Rev. Charles E. Perkins reflects on the era of rapid travel and material gains, asking if moral progress keeps pace. He cites public awakenings to corruption, renewed faith in eternal principles, peace efforts, and improved civic righteousness as signs of progress in society.
Reverend G. W. Grinion of Episcopalian Newburgh New York asserts the Kingdom of God is not mere sentiment but the fulfillment of humanity’s deepest desires and highest aspirations.
Rev Cyrus Townsend Brady, Protestant Episcopal minister of Toledo, defines sin as denial of God and disobedience to His laws, framing sin as rebellion against divine rule. The commentary reflects ecclesiastical views on moral conduct and accountability.
A brief feature presents the phrase You cannot have the heavenly life without the heavenly love as a guiding motto. The note emphasizes spiritual balance and moral focus without naming individuals or events.
An authority from the National Museum in Washington reports finding chalcedony spiral arrow-heads in New Jersey. The peculiar twisting shape suggests Indians may have experimented with arrow motion, with one head turning a fifth of its length in two and a half inches. When dropped point down in water, it allegedly completes a full revolution in about 30 inches.
A jeweller notes few people can judge diamonds from knowledge alone and warns many fakers fool pawn brokers. Simple tests include looking through a card hole to detect single versus double refraction, inspecting with a watchmaker's glass for skin grain, checking back foil in settings, and noting diamonds resist hydrofluoric acid while glass erodes. A trained eye can see diamond hardness while imitations seem soft.
A motivational note urges young men to stop whining over hardship and face life boldly. It advises turning toward the sun, ignoring shadows, and making the most of one’s situation to improve an unfortunate environment.
A giant man presents himself in court with his meek wife charged with cruelty. He calls her uncontrollable and incorrigible while describing himself as a hon tamer. A New York Times writer notes the scene as the magistrate eyes the couple.
A Denver Republican tale riffs on literary life as a man claims to love books yet his library doubles as a folding bed. The punchline shows how a reader’s space can serve dual purpose.
An Englishman and an Irishman discuss Miss An nette Kellermann and her Diving Venus act at the Fifth Avenue Theater. The Englishman claims she swam eleven miles, nearly crossing the Channel, while the Irishman jokes that the English coast would count as the close distance.
An anecdote contrasts Military Germany and Ireland as a Bohemian Ho boken resident mocks Irish fighters. The tale recalls Minna's wedding where drunken Mike O'Hooligan intervened and was nearly kicked out by the Teutonic narrator and his relatives.
The Soldiers' Monument in Tipton Michigan cemetery was the first Civil War memorial erected in the United States. It was begun in 1866 and dedicated on July 4 of that year.
A cerium iron alloy with 70 percent cerium and 30 percent iron emits a shower of sparks when struck by a steel wheel. It is used for auto igniters in gas burners, miners lamps, and cigar lighters, with proposals to ignite motor headlights and replace electric ignition in engines.
A child named Jessie proudly wears a coat and bonnet bought by her grandma and plans to visit her cousin Dora. She imagines Dora will not recognize her and will exclaim in surprise at the door.
A humorous exchange at an emergency class has an examiner asking how to handle a hysterical person. The student delivers a joke about amputating the funny bone, mixing medical bravado with comedy.
The text advises mothers to avoid over comforting a baby in summer. It recommends protecting stomach and bowels with a flannel binder and keeping the baby's hands and feet warm and dry for proper comfort and safety.
A boy at dinner rejects a bowl of unusually large oysters and tells his mother he does not like them, blunting the meal with a candid comment about the odd taste.
A New England preacher recalls his daughter’s sixth birthday on Thanksgiving Day. The child endured a lengthy sermon, then said she listened because she loves him and looked forward to a nice dinner, a reminder that some hearers tolerate long talks for reward.
An old Breton fisherman shares a personal cure for seasickness. He kept a small mirror and when symptoms began he looked into it, claiming all signs vanished. He says the trick has never failed, learned from his father, and invites others to try the simple remedy.
Analyzes postwar southern growth highlighting Atlanta, Jacksonville, Memphis as thriving manufacturing hubs. Notes rail expansion, freight delays, and double tracking to meet rising demand while praising social shifts toward democratic values and enduring Southern pride. Metropolitan Magazine style.
Cement construction gains ground with block forming machines now offering molds for pillars caps balusters and similar shapes. Firms produce designs beyond square blocks enabling more pleasing architectural lines for domestic and commercial buildings.
The piece compares hat fashions across regions and climates from England to America. It notes King Edward VII potentially popularizing straw hats in winter, cites Florida versus Maine as climate examples, mentions sealskin caps and square top derbies, and observes taste-driven choices. It also mentions hat solstices shifting to Decoration Day and September 16.
A short sketched note on royal language skills across European monarchs. It highlights Kaiser as a top linguist after King Edward, notes his pure French and good English with a German accent, and mentions Czar Nicholas II and other royal figures adept at languages enhancing court life.
An old advertisement touts a purifying cleaning remedy labeled as safe and effective for sale at a local drug store. The brand and exact product name appear as a regional promotional text.
The article discusses Holland's flag as a symbol of liberty and questions how the orange color evolved into red over centuries, noting the change remains unexplained and widely unknown.
Announcement asking all persons wishing to rent rooms to female students to file applications with the President and sign a pledge to observe college dormitory rules. Blank forms available on request.
An herbal remedy called Hollister's R M Tea is advertised for constipation relief. The Ow! Drng store offers it for sale with claims of clearing headway, though details are limited.
In the Putnam Circuit Court September term 1913 John J C Clay vs Richard Biddle et al. a complaint to quiet title on real estate in Putnam County Indiana is filed by Hay Murphy with an affidavit naming defendants including the Biddles Silveys and others non residents. Defendants are summoned to appear November 3 A D 1918 at Greencastle Court House to answer or demur. otherwise judgment will be entered in their absence. Arthur J Hamrick and Hay & Murphy, plaintiffs.
Trustee Will Strube announces weekly office hours at his residence in Madison Township every Wednesday and Saturday to conduct township business and official matters. This notice outlines his public availability for residents seeking address or agenda items.
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