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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1913
Page
3
Clyde Randel son of James L. Randel will practice law with Finley McNutt a well known Terre Haute lawyer He is a DePauw graduate studied at Harvard and Michigan law schools
The advertisement touts Humphreys medicines as scientifically prepared prescntions used for decades by Dr. Humphreys and the public. It lists cures for fevers, inflammations, diarrhea, coughs, colds, bronchitis, toothache, neuralgia, indigestion, malaria, rheumatism, whooping cough, asthma, kidney and nervous disorders. Prices shown for multiple remedies and mail order details from New York.
A clipped passage notes New Zealanders’ tobacco per capita and mentions tea brands and shops. It also references quotes about patience and preparation, attributing thoughts to Bruyere and listing various items like Hollider’s Ro M Tea and The Owl Drug store.
A fragment from a Monon Route notice in Bedford Indiana touts lettuce as soothing for nerves and suitable for sufferers. The text mentions dates and an address for more information, but details are unclear due to OCR issues.
Invitations issued for a faculty reception at the home of Dr and Mrs H A Gobin on the evening of Oct 1. Mrs Van Den man Thompson to furnish a musical program. Also an ad for Hollister's R M Tea 35e at Owl Drug store.
The speaker favors traditional fables from sacred texts over the notion that the universe operates without guidance. The comment contrasts belief in enduring wisdom with affirmation of a mind behind existence.
Mrs Agnes Booth of Tonawanda New York credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving her life during a severe bout of diarrhoea and acute indigestion in 1910. She says the remedy reached the seat of trouble and cured her in a few hours and notes it is sold by all dealers.
A compact reflection on duty urging use of inner strength and conscience. The quote by Maeterlinck emphasizes doing one's task with steadfast resolve and spiritual guidance.
C. Mustoe of Fresno California reports using Chamberlain's Tablets for sick headache and constipation for two years. He says no preparation is so satisfactory in every respect. Sold by druggists.
Mrs. Charles Sewart of Mt. Collins New York urges every family to keep Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy at hand after reporting it cured her husband’s bout last summer. It costs a quarter and is sold by all dealers.
The Student Council chose Paul T. Smith as band director for the college year and set up committees for Old Gold Day. An inter-class freshman-sophomore scrap form will be approved by a faculty panel. Vaudeville plans will start soon with Rae Colson as chair and other committee members named.
Sigma Delta Chi of DePauw will banquet as the first official meeting of the year. A prominent Indiana journalist is expected to address the gathering, though the speaker's name is not yet released. The committee promises a speaker of notable newspaper fame.
A reflection on compassion and ordinary humanity in London, noting that guardians of the poor are people with warm hearts beyond stereotypes. The piece emphasizes empathy and everyday kindness in British city life.
Preparations for an enthusiastic farewell to the varsity before the season opener at Indiana next Saturday are planned by the Athletic Vigilance Committee tonight. A Friday chapel demonstration is scheduled as part of efforts to mobilize support and maximize student attendance despite lingering gloom over practice.
Prof H E Longden in Plato Hall delivers second Freshman Lecture on DePauw life stressing sociability and mingling with all peers. He cites Beveridge and Chinda as former poor students and warns against exclusive groups urging students to join activities and know professors. The final lecture will feature five minute talks by leaders in college activities.
Greencastle resident Mrs Bertha I Cooke reports years of back pains and kidney discomfort eased by Doan's Kidney Pills purchased at Jones Stevens Co Drug Store. She credits immediate relief and lasting improvement after using the product. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Prof W W Sweet new Professor of History former assistant at Ohio Wesleyan University wrote The Methodist Episcopal Church and the Civil War a comprehensive study. It traces church status at war start then covers border New England Atlantic Central and Northwestern missions chaplains war bishops and postwar cooperation.
Sigma Chi plans a Thursday smoker at its house in honor of Coach Thomas Bogle and Graduate Manager Heber Ellis. About 110 bids were received for the informal gathering two days before the Indiana game to boost DePauw spirit. The event features DePauw songs and yells with many fraternity members and the football squad invited. The Art School began classes Friday with a large enrollment.
Miss Smith the dean of women convened a Saturday conference of the chaperons with one representative from each of eight sororities. Topics included house title issues, chaperone relations, and university connections as several sororities appoint new chaperones.
The Independent party unveils its senior class ticket for the upcoming election. Balloting is scheduled for next Friday September 26 at 1 o'clock. The slate includes President Talmadge Dillion and Vice President Margaret Harvey with roles across secretary Rae Colson treasurer, and student council members Howard Benedict Roy Hudson Elna Hawthorne Car men Irvin.
Alpha Gamma Delta began a new chapter at Boston University in Boston on the 20th of the month. Doodle Harris visited and enrolled yesterday. Ruth MayRailsback was at home in Indianapolis over Sunday. Selma Schneider returned to continue studies. Krother Coombs, weekend guest at Kappa House, returned to Lebanon. Richard Barnes traveled to Brazil for a brief visit.
A student body committee led by Colson schedules an Old Gold Day evening program in Meharry Hall. Each organization must provide one performer for a vaudeville show, planned as a musical recital playlet or solo act. Reports due by Tuesday September 0 with tryouts to follow.
The junior class circulates a petition to obtain faculty approval to issue a Mirage this year. The document travels through fraternity and club houses to gather names and will reach the faculty soon. After abandoning the biennial plan last spring, a four from the juniors rule was set, with elections for members to follow faculty approval.
Dr. G R Grose departs for Hammond to deliver addresses at the Northwest Indiana Conference on Friday and Saturday. He preaches at the M E B church in Bluffton Monday and attends a brotherhood meeting in Fort Wayne. He will speak at the Normal Institute in Muncie next Friday.
The Lighthouse Service of the United States has faced costs totaling about 150000 dollars over the past fifty years. The text notes ongoing financial burdens and implies a request for funding or fiscal review by authorities.
Dr. Loel of the Indiana conference is visiting his son William M. Smith entering as a freshman this fall. Smith has begun his second year as an instructor at a Seattle, Washington high school.
A freshman arrives at the college library seeking a assigned seat claiming a paid place and receipt. Miss Gilmore distributes books while upperclassmen choose seats freely. After repeated inquiries, the student learns seats are allocated by personal choice with freedom to move.
Sophomores roamed DePauw on Tuesday night visiting fraternity houses in search of Freshmen. Upperclassmen forced freshmen to sing speeches and perform stunts, and some tired students were hauled from bed in their nightwear for the show. Walter Letzler returned to Terre Haute after a week with fraternity brothers.
A satirical excerpt suggests a yearly $50 penalty on all bachelors by the Massachusetts legislature, prompting a witty exchange about the proposed measure.
An exchange features a charged taunt about being a friend of dumb brutes and a sharp rebuke referencing cata and parrots. The dialogue hints at slurs and antagonism in a terse dramatic line.
A historical note reports a silver set recently sold to London said to be fashioned from silver recovered from the Armada. The claim ties the pieces to looted Marian treasure and adds maritime intrigue to the artifact.
The Monon Route announces excursion tickets to Chattanooga from Greencastle at 11.60 with a return by September 28 and a possible extension to October 17. Special cars depart Greencastle at 3 26 pm on Sunday September 14 and connect to Department Special in Louisville. Reservations and information available from W W Gilgis Traveling Passenger Agent Bedford Indianapolis.
Greencastle druggists promote E Ru Sa E Cure as a non narcotic remedy. They claim no opiates ro lead or poisons, advertising a $50 forfeit guarantee and denouncing other pile medicines as harmful. Jones Stevens Co Sole is named as the supplier.
The advertisement urges readers with stomach or bowel trouble to see a doctor but promotes Adler-i-ka a mix of buckthorn bark and glycerine as a powerful one dose remedy for sour stomach gas and constipation with instant relief, claiming quick action and surprise from users.
A partial OCR snippet lists times such as 8:58 am and 3:12 am with unreadable names and tokens. The readable elements show irregular formatting and no clear event, location, or participants to identify a full news item.
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