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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1924
Page
2
The Greencastle Herald lists obituary charges at 1 per notice with 5 cents per poetry line and notes publishing details for classifieds under Second Class mail, address at 17 19 S Jackson Street Greencastle Indiana.
The document lists a slate of Democratic candidates including John W Tldayis for President and Charles W Bryan for Vice President with candidates for Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Attorney General Reporter of the Supreme and Appellate Courts and executive offices. It names J R Shannon Willis E Gill James P Hughes Glenn H Lyon Gilbert E Prichard Wilber D Clodfelter Oscar J Rector Arthur Plummer and others for various state and local positions.
In Putnam County Circuit Court Sarah Hays v Newton Hays No 11732 a complaint for divorce is filed. Newton Hays not residing in Indiana is ordered to appear and answer or demur by November 20, 1924 at Greencastle Court House. Clerk Walter S Campbell and attorney Fay S Hamilton.
The article argues President Coolidge and Secretary Mellon favor a reduced surtax and lower estate tax, backing the Mellon plan to aid millionaires while opposing the Democratic tax law. It contends a Republican victory would push Mellon style tax cuts and deny relief to smaller taxpayers.
Department of Agriculture Year Book shows prices paid by farmers on January 15 1924 higher than January 15 1923 for most items with increases ranging from under 1 percent to 15 percent. Machinery tools and barbed wire all reflect notable hikes while a few farmerproduced goods like pork beans and flour were cheaper.
Democratic presidential candidate John W. Davis joined the Boy Scouts in Colorado Region No 8 at 9500 feet in the Rockies. He spoke to the conference urging Scouts to mobilize voters for local state and national elections.
Indianapolis residents hear a discussion on the Fordney McCumber tariff with Ms Olve Beldon Lewis arguing women as purchasing agents for 26 000 000 U S families bear the heaviest burden. She claims the Republican tariff imposes 125 dollars yearly in extra costs on everyday items.
A Scottish farmer, burned barn insured, visits Aberdeen insurer to claim. Officials say they will replace the barn, prompting the man to cancel his wife’s policy. He quips that if anything happens to Jean, she won’t be replaced.
A Plank Center resident asks another to sign a petition. The signer volunteers to learn its purpose but remains nonchalant, indicating willingness to sign any petition. The exchange highlights civic involvement and mutual distrust in a small town setting.
Creditors heirs and legatees of Squire F Eggers are summoned to Putnam Circuit Court Green castle Indiana on October 18 1924 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares. Clerk Walter S Campbell signs the notice dated September 23 1324 with publication for Sept 31 Sept 25 Oct 29.
The heirs and legatees of Emily C. Harris must appear in the Putnam Circuit Court at Greensburg Indiana on October 15 1924 to show cause if any there is why proof of heirship should not be admitted. The order is dated September 18 1924 and published September 19 26 October 3.
Senator Sorghum notes voters want tax relief but many will accept higher taxes for others if they see someone else bearing a heavier burden. The remark reflects public finance tensions and personal stake in tax policy.
Little Barbara and her mother hear a cow mooing in the country as Barbara jokes about the cow selling milk. The playful scene spotlights rural humor and a child’s imaginative take on farm noises.
The administrator of the estate of Ray Neese, deceased of Putnam County Indiana, is appointed by the circuit court. The estate is declared solvent. Edith Neese is named administrator with attorney W M Sutherlin. St Sept 16 23 30.
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Putnam County Indiana announces administrator Floyd T Henry for the estate of James K Henry deceased. Dated September 18 1924. Attorney Reb t Marks 31 Sept 19-26 Oct.
The line suggests a painterly romance amid an art scene where a woman spends long hours at the paint bar and a man contemplates love sparked by shared artistic passion.
A lamp burning 44 percent air with kerosene is claimed to outperform oil lamps. Tested by the U S Government and 85 universities, it reportedly emits no odor smoke or noise while delivering bright white light. Inventor J N Johnson offers a 10 day free trial or a free lamp to early adopters and suggests possible earnings of 250 to 500 dollars monthly via agency sales.
A terse verse fragment portrays a boy on a burning deck who remains unafraid, noting his excessive inexperience. The quip sits as a playful paradox on courage and innocence in danger.
The Castle Herald lists poultry and produce prices from Haven Brothen Poultry Company. Heavy hens and light hens priced per pound with Leghorn springs, roosters, eggs and creams shown with rates though some figures are unreadable.
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