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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1918
Page
4
War era plea urges every American to back the Red Cross with gifts during June to September. Citizens are asked to pledge portions of earnings to fund soldiers and sailors, aiming to raise millions in one week.
Obituary of Homer C. Bratton details birth March 26 1873 and death May 1918 at 45 years 1 month 17 days born in Boone County later lived in Bendrix County wife Agnes Hutchinson five children with two predeceased Raymond and Ethel. survivors listed including wife children, father Charles A. Bratton, brothers and sisters. Also notes Mrs Elia Smith sister to Tom Plunkett died in Brownsburg May 23. Church affiliations and memorial verses included. Community notes cover school attendance and church aid drafts to Halifax, local gatherings and residents at home including navy man Russell Budd.
Notice to parties under the government bond payment plan that the second installment must be paid by May 26. State Bank of Advance.
The Food Administration announces May 1917 as the start of sugar rationing for consumers and maintains a three pound per person monthly limit alongside manufacturers. Home canning is encouraged with anticipation purchases and eggs should be stored in water glass for best keep. Chas Rohn and daughter Dortha were injured when a Ford was struck by a vehicle. Dortha unhurt. Mr. Rohn suffers bruises and rib injuries and remains at home.
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