24 Oct 1918
Page 1
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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1918
Page
1
Sgt. Beaver writes from CSL Field Signal Battalion recounting trench work near the front, infantry assault, and supply issues. He thanks readers for letters, notes kindness of the church, mentions souvenirs and charity aid, and sends regards to his hometown.
Notices warn newspapers they must file sworn affidavits listing delinquent subscribers and prove a 15 percent consumption of paper by November 1. Failure to comply may cause the withdrawal of sureties and jeopardize contracts.
Dinner guests gathered at the Bowmans including Mrs Zula Hendrix and Mrs Clara Washburn. Sherman Sublette from France writes he is released from hospital and ready for the front. Local readers recall a year‑old meeting inspiring business leaders to visit Advance. Lard thefts and shortages appear with Christmas box plans for all boys in France. Red Cross helpers distribute latest instructions for sending gifts via Mrs Beaver, Mrs Epperson, or T E Burrin.
A historical list details women and families contributing to Plan No 1 section efforts led by Mrs Addie Coons Mrs Ruby Pointer and others including Mrs Maggie Kibbey Mrs Hettie McClaine and Mrs Lulu Higgins totaling 600 with Ward Ladies Aid and many individuals adding smaller amounts.
The Deering No 3 corn picker uses bearings of varying sizes to reduce draft. Picker shoes show eight inches of up and down play for automatic adjustment. Snapping rolls are corrugated to grip stalks while ears are snapped off, with lower end adjustments to space rolls for different corn sizes.
Chester Demaree has landed safely on European soil and is prepared to operate a tank. The arrival marks the start of his duties in the theater with military responsibilities ahead.
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