Indiana Forms Food Production and Conservation Committee
A statewide plan emerged after a governor urged Indiana farmers and industry groups to boost food production for war needs. A twelve member Indiana Committee of Food Production and Conservation was named to organize county subcommittees, promote larger acreages, labor access, and backyard gardens with bank credit support to ensure sufficient food supplies.
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Indianapolis
Goodrich
Statehouse
Indiana
W. K E. Stone
Purdue University
Indiana Committee of Food Production and Conservation
Ralph W. Moss
A. C. Jack
Clay County
W. A. Guthrie
Forester
H. E. Barnard
State Food and Drug Commission
W. H. Bonner
Greensburg
B. B. Riley
L. W. Wright
State Grange
Warren T. Gray
State Board of Agriculture
B. E. Peacock
Ralph Polk
Will Robbins
Sam Schlosser
G. I. Christie
Granges
Chambers of Commerce
Governor Proclaims Public Health Cleanup Week Start
Governor Goodrich designates Sunday April 22 as the first day of public health and cleanup week and urges church services and community action to keep Indiana clean. He calls on officials professionals and all citizens to organize in their communities to promote health and cleanliness statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodrich
Indiana
Collicott Resigns as Indy Schools Superintendent
J G Collicott resigned March 16 as superintendent of Indianapolis public schools to become state deputy superintendent of vocational education. The school board accepted the resignation without comment and H B S Gruver was named acting superintendent pending a permanent appointment. Governor Goodrich added Mrs Winfield Scott Johnson of Bloomington to the Indiana Girls School Clermont trustees, replacing Mrs John W Kern. Mrs Johnson formerly lived in Indianapolis and was active in club circles.
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J. G. Collicott
Indianapolis
H. 8S. Gruver
Girls’ School Board
Goodrich
Winfield Scott Johnson
Bloomington
Indiana Girls’ School
Clermont
John W. Kern
Johnson
Indiana State Federation of Clubs
National Dish of Mexico Mole de guajolota
Americans glimpse Mexico's national dish as mole de guajolota a rich stew of ground nuts spices chiles and chocolate, slowly simmered in an earthen bowl while pieces of turkey cook within the sauce for a Turkey flavored mole.
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Mexico
Chile
Sixty Percent Pass Cavalry Recruits in Indianapolis
Indianapolis April 7 60 percent of recruits for a cavalry squadron from the city passed the physical exam as preliminary steps toward mustering men in the National Guard were taken. Additional recruits are sought.
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Indianapolis
National Guard
Barbed wire in warfare and its deadly role
The piece explains how war entanglements are set near trenches, with workers handling wire under shellfire. It describes wire drums, supporting poles, and the need for gloves and pliers as soldiers cut through both friend and foe deployments while machine guns fire, making barbed wire central to fighting zones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Graphic
Sheriff orders destruction of illegal beverage in Birdseye
Judge John L ietz orders Dubois County Sheriff David G. Abell to seize and destroy six and a half barrels of improvised intoxicating liquor found in Oliver Garland’s Birdseye restaurant. State chemist identifies the beverage as beer despite label Maltena.
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Jasper
John Lietz
David G. Abell
Dubois County
Birdseye
Oliver Garland
Greene County Free Range Eggs Adverts
Charles B. Barnes of Bloomfield offers free range white wyandottes from Greene County at fifteen for a dollar. Infertile eggs replaced free. Sale to R. R. 4.
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Greene County
Charles B. Barnes Bloomfield
R. R
Development of Airplane in Postwar Plans
The French government may convert its massive army aviator corps into mail carriers after the war. Airplane engines are highly reliable and speed has surged, with long flights and few natural-cause losses. Officials warn against overconfidence in engine capability and note just how easily mountains can be crossed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Presley Erganbright Funeral Held in North Salem
Presley Erganbright twenty two son of Mr and Mrs Luther Erganbright formerly of North Salem had funeral services at North Salem after being killed in Kansas City Missouri by Les lie M McGrath a Missouri National Guard member.
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Presley Erganbright
Danville
Kansas City
Leslie M. McGrath
Missouri National Guard
North Salem
Luther Erganbright
Negro Pleads Guilty in Death of 16 Year Old
Evansville April 7 Samuel Hobbs a Negro pleaded guilty to murder in the second degree for the shooting death of John Clay sixteen and was sentenced to life in the state prison.
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Evansville
Samuel Hobbs
John Clay
Oyster Farming Grows Into Major Industry Across Coastlines
Oyster farming expands nationwide with progress in Virginia and states from Long Island Sound to California. Planters spread about 18 million bushels of shells gravel and seed annually over half a million acres, yielding roughly 15 million bushels of oysters worth about 10 million dollars to growers each year.
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Virginia
United States
Long Island Sound
Massachusetts
Texas
California
Washington
Notre Dame Purchases Brownson Library for Campus
Rev. Paul Folk university librarian buys Orestes A. Brownson’s library of 3 500 volumes from Maj. Henry F. Brownson and will add the collection to the Notre Dame library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
Notre Dame
Paul Folk
Orestes A. Brownson
Maj
Henry F. Brownson
Arrest German for Threats in Washington Plot Claim
Indianapolis report says Christian Lucky a German national was arrested by federal authorities after allegedly declaring If I could get to Washington with a gun I would blow the president s brains out The alarming statement prompted immediate detention and an inquiry into his intent and background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Christian Lucky
Washington
Rains Uncover Gold Nuggets in Auburn Ravines
The Sacramento Bee notes renewed gold discoveries in Auburn as heavy rains wash dirt from gravel. Several men report nuggets worth from 1 to 20 dollars found in ravines and streams. A nugget valued at 20 dollars is mentioned among the finds.
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Sacramento
Cal
Auburn
Missing leg stalls engineer's large dictionary plan
A conversation reveals an engineer pressing for a large dictionary while a librarian notes only small ones are available. The engineer urgently mentions a dresser with a missing leg, signaling a practical failure alongside the lexicographic request.
Fire at Thieves in Valparaiso During Farm House Raid
A running gunfight in Valparaiso involved two robbers who broke into Mrs. Walter Cain home and nearby farms. About fifty shots were fired before the thieves were forced to drop their loot and flee.
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Valparaiso
Walter Cain
Williams suit against railroad settled for four thousand
Bedford April 7 1900 or unknown year indicates Alva Williams sued the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railroad for 10000 dollars damages for injuries and the case was settled with the railroad paying Williams four thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Alva Williams
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railroad Company
Williams
Huntington County Dryer Strips Licenses From Five Saloons
Huntington County commissioners continue their license renewal refusals, removing five saloons from operating status as they enforce policy against renewals in Huntington.
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Huntington County
Huntington
Board of County Commissioneers
Billie Sent Warm Wishes for Aunt Margaret’s Wedding
Billie could not attend his aunt Margaret’s wedding due to illness but sent a message of happiness and many happy returns for the couple. He asked his mother to relay the well wishes and hopes for a joyful future celebration.
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Billie
Margaret
Tax Collector Sues For Commission Payment
Elkhart April 7 Joseph B Work a tax collector has sued the Elkhart county board of commissioners to compel payment of 1963 81 in commissions he says are due him.
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Elkhart
Joseph B. Worka
Elkhart County Board of Commissioners
Police kill seventeen dogs in Rockport incident
Police killed seventeen dogs in Rockport on April 7 and muzzled the remaining canines. Hydrophobia scare is described as passing by officials.
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Rockport
Bank Statement City of Newberry 1917
A bank statement from Citizens Bank of Newberry in Greene County Indiana lists assets including loans and discounts 66069.13 overdrafts 183.75 cash on hand 2108.58 and current expenses 249.82. Liabilities show capital stock 10000 surplus 2500 and deposits totaling 98452.22 with notes and time certificates. The sworn filing by cashier J S W Slinkard on April 6 1917 is notarized by Charles H Markle with commission through January 2 1921.
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W. Slinkard
Zach B. Rubottom
Edna Woods
Citizens Bank of
Newberry
Indiana
State of
Greene County
J. S. W. Slinkard
Ss. W. Slinkard
Charles H. Markle
Notice of Administration for Albert Lukich Estate
The judge of Greene County Indiana appoints Joseph Lukich as administrator of the late Albert Lukich estate. The estate is stated to be solvent. March 26, 1917. Slinkard and Vosloh advised letters.
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Circuit Court
Greene County
State of
Indiana
Albert Lukich
Joseph Lukich
Slinkard & Vosloh
Green's August Flower Promises Digestive Relief
Advert shows August Flower for indigestion dyspepsia constipation and stomach troubles. Claims stomach health with two sizes 25c and 75c. Free sample bottle offered at S B Shertzer and Son's Drug Store.
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S. B. Shertzer & Son
How to Use It English Monthly Guide
Correct English how to use it by Josephine Turck Baker editor offers a monthly magazine for progressive men and women and professional groups. Special feature enlarges everyday vocabulary. Sample copy 10c and subscription priced at $2 a year. Evanston Illinois listings note Baker’s standards in magazines and books.
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Josephine Turck Baker
Evanston
Illinois
Real Estate Agency Seeks Buyers in Bloomfield Indiana
C E Combs Real Estate Agency in Bloomfield Indiana announces a large list of farms and city properties for sale and urges prospective purchasers to inquire promptly. The notice stresses urgent solicitation of real estate business.
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C. E. Combs
Real Estate and Loan Agency
Bloomfield
Indiana
Mié
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West Central Dental Society
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C. T. H. & S. E. Railway Company
Southeastern Line
Terre Haute EY
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Seymour
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Jasongine
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Ilinois Central
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Sullivan
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Ty Bloomington
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