Enormous Expense in World War Budgets Foretold
The London Economist estimates war era budgets by March 1918. England US$1.2b, Germany US$1.3b, Austria Hungary US$1.4b, Russia US$1.6b, with the United States possibly US$1.655b in peace time. Discussions touch on deficits and new government payrolls. The article shifts to a dipso maniac reform tale noting a man stops drinking simply by will, without struggle, inviting debate on willpower and medical views.
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London
England
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Representative Rainey
Committee of Ways and Means
House
United States
Perils To Neutrals In War Time
A recent British Admiralty order instructs ships not to aid others at sea to avoid inviting attack. Submarines reportedly signal SOS then sink responders, harming neutrals and reducing safety for nonbelligerents. The piece argues neutrals suffer while powers pursue self protection and insists on noninvolvement.
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Davis
High Seas
Stopped Drinking in The American Magazine
Booth Tarkington narrates a remarkable story of a painter who drank heavily for years and quits. The account details a morning start with brandy and all day consumption, lasting years, until one morning he cannot lift the glass and decides to stay in bed to clear his system then reconsider.
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Booth Tarkington
Lose Lives In Falls In Sullivan County Mines
In Sullivan county two mine accidents cost two heads of families. Claude Jennings fell 180 feet into an open shaft at the old Kettle Creek mine near Shelburn last Thursday morning and his body was found on the cage. Charles Brant, 50, died after slipping 35 feet at Paxton mine while changing screens last Saturday. he left a wife and five children.
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Sullivan County
Claude Jennings
Kettle Creek
Shelburn
Charles Brant
Paxton
High Cost of Resources Outpaces Major World Banks
A farmer named John D. Combs writes that resources of United States national banks, per Controller Williams, have risen by over 4 billion in two years to 15 billion, surpassing the combined total of England, France, Russia, Germany, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Netherlands, Switzerland, and Japan. He links this surge to the high cost of living and wartime demands.
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United States
Williams
England
France
Bank of
Russia
Richsbank
Italy
Spain
Denmark
Banks of
John D. Combs
Dead Man Identified in Roadside Slaying Case
Frank and Charles Hart of St. Louis identify the body found along the Plainville and Newberry road as Frank Gettings formerly of St. Louis. Hart confirms tattoo marks after examining the arm. A local woman claims the dead man is her cousin and that the shooter is her daughter’s brother, noting tattoo details and a sailor’s clasp. Some believe the woman has the markings mixed.
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Frank
Charles Hart
St. Louis
Plainville
Newberry Road
Frank Gettings
Hart
Gettings
Daviess County
Subscription Offer Encourages Early Payment
A club advertises hold good benefits for subscribers who pay one year in advance. The offer promises liberal terms for upfront payments, encouraging commitment and early renewal.
Retire From Office With Clean Record in Greene County
John W. Johnson, Greene county treasurer for four years, turns the treasurer’s keys to Levi Bauer. Johnson handled about 3.5 million dollars with precise accounting. Bauer, incoming treasurer, is described as moral, capable, and honest and will uphold the office and party. Weeden Q. Jackson leaves the sheriff’s office and Jeptha Moss moves in. Jackson returns to Switz City to become a carpenter after four years of service. his records were kept as models of accuracy.
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John W. Johnson
Greene County
Levi Bauer
Mr. Johnson
Bloomfield
Bauer
Weeden Q. Jackson
Jeptha Moss
Wets Win Option Case Opens Bicknell Saloons
Judge Bridwell in Sullivan courts rules wets carried the local option. Five saloons and two club rooms closed since October 31 may reopen after a ruling that dry votes were illegal and that wets held a six vote majority.
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Bicknell
Bridwell
Sullivan Courts
Recruiting Station Opens at Opera House Block
The Government has rented rooms in the Opera House Block for a United States Recruiting Station. Private Thomas Sawders announces men may join the army and navy for peace or war. Also note club offers and subscription price for The Democrat at $1.60 per year.
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Thomas Sawders
United States
Opera House
Army
Navy
Uncle Sam
The
Democrat
Fire destroys rooms near Patterson residence south of Bloomfield
Fire destroyed two rooms adjoining T. R. Pattersons residence near Bloomfield Friday morning. Robert Patterson and family occupied the rooms while a new house was being built. all household goods were consumed. The fire nearly reached the main residence, saved only by hard work. Loss on the house about 75 dollars, goods about 200 dollars, no insurance.
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T. R Patterson
Bloomfield
Robert
Bloomington church destroyed by New Year fire
The Christian church on Kirkwood Avenue in Bloomington was totally destroyed by a fire early New Year’s morning. Loss estimated at $50,000 with $10,500 insured. The pipe organ worth $2,500 also perished. Cause of the fire is unknown.
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Kirkwood Avenue Christian Church
Bloomington
Free Cigars And Apples At Courthouse
At the courthouse yesterday, Paul Y. Davis the new prosecutor and Levi Bauer the incoming treasurer handed out free cigars and apples to all visitors. The gesture aimed to raise spirits amid high living costs and was well received by the apple hungry public.
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Court House
Paul Y. Davis
Levi Bauer
Bloomington Plans Carnegie Library Construction
Bloomington will build a Carnegie library with $31,000 from the Carnegie fund. Maintenance of $3,500 annually is required. City council has approved the provision and construction will start in the spring.
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Bloomington
Carnegie Fund
Painfully Wounded Hunter Injures Left Hand
Ross Stewart of Smith township was accidentally shot in the left hand while hunting on Saturday. The ball lodged between bones and an X Ray will be used to locate it.
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Ross Stewart
Smith Township
Not Yet Decided On Bloomfield Car Exhibit Judging
The Trust Company offers a free trip to Purdue to the party displaying the best ten cars. Judging will occur Wednesday because the decision maker could not reach Bloomfield in time. The contest drew strong interest with many exhibits entered.
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Trust Company
Purdue
Bloomfield
Keeps Up With Times
A brief history notes how county papers expanded their reach as rural route mail service spread. City dailies rapidly canvassed routes and gained majority home delivery, moving beyond earlier limitations.
Semi Weekly Launch to Meet Demand Without Extra Charge
The paper announces a new semi weekly edition to keep up with county news and rising demand. It invites readers to tell neighbors, promote subscriptions, and consider club rates and job work services.
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Times
Merit
Widow Louisa English Killed Crossing Tracks in Worthington
Mrs. Louisa English of Worthington was instantly killed yesterday morning after stepping in front of a train while crossing the I and W tracks on second street near the Worthington Elevator. A watchman shouted and tried to pull her away but failed. She leaves two sons and two daughters and will be buried at Worthington cemetery Wednesday at two o clock. she was formerly Louisa Buckner and had been married to William Pope and Jared English.
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Louisa English
Worthington
Second Street
English
William Stairwall
California
Argonaut Club Banquet and Local Society Notes
Members of the Argonaut Club entertained by husbands at a New Year banquet in the Elmora Hotel with carnation favors and a barnyard parlor theme. A husking bee followed by an old time dance featured fiddlers P. J. Harrah and O. P. Miller. The event was organized by Al Williams, J. E. Shryer, C. E. Gregg, L. H. Jones and F. L. Burke.
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Argonaut Club
Elmora Hotel
Ella Yakey
Fay Marshall
Fanny Williams
Jessie McCracken
Juanita Bailey
Jessie Payne
P. J. Harrah
O. P. Miller
al Williams
J. E. Shryer
C. E. Gregg
L. H. Jones
F.l.burke
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Falls
Weeden
Jackson
Clubs and Society
Tri Kappas
Elmora
Sullivan
F. L. Burke
M. E. Church
Marion Marshall
Caroline Stein
Helen Cravens
Maurine VanBuskirk
Martha Miller
Ruth DeBerry
Elizabeth Osborn
Mary Cravens
Esther Slinkard
Messrs
George Cravens
Wayne Miles
John Gorman
Olaf Naugle
Earl Stone
Paul Maddock
Clarence Bennett
Alva Miles
Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor Society
Ella Moffett
Queen Elizabeth of
W. T. Brown
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