French Front Veterans Tell Hairbreadth Stories Of War
Eyewitness accounts describe frontline life as French soldiers recount close calls near Nanteuil Namur Mons Saint-Quentin and Chateau Thierry. A cuirassier recalls saving his life after a horse is shot and a shrapnel dent in his breastplate. The piece blends battlefield grit with humane care from ambulance crews.
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Beauvais
Serosa
Nanteuil' Gaya
Marne
Oureg
Prom
Liege
Namur
Charleroi
Mons
Saint-Quentin
Megux
Chateau- Thierry
Child Dies in Thorntown After Illness
Four month old Doris Gerteide Orr daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Orr died at her home near Thorntown after several days with pneumonia. Funeral held Sunday at grandfather Richard Venus home with Rev Calathan officiating and burial at Maple Lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Gerteide Orr
Lester Orr
Thorntown
Richard Venus
Calathan
Maple Lawn
Fraternity Rule Adopts Exclusion for Nonresidents in New York
A New York college group adopts a rule barring nonresident applicants who do not resign by November 15. The measure targets Greek letter sororities and emphasizes keeping fraternal ties within the campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spies College
New York
Mayor Shelby Proposes Canning Factory Push
Lebanon faces a plan to push a canning factory as fifty county tomato growers meet in the city. A joint committee with Lebanon Businessmen's Association will confer next Tuesday night at 7 30 at the city building to discuss ways and means and to contact leading canning companies including Lado ga, Van Camp, and Vevay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 8. Shelby
Lebanon
Ladoga Canning Company
Mayer Shelby
van Camp Company
Indianapolis
Vevay Company
Chicago
Ledour
Turbulent Austria Hungary Struggles With Racial Division
Vienna dispatch reports Austria Hungary on the brink of defeat with 40 000 prisoners and 100 000 Russian prisoners in Galicia. The empire, a state of many nations, faces internal strife as Germans and Magyars dominate others, risking collapse as fatigue and economic collapse deepen unrest across Slavic provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Vienna
Anstria-Hungary
Russia
Austria-Hungary
Galicia
Austria
Hungary
Swindling scheme eyed by Noblesville police
Vern Davis reports to police a suspected swindle on South and West Cherry streets involving a two man program selling toilet goods and promising prizes. Victims include Mrs. Carey and Mrs. Bartholomew who claim purchases were coerced. Residents say items never arrived and a kitchen cabinet or bedroom suite was promised. The case prompts police investigation.
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Noblesville Ledger
Vern Davis
Frank Carey
Harry Bartholomew
South Street
West Cherry Street
Davis
James Garrison
Witness Nichols in Becker murder case dispute
Prosecutor Dodgon said Doc Nichols a Black man arrested after a Sunday fight on South Street would be released and sent out of town. Nichols says he testified in New York City Becker murder trial, where Becker a police lieutenant was convicted twice and sentenced to death for instigating Rosenthal's killing.
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Dodgon
Doc” Nichols
South Street
Nichols
Becker
New York City
Rosenthal
Nicholas
75th Birthday Observed by County Official Spencer
A. O. Spencer, county assessor, marked his seventy fifth birthday this Sunday in Indianapolis with relatives. He shared dinner with Mrs. Means and enjoyed supper with Frank Spender.
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A. O. Spencer
Indianapolis
Fda
Frank ‘Spender
Army Unity as Austria-Hungary’s Glue
A fragment argues that the army is the sole unifying force of Austria-Hungary and its collapse could trigger widespread rebellion among Slavonic provinces. The writer warns of regiments mutinying, Slavonic brigades defecting to Russia, and brutal revolutions if Jung Austria-Hungary fails.
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Romania
Austria-Hungary
Poels
Austria
Shower Party by the Cooking Club in Honor of Miss Campbell
The Cooking club hosted a Saturday afternoon shower at Mrs. Earl Ciggins home on East Main street. Pineapple and candy demonstrations were given by Mrs. Catlane and Mrs. Hill, while a fruit shower for bride-to-be Beulah Campbell, who will wed Ben Coombs on October 28, delighted guests Marion and Lois Higgins presented the cans in a wagon. A two course luncheon followed with Autumn flowers decorating tables. Guests included Mrs. Will Smith Mrs. Elza Rogers Mrs. Heema Beck Mrs. Victor Crane Mrs. B. Coombs and several Misses Ethel Créar Zella Bratton Nora Darnall Caroline Meyer Esther Coombs Maude Witt Susie Ott of Franklin and others.
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Earl Ciggins
East Main Street
M. EB. Catlane
George Hill
Beulah Campbell
Ben Coombs
Marion
Lois Higgins
Campbell
Will Smith
Elza Rogers
Heema Beck
Victor Crane
B. #. Coombs
Ethel Créar
Zella Bratton
Nora Darnall
Caroline Meyer
Esther Coombs
Maude Witt
Susie Ott
Franklin
James McCann
John Hornaday
Husband searches for missing wife and baby in Indiana town
Myrtle Alexander vanished with her one year old infant early this month after leaving Thorntown. Glyde Alexander, a barber, reported she was seen in Lafayette and later at Busy Bee restaurant in a nearby city. Authorities sought her and a possible sighting led to a millinery store where an elderly woman matched her description was encountered but not confirmed.
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Glyde Alexander
Teda
Myrtle
Jehienaers
Isidergiras
Thorntown
Biltonveinlelisiat
Satia
Vitor
Slag
Thornteay
Tey
Allexes
Otterbein
Sl-Deli
Suri
Igor
Lafayette
Alta
MG Gotage
Ingulris
Tito
Feeding the Army Serious Problem Feeds Troops
London reports the core issue in supplying vast field forces is daily rations and fodder for all men and horses with large base reserves. The piece cites Boer War practices, noting preparations for four months of consumption and the scale of logistics required to sustain over 200000 troops during extended campaigns.
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Herbert Temple
International News Service
London
Arkine
Death Notices and Legal Briefs Chronicle Two Items
Pneumonia claims Lucile Frances, daughter of Harry and Ella, at home after illness. Funeral held at 10 this morning with Rev. Lewis Egnew officiating, Brockway burial. Also, Fred Wagner arraigned before Squire Harlan on intoxication. bond set, town to be left.
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Francesa Lucile
Xeaiy
Fred’ Wagner
Squire’ Harlan
Heer
Pleising
Rufus Mullen Injures Arm Playing On School Grounds
Darlington resident John Mullens fifteen year old son Rufus Mullen suffered a broken right arm below the elbow after an accident while playing tas on the school grounds in Darlington.
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Rufus Mullen
John Mullen
Darlington
Dar
Surprise Birthday Gathering For David Richardson
Neighbors and friends hosted a surprise at David Richardson's home Sunday for his fortieth birthday anniversary. A bountiful dinner and cheerful festivities followed with attendees including Newton Hardesty and daughters Sylvia and Pearl, Emory, Lawrence Wagner family, Frank Rogers, Beatty family, Williams family, Will Christy and family, Hoover Jr. and Hoffman, Robinson family, Minna Pennington and daughters Mary Lucy Hazel, Ray Miller, Wreatha Stephens and Grandma Woods.
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David Richardson
Newton Hardesty
Sylvia
Pearl
Emory
Lawrence Wagner
Frank Rogers
Charles Beatty
Taylor Beatty
Jacob Williams
Will Christy
Charles Hoover, Jr
Frank Hoffman
Charles Robinson
Minna Penkington
Mary
Lucy
Hazel
Ray Miller
Wreatha Stephens
Grandma Woods
Sparks Couple Wed In Salem Farm Ceremony
William Harvey Riddles and Ethel Sparks were married at 4 30 Saturday afternoon in the parlors of the Farmers State bank with Rev Homer Dale officiating. They plan to reside on a farm near Salem Indiana.
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William Harvey Riddles
Mies Ethel Sparks
Farmers State Bank
Homer Dale
Salem
Ind
Salts Relief for Backache Kidney Pain From Urinary Toxins
A well known authority links backache and kidney discomfort to heavy meat intake and uric acid buildup. It warns kidneys can become sluggish, causing cloudy urine, nocturnal urination, and rheumatic pains, and advises Jad Salts remedy with proper medical guidance.
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Jad Salta
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