Coatesville Improvement Hope Tied to Elrod Plan
The Herald reports Ex Gov Sam H Elrod of Clark SD offers to lay out a new town edition for Coatesville if streets and right of way can be secured. He proposes two new streets between the traction line and Main, with alleys, trees, and affordable lots. The piece urges community cooperation and the formation of a local club to push the project, with the plat displayed in the First National Bank window.
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Herald
Sam H. Elrod
Clark, S. Dak
Coatesville
Traction Line
Main Street
Elrod
First National Bank
Red Cross Christmas Roll Call Urges Renewal in Coatesville
The Herald notes Red Cross War Council chairman Henry P Davison returns from Europe and announces a national Christmas roll call from December 16 to 23. West Clay precinct has 237 members. C R Shortridge chairs the renewal drive inviting all residents to join or renew.
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The
Herald
Henry P. Davison
Red Cross War Council
Europe
Red Cross
Coatesville
of the American People
American Red Cross
West Clay
C. R. Shortridge
Influenza Epidemic Toll Reported Near 360000 Deaths
A Washington statement reports the influenza and pneumonia toll in the United States near 360000 deaths since September 16. The figure reflects the scale of the epidemic and its impact nationwide.
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Washington
United States
Mortality Toll in Camps and War Time Insurance Costs
A report notes 20,000 deaths in U S army camps with government liabilities exceeding 170 million dollars tied to life insurance carried by soldiers in camps not counting Europe.
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United States
Europe
Halcyon Days of Youth at The News Through Senior Printers
A reminiscence tracing John Maloney and the first Indianapolis News staff reaching back to 1869. It recalls the original linotype work in a 12 by 20 foot room, the four page debut, and the early daily grind of printers with six men in the composing room.
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John
Maloney
Indianapolis News
The
News
Sentinel
Meridian Street
the News
John Holliday
S Holliday
Indiianapolis News
Coatesville Herald
Ohio
Washington
Halcyon
Letter From Fred C Gaston Reflects WWI Frontline Life
A World War I era letter from Fred C Gaston, a former Coatesville boy, describes a soldier’s experience behind the lines in Ida ho. He recounts attending an improvised concert amid shelling, the destruction of a village, and the resolve to continue fighting until Kaiser Wilhelm is defeated, with mentions of Yankee troops and fallen comrades.
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Wood River
Idaho
Iady News
Fred C Gaston
Coatesville
Co. P. Swinn
Kaiser
Yankee Land
Centenary Movement Aims World Revival by Methodists
The Rev. C. N. McBrayer leads a local plan for a global Methodist revival. The program features four campaigns: Intercession Stewardship of Life Souls and Property. A Unit System assigns leaders to groups of about thirty, with minute men speaking five minutes before services.
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C. N. McBrayer
M. E. Church
Address by Oliver W Stewart on prohibition drive
Oliver W. Stewart of the Flying Squadron of America spoke at the Baptist church last Sunday on achieving permanent national prohibition. He outlined the squadron’s work and urged funds, warning that the fight hinges on every state ratifying the constitutional amendment. He mentioned Ex Gov Hanly may be invited to assist and audience members pledged support after the remarks.
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Oliver W. Stewart
Flying Squadron of America
Baptist Church
Hanly
Demonstration Schedule Notes from Home Demonstration Agent
Calendar notes show events in December at Plainfield Danville and surrounding towns. Purdue expert Miss King will judge girls canning and sewing exhibits and give meat canning demonstrations.
Inspiring Sunday School Lesson On Joseph’s Trials
The article reflects on Joseph’s life from slavery to prison to rise, highlighting faith in an all wise God. It notes the era’s Sunday schools studying his story and contrasts misfortune with steadfast trust amid hardship.
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Joseph
Ali
Wonderfully Inspiring Bible Study Invitation
The text invites men to join the Methodist Sunday school men's class for study on biblical themes. It highlights the story of Joseph and the phrase God works in a mysterious way His wonders to perform, presenting an engaging discussion of inspiring topics.
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Joseph
Methodist Sunday School
Letters From Old Liverpool During World War I
A. G. Beck writes from Liverpool on Nov 7 1918 describing heavy work with the Y M C A and the damp climate. He notes health, plans to return by late July or early August 1919, and describes English hospitality including tea invitations and local terms. Beck asks readers to forward mail to his Y M C A address in London.
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Liverpool
England
Joe Davidson
Joe
Herald
Tlil
Atlantic
Draper’s
Frank Draper
Draper
Manchester
Salford
Dorotha
Russell Square
London
Above the Clouds Over Coatesville Aviator
An aviator passed over Coatesville Sunday morning toward the west flying above the clouds. He shut off his engine twice and descended through mist, remaining largely obscured. The piece notes rare collision risk for pilots in the area and suggests future rules for defined flight paths.
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Coatesville
Hendricks County Seeks War Stamp Drive Boost
Hendricks County trails behind quota in the War Stamp drive with a deficit of $122,000. A Danville meeting on Wednesday aimed to select a new chairman after Wm King resigned and to organize plans to place the county on the right side of the ledger. The county remains among eight in the state short of the target but claims available funds and a capable setup to fix the shortfall.
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Clay Township
Mendricks County
Danville
Wm. King
Hendricks County
What An Egg Does for a Home Paper
A writer extols the weekly newspaper as a cheap, reliable friend that keeps readers informed rain or shine. Each hen cluck funds the paper, costing less than a postage stamp, delivering sunshine and world events to the door weekly. It urges readers to value their home paper for its companionship and insight.
Tomato shipping point eyed for Coatesville by Van Camp
John Masten of Van Camp Packing Co Indianapolis says Coatesville may become a tomato shipping point next year. He is securing farm contracts for tomato culture. The firm pays $15 per ton, with payment arranged at delivery. money is deposited in the local bank. This should aid local farmers as tomato culture is proven profitable.
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John Masten
van Camp Packing Company
Indianapolis
The
Herald
Coatesville
Greencastle Peace Parade Draws Large Civic Gathering
A Greencastle peace parade and food conservation meeting drew one of the citys largest crowds on Saturday. Marshall O Hair and Mayor Bartley led the procession which included 400 P Penn students a band civilian war workers G A R veterans Spanish American War veterans soldiers of World War I and Uriah Gassoway a Mexican War survivor. C V Stalsby assistant to H E Barnard Indiana federal food administrator spoke on food conservation.
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Greencastle
Marshall O' Hair
Bartley
PePauw University
Germany
Uriah Gassoway
C. V. Stalsby
H. E. Barnard
Indiana
Missionary Meeting Discusses Broadening Horizons Topic
The W F M met with Mrs Beulah Koight on December 1. Mrs Clara Shortridge led the program and reviews of Chapters 2 and 3 were given by Mrs Daisy Koight and Mrs Hila Quick. Eleven members and two guests attended. Grace Brown conducted the mystery box.
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Beulah Koight
Clara Shortridge
Daisy Koight
Hila Quick
Grace Brown
Here's Your Chance Girls Exhibit at Coatesville School
The Clay township canning and sewing club girls will display products for judging December 20 at 2 p.m. at the Coatesville school house. The winner earns a place at Purdue's short course in January.
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Clay Township
Glen Davis Letter Mentions August Publication Clip Request
A brief note from Glenn references August approaching and invites publication of any part of the message, asking for a clipping if published. The writer signs as Tam.
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Tam
Glenn
Bringing Our Boys Home How long wars end in peace
A speaker reflects on the time required to withdraw troops after major conflicts. He cites past mobilizations from the Franco Prussian War to the Russo-Japanese War and notes that returning the American army from France will take at least a year, urging patience for families awaiting loved ones.
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France
Christmas Program Changes Due to Influenza in Coatesville
The Sunday schools in Coatesville will hold individual Christmas programs this year instead of a joint union entertainment. The Christian church event is canceled to avoid crowding during the flu outbreak, with each school organizing its own arrangement.
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Coatesville
Christian Church
Hogs Unloaded at Ceavesville Rail Pens Amid Market Glut
Raymond Reynolds, foreman at Ceavesville, worked half the night Sunday unloading hogs from Indianapolis at the west railroad pens. The Indianapolis stock yards were crowded with hogs and many cars were sent out along the Vandalia to ease congestion. Buyers anticipate a price drop as hogs continue to flood the market.
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Raymond Reynolds
Ceavesville
Indianapolis
Raittroad Pens
Free Employment Bureau In Greencastle Aimed at Returning Soldiers
The U S department of labor establishes a free employment service in Greencastle. Its goal is to provide returning soldiers and war workers with information to secure jobs after the war or in wartime industries. Local board members are A V O Daniels N Barnaby Fred Hixon and W A Graham.
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U.S. Department of Labor
Greencastle
A.V. O' Daniels
Four Times Over the Top Soldier in France
Claude Ro Cotin formerly of Fillmore writes to Otto Dobbs the auctioneer that he is in a hospital in France. He does not specify illness or wounds but notes he has been over the top four times, making wounds probable.
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Claude Ro Cotin
Fillmore
Otto Dobbs
France
Ardith Phillips Returns From Camp Taylor Training
Ardith Phillips arrives home from Camp Taylor Kentucky where he trained. He is likely to resume studies at Indiana University which were interrupted by his enlistment in the Student Volunteer Army training course.
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Ardith Phillips
Camp Taylor
Ardith
Indiana University
Student Volunteer Army
Greencastle Dedicates New High School Building
Greencastle held ceremonies last Thursday to dedicate its new high school building costing over 8170,000. Dr. H. A. Gobin delivered the principal address as more than one thousand people attended the services.
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Greencastle
H. A. Gobin
Hog sale and shipment report in Indiana auction
Yes Indeed It Pays reports J A Bunten Jr shipping a male hog to Link Lukens in Cisco Indiana on Monday for 500 dollars. At a recent public sale Bunten sold 44 hogs averaging 8100 each plus a sow and five pigs bringing 1300 total.
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J. A. Bunten, Jr
Lukens
Cisco
Ind
Mr. Bunten
Back From Camp Chauncy Hubbard Returns Home
Hubbard a popular young man from Fillmore returns from a Georgia army camp after being mustered out. The article notes more local boys are coming back and resuming home life.
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Chauncy Hubbard
Fillmore
Georgia
Parents of Twins Honor Gifted Birth in December
Mr and Mrs Geo Archer announce the birth of twins, a boy and a girl, born Tuesday night December 10. The proud parents and newborns are healthy and well.
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Geo. Archer
Tigh
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Fred G. Gaston
Plainfield Institute
Institute
Lawler School
Brown Township
North Salem School
Pittsboro School
Woman’s Institute
Litton
Miss King
Purdue
A. G. Beck
Old Liverpool
Missionary Meeting
Free Employment Bureau
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