19 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Coatesville Herald
Location
Coatesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1918
Page
1
Public notice from the Coatesville Herald outlining that all subscriptions must be paid in advance and that the rule will be strictly enforced. The message emphasizes timely payments and adherence to the policy.
A philosophical reflection on how thoughts guide life. It argues that crooked thinking steers a man off the straight path, while active effort drives moral and physical growth. continuous self-discipline is presented as essential to integrity and progress.
The speaker rejects luck as a force and argues outcomes arise from cause and effect. He cautions that relying on luck may invite misfortune or the blues, urging a proactive view of life and consequence.
The Herald highlights its wide range of items and articles surpassing prior collections. Readers are invited to count offerings and note the abundance of varied content across this issue.
The text compares nations to individuals, noting wealth and progress in money, mechanics, science, commerce, education, culture, prestige, and power, yet warns of moral loss. It asserts Germany once reached a lofty pinnacle and is now cast into degradation, pondering what revolvery it would seek.
The passage recalls a man named Waiser facing ruin after a six century lineage, leading to sorrow and exile from kings and people. It shifts to a cabinet meeting where Vice President Marshall jokes with Newt Phim about presidential rights. It discusses immigration nicknames, Boy Scout campaigns against slurs, and hints at equal suffrage and women’s rights.
Dent Wilson argues for equal political rights for women, praising their intelligence, organization, sacrifice, and success in practical work. He warns that omitting suffrage would mar postwar reform and notes foreign nations include women in government reorganization after the war. He asks why the United States should fall behind in this advancement.
A collection of light jests from Hardscrabble Squirbs features Charley Thompson noting a quarrel as a peurfect cold feet trigger for proposals and a parade of quirky incidents. Sim Potters visits Chizzletown and meets a door question.
Mrs Henry Kirk died at her Danville home after an influenza pneumonia illness. Funeral and burial followed. Many residents and out of town visitors are noted with travel, illness, and Christmas plans. Marriage license reported for John W Waddle and Edith Brown.
Mr and Mrs Jo Campbell and friends called on Garretts last Sunday evening. Misses Goldie Ruark and Grace Morgan visited Miss Mary Shuck last Sunday. Ava Morgan welcomed a baby girl named Margaret Elizabeth last Sunday. Several attended Jim Ferrand’s funeral in Tillmore last Monday.
Dear Cousin describes over 2300 influenza cases with about 300 pneumonia in the unit, 25 deaths, and strict curfew as towns close at night. He mentions heat, tents, late hours, temporary moves to Camp Taylor or Harrison, and his role as cook before potential discharge likely after spring.
Margaret Elizabeth Layman daughter of Elijah and Elizabeth Layman born near Salem Indiana September 19 1881 married to Spencer C Millman June 28 1888 who preceded her in death December 12 1918 after fourteen months of illness. She had no living relatives locally and joined the Church of Christ in early life. Patty as she was called faced realities of another world with faith and courage. Sunset and evening star and one clear call for me verse references accompany the obituary. Rollie Harlan and Kenneth Weat home from DePauw University after military training with about 400 others in training. Dale Hathaway and Httle ee r iathaeae left management of a large canning factory in Brown County seeking new employment and possible factory relocation.
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