Hendricks County Farmers Form Federation Over Hog Crisis
A mass meeting in Danville on Dec 31 unites Hendricks county farmers to address hog losses as disease and neglect shrink markets. They form the Hendricks County Federation of Farmers with W. F. Franklin as president and plan a countywide membership drive to press for relief and expand to neighboring counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendricks County
Court House
Danville
G. I. Christie
Washington, D. C
Returning Soldiers urged to resume farming in Putnam County
County Agent Lh. B. Louis reports from the state committee on food reduction and conservation that soldiers from Putnam County should return to farming on their former plots or new ones. The back-to-the-farms movement follows a reconstruction conference at Indianapolis called by Ames P. Goodrich with Purdue’s C. I. Mesh leading the state effort. Some soldiers may not find farm work, prompting an organization to address the situation.
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W. Ef.franklin
William Boyd
Ted ©. Brown
Jonathan Lowe
Hendricks County Federation of Farmers
Nore
Putnam County
Lh. 8. Louis
State Committee On Food Reduction and Conservation
Indianapolis
Ames P. Goodrich
C. I. Mesh
Purdue University
Disjointed War Era Note From Walton Family Context
Fragmentary headline mentions Lester Walton in Washington with his parents and Charles Walton. It alludes to discharge from military service and plans to return home but ends unfinished, reflecting wartime return logistics and family notices.
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Lester Walton
Wash
Chas. Walton
Gare
Uncle Sam
Navy fireman eyes six months more in custody
The man says he does not mind being held six months longer as it will allow him to see more of the world, though he believes he can earn more money at home. He was moved recently from the Atlantic to the Pacific coast, a long jump between bases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester
Atlantic
Pacific
Navy
Auto Tourists Narrowly Escape Flood at Creek
A Franklin touring car with two men and two women drifted into a deep swift creek north of Coatesville after entering floodwaters Sunday. Residents and a Green Castle tow truck pulled the car free after a tense rescue, preventing potential drowning.
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John Lydick
Coatesville
Mr. Lydick
Greencastle
Seed corn supply clear for next spring in Putnam County
Farmers face ample seed as Putnam County shows evidence of sufficient stock for planting. Last spring 1430 bushels came from Missouri sold through the county agent’s office at 500 dollars per bushel shoveled from the car. J W Raub & Co collected payments. storage and drayage costs reduced profits. cautionary notes on handling costs and farmer reliance are quoted from Mr. Fouts.
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Putnam County
Missouri
J. W. Raub & Co
Botsville
Paul Hope Reports Life With American Expeditionary Forces
Paul Hope writes his parents that he is well and enjoying life in France with the American Expeditionary Forces. He chambers with an old lady, praises a French girl visitor, and notes Camp Shelby friends from Indiana. His Sanitary Squad No 65 may depart soon for embarkation at the port.
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Paul Hope
C. F. Hope
France
Paul
Camp Shelby
Indiana
Ife
Open Winter Predicted With Freeze Thaw and Rain
It is generally predicted that we will have an open winter with little sustained cold. Expect frequent freezing and thawing cycles and ample rain and mud throughout the season.
My Oath by Mrs Annie Morgan Lankford
A poem reded by Misa Lulu Miller from Willard Berry of Hadley condemns Germans during wartime. It vows refusal of German goods, services, and influence, honoring victims and urging readers to share the oath after the war.
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Mrs
Annie Morgan Lankford
Misa Lulu Miller
Willard Berry
Hadley
France
Greencastle Rolls Past Amo In Local Basketball Blowout
Greencastle high school defeated Amo 38 to 20 before a large home crowd. Beny led Amo with ten points while Greencastle’s Allee scored six. Fuson sparked the second half as Piercy, Allee, and Leroy Lee added key field goals securing the win.
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Greencastle Herald
Greencastle High School
Amo
Greencastle
Beny
Allee
Fuson
A. Hi
Piercy Allee
Leroy Lee
Bee
Lewis Hirt
Iarold Newgent
Carl Allen
Ray Michels
Fire at West Water street cottage ends years of neglect
The abandoned Jack Stampton cottage on West Water street burned Sunday night around eight. Neighbors say the building housed a gambling den. The fire is blamed on an overheated stove. the writer calls gambling vile and urges law enforcement to act firmly.
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Jack Stampton
West Water Street
Planned men’s club meeting postponed after town fire
The men’s club planned after church services last Sunday was postponed to next Sunday at 11 30 after M I church services. A good representation remained and organizers hope more men will attend to form an organization. The group plans Sunday afternoon big meetings.
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M. I
Sailor Ralston Hathaway Returns to Coatesville
Ralston Hathaway, former first class machinist aboard the U S S New Hampshire, spent a few days with The Herald family in Coatesville. He enlisted in April 1917 for four years and served in the Atlantic fleet guarding home shores. Now transferred to the destroyer Cowell at Fore River Boston, he hopes a chance to reach foreign shores awaits.
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Ralston Hathaway
Herald
Coatesville
Ralston
Navy
New Hampshire
Cowell
Fore River Shipbuilding Co
Boston
Neads the Proper Punch Causes County Nuisance
The punch board nuisance has resurfaced in Danville draining coins from adults and children alike. The piece urges the county prosecutor to act, noting previous officials halted it and urging a proper punch to end the activity.
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Danville
Slugging Robbery Ties Evansville Man To Indianapolis theft
Sam Campbell a colored man of Evansville bought a car in Indianapolis last week and on the return trip was assaulted by two colored men he was giving a ride to. Cam broke from driving after reaching Preston Ellis farm on the National road when one assailant slugged him and the pair robbed him of 80 in cash a 50 watch 20 overcoat and a diamond 85 in value. They fled leaving Campbell unconscious and the stolen car at a West Thirtieth Street garage in Indianapolis. The robbers vanished before arrest.
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Sam Campbell
Evansville
Indianapolis
Preston Ellis
National Road
Campbell
West Thirtieth Street
Do Their Own Shipping Expands Farm Marketing Ties in Illinois
Farmers in an Illinois county form five shipping associations that handle stock from origin to market. One group has operated 12 months and moved 75 carloads. Managers weigh, load, and remit proceeds after deducting shipping costs. At Chicago Stockyards consignments are weighed and sold separately, ensuring each farmer gets from sale price minus shipping share. This system advances economical marketing and supports farm bureau efforts.
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Illinois
Chicago
Township Trustee Salary Law Replaces Road Superintendent
The new law unifies road supervisor and trustee roles under a salary based on population taxable values road miles and school teachers. In Clay township the annual salary is 720 dollars plus 90 dollars for rent and 150 dollars for office expenses. The trustee earns 50 cents per mile for public ditch work supervised. The change is expected to save Fendricks county over 2000 dollars yearly.
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Faust
Clay Township
Ile
Fendricks County
Swine Breeders Plan 43rd Annual Indiana Meeting
The Indiana Swine Breeders association holds its 43rd annual meeting at the Claypool IT Hotel in Indianapolis on January 8 starting at 9 30 a m. A strong program features national speakers discussing swine breeding and care including seed sourcing outcrossing clubs housing sanitation feeding and development. All swine growers are invited.
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Indiana Swine Breeders’ Association
Claypool
Indianapolis
Pole Accident Injures Van Montgomery on Interurban Line
Van Montgomery a member of the line gang was injured Wednesday afternoon while helping raise a telephone pole. The pole slipped and fell across his stomach and chest causing severe injuries though initially reported rib fractures proved false. He is progressing well with no serious outcomes anticipated.
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van Montgomery
Van
State Auto Tags for 1919 Arrive at Indiana State House
Indiana State House received 275000 license plate sets for 1919 all manufactured at Michigan City state prison. Previous method used outside contract now saves about 8750 dollars per year. Secretary of State W A Roach announced the plan. New plates are black and white and were ready for distribution on Monday the ith.
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Indiana
State House
Michigan City
Wm. A. Roach
of State
Ith
Walter Sullivan Reported Missing in Action in France
Walter Sullivan reported missing in action in France on Sept 13 is in a French hospital with broken ankles and a back injury. Mr and Mrs Robert Sullivan of this place received word this week that a friend had a letter dated Sept 21 from Walter giving the above information.
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Walter Sullivan
Russellville News Boss Takes Charge After Turbulent Start
Staggs assumes leadership of the Russellville News. The Roundup reports a string of local notices including Green Castle attorney C. C. Gillen breaking his wrist, and Millard Gibson of Greencastle dying of pneumonia in Brooklyn naval hospital. Captain Cassell Tucker wins the Victoria Cross. Postmaster Bible at Waynetown opened the post office to help rush patrons during Christmas. The Waynetown Despatch resumed publication after flu-related interruption. Farmers worry over wheat plant winter kill as corn movement slows due to muddy roads. Aurora’s Iuvsurett McClure is named 1918 Indiana corn king with 105.08 bu/acre. second and third places noted. Reverend Fred Wolff wedding pranks lead to Arcadia ferry and Noblesville procession ending at Arcadia.
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Waynetown
John W. Small
Southwest
Iuvsurett McClure
Aurora
Dearborn County
Indiana
Agricultural Extension Department of
Purdue University
Indiana Corn Growers' Association
Charles FE. Luke
G. Ray Griffith
Franklin
Johnson County
Gandle Light Christmas Program At Epworth League
The Epworth League offered a candlelit Christmas program at the Methodist church on Sunday evening. Miss Agnes Lakin told a story as apples were shared, with talks by Miss Guilia Masten Miss Geraldine Hadley Mrs. C B Gambold and Rev. McBrayer. The theme Peace on Earth drew interest.
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Epworth League
Methodist Church
Agnes Lakin
Guilia Masten
Geraldine Lladley
C. B. Gambold
McBrayer
Earth
Reading gifts for soldiers through public libraries
The American Library Association requests donations of good recent fiction to supply men in hospitals and demobilization camps. Every public library in the United States is designated as a receiving station, encouraging readers to take a enjoyed book to their local library and have it sent to a soldier for enjoyment now.
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American Library Association
United States
Tilerman Stevenson Visits Home From Florida
Tilerman Stevenson returned home last week for the holidays to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Oscar Stevenson in Florida after residing there for some time.
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Tilerman Stevenson
Florida
Pila
Oscar Stevenson
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Sead Gorn
Hell
Satan
Neads
DO FE
Staggs
Russellvile News
C. C. Gillen
Millard Gibson
Elmer Gibson
Naval Hospital
Brooklyn
N. Y
Cassell Tucker
W. W. Tucker
Great Britain
Fred Wolff
Christian Church
Arcadia
Ind
Noblesville
Mr. Wolls
Charles Day
Kokomo
C. I. Imler
Arcadia M. HE
Jar
Wolff
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