Former Coatesville Boy Dies in Tacoma Hospital
Herbert Hunt, a Coatesville native who rose to prominence in journalism, died in St. Joseph's Hospital Tacoma Washington after a long cancer illness. Born 1869, he edited papers in Indianapolis and Tacoma, led civic groups, and authored histories of Tacoma and Western Washington. He left four children and prominent Indiana relatives.
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Herbert Hunt
Coatesville
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Tacoma
Wash
Mr. Hunt
Otto ¥. Lakin
de Pauw University
Hunt
Indianapolis
Herbert Hant
Indianapolis Sud
Everett
Evening Record
Tacoma News
Tacoma Commercial Club
Tacoma Rose Society
Rose
England
France
Jie
Washington
Mr. Sunt
Llendricks County
Indiana
Tilghman
Amanda (Harvey) Hunt
de Pauw
Chicago
South Lend
Indianapolis Sun
Telegraph
Baltimore World
Mr. Huub
Wiss Laciile Marshall
George Marshall
Marshall Hunt
Aviation Corps
Regular Army
Katharine
Louise
Herbert
Ananda Slunt
Will Latta
L. H. Oberraich
C. K. Calvert
Mabel Slunt
Edwin
John
Carl
The Pittsboro Sun Returns Under New Local Ownership
Pittsboro gains a reborn rural paper after Gregory Walden failed health closed the office and Brownburg Record absorbed the machinery. Furniture dealer C O Hicks sold 60 yearly contracts at 10c per inch and subscriptions at 1.24 while hiring his wife as editor with W S Watson handling print work, restoring The Light of the Sun for Pittsboro.
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Pittsboro
Indiana
Gregory Walden
Brownsburg
C. O. Hicks
W. S. Watson
Brownsburg Record
Hicks
Bulleton
Advance
Bag Worms Reported In Cedar Trees Near Town
The Herald noted a moth-like insect found on cedar trees by James Sharp on his farm north of town. Purdue entomologist James Troop identifies it as bag worms that feed on cedar and can strip fruit trees. grower action includes collecting bags and burning them, with arsenate of lead spray as a remedy if they reach fruit trees.
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Herald
James Sharp
Sharp
Washington
Change Your Diet After Jan 28 War Time Food Ration Rules
Federal Food Administrator W T Lawson urges Hendricks County residents to replace wheat flour with a list of substitutes including barley buckwheat and corn flours corn meal corn starch corn grits hominy and other substitutes. Graham flour is excluded. The aim is to prevent famine for allied soldiers and their families during the war by maintaining wheat and other staples. He also calls for name reporting of citizens not observing home front rules.
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Sendricks County
Germany
W.T. Lawson
Hendricks County
Verl Wisehart Appointed Local Postmaster
Verl Wisehart received word from the civil service department in Washington of his appointment as postmaster for the local post office. He has acted as clerk for the supervisor of the Indianapolis and Frankfort Railroad and will reside in Coatesville with his wife, replacing Mrs Ryner who has held the job for six years.
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Verl Wisehart
Civil Service Department
Washington
Wisehart
Indianapolis
Frankfort
Coatesville
Ryner
Ile
Public Sale by Duane Phipps and Jacob O Neal
Duane Phipps and Jacob O Neal announce a public sale at the Phipps farm located 14 miles northeast of Coatesville 24 miles northwest of Amo and 4 miles south of New Winchester on Tuesday February 19 at 10 am. The auction features 6 head horses 16 head cattle 12 head breeding ewes corn oats straw implements and more with a bankable notes credit term of Y months and a 44 percent cash discount. Col A A Twigg is the auctioneer. Lunch will be served on the grounds.
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Duane Phipps
Jacob O'Neal
Phipps
Coatesville
Amo
New Winchester
Col
A. A. Twigg
Face the Facts War Food Drive Promotes Corn and Wheat Savings
A wartime plea urges Americans to save wheat to feed France England and Italy, stressing corn as a versatile, plentiful American staple. The message highlights corn surplus of 500 million bushels and promotes corn bread and hot breads as patriotic, practical uses.
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France
England
Italy
Providence
Red Cross Work in Coatesville Expands Shipments
Red Cross volunteers in Coatesville report two shipments between Jan 28 and Feb 4 totaling 144 finished items including helmets sweaters pillows bed socks and hospital shirts. Revised patterns for helmets will be issued this week and knitters are urged to complete yarn payments and return unused material promptly. Red Cross rooms welcome members and nonmembers each Thursday afternoon.
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Red Cross
Jas. Davidson
J. Larkin
Hardwick Insult Sparks Press Outcry Across Nation
The American Press condemns Senator Hardwick of Georgia for disparaging newspaper men in his speech on the news print resolution during a U S Senate tour. They argue reporters have served the country loyally, and public officials should avoid slanderous attacks and offer a sincere apology.
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Men of America
Senator Hardwick
Georgia
Hardwick
Sugar Shortage Watch Ordered In Indiana Communities
Dr. Harry S. Barnard federal food administrator for Indiana will oversee a sugar survey to anticipate potential shortages caused by distribution delays. The Sugar division aims to prevent a serious shortage but will respond to urgent local demands as supplies permit.
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Indiana
Harry S. Barnard
Barnard
Sugar Division
Federal Food Administration
Death of Sylvester Johnson Noted In Englewood Family
Relatives report the death of Sylvester Johnson, 63, a former Coatesville resident, on January 20 after months of illness. Survived by one son Gilbert and former wife Amanda Hessler. He had lived in Englewood, Kansas since 1844 after ranching, later entering banking, retired in 1912, and was buried beside his sister in Englewood Cemetery following a Brigh ts disease illness. a letter from Gilbert describes his final days and funeral wishes.
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Sylvester Johnson
Coatesville
Mr. Johnson
Flannah Elrod
Amanda Hessler
Johnson
Gilbert
Englewood
Ife
Barth
Excelsior Springs
Tax Time Warning Demands Reporting of Payments
Congress fixes a war income tax rule requiring every person and every entity to report payments of interest rent salaries wages premiums or profits of 100 or more to any other party. The Commissioner of Internal Revenue provides Form 1099 to be submitted by March 1 with Form 1096 as transmittal. Postmasters banks and revenue officers will stock the forms.
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Congress
Intermal Revenue
Washington
Incongruous Farm Suppers Defy Meatless Diet Rules
Regulation farm state dinners or lunches must follow United States Food Administration rules. Inquiry to Dr. Harry E. K. Barnard Indiana federal administrator seeks relief claiming meals cannot be cooked without meat and bread substitutes. Barnard held no exceptions to meatless and wheatless restrictions. James A. Russell and wife transfer parcel 84600 pt w sides 6 qr 20-14-2e ptiw half s w qr 20-14-2040.
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United States Food Administration
Ladies Aid Societies
Treasury
Harry EK. Barnard
Indiana
Barnard
James A. Russell
Walker A. Constant
Indiana Council of Defense backs sheep plan against stray dogs
The Indiana State Council of Defense endorsed a campaign to boost sheep production via breeding ewes and eliminate stray dogs harming the industry. A committee coordinated with Purdue Extension and business leaders to push farm and patriotic groups to raise sheep, while lawmakers debated removal of destructive dogs and possible federal legislation.
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Indiana
Indiana State Council of Defense
Purdue University
Frank Wampler
J. L. Keach
Will Irwin
William Holten Dye
Jesse Andrews
W S. Mercer
Peru
Miami County
West Potot
Ind
Andrews
State Council
United States Congress
Council of National Defense
A. W. Brady
A. B. Storms
Will G. Irwin
Evans Woollen
Charles Ox
Charles P. Emerson
Robert Lieber
Indianapolis
Defense Council
George Ade
Cora Masten Hosts C W B M Auxiliary at Library
Mrs Cora Masten and daughter Louise entertained the Auxiliary of the C W B M last Friday at the library assembly room. Several guests attended and one new member joined. Ruth Hirod led the devotional and topics. The program was rearranged due to absent members and proved enjoyable. Mrs Hired recited and Mrs Tincher played piano. Mrs M E Gambold of the W F M S spoke briefly. Refreshments were served by Mrs Masten with Louise and Dorothy Shorb assisting. Mrs O'Brien to host March meeting.
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Cora Masten
Louise
Ruth Hirod
Tincher
M. EK. Gambo
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America
Boston
Department of Agriculture
United States
Hannah Elrod
Sylvia Tincher
Mr Johnson
C. W.B.M
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