24 Jan 1918
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Newspaper
Coatesville Herald
Location
Coatesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1918
Page
1
Owing to mail delays the Danville correspondence did not arrive in time for publication, leaving a gap in the local page and postponing coverage of expected events.
The West Clay township farmers institute met Tuesday in the public library assembly room with good attendance. Morning talks urged seed testing and machinery care, while poultry methods and garden cultivation were also shared. County Agent Arnett highlighted U.S. Boys’ Working Reserve work. officers named were C. W. Bridges chairing, J. P. Quick vice chair, Alma Phillips secretary, and W. I. Beck treasurer.
Carrie E Scott, after ten years as assistant state organizer for the Public Library Commission of Indiana, resigns on Oct 1 1917 to head the Indianapolis Public Library children's and school departments. Widely known among librarians and trustees, she helped improve state library conditions and will strengthen Indianapolis work. Coatesville residents recall her attendance at the library dedication.
New Year greetings from Divisions head Henry P Davison praise a Christmas drive enrolling vast numbers into the American Red Cross. The report notes 16 million names added this season, totaling 22 million members, with local turnout details and garment shipments. Also described is a Vandalia railroad wreck at Amo with an oil and gasoline train derailment, house fire, casualties feared, and extensive damage and insurance losses.
Olga 8. Shillwell argues the Civil War aftermath taught Americans to face real war after Germany’s 1914 invasion of Belgium and France. She stresses support for training camps, war gardens, economizing on food, and volunteer drives to aid soldiers with libraries, Christmas boxes, and tobacco, fostering national unity and preparedness.
Forest Kelly offers a public sale on the Nathan Mendenhall farm on the south edge of Reno Monday Reb 4 at .o o'clock a. m. featuring 4 head cattle 8 head hogs corn oats implements and more. Nine months credit on notes with bankable security and 4495 discount for cash. Cal A A Figg auctioneer W Wl Greenlee clerk Lunch served on grounds.
The federal order stirred merchants causing varying closures while Ellett & Smith supplied coal as city residents could buy 1000 pounds and farmers 1600 pounds. Temperatures fell to 8 to 10 below zero with little melting snow and rural route service hindered by road conditions.
The Woman's Literary club met January 16 with Mrs J G Sharp. Members invited guests and several answered with letters and blocks for the hospital quilt. The February meeting will be with Cora Brown and donations for the quilt are encouraged.
Indiana tax authorities urge advance tax payments with a 3 percent discount if paid by June 15 1918. Remittance must be via bank draft or money order payable to the collector and attached to the tax return. If paid early before March 1 returns should not be filed until remittance is attached.
The Food Administration urged greater wheat conservation as essential to sustaining Allied forces. Barnard and other leaders warned that victory by June 1 depends on reducing consumption, with proposals for Wheatless Days and meals. The report also notes ongoing social events with local residents Fern Wisehart, Hershel Cline, Hertha Masten, Hilden Harris, and hosts Mr and Mrs Herdis Harlan.
Fire destroyed the laundry building at the state penal farm last week with a $5000 loss and no insurance carried. TheGreencastle commercial club elected officers for 1918: Fred Hixon president Chas McGaughey vice president Ileber Hf Ellis secretary and N C O ilair treasurer. 100 Greencastle families faced coal shortages when railroad service froze due to snow and cold.
School at Coaling Station resumed last Monday after a weeklong closure due to bad roads. The road south of town was blocked for days, with snow and mud making horse travel impossible in several spots five to six feet deep. Local residents shared visits and illness updates among neighbors including Mrs. Garrett and family and Bert Peer helping with butchering duties.
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