04 Jul 1918
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Newspaper
Coatesville Herald
Location
Coatesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1918
Page
1
The item lists a Sunday automobile crash injuring no one, multiple visits and travels among residents including Indianapolis and Terre Haute, job moves, family visits, and several marriage licenses. It notes store closures on July 4 and a foreclosure suit by Plainfield Building & Loan Association against Ben I Ellis et al.
A large crowd gathered Friday in the library for the War Savings Stamp drive meeting. Chairman C. D. Knight and James Davidson led the session as Governor Goodrich’s proclamation and the Ireland War Savings call were read. Total pledges reached 8,575. The township quota is 27,450 with a yearly goal of 36,610. West Clay, including Coatesville, covers about 600 residents. Sixty percent of the year’s quota remains. A five member committee was appointed to list nonpresent property owners and earners. The meeting ended with America’s song.
The Red Cross issues new knitting directions for helmets and sweaters. Details cover tool sizes, needle numbers, cap and crown stitch sequences, counts for multiple needles, shaping the face opening, cape assembly, and sweater construction including ribbing, stitch divisions, neck and shoulder shaping, with specific stitch counts and repeats.
The text provides step by step guidance for knitting a garment with two needles, including casting on 20 stitches, knitting and purling sequences, and creating ridges. Instructions emphasize loose casting on and bind off, proper measurement, and terminology for rows and ridges. It also notes gauge details and armhole shaping with armhole depth and single crochet edging.
A letter to Allen Campbell urges farmers to store wheat on farms due to fixed prices and limited transport. It recommends stacking grain in straw and storing for future sale, with loans via Federal Reserve banks to support farmers during delayed market access.
The Barnard Federal Food Administration for Indiana urges farmers to prepare to stack or bin wheat on their farms and hold it locally. They call for patriotic duty over money, urging prosperous farmers to assist less fortunate neighbors.
A soldier writes from Camp Logan, Houston, describing a June excursion to the San Jacinto battlefield by interurban and canal, with lunch provided by the Y M C A. He notes shipyards, a 10,000 dollar wireless outfit, a sight-seeing ride in a Paige automobile, mosquitoes, drill, and plans for signal work and training at Erlington aviation field. Soldiers enjoy meals, a library, and a bustling headquarters company band.
On June 10 the Woman's Literary club, led by Mrs Eva Campbell Lineberry, held an all day meeting at Suitesville. Guests included Mrs Phillips Mrs Lora West Mrs Della Bridges Mrs Flora Hodson Mrs Luna Lisby and Misses Stella and Callie Shields. The hostess was assisted by her mother Mrs Almah Campbell.
Sugar per month per person for household use to care for the army and navy and preserve fruit milk requires above 1 600 000 tons for six months. A household consumption of 3 pounds per person per month, plus special canning allowance, reduces consumption about 25 percent from normal but remains nearly double the ration in allied countries and sufficient for economical use.
Federal food administrator Dr. Barnard announces Indiana will impose strict sugar limits starting July 1. The plan classifies users from candy makers to retailers, with monthly certificates and limited sales to householders, aiming to conserve supplies through September amid wartime needs.
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