War era unity shuts out politics in Indiana stance
The Indiana Republican State Committee is accused of seeking a 100000 fund to bankroll a political campaign amid wartime unity. The Journal supports President Wilson and condemns fundraising slush funds, urging lawmakers to focus on national service and war effort over partisan aims. It calls for bipartisan cooperation and swift, tangible deeds over political maneuvering.
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Service of Drafted Men Slowed by Training and Supply Hurdles
Washington announced the 687,000 draft pool will not enter camp until late October with about 20 percent selected in September. Training lasts about ten months, and some may not face front duty for years. Cantonments, supply, and outfitting civilians into soldiers prove the biggest postwar challenge as 10,000 women work at Jeffersonville depot with widespread efforts nationwide.
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Washington
National Guard
Jeffersonville
Celebration at Goshen Honors Laconia M E Sunday School
The Laconia M E Sunday School held its annual celebration at the grove near Old Goshen church three miles north of Laconia on Saturday August 4. Speakers included Prof Richard Evans Rev Ralph Pearson Rev C E Flynn and Prof Oakei F Hail. A large crowd enjoyed songs drifts and refreshments while fundraising sales were profitable. Jesse Shields serves as Superintendent. Goshen is Harrison county s oldest church and a regional historic landmark with recent repairs and a new well enhancing the site.
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Laconia
Richard Evans
Boone Township
Ralph Pearson
Meackport
C. E. Flynn
Corydon
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F. Hail
Purdue University
Jesse Shields
Laconia M. E
Goshen
Harrison County
Laneaville opens Ed Gresham Feed Store inviting inspection
Ed Gresham of Laneaville has started a new feed store. He advertises a steady on hand stock of bran middlings corn corn meal and chick feed and offers to pay the highest market price for wheat.
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Ed Gresham
Laneaville
Hoosiers on Roll of Honor in Raising Army Complete
Washington Aug 10 With yesterday s volunteers the regular army reached full war strength of 800 000 Since April 1 more than 183 898 volunteers have been enlisted Twenty three states filled quotas while twenty five did not The states on the roll of honor include California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Massachusetts Michigan Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Jersey New York Oregon Pennsylvania Utah Washington and Wyoming Recruiting will continue to supply a steady flow of volunteers into the reserve.
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Bethesda S. S. Celebration at Kingery's Grove
The Bethesda Sunday School near Elizabeth held its annual celebration in Kingery's Grove on August 4 with a large crowd. Six Sunday Schools attended. readings by Madine LaDuke and music from Lester and Maxwell LaDuke delighted listeners. Rev. J. M. Walker and colleagues gave addresses. William Wiser served as Superintendent.
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Bethesda
Elizabeth
Kingery's Grove
Madine LaDuke
Ambrose LaDuke
Lester
Maxwell LaDuke
Herbert LaDake
J. M. Walker
New Albany
Frank I. Walker
Chicago
W. Hi, Minter
New Middletown
A. J. Shearer
William Wiser
Public Sale at John L Windell Farm Washington Twp
John L Windell will sell personal property at public auction on September 15 1917 at his Washington township farm one mile west of Valley City. Items include sows Jersey heifers horses mules young filly scraper engine spray pump tank and other articles. Cash for six dollars and under six month credit for higher amounts with notes and surety. 5 percent cash discount. Auctioneer James M Sherrill. Bldsw
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John L. Windell
Washington Township
Valley City
Wedneday
James M. Sherrill
Bldsw
Death of Bright Little Boy Alver Ward Barrow
Alver Ward Barrow born August 29 1913 died July 1 1917 aged three years eleven months and two days. Survived by father mother one brother three sisters Homer Margaret Hazel and Sarah Ruth grandma and many relatives. Funeral at Oak Grove church with burial beside the church lot. Services conducted by Reverends Hobson and Shaw.
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Picture Story
Pennington Chapel Sunday School
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Margaret
Hazel
Sarah Ruth
Grandma
Oak Grove Church
Samuel Hobson
J. L. Shaw
Alver Ward
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C. W. Reising Goldis Alstott
Executor to Sell 140-Acre Farm in Two Tracts
The estate of Jacob Roundenbush will sell the farm on August 25, 1917 at 2 PM. The 140 acre property includes a good house, a No 1 bank barn, outbuildings, 4 acres of orchard, and ample water. Located one and a half miles south of Crandall in a desirable, well watered area. John Roudenbush, Executor. Also an ad for a year-old Shetland pony filly near Corydon.
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Jacob Roundenbush
Crandall
Corydon
New Albany Pike
Notice to Settlers at People’s Store in New Amsterdam
Proprietor of the People’s Store in New Amsterdam announces settlement of all debts owed to the mercantile concern. He will be at the store for several weeks to meet and collect from those who call.
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New Amsterdam
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