Two Sons in Service Across Generations of War Heroes
The Illinois State Register recounts F. M. Brewer of Harrison County and his family record showing descendants serving in wars from the Revolution to World War I. Brewer notes two grandfathers in the Revolution, a Tippecanoe veteran, and relatives in the Civil War and Spanish American War, with his two sons in World War I era service. The piece links lineage to patriotism and defense of democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KF. M. Brewer
Sam
St. Nicholas Hotel
Washington
Valley Forge
Marion
Anthony Wayne
William Henry Harrison
Jorge Rogers Clark
Ilinois
Mr. Brewer
Illinois
Morgan County
Waverly
W. D. Carter
Tippecanoe
William Henry Garrison
Lincoln
Jeff Davis
Walter Q. Gresham
Harrison County
Isaac
David Lemon
William Brewer
William Carter
Oliver Cromwell
Sanford Cromwell
Vickburg
John O’connor
Willis
Henry
Springfield
Mason Street
Bureau County
Fulton County
D. L. Musselman
Gem City Business College
Quincy
Marqaia DeLaFayette
W. F. Brewer
75Th Aero Squadron
France
Ernest Brewer
St. Louis
Local Notes From Falls Cities and Surrounding Towns
Clitton Jennie Dill delayed but spring weather improves. Mrs. J W Jones and Mrs. Nate Williar visit Elizabeth and Laconia respectively. Mary Funk of Corydon hosts Lola Madge Funk for several days. Families gather for church and funerals as Rev G H Edwards leads St John M E meetings. Ledger reports visits of Dale Williar Mary and Hild family, plus local road work by Wm Best and A J Treece near Elizabeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Mary Jones
Falls Cities
Donald Williar
Louisville
Lola Madge Funk
Mary Funk
Corydon
Dale Williar
Sarsh Stairs
Laconia
Her Roby
Mary
Edward Hild
New Boston
St. John M. E. Church
G. H. Edwards
New Albany
Flora Williar
Russell
Elizabeth Williar
Anna
Jennie Williar
Amzi Weaver
Elizabeth
Harry Funk
Harry Melvin
Wm. Best
Near Central
A. J. Treece
Reed's Yellow Dent seed corn for sale in Indiana
Henry Bickel and Son of Corydon Indiana offer Reed's Yellow Dent seed corn for sale. They test every ear and provide contact via Eureka 2037 phone number for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bickel & Son
Corydon
Ind
J Floyd Cody Seeks Democratic Nomination for Prosecuting Attorney
The Democrat carries the announcement that J Floyd Cody of Perry County will seek the Democratic nomination for Prosecuting Attorney in the Harrison Crane Perry circuit. Cody ran for the same office two years ago, narrowly missing victory by 98 votes, and aims to unseat Brown of Crawford County who is serving a third term. Cody is described as a capable, esteemed lawyer and active Democrat who plans to canvass Harrison County soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Floyd Cody
Perry County
Atttorney
Harrison
Craneford
Perry
Cody
Brown
Crawford County
Harrison County
The Children s Song to New America in War Time
A World War I era patriotic anthem printed in the Indianapolis Sunday Star on March 4 1918 promotes national unity and declares loyalty to a future New America a world power with one million khaki clad volunteers ready to vanquish tyranny and defend freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Hymn of the Republic
New
America
New America
France
Charity Dye
Indianapolis Sunday Star
Prayer of a Little Girl About War Shared Across Borders
A plea inspired by a little girl's bedside prayer for her brother fighting in France accompanies notes on the first North Dakota soldier's death. The piece links family faith, the war effort, and urging support through War-Savings stamps while noting local tire shop ads and a request to pray for all siblings drafted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gers
France
North Dakota
Indiana
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Foulard
Madras
Georgette Crepe
Little Boys
McCall
M. Griffin & Company
Gresham and
Markel
Lanesville
Gresham & Markel
Louisville Seed GO
Morton
W. M. Casper
Brandenburg, Ky
Illinois State Register
F. M. Brewer
Taylor Township
Krank
Democrat
John Shielde
Boone Township
Linois
M. A. Cossaboom
Clitton
Jennie Dill
Loronzo Feree
J. W. Jones
Fin Elizabeth
Nate Williar
Charles Brown
J. C. May
Margia
Thomas Cooper
A. H. Miller
Evans Landing
S T. John M. E. Church
Joel Russell
Rehoboth
Chornua
Eyane & Rainbolt
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