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Newspaper
Darlington Herald
Location
Darlington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1917
Page
7
In Indianapolis News tone a nine year old, John ny, dining with his mother on a wheatless day, protests corn bread. His mother orders him from his portion, he retorts that refusing bread would make him a peel in the loaf.
A clipped item notes sharp talk on thrift as a sign of aristocracy. Panicked Times quotes mention frugality, calling it a mirror of social class and cultural values in the contemporary era.
A young farmer drafted for duty avoids saluting an officer. When asked how long in training he replies a couple of days. The officer scolds. The private pleads and jokes about ropes and a mule, ending with safe humor about not being at the rope’s end.
Green's August Flower touted as a cure for stomach disorders and liver inactivity. Claiming relief for sick headache constipation sour stomach and nervous indigestion. Describes gentle laxative effects and improved digestion with bile production. Bottles sold 24 and 90 cents in all civilized countries.
A young woman answered an advertisement and explained why she left her last job. She recounted a Kentucky origin and a request from the employer to be taught how to make corn penes in the kitchen, prompting her immediate resignation.
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner that the firm will pay 100 dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Statement sworn December 6, 1888 before Notary A. W. Gleason. Medicine taken internally and working through the blood. Cruggish, testimonials, and EF F. Cheney & Co. address listed in Toledo Ohio.
A dialogue contrasts a Naval Officer noting Smith’s illness with a flapper who rejects khaki, citing a change of color as a reason. The brief scene highlights social tensions over class and appearance in a wartime setting.
A committee of Indiana club women at the Ft Wayne convention issued an appeal to all state women to discard gauzy apparel and dress warmly to curb coal use. The campaign urges reduced room heating, turning off lights, using gas simmer, and holding meetings in private homes to conserve fuel. A second note outlines Indiana county food administrators enforcing the food control act and promoting meatless and wheatless days with cash and carry plans for groceries.
Commissions awarded to men in training at Ft. Sheridan Indiana soldiers named include Infantry Captain Raleigh N. Reid of Richmond and Second Lieutenants Emil A. Hannid Gary William W. Major Shelbyville Edward B. Wilcox La Porte James W. Suiggleman Wabash David McKay Fort Wayne Roy R. Tilton Whiting Warren A. Flint Vincennes Herman B. O Hara Tipton Murray C Wilton Trebron Artillery First Lieutenant Elmer P Rinder Columbia City Franklin Reed er Montezuma Second Lieutenant Frederick H Reiss Terre Haute Merritt H tleary South Whitley Harry T Foltz Salem Henry B Heffaus Huntingburg James M Tilley Terre Haute Edward E Mack La Porte Ofte L Kuimpsehatter Tell City.
Indiana state food administrator HL E Barnard pledges action against grocery stores refusing voluntary economy measures. The state defense council asks county councils to pressure noncompliant merchants to cut deliveries, tighten approval orders, and require cash payments to curb excess profits.
Washington dispatch reports that Indiana youths of draft age in the National Guard are believed exempt from conscription. President Wilson previously declared in April that National Guard members should not be drafted for the new army.
The Indiana roundup notes Fred E Ward, 80, Civil War veteran of Milton, with a broken rib after a stumble. Other items cover pig club outreach, schools lowering temps to save fuel, farm sales near Greensburg, child burns and deaths, wartime assignments, court dates, and municipal appointments across several towns including Anderson Fort Wayne Goshen and Hammond.
Indiana will start preparations to support soldiers returning to civilian life. A governor's and veteran fund, raised by Governor Goodrich's staff, will provide immediate aid to dependents and prevent suffering by preserving homes. Col. Richard Lieber stated funds aid will be used at once inside the state.
The lesson outlines Nehemiah 8 where Ezra reads the law before the people gathered as one, the book opened on an elevation, and the crowd seeks understanding through faithful teaching. It highlights five outcomes: conviction with mourning, joy as strength, peace with God, renewed gratitude, and service and worship grounded in Scripture.
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