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Newspaper
Darlington Herald
Location
Darlington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1918
Page
4
The paper announces its subscription price under government enlistment for the wartime period, stating support for national efforts and the commitment to keep readers informed during the conflict.
Country Correspondence lists Sunday gatherings with home folks and neighbors. Various families from Monroe and nearby towns spent the day with relatives, including visits to Darlington, Frankfort, Colfax, Thorntown, Crawfords ville, and the Shades. The group notes church services at 2:30 and 3:30 PM and a house erection in progress by Bert Larsh.
Federal Food Administrator Dr. Harry E Barnard directs Indiana hotels and restaurants to limit boiled beef to two meals weekly beefsteak and roast beef to one meal weekly and households to buy no more than one and one fourth pounds of beef per week per person. Pork substitutes urged. Rule lasts until September 15. Zara fonetis Brothers of Clinton Indiana closed for false sugar affidavit. Willam C Wait ordered to close. George K Johnson joins as retail grocers division head to implement price reporting system. John H Bergdoll authorized to seize sugar over 25 pounds in Ripley county. 100 pounds shipment found from Kroger to Mary Shook. Churches and lodges asked to nominate deputy food administrators. Statewide food club presidents meet June 27 at Claypool hotel Indianapolis. Sugar and flour sales on public markets forbidden except by established dealers serving daily customers.
Children’s exercises drew a good crowd on Sunday night at Highview. Local residents shared visits with friends including Miss Iane Cox from Center Grove and Miss Gladys Mullen. Several neighbors spent Sunday with relatives and attended William Chambers’ funeral at Mace. An Ice Cream Supper is planned for June 22 on Gravelly Run Church Lawn hosted by the Gravelly Run Ladies Aid with a guest day gathering and light refreshments.
Schlosser's pure Ice Cream will be served at Saidla's and Gravelly Run Church hosts an Ice Cream Supper on Saturday night June 22. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Sugar sales are limited to two pounds for city customers and five pounds for rural customers while supply assurances to non essential manufacturers are withdrawn. Soda fountain operators are warned against sundaes or drinks needing sugar syrups. The sugar situation is serious and households must limit rations to three pounds per month to meet canning and preserving needs.
Miss Alta Cox and Lynn Cox visit with Grant Cook and family. Margaret Mahoy visits grandparents Mr and Mrs William Cox. Dale Todd visits Jacob Todd and family near New Ross. Sam Dykes Ray Anderson and families visit Lafayette. Young Peoples Sunday School class and Miss Opal Holloway picnic at Lafayette Park after Sunday School. Pleasant time enjoyed by all.
Crawfordsville Indiana Chas W Ross advertises a good 16 horsepower Nichols and Shepherd Traction Engine for sale. Also notes Needles and supplies for all sewing machines at T M Campbell and directs readers to Saidla's up to date restaurant.
Flavius Josephus Booker, born Sept 9 1854 near St James Lutheran, died June 8 1918 at New Ross. He married Nancy M Davis June 28 1883. two sons Rollie M and Basil V. Survived by sister Ann Grimes and brothers Nathan A Booher and Isaac. One grandchild Thelma. Longtime member of his church and respected neighbor known for honesty and fatherly kindness. He faced illness with patience and grace.
Lina Booker visited Mrs. Mary Vaughn on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Rohn of Wingate spent Sunday with Mary Emily Butler. Mrs. Sam Blanton's Sheridan-born father visits for the week. Eric Paddock and family from Whitesville attended Friends Church services. S. G. Kersey and family stay a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Freeman near Waynetown. A pasture for one or two cows is available in the Corns five acres behind Capt. Pritchard's house. part payment in milk offered. call Rev. E. L. Williams at 143.
A list of varied titles and names appears as a catalog like miscellany, featuring literary works, war era pieces, and notable figures. The items suggest a period publication compiling books, plays, and personalities without unified narrative.
Classified ad listing a cheap No 1 Hupmobile touring car model 32 for sale. Also notes farm loans at 5.12 percent by Charles W. Ross of Crawfordsville Indiana. Hog Tone feed promotes digestion and worm control, available at Corner Drug Store.
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