Mothers Worried No More Over Sons In Army Life
Corporal Ovid Lane writes that mothers' fears about food, clothing, and sleep for soldiers are largely unfounded. He describes well run camps with clean kitchens, regular meals including chicken and beef, and vigilant health care by physicians, noting soldiers gain weight and stay fit while fighting Germans.
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Ovid
Lane
U. S. Army
Kokomo Dispatch
Uncle Sam
White House
Balsbaugh-Lane nuptials held at Peru parsonage
Miss Kathryn Balsbaugh daughter of Mr and Mrs William P Balsbaugh joined in marriage with Ovid Charles Lane of Kokomo at the Brethren parsonage in Peru Ind Rev G C Carpenter officiated The couple were attended by Ruth Moon of Peru and Donald M Greer of Champaign Ill They will visit Larsons in Kokomo before Lane ships to Edgewood Md for Army duty Mrs Lane remains with her parents during Kathryns absence
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Kathryn Balsbaugh
William P. Balsbaugh
Ovid Charles Lane
Kokomo
Brethren Parsonage
East Fifth Street
Peru
Ind
G. C. Carpenter
Ruth Moon
Donald M. Greer
Champaign
Lane
Mr. Lane
George Lane
Edgewood
Medical Department of
The
Army
Endeavor Has Picnic Near Denver in Grove
The Brethren Christian Endeavor social committee organized a picnic last Tuesday evening for members and families at Rev. L. E. Murphy's grove southeast of Denver. Attendees enjoyed supper, woods exploration, games, and social chat, ending with a fine time and plans for future Endeavor events.
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The
Brethren Christian Endeavor
Endeavor
Rev. L
K of P Picnic Planned by Denver Peru Lodges
The K P S lodges of Denver and Peru announce a basket picnic at Meyers Grove north of Chili next Sunday July 14. The event is free to all despite being under K P auspices with an afternoon program featuring C Y Andrews and other speakers along with music and entertainment.
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K. of P
Denver
Peru
Meyers Grove
Chili
K. of P's
C. Y. Andrews
W T Lee Ships Wool From Miami County Shipment Worth Nearly Ten Thousand
W T Lee shipped almost 15000 pounds of wool collected during the season. The sale, valued at about $10000, covered the north end of Miami county and neighboring counties, marking him as a top buyer in the region.
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W. T. Lee
Donaldson Buys Mikesell Property on West Washington
J. T. Donaldson purchased the B. H. Mikesell property on West Washington Street Tuesday and will move into his new home in August.
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L. H. Dice
B. .H. Mikesell
West Washington Street
Mr. Donaldson
Army Life Letter From Purdue Training Detachment Apprentice
A WWI era note from West Lafayette Indiana dated July 7 1918 describes life in a training camp with about 800 soldiers. The writer recalls simple living and humor at mess and bedding, notes early rising, weekly activities, and a humorous anecdote about a pie delivering campus encounter.
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West Lafayette
Indiana
Purdue
the Tribune and Friends
Denver
Annie Laurie
Paris
Helen of Troy
Mars
New Baby Boy Born to Mr and Mrs Russell Long
A bright eyed baby boy named Charles William was born Friday morning July dth to Mr and Mrs Russell Long of Washington street. weighing 74 pounds. The child is named after his grandfather C W Long and is cared for by nurse Mrs Arnold along with the mother.
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Russell Long
Washington Street
Charles William
C. W. Long
Russell
Birth of William Gilford Burns in Denver
A baby boy arrived Monday morning in Denver July Sth. He weighed 8 pounds and will live with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Burns. Grandfather William T. Lee eagerly shared the news. the child is named William Gilford.
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Denver
Earl Burns
William T. Lee
William Gilford
Thresholding Begins in Miami County Wheat Crop
The 1918 wheat harvest starts in Miami County with threshing in Peru area fields and Denver area machines. Wheat quality is high and yields exceed average with Denver elevators paying $2.08 to $2.10 per bushel depending on quality and test. First deliveries include Abe Imhoof Wes at 61 pounds earning $2.10 and William West at 60 pounds earning $2.10. Countywide prices range from $2.05 to $2.10 per bushel.
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Miami County
Peru
Denver
Abe Imhoof Wes
William West
Families Visit Fort Benjamin Harrison. Lloyd Berger Taken Ill
Mr and Mrs Omer Lee and Mr and Mrs Albert Berger visited Fort Benjamin Harrison in Indianapolis. They learned Lloyd Berger, son of the Gerbers, is in the hospital with measles and may be left behind when his company leaves. Edgar Tharp, a Denver lad, is in the same company. Mrs Emma Tharp and others also spent part of the day with Edgar in Indianapolis and found him well and pleased to see them.
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Omer Lee
Albert Berger
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
Lloyd Berger
Denver
Emma Tharp
Edgar
Henry Lewis
Wren Mobler
Little Helen Shumate Sick After Eating Grapes
Little Helen Shumate has been seriously ill for a week due to eating green grapes but was somewhat better at last reports.
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Helen Shumate
Grain insurance offer for farmers in wheat crop storage
Farmers urged to insure wheat oats and grain stored in field shock sack or bin for 30 days to a year. Policy promises protection against loss with reasonable prices. Contact via telephone Denver Tribune for written policy details.
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Tam
The
Denver Tribune
Son of S W Gallahan Passes Through Peru on Way East
Mr and Mrs S W Gallahan hurried to Peru Saturday to see their son Glen who rode the C B O eastbound. Glen is with the 14th Balloon Co in Omaha training after enlisting last winter. The unit paused in Peru for about an hour to exercise and rest as they head toward active service over there.
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S. W. Gallahan
Peru
Glen
Glen Iis
14Th Balloon Co
Omaha
Nebr
Brethren Church Elects New Officers and Members
The Brethren Church meeting last Wednesday afternoon welcomed seven new members. The group reported meeting all yearly goals, calling the year banner. Elected for next year are President Mrs. Sam Clingaman, Vice President Mrs. P M Smith, Recording Secretary Miss Ethel Earhart, Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Alice Maus, Treasurer Mrs. Ida Ebikenberry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. of the Brethren Church
Sam Clingaman
P.M. Smith
Ethel Earhart
Alice Maus
Ida Ebikenberry
Kokomo Soldier Home Visits Grandparents
Ovid Lane of Kokomo spent Wednesday with his grandparents Mr and Mrs John H Charles. He is a member of the Hospital Corps in the United States Regular Army and is stationed in New York after enlisting last winter.
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Ovid Lane
Kokomo
John H. Charles
Ovid
United States Regular Army
Hospital Corps
New York
Notice to Goal Patrons on Coke Substitutes
On account of the hard coal situation O A Phillips has arranged to supply prepared chest size coke of quality for good substitute for Base burner use. Better put in your application to be sure of being supplied.
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O. A. Phillips
Subscribers Notice Seeks Renewal for Tribune
The notice urges readers to renew their Tribune subscription now to secure another year for $1.00. It emphasizes paying up promptly to maintain service.
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Tribune
Residence Sold in South Denver Transfer to Pete Teel
Mrs. John Smeltzly has sold her residence in South Denver to Pete Teel of near Twelve Mile. Teel expects to become a Denver resident this fall.
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John Smeltzly
Denver
Pete Teel
Twelve Mile
Teel
Ice Cream Social Fundraiser at Chili Saturday
An Ice Cream Social will be held at Chili on Saturday evening July 13 to raise funds for the Red Cross. Everyone is invited to attend and support the drive.
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Chili
The
Red Cross
Bakery Faces Closure Over Wood Shortage
J. E. Simons warns the bakery will close unless a wood supply is secured immediately, signaling an urgent fuel and material shortage impacting operations.
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Balsbaugh-Lane
P.S
Letti
Mr. Hayes
Son
S. S. GC. E. Meeting
Soldier Home
Gream Social
J. E. Simons
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