Aerial Aces to Tour U S Cities for Victory Loan
A cadre of American, French, and British aviators will tour about fifty U S cities in three flying circuses to demonstrate postwar aviation and support the Victory Liberty Loan. Flights will occur in eleven train cars carrying seventeen airplanes per squadron with German Fokker planes on display and aerial demonstrations nightly in major cities starting April 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
France
England
Bureau of Publicity
Victory Loan Organization
Frank R. Wilson
Military Aeronautics Branch
The
War Department
Leon Richardson
General Pershing
Newport News
Washington
Treasury Department
St. Louis
Louisvile
Memphis
Little Rock
Federal Reserve District
Mineola
Long Island
New Orleans
San Diego
Liberty Loan Committees
Signal Corps
Pro Deo et Patria Slogan Tied to War Bond Drive
Rev Charles L van Tourenhout rector of Ste Genevieve Catholic Church advocates patriotism and church support for the Victory Liberty Loan. He plans to build a housing thrift program for parishioners while urging all to buy bonds to aid the government and church efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles ‘L. .van Tourenhout
Ste. Genevieve
Itra
Port. Tor
Avery Ie
March Common School Diploma Examination results
The March examination yielded 46 successful applicants with many failures due to gaps in lower grade work and wartime disruptions. The report urges stronger writing and language practice and notes the next exam will be held April 19 with results distribution targeted for May 3. Names of successful examinees and the Co. Supt. Robert E. Eckert are listed.
Local Implement Store Sold to Knust and Helming
Gerhard Weyer retires after selling his implement store to Ed Knust and William Helming. The new partners will run the business under the name Knust and Helming and thank the public for past patronage while asking for continued support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Knust
William Helming
Knust & Helming
Gerhard Weyer
Notice of Appointment in Gertrude Stallman Estate
Notice is given that Hugo H. Schipp is appointed administrator with the will annexed of the estate of Gertrude Stallman, late of Dubois County Indiana deceased. The estate is probably solvent. J Ed Madson repaired radiators with a water tank and gasoline torch. J H Beckmann and Sauer replaced a storm damaged smoke stack and are operating at full capacity. Bartleys store advertises a large stack of shirts at reduced prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubois Circuit Court
Gertrude Stallman
Dubois County
Indiana
Hugo H. Schipp
Admr
Bomar Traylor
Ed Madson
J. H. Beckmann & Sauer
Agricultural Notes by Our County Agent
Reports from the state show seed corn not testing as well as spring 1917. Tests across the county indicate testing is needed to ensure a strong germination stand and avoid yield loss from poor seed. Farmers consider seed testing costs versus potential gains and note a new state Farmers Organization forming.
Dubois County Victory Loan Executive Committee Named
Dubois county announces its Victory Loan drive with an executive committee led by county chairman Felix L. Schneider and featuring directors from Jasper Huntingburg and townships. Bank and trust company cashiers across the county join as members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix L. Schneider
Jasper
Sal “Ace M. Kean
Bomar Traylor
Gustav Grammelspacher
William A. Wilson
L. D. Trent
J. W. Finke
Huntingburg
Answers Call After Lingering Illness
John Millers of St. Meinrad died Wednesday morning after several months illness. He was 51 and survived by his wife two daughters one son and four sisters. Interment is set for nine o'clock this morning in the Catholic cemetery. The community offers sympathy to the bereaved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Millers
St. Meinrad
Corporal Leo Kueh Returns Home From Camp Taylor
Corporal Leo Kueh was discharged from military duty at Camp Taylor Tuesday and came home Tuesday night. Leo was ready for oversea service and was in sight of the ship he was to cross on when the armistice was signed. Also a want ad for a farm hand and agricultural tips from HL Thompson, agricultural agent, on lime-sulphur spray testing and arsenate of lead app to peaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo’ Kueh
Camp Taylor
Leo
Rock Road Election Falls to Carry in Jackson Township
In Jackson township last Saturday voters rejected the rock road bond nearly 20 0 9. St Anthony town voted two in favor while Brettville precinct approved by twenty three. The measure lost by twenty one votes. Leo Seufert appointed rural carrier on route No 1. Hugo H Steinkamp on No 3 declined. Seufert and Harry Kippenbrock swap duties. change effective next Monday. Public notices announced upcoming livestock and household sale. secondhand car inquiry noted. Merely a local brief with recurring notices and small ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Township
St. Anthony
Brettville
Leo Seufert
Hugo H. Steinkamp
Holland
John Bartley
Harry Kippenbrock
Leo Seafert
Leo
Harry
The Boys Who Were in The Big Scrap
Word from Frank Baalmann says he returned safely from overseas and may be home soon. Private William Hackmann arrives in Indianapolis tomorrow after a ten day furlough. his foot wound is healing and his leg should mend. Albert Seyfert's claim about the human rendering plant is verified by Bill. Private Robert Altmann came home from Camp Mills last Friday night for a few days furlough before reporting to Camp Taylor. A Ferdinand soldier nicknamed Dago faced the battle and was twice over the top. he was gassed and hospitalized but suffered no other injuries. a bullet pierced his helmet but did not pass through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Baalmann
William Hackmann
Indianapolis
Albert Seyfert
Robert Altmann
Camp Mills
Camp Taylor
New Names Added During Month of March
March subscriptions added to the NEWS list by various investors. Citizens include Andrew Bosler New Vienna Iowa Christ Wigger Ferdinand Lawrence Buechler Ferdinand Gaeta Schwoeppe Detroit Michigan J A Johnson Detroit Michigan Leo Olinger Camp Knox Kentucky Harry Schoieders Ferdinand Henry Timmermann Indianapolis Albert Tempel Ferdinand Edwin Stallmann Jasper Frank Ebenkamp Campus Mr Peter Jacob Cincinnati Ohio Paul Oeding St Henry Joseph Verne New Vienna Iowa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Bosler
New Vienna
Christ Wigger
Ferdinand
Lawrence Buechler
Gaeta Schwoeppe
Detroit
Mich
J. A. Johnson
Leo Olinger
Camp Knox
Harry Schoieders
Henry Timmermann
Indianapolis
Albert Tempel
Edwin Stallmann
Jasper
Frank Ebenkamp
Campus
Peter Jacob
Cincinnati
Automobiles Sold in Ferdi mund and Oakland Listings
March 21 note reports orders placed for various autos in Ferdi mund and Oakland. Names such as H A Hoffmann and John Buray Henry Trotter appear with buyers like Joe Aulfacth George Gude Jos Buschkretter and others. Local horse ad and club meeting details also appear in this scattered text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdimund
Forde
H. A. Hoffmann
Joe Aulfacth
George Gude
Jos Buschkretter
Ben Johannemant
Ubares Bickwermert
Ben Bickwarsmert
Henry Schipp, Jr
Oakland
Frank Schlachter
Chevrolet
John Buray
Henry Trotter
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March
Minnie Alles
Walter Beckmann
Arthur Barth
Ormsby Bence
Lucile Blessinger
Ludwina Burger
Owen Cummins
Harriet Doane
Edna Fehribach
Urban Fehribach
Grace Finke
Edward Fleig
Susie Horny
Karl Himsel
Hilma Har ‘Mon
Delbert Hoffmann
Mareela Hochgesang
Odilia Hollinden
Elmer Hem
Marie Schneider
William Schutz
Cora Schwarr
Louisa Seger
Benjamin Steinkamp
Marie Sturm
Mary Schuerich
Alice Teufel
Vernal Workman
Robert E. Eckert
Co. Supt. of Schools
Bartley’ S
America
August Maffenbeier
Thompson
Rock Road
Stephen Leng
John Daunhauer, Jr
Henry Schum
Mins Battie
Mugler
Jn. Boner
Wiliam Hademaya
Evansville
Evaneville Courier
Adv
Jane
Goepfrich
Edward Pe
Maffenbeier
Toskiess
Hows Emma Deufert
Gary Otto
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