Enrollment drive to mobilize Indiana women for food conservation
State and federal officials plan a large scale enlistment of 10 000 Indiana women to assist in food conservation during the war. August 15 is set as a statewide enrollment day with precinct based assignment and armed with federal and state pledge cards. Notable participants include Julia Landers and Marie Chomel, while Gen Edwin F Glenn joins as ex officio member and Gov Goodrich and Mayor Bell are named honorary members. The effort aims to organize women for constructive patriotism and to maintain contact with soldiers and families through the county councils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Statehouse
E. Barnard
Indiana League of Woman's Service
Federal Conservation Service
Indiana League For Woman's Service
League
Seymour
Julia Landers
Indiana League For Woman’s Service
Carl Fisher
Marie Chomel
James Statesman
United States Food Administration
Council of Defense
Indianapolis War Recreation Service Bureau
James Edward Rogers
Will Haya
State Council
Rogers
Edwin F. Glenn
James P. Goodrich
Joseph KH. Bell
Charles W. Fairbanks
Will H. Hays
Joseph M. Francis
F. M. Gavish
Caleb S. Denny
Co. J. Buchanan
H. N. Sanborn
C. C. Barnett
David Ross
Herbert T. Wagner
Gilbert Hurty
Curtis Hodges
J. A. Stuart
George W. Stout
State Treasury June Balance and Disbursements Report
Oz McMurtle and Otto Krauss released the June monthly treasury statement showing a June 30 balance of 7 411 463 05. Disbursements for June totaled 906 396 52 and outstanding warrants stood at 388 426 75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oz McMurtle
Otto Krauss
State Treasury
Treasury
Benevolent Institution Fund
Educational Institution Fund
College Fund
Indiana University
Indiana Gifts to Red Cross Reach Over Two Million
Indiana has donated 2 097 806 65 to the national Red Cross war relief fund as of July 9 with Indianapolis contributing 483 414 15 and the state total recorded at 500 109 the figures later adjusted by 16 604 85 due to duplicate reports from Indianapolis tents. Fort Wayne 111 000 Evansville 100 513 84 and Gary 100 092 07 follow as top Indiana city contributions. General Smith appoints Captain Herbert McBride to command Company I in the new Fourth Indiana regiment. McBride will resign as sexton August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
National Red Cross
Indiannapolis
American Red Cross
Washington
Indianapolis
William Fortune
McBride
Smith
Herbert McBride
Maing
Indianapol
Capstain McBride
Culier
Wilt
Pacha
Indianapolis religious forces mobilize to clean city
The Church Federation of Indianapolis gains recognition for mobilizing religious groups to combat vice. A circular from Rev. Roy B. Guild highlights a federation backed push as a model for others. The Anti Saloon League plans a frontal push in the next campaign to defend Indiana prohibition ahead of next April enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Federation of
Indianapolis
Roy B. Guild
Federal Council Commission On Interchurch Federation
New York City
Federation
Indianapolis News
C. 8. Denny
M. C. Pearson
Newton D. Baker
James P. Goodrich
State Council of Defense
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Guild
Anti-Saloon League of
Indiana
Congress
Anti-Saloon League
Senate
Indiana Governor Pledges Coal Price Controls If Fed Action Lags
Governor Goodrich, returning from Washington, says assurances from U S senators point to a food control bill granting direct federal power over coal prices and distribution during the war. He warns a special session may be called in August if federal action is delayed or ineffective in ending high prices and poor service in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodrich
Washington
United States Senate
United States
Indiana
Indianapolis
Railroads' 15 Cent Coal Freight Increase Objections Withdrawn
At the Indiana public service commission hearing on freight rate hikes Samuel A. Royse announced the withdrawal of objections on behalf of the Indiana Bituminous Coal Operators' Association and the Terre Haute chamber of commerce after a conference with railroad officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service Commission
Indiana Railroads
Samuel A. Royse
Indiana
Terre Haute Chamber. of Commerce
French Allies Hope Pershing Helps Morale Frontwide
Paris reporters detail reactions to General Pershing's arrival and the Morale problem facing France. Soldiers on leave cheer Joffre while fearing longer war strain, with officials warning against despair and urging steady discipline. Rumors and Arab and Asian troops stir anxiety at home and in Paris stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Eyre
New York World
Paris
General Pershing
Boulogne
Gare du Nord
Poilus
Clas
Marshal Joffre
M. Ribot
M. Viviant
Joffre
Pershing
France
Marne
Ives
Irance
United States
Compere Morel
Socialist Party
Chamber of Deputies
Boulevard de la Vallette
Farmak
Poltus
Dog rushes the growler pits Gatzi in dog law case
New York report shows Atilio Gatzi defending his unmuzzled dog by saying it acted as an errand boy during hot days. Gatzi faced a violation of the dog law with a $2 suit in damages or fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Atilio Gatzi
Naumer
Gatzi
Hig
Army bakers to supply 1,000,000 men need 4000 workers
A Baker's Weekly report outlines a four section bakery company structure for war strength and states that about 4,000 bakers will be required to feed 1,000,000 fighting men. It details staffing, equipment, field and garrison bread, and mobilization plans for a large U S army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Army
Quartermaster’s Corps
Fir
Quartermaster General
Army
Galveston
Tex
Anointing Eyes With Roman Eye Balm At Night
A brief note advises applying Roman Eye Balm to the eyelids before sleep and observes a refreshed sensation upon waking, suggesting morning improvement in eye feeling and strength.
Idea Just Suited Dr Hale
The deaf sexton of Edward Everett Hale’s church overhears a planning discussion and shouts a reformulation for the new church sign. The remark leads Hale to approve inviting warmth and meals around the clock, jokingly naming the church “The Exeter Club.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Hale
Edward Everett Hale
Doctor Haie
Doctor Hale
Exeter Club
Companions In Suffering Car Talk
A fragment shows Mr. Chuggins speaking to a man he ran over. He notes the car is light but still hurts, while the injured man recalls hours spent beneath the vehicle attempting repairs. The exchange hints at mutual hardship and shared discomfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Chuggins
No Gloves for Her in Private Affairs
Dialogue hints at tension between Mr. and Mrs. Carnisee as a partner dynamic is described with metaphorical care and distant boundaries. The exchange implies a changing closeness or control without explicit events or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Carnisee
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Women OF State
The
Red Cross
State Financial Report
Church Federation
Kingdon Gould and
Bride
Kingdon Gould
George J. Gould
Annunziata
Camilla Marth Lucci
Kingdon
Gould
GIANT
Drughem
Fort Benjamin Harson
Quartermaster’s Office
Kaullog
Quartermaster's
Darly
Teasties
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