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Newspaper

Ferdinand News

Location

Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1917

Page

4

The Young Clergyman Surprises Elinor in Woffingham

Hilary Kingston, wealthy owner of a hilltop home in Woffingham, leads an anarchist gang to rob rich and aid the poor. When Kingston is shot dead, his daughter Elinor faces a changed life as the Rev. Mr Ward grows close and Walter Huff professes love.

Hilary Kingston Elinor Woffingham Kingston Huff, Boroday, Talbot and Lethbridge Hilary Mr. Ward Walter Huff

Call for Boys of Hoosier State Quotas

Indiana counties and cities prepare for a 50 000 strong Boys Working Reserve enrollment. Indianapolis city and Marion county lead with thousands, while Gary South Bend and Fort Wayne set sizable local quotas. Non militaristic, parents may request furloughs. governors and state officials coordinate enrollment and vocational education during wartime mobilization.

Indianapolis Indiana United States Marion County City Evansville Fort Wayne Terre Haute South Bend Gary East Chiccago Hammond Muncie Richmond Anderson Elkhart Michigan City Lafayette Kokomo Logansport New Albany Marion B. Fritsche Madison County M. F. Fultz Ias James P. Goodrich Leach County Adams Lawrence Allen Madison Bartholomew Maarion Benton Marshall Blackford Martin Boone Mami Brown Monroe Carroll Montgomery Cass Morgan Clark de Newton Clay Rush Fulton Joseph Gibson Gill Scott Grant Shelby Ot Greene Spencer Hamilton Starke Hancock Steuben Harrison J Sullivan Tegeereeee Hod Hendricks Switzerland Henry Tippecanoe Howard Tiptom Huntington Tinion Jackson Vanderburg Asper Vermilion Jay Vigna Jefferson Wabash Jennings Warren Johnson Warrick Knox Washington Kosciusko KO Wayne State Council of Defense Charles A. Greathouse J. G. Collicott H. C. Atkins Charles Fox Will H. Hays State Council H. F. Miles National Council of Defense Miles Wisconsin Board George F. Porter Ntional Defense Council Federal Council Samuel Gompers

Boroday Surrenders Freedom Plans Amid Jailed Return

Boroday, lacking funds from Russia, sought to regain his liberty while debts from Hilary’s era drain him. He financed Kiev Jews’ defense and a prince’s Siberian rescue, but money runs out. News of his arrest is kept from Elinor as Talbot schemes a country club coup amid a string of betrayals and jailings.

Boroday Talbot Muff Hoff Elimor Elinor Ward Walter Huff Old Allary Old Hilary Huff and Lethbridge Lethbridge Huff Hilary Saint Jude’s Bridge London Paris Russia Kiev Prince Ovarsky Siberia Country Club Old Vilary Boroday i

Elinor Faces Public Disgrace as Gang Tensions Rise

The story suggests growing heat around the gang and hints Elinor may endure public disgrace as events intensify. No additional names or places are provided in the readable text.

Food Rations Across Nations In War Time

The article notes that British troops use dog biscuit as bread when fresh supply runs short, describing a four inch square, three ounce whole wheat cracker. It mentions French war bread swelling in hot water and a German pea sausage made from pea meal bacon and fat, credited to a Berlin cook who found a preservation method.

Tommy Berlin

Wiese Precaution on How to Refer to China

Editor notes a writing rule about naming China in articles. The guideline says refer to the opposite of its current government system at the time of print to avoid accuracy issues. This reflects cautious editorial practice.

Wiese China Republic

Care For Your Skin With Cuticura Soap And Ointment

An ad touts a four step routine using Cuticura Soap followed by Cuticura Ointment to clear skin and scalp conditions in most cases of eczema rashes and itching for children and adults. Free sample by mail with book request via postcard to Cuticura Dept L Boston. Sold everywhere.

Cuticura Dept. L Boston

Hard Times Drive Charwoman to Small Cottage

A hard working charwoman moves to a two room cottage after fleeing her abusive husband. A neighbor sympathizes, but she insists she is happier now, noting there is no cellar to throw her down. The tale appears in Pearson's Weekly.

Necus Pearson's Weekly

Wise Caddie and Diplomatic Caddie in Golf Exchange

In a brief golf exchange a Wise Caddie notes a drive went 50 yards farther than planned. The Diplomatic Caddie replies that balls can bounce back after hitting a stone, explaining occasional misjudgments in distance.

Amateur fishermen form local club in our area

Quote notes that local amateur fishermen have organized into a club, described as a kind of cooperative society. The brief exchange adds a light, colloquial tone to the news item.

A Toss-Up and Yard Planting Banter

A humorous exchange compares two options for yard planting with a toss up line about turning up the garden. Mrs asks about turnips or cabbage while Mr notes a victory in a light dialogue.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Elinor’ Garden Ellinor Williams Henriette Sare Hoosier State Indiana National Guard Adjt Harry B. Smith Edward Ott Fourth Infantry George Healey Rennsalaer Leutenant First Infantry Arthur Miller Mount Vernon Dwight Green Munecie Raymond Chambers Laporte Robert Youngman Crawfordsville Curt F. Beyer Warsaw Clyde Drelsbach Walter Universal J. A. Ampleby Born M. A. Potter Janet Flanner J. C. McCain Hence Orme Tisane Born Marlon County Council of Defense League For Woman's Hoover Food Conservation Julia Landers Indiana League For Women's Service Citizens’ League of Indiana The Prohibitionista Legislative Council of Indiana Supreme Court Fox State Federation of Labor Indiannapolis Carl G. Fisher Fisher Maud Mc Ount Harry Miesee Ada Watts John N. Carey Lydia Teasdale Isaac Born L. F. Blaker Helen Wallock N. A. Potter B. F. Gadd H. H. Barnard Martha Criley George Dickson Fred Clark Ritter Goodrich War Department Joseph Lee War Department Commission On Hugh McK. Landon War Recreational Social Service Bureau Council of Defense W. B. Dicky, Ingon TOBH Bod Dean's Nate Dean Doan Henry B. Surkamp Burn CO Buffalo Perey G
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