Christmas visits and local notices at Camp Taylor period
Corporal Frank Bertke of Camp Taylor spent Christmas here with home folks. Paul Nemer, a musician in the army, came home after discharge. Private Frank Strobel of New Boston spent last Sunday in town. Joe Bunn received a fine new piano for his confectionery. William Wirthwein assisted Henry Wirthwein at Rockport. Mrs. Joe Strobel and children from Chrisney visited her parents. Joe Zogimann plans to build a new loan on his land. Mrs Paul Schaeffer and family near Rockport visiting. Miss Theresia Thomas of Owensboro and Miss Stella Gentner visiting grandmother Mrs Jos. Thoma. Ben Kappner discharged at Camp Sherman and left for Evansville. Funeral attendees included Mrs Benny Schmidt and others from Miamisburg, Huntingburg, Schnellville. Peter Schmidt and Mrs Math Oser attended Hen Schulte funeral at St. Anthony. Mrs John Heilers visited relatives in Boonville and Evansville. Edw. Bosler returned from Tell City for holidays. Leo and Joe Schaaf of Schnellville with Peter Schnell. Henry Hoffman attended K. C. initiation. Will Haug visited Ferdinand. Edmund Strohmeyer left for Louisville after visiting homefolks.
Local Notes From St Meinrad visitors and births
Private Frank Ueichlein of Camp Knox visits his parents here for a few days. Private Len Schafer of Camp Knox passes through town en route to Bristow to visit his parents. A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ha Fuchs Monday. Evansville visitors Mr. and Mrs. John Pieth and daughters Katy and Alberina stay with Henry Hostenec. Miss Agnes Loehrlein and Miss Clara Loehrjein of Fudda stay with Theodore Otto. Katy and Johanna Bichof left for Lauiaville last Thursday. Elizabeth Moog of Cannellion visiting relatives here this week.
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Frank Ueichlein
Camp Knox
Len Schafer
Bristow
And
Mes
John Pieth
Katy and
Alberina
Evansville
Henry Hostenec
Brenner Returns Home From Camp Knox Discharge
Joan Brenner is home from Camp Knox with an honorable discharge received last week. Mrs Edward Spaye and child return to Louisville Saturday after an extended visit.
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Joan Brenner
Camp Knox
Edward Spaye
Jouisville
Local Christmas visits and New Year greetings in Bretzville
Misses Alvina and Elzie Limp visited Huntingburg on Monday. Mrs George Gurr and Petersburg relative visited Mrs J B ed Schurz. John Limp and Evansville family spent Christmas with relatives, returning Sunday. Meta Anna Partenheimer of Louisville came home for Christmas, returning Monday. Mrs John Victor of Evansville visits family for several weeks. Clara Partenheimer left for St Louis for several weeks. Jakie Beets and children of Huntingburg visited Bretz family. Edwin Jacob spent Christmas at Rockport. Jacob Limp of Evansville stays with brothers. Jeersie Rische of Huntingburg spent Thursday with Burtha Bretz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Limp
Evansville
Neu man sisters visit in Johnsburg
Misses Minnie and Esther Neuman of Noanesville visited their sister Mrs Hetley Hoffman in Johnsburg. Otto Schwinghammer, home on furlough for the holidays, left Thursday for Camp Custer Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie and
Esther Neuman
Noanesville
Hetley Hoffman
Otto Schwinghammer
Cap Custer
Mich
Jad Salts Promoted as Kidney Health Tonic
A vintage advertisement touts Jad Salts as a safe tasty remedy to cleanse and stimulate kidneys, reduce urinary irritation, and prevent bladder weakness. It claims high water intake together with a daily dose before breakfast improves kidney function and eases backache.
Sage and Sulphur Compound Beautifies Gray Hair
An old Sage Tea formula improved with additives promises natural darkening of gray or fading hair. Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound is sold nationwide, with claims of quick results and a lustrous look after one or two applications.
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Wyeth
Folkert
H Wyeth
Roman Burial Ground Ghosts and a 60 Franc Theft
A U.S. colored labor quarry crew uncovered an ancient Roman burial site with skeletons and relics near their base. Rumors of ghostly guards prompted a captain to warn of punishment for thieves after 60 francs vanished, later totaling 360 francs and odd centimes found in a hat.
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U. S
Western ideals reshape China and global Chinese emigration
The essay argues Chinese migrants adapt worldwide, excelling in trade and endurance while facing oppressive laws at home. It notes China’s small population controls vast Philippine retail trade and praises Western ideas, especially American missions, for guiding reform and modernization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillippines
John China
China
Passing of Emma at base hospital 32 story
The editorial piece recalls Emma a beloved hospital pig at base 32, noting she was pampered to grow fat before a final meal. It describes her as part of home front life and concludes with a tongue in cheek farewell to a pig mistaken for a national symbol.
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Emma
Amu
Inconsiderate Infantry Delays Artillery Fire
A wartime vignette recalls a second day bombardment where artillery crews waited four o clock for orders as infantry units advance again to reach positions. A gunner sighs that the infantry shows no respect, while the telephone finally signals more moves before firing. Stars and Stripes recounts the moment.
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Stars and Stripes
Conscientious Objector Echoes Peace Stance
A Prussian general nearing the end of office declares I am a conscientious objector. When asked if this means to war he answers no to war but to peace, signaling a shift in stance as he steps away from conflict.
Local notes from Jasper and Holland Indiana district
Dubois County updates report a newborn girl to Mr and Mrs Allie Sermers in Jasper. Weener Burke loses a finger at the Jasper Desk Co. and the Provost Marshal General lists are mailed to soldiers families for Selective Service records. John H Meyers, a Cass township pioneer, dies at 78 and is buried in Holland. John F Alles, a long time Jasper businessman, dies with funeral arrangements at St Joseph Cemetery.
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Jasper Desk Co
Weener Burke
Crowder
Deaths Fire Report and Local Notices From HMantingburg
Robert Edwin Rebl oldest son of Mr and Mrs Ed Rebl died Friday evening of pneumonia at age 2 years 1 month. Fire department answered Monday to a roof blaze on Rev E W Troyer property caused by a falling chimney spark. damage was insignificant. County road funds for 1918 expenditures listed by township with totals. Knights of Columbus adopt a French orphan as a charitable act. Remains of Miss Bertha Becht from near Huntingburg buried in Fairmount cemetery after dying in St Louis Mo, leaving a brother and several sisters.
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John F. Alles
Alles
Jasper
Square
Avothes
Funk Building
Jackson Atreet
Jacob Lorey
Joseph Alles
Mt. Nf
Jacob Alew
Henderson, Wy
Jos. Kirech
Evansville
Ind
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Robert Edwin Rebl
Ed Rebl
Rev
E.W. Troyer
Third and
Walnut Streets
Bertha Becht
Huntingburg
Fairmount Cemetery
St. Louis
Rome
Ferdinand Township Trustee Notice in Dubois County
The trustee of Ferdinand township Dubois County Indiana announces daily business at his home office. Persons having township matters are asked to present them at his residence Nick Senningoer Trustee Ferdinand Indiana.
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Ferdinand Township
Dubois County
Ind
Nick Senningoer
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R.J. Beckmann
E. J. Beckmann
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Ammount
Fulda
Corporal Frank Bertke
Camp Taylor
Paul Nemer
Frank Strobel
New Boston
Joe Bunn
William Wirthwein
Rockport
Henry Wirthwein
Joe Strobel
Chrisney
John Hildentrand
Joe Zogimann
Paul Schaeffer
Rowkport
Theresia Thomas
Owensboro
Stella Genter
Arthurdt
Jos. Thoma
Ben Kappner
Camp Sherman
Mathias Heichelbeech
Benny Schmidt
Miamisburg
Tivol Jenner
John Heichelbech
Andrew Heichelbech
Morgenroth
Schnellville
Peter Schmidt
Math Oser
Hen Schulte
St. Anthony
John Heilers
Boonville
Bosler
Tell City
Leo and
Joe Schaaf
Peter Schnell
Henry Hoffman
K. C
Will Haug
Ferdinand
Edmund Strohmeyer
Louisville
ST. Meinrrd
George Bechec
Henry Dewning
Mrs. Ha. Fuchs
Agnes
Clara Loehr- Jein
Fudda
Theodore Otto
Katy
Johanna Bichof
Lauiaville
Mixx Elizabeth Moog
Cannelion
Mariah Hill
Alvina
Elzie Limp
George Gurr
Petersburg
For‘mers
J. BP
Ed. Schurz
Meta Anna Partenheimer
John Victor-of- Evansville
Mrs. Join Limp
Clara Partenheimer
Jakie Beets and
Edwin Jacob
Jacob Limp
Jéersie Rische
Huntingbore
Burtha Bretz
Johnsburg
Hants
John Chinaman
Electric Light & Power CO
Ferdinand, Ind
E. E. Metzger
Childs Rocker
Four Childs
Rockers
J. H. Beckmann
Sauer
Herald
Allie
John H. Meyers
Cass Township
Holland
Ilo
Ras
Hmantingburg
Messmer
County Rock
Patoka Ta
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