Christmas visits and local movements in Camp Taylor area
Corporal Frank Bertke of Camp Taylor spent Christmas with home folks. Paul Nemer returned home after discharge. Private Frank Strobel of New Boston visited relatives. Joe Bullin bought a new player piano for his confectionery. William Wirthwein helped with dog slaughter at Rockport. Mel Joe Strobel and children spent Christmas with Mrs Hildenbrand. Ben Kappner discharged at Camp Sherman left for Evansville. Several locals attended Mrs Mathias Heichelbech's funeral and other family visits across towns.
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Corporal Frank Bertke
Camp Taylor
Frank Strobel
New Boston
Mel
Joe Strobel
Chrisney
John Hildenbrand
St Meinrad Social Briefs Note Visitors and Birth
Pirate Feeok Uehlein of Cana Knox visits his parents for a few days. George Becher and Wenn Denonas transact business at Perchated Monday. Private Ken Schaefer of Camp Knox passes through town to Bristow to visit his parents. A girl born to Mr and Mrs Hol Fuchs Monday. Mr and Mrs John Fieth and daughters Katy and Albertina of Evansville visiting Henry Hostopper. Miss Agnes Loehr- Jein and Miss Clara Loehr- Jein of Fudda spend time at Theodore Otto’s. Katy and Johanna Bichel Jett to Louisville last Thursday. Miss Huazabell Mong of Carmelvin visiting relatives this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feeok Uehlein
Cana Knox
Ken Schaefer
Campnox
Bristow
John Fieth
Katy and
Albertina
Evansville
Henry Hostopter
Brenner Home From Camp Knox Honorable Discharge
Mariah Fill reports Jonan Brenner returned home from Camp Knox with an honorable discharge Janb weex. Mr and Mrs Edward Spayd and child returned to Louisville Saturday after an extended visit here.
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Jonan Brenner
Camp Knox
Mra
Edward Spayd
Louisville
Community Christmas and New Year Visits Noted
Bretzville residents record holiday greetings and family visits around Christmas and New Year. Among those mentioned are Misses Alvina and Elzie Limp visiting Huntingburg, Mrs George Gurr and Petershure connections, and several family trips to Evansville Louisville St Louis Rockport and Huntingburg with relatives.
Neu family holiday visit to Mrs. Hoffman
Misses Minnie and Esther Neu of Evansville spent a few days visiting their sister Mrs. Henry Hoffman. Otto Schwinghammer, home on furlough for the holidays, left Thursday for Canp Custer Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie and
Esther Neumai
Evansville
Henry Hoffman
Otto Schwinghammer
Kidney Health Trick Promises Relief From Backache
A pamphlet touts Jad Salts and similar remedies to “cleanse” kidneys and ease back pain. It claims high water intake and a morning dose of salts will flush acids, stimulate kidney function, and prevent irritation, urging daily use for a few days.
Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound Hair Darkener
Advertises Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a quick, natural way to darken gray or faded hair. Claims millions of bottles sold annually and that applications make hair look luxuriant and dark within a few days. Stresses cosmetic use and warns it is not a disease treatment.
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Wyeth
Roman burial ground sparks 60 francs mystery among labor crew
A colored labor outfit at a quarry near a base port uncovered an old Roman burial site with skeletons and relics. After the 60 francs vanished from a YMCA hut, the captain warned thieves of Roman wrath, then the hat containing 60 francs blossomed into 360 francs and more coins.
Western ideals spur Chinese progress amid old bonds
The passage surveys Chinese mobility and resilience as an immigrant workforce, noting its global presence and ability to thrive under oppression. It contrasts Chinese adaptability and trade acumen with weak national unity in China, then praises Western ideals and American missions for guiding modernization and easing traditional constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
John Chinaman
China
Passing of Emma the wild hog at base 32 hospital
A cheeky note from Stars and Stripes describes Emma the wild hog at the base 32 hospital dying after years of pampering. The letter home quips Emma was served to hospital attaches with a humorous, grisly comparison to American pork.
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Emme
Emma
Bas Hospital
Stars and Stripes
Inconsiderate Infantry Delays Artillery Fire
An artillery unit toiled to reach its second day position near Tatu as infantry moved up for a second time. At four o clock the commander ordered a stand by. The gunners awaited the final word to fire their volley but a telephone call redirected them to move forward with the infantry, prompting a gunner to complain that the infantry showed no respect for their fire.
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Pleves
Wyc O
Leutenant
Sie
Stars and Stripes
Conscientious Objector Claims Peace Stand By General
A Prussian general nearing retirement declares I am a conscientious objector and refuses war. He says no to conflict, yes to peace, signaling a shift in stance as his term ends.
Local Notices from Jasper and Cass Township
Births and obituaries from Jasper and Cass township report a girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Allie Sermersheim. John H. Meyers, 78, pioneer of Cass township, died of paralysis and was buried in Holland. John F. Alles, late Jasper businessman, passed last Saturday. his furniture stores preceded a small scale safe and cupboard manufacturing venture. He leaves a wife, two brothers, and a sister. Remains laid to rest in St Joseph’s cemetery last Monday morning. Werner Burke injured a finger at Jasper Desk Co while operating a juinter. Provoxet Marshal General Crowder lists soldiers for Selective Service, for historical government use.
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Jasper Desk Co
Werner Burke
Focal Board
Provoxet
Crowder
John H. Meyers
Cass Township
Holland
John F. Alles
Alles
Jasper
Aquare
Bink
Jackson Street
Jacob Lorey
Joseph Alles
Mt. Verne
Jacob Ales
Henderson
Jos, Kirseh
Evanyvilla
Ind
St. Joseph
Lust Monday
Local News Briefs From Huntingburg and Area
Robert Edwin Rehl died at 8 years months old from pneumonia. A small roof fire at Rev E H Troyer's corner of Third and Walnut streets caused minor damage from a chimney spark. County road reports list 1918 expenditures totaling 10 042 59 across multiple townships. Knights of Columbus adopted a French orphan. Miss Bertha Becht, once of Huntingburg, buried in Fairmount cemetery after dying in St Louis leaving a brother and several sisters.
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E. H. Troyer
Bertha Becht
Huntingburg
Fairmount Cemetery
St. Louis
Ferdinand Township Trustee to Attend at Home in Dubois County
Ferdinand township trustee Nick Scuninger announces he will handle township business at his home each day. Residents with township matters are urged to visit his home office in Ferdinand Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand Township
Dubois County
Ind
Nick Scuninger
Ferdinand, Ind
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J. A. Sondermann
R.J. Beckmann
E. J. Beckmann
Fulda
Paul Nemer
Joe Bullin
William Wirthwein
Rockporn
Henry Wirthwein
Joe Zowlmann
Paul Schaeffer
Hackidays
Bockport
Theresia Thomas
Owensboro
Stella Genter
Arthuurot
Jos. Thoma
Ben Kappner
Camp Sherman
Eyvansville
Mathias Heichelbech
Henry Schmitt
Miamisburg
Friob Brenner
John Heichelbech
Andrew Heichelbech
Morgenroth
Schnellville
Peter Schmidt
Math Oser
Hon. Schulte
St. Anthony Priday
John Heilers
Boonville
Bosler
Tell City
Leo and
Joe Schaaf
Mrs
Peter Schnell
Will
Ferdinand
Edmund Strohmeyer
ST. Meinrad
Geeorge Becher
Wenn
Denonas
Mrs. Hol. Fuchs
Agnes
Clara Loehr- Jein
Fudda
Theodore Otto
Katy
Johanna Bichel Jett
Miss Huazabell
Mong of
Canmelvin
Mariah Fill
Alvina
Elzie Limp
Huntingbrog
George Gurr
Petershure
J. BF
Schur
Miro
John Limp
Bvainsville
Andriends
Meta Anna Partenheimer
John Victor of- Evans
John Laimp
Clara Partenheimer
Jakie Beets
Huntine
Edwin Jacob
Rockport
Jacob Limp
Wessie Rische
Burtha Bretz
Johnsburg
Hants
Electric Light & Power Co., of
E. E. Metzger
E. i, Metzger
Childs Rocker
Rockers
J. H. Beckmann
Sauer
Prom Herald
Allie Sermersheim
Robert Edwin Rehl
Ed Rehl
Gee. Messmer
County Rock
Patoka Tawnship
Bainbridge
Cass
Harbison
Jefferson
Columbia
Boone
Knights of Columbus
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