Catholics to Mobilize Funds for War Campaign Week
A Sept 23 1918 letter from Bishop Chartrand urged Indiana diocese pastors to form Parochial and Diocesan War Councils for a nationwide drive November 11–18 to raise 175 million for the National Catholic War Council and affiliated agencies.
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Indianapolis
United States
War Department
National Catholic War Council
Knights of Columbus
National War Council
Cogat
Death of Oscar Bische Sparked Dubois County Tribute
A Dubois County youth Oscar Bische of St. Anthony died of Spanish influenza at Chillisea Maas age about 24. He served as telegraph operator at Huntingburg then joined the radio service in July and went to Great Lakes and Naval Training Station Chillisea. Remains arrived Wednesday and interment was held Thursday morning.
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Dubois County
Oscar Bische
St. Anthony
Chillisea
Maas
Oscar
Huntingburg
Great Lakes
Naval
West Baden Hotel to Become U S Army Hospital
The 1700 room West Baden Springs hotel was seized by the government Monday for use as a soldiers hospital. Inspectors call it ideal for such use and expect other nearby hotels like French Lick Springs to be taken over soon. A separate state council resolution opposes the German language in Indiana schools and churches. The 87 Dubois county selectives for Camp Taylor have been postponed due to Spanish influenza outbreaks across camps.
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West Baden Springs
French Lick Springs
Indiana
State Council of Defence
Dubois County
Camp Taylor
Three of Our Boys In Same Company In France
From Sept 8 1918 in France a soldier writes to his mother describing camp life in a pleasant town, mentions comrades Karl Olinger and Bill Bockelmann, being promoted corporal, church visits, and asks for a Red Cross sweater and warm socks. He asks about family and requests letters to Clara.
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France
Mama
Karl Olinger
Wao
Bockelmann
Clara
Bill Bockelmann
Myquad
Ben
Gerd
Papa
Soldiers Help Farmer Gather Peach Crop
Fort Niagara, September 22 1918 Private William Elmer writes from the 16th U S G company about army life. He and fellow soldiers helped a local farmer pick peaches earning 30 cents an hour while guarding townspeople during a fiery blaze. He sends greetings to family and asks about Gilbert.
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Fort Niagara
Gilbert
William Elmer
Card of Thanks for Henry Beckmann and family
Card of Thanks to neighbors and friends for support during illness and death of Henry Beckmann. Gratitude to floral donors and specific individuals Rey Fathers Joan Norbert Fintan Mrs Henry Beckmann and children. Also notices hog sale by Xaver Schreiner.
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Henry Beckmann
Rey
Joan
Norbert
Fintan
Noted Corral Tale Ends With Emotional Farewell
Fragmentary note shows Corporal Martin F Hoge writing to his mother with love and best wishes. The text mentions military unit identifiers and a postal mark, reflecting a personal wartime message likely from a service member.
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Corp. Martin F, Hoge, Co. I
Aw. B. F
Time Payments Ease Bond Buying For Liberty Loan
Time payments ease buying of Liberty Bonds with 10 percent initial payment and staged installments through January 1919. Banks and large cities use stamps and receipts for $2 payments to redeem for bonds, with denominations from $50 to $100,000 and interest dates starting April 16, 1918.
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New York
Baltimore
St. Louisa
Philadelphia
Liberty Bond Organization
Back up Our Boys Theyll Do The Rest
Western front optimism grows as Bulgaria capitulates and Turkey may follow. Allied forces press German lines with success and an invasion of Austria Hungary appears likely. Americans contribute with vigor while urging bond purchases.
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Bulgaria
Turkey
Austria-Hungary
First Draft Lottery Drawn by President
Blindfolded President Whiteon drew the first capsule in the draft lottery at Washington. The capsule held No. 322, meaning every registered man with number 322 would be first called, unless deferred for dependency or other reasons.
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Whiteon
Washington
United States
Commandments to Protect Soldiers in Civil Law
A wartime advice list outlines ten rules protecting soldiers from eviction nonpayment of rent and other actions. It cautions against halting life insurance foreclosure home sale or tax seizure and urges delaying court actions and preserving claims for soldiers. The piece also notes local gift exchanges and a local business update amid social remarks and ads.
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Father John
Areps
Francia Henry Gavish
Diocesan War Council
Joseph Chartrand
Fiu
U.S. Hospital
Jacob Bartley, Jr
Frank Linetti
Adgeville
John H. Kerstiens
Water Works Co
John Rusa, Jr
Weyer & Fleck
National Council
W. CO. A
Jewish Welfare Board
War Camp Community Service
American Library Association
Salvation Army
John R. Mott
Middle-West
James A. Flaherty
The
William
Anna Elmer
Siberia
Duroo Jursay Hogs
Xaver Sehreiner
Adv
Henry Reutmann
Mathias Olinger
Reckelhoff & Malley
Gerhard Weyer
Res. Laake
Weyer & Laake
Bea
Miva Ub
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