Spanish Influenza Epidemic Hits Dubois County
The Spanish influenza outbreak spreads through Dubois County with deaths reported daily. Schools and churches in Huntingburg and Jasper closed. health officials order closures and warning to soft drink stands to curb gatherings. Ferdinand has one doubtful case. officials urge precautions to prevent spread.
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Huntingburg
Jasper
G. A McLane
State Board of Health
Bigham
Ferdinand
Counties Seek Named Tanks in War Bond Drive
Ten counties and ten cities in the Eighth Federal Reserve District may have battle tanks and transports named for them under War Department authorization. Contests depend on Liberty Bond quotas and subscriber percentages by population. Mr and Mrs Gust Wirthwein of rural route No 1 welcomed a baby boy named Melvin William.
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Federal Reserve District
United States
War Department
Gust Wirthwein
Melvin William
Wirth- Taylor
Son of Ferdinand Resident Dies in Naval Hospital
Second Fireman William B. Huelsman, 23, son of Mr and Mrs John C Huelsman of Fort Branch, died Thursday night in Portsmouth Naval Hospital from influenza after four months in service. Born in Gibson County he is survived by parents and three sisters. Burial was at St Bernard church after a solemn requiem. he was the first Catholic boy of Gibson County to make the supreme sacrifice.
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William B. Huelsman
John C. Huelsman
Fort Branch
Naval Hospital
Portsmouth
Gibson County
St. Bernard Catholic
Special war exhibit train to visit Huntingburg Sunday afternoon
A train carrying exhibits of machine guns torpedoes gas masks depth bombs and war trophies will stop in Huntingburg Sunday from 3 46 p m to 6 46 p m Soldiers from American and Allied forces who served in France will share experiences and demonstrate equipment including gas masks and guns Also local improvements include a new concrete sidewalk three blocks long and a planned retaining wall and walk on Missouri street A Fourth Liberty Loan Solicitors meeting is set for Friday night at Society Hall at 7 30 p m Lost bill folds noted
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Huntingburg
France
Abe
John Seger
John Goepfrich
John Reinacker
Frank Reckelhoff
Missouri Street
Fourth Liberty Loan Solicitors
Society Hall
Liberty
Jefferson Township
Jaeper
Harbison
Boona
Madison
Bainbridge
Marion
Hall
Jefferson
Jackson
Patoka
Cass
Ferdinand
Jasper
Indiana Council of Defense Urges English Language Use
A report by the Special Committee to the Indiana State Council of Defense urges English as the common language and discourages German in schools churches and public meetings to aid Americanization while preserving German knowledge for diplomatic and civic use. The document notes local conditions and defers broader policy, referencing the Fourth Liberty Loan progress and a late auction notice for Mrs. Joe Arcohart's estate.
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Dubois County Council of Defense
Indiana State Council of Defense
Bureau of Education
Department of the Interior
Council of Nations Defense
National Council
United States
State Council of Defense
Germay
Restrict German Language in Indiana Schools and Churches
A historical document urges repeal of the 1839 statute requiring German teaching in common schools, calls for German instruction only from American-minded teachers with English text usage, and promotes English as the preferred language in religious services and public life. It warns against German as the sole church language and endorses Allied integration efforts.
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Indiana
Home Boy Dies at Camp Custer in Pneumonia
Private John H. Wigger of near Ferdinand died at Camp Custer Michigan Wednesday morning from pneumonia at age 24. He was called to service August 25 by the Local Board of Spencer County and leaves his parents three brothers and three sisters. Remains will be sent home for burial with time not yet set. Also reported is George Krodel of Jasper about 23, a former Jasper restaurant operator and Camp Grant cook, who died of influenza and had burial planned after return of his remains. Cloaks advertised by Jacob Bartley line.
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John H. Wigger
Paul Wigger
Ferdinand
Camp Custer
Mich
John
Spencer County
Wigger
St. Ferdinand
Preas
George Krodel
Jasper
George
Camp Grant
War Bond Exhibit Flyer Urges Local Auto Use
Publicity Committee of the Fourth Liberty Loan announces a Huntingburg Indiana war exhibit on Sunday October 13 1918. Citizens may use autos to attend and to solicit bonds on that day only. Announcement signed by F H Dufenbach Fuel Administrator for Dubois County.
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L. D. Trent
Huntingburg
Ind
Calivg Percale Shades Advertised With Low Yard Wareroom
An advertisement touts cheaper calivg and darker Percale shades, claiming wider and heavier fabric at 80 cent value with a 2% discount, inviting readers to select from several pieces at Beckethoff & Mr.
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Adv
Beckethoff
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American Red Cross
Wm. F. Lincoln
Lake Division
Ohio
Kentucky
Dubois Co
John C. Huelaman
Ferdinand Township
Anderson Pian
Joe Arcohart
Fiberia
Louis Schlachter
Jilana
Arthur W. Brady Allen B, Philputt
George Ade
Comatittes
Worth
Berty
Home Boy
Jacob Bartley
F. H. Dufenbach
Evangeline Gugsell
Emma Seufert
Rose Jacobi
Europe
Teckla Krapt
Henry Weyer, Jr
Alfred Joseph
Mike Uebelhoer
Joseph Laake
R. J. Beckmann
Beckmann
Washington Street
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