Boston Flu Outbreak Returns With Mass Case Surge
Boston reports renewed influenza outbreak with about 400 cases daily and 120 towns showing flu, deaths low so far. Doctors discuss serum treatment used in Pittsburgh and St Louis but remain divided on flu vaccine efficacy. masks and quarantines previously adopted may be reinstated if spread continues.
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Boston
Masa
Den
Mascabbusette
Ware
Massag
Pittsburgh
Max &. Starkiow
St. Louis
Seilu
Acromd
Branca
Britain
Germany
Water bills delinquent prompt payment urged
The notice warns residents to avoid penalties by paying water bills due after January 1. It mentions Fort Wayne Water Works and urges prompt payment amid broader wartime messaging and disinformation concerns involving Germany and the entente. The text discusses fears of antiwar sentiment spreading in January and references wartime topics and Swiss neutrality after armistice terms.
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Fort Wayne Water Works
Beet growers form northwestern Ohio association
December 20 Deshler hosts an Olio beet growers meeting to organize a state group. The earlier Tororto meeting raised beet prices from 8 to 9 dollars per ton, with growers later awarded 85 cents more per ton due to wheat related adjustments. Wayne Fish Market reports carload fresh rabbits.
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Hicksville
Ohio
Deshler
Tororto
Wice
Sheat
Carload
Wayne Fish Market
Officers Elected as American Insurance Union Opens Quarters
The American Insurance Officers Union opened new quarters and elected officers including Meg Sirus and F. Lenz as trustees. A large turnout and inspection day were noted, with new equipment and location touted. The report also mentions staffing changes and other routine personnel moves at various offices.
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Pailrc’d Woeners
American Insurance Elect Officers Union
Koenig Wit
Getre
Meg Sirus
Henthsn
F. Lenz
Oriers
Wno
Change of Regime in Noble County
In Noble County Albion Ina Den reports wide changes in county offices on Wednesday. County Auditor George A. Joung, serving two four term stretches, will be succeeded by Clayton Erwin of York township who was elected by a majority of 88 over Cecil W. Emerick of Wayne township. Anna Moorhouse, deputy auditor for years, resigns to join DeKalb County in the same role. Russell Bremer of Jefferson township will become Deputy Auditor. In county treasurer duties, Jacob Lindsey, Democrat, steps down after twelve years. Ina Laughlin of Brimfield will succeed him, following a 418 vote majority. Also noted are social notices and a brief hotel advertisement.
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Albion
Ina den
Wednesden
Jan
George A. Joung
Clayton Erwin
York Township
Erwin
Cecil W. Emerick
Wane Township
Anna Moorhouse
Bes
DeKalb
Johnson
Gan Sha
Russell Bremer
Jafferson Township
Ann
Gosessor
Jacob. Lindsey
Agsn
Inco
Laughlin
Brinferd
Lindsey
Influenza Epidemic Warns Public Health Service
Public Health Service reports 300000 to 350000 influenza and pneumonia deaths in the United States since September 15, with the epidemic still active in many areas. The alert urges precaution as the disease spreads through communities and advises using Father John's Medicine as a tonic and safer option for families.
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Public Health Service
United States
Washington
Work of Dr Bower Praised by Governor Marcus Holcomb
Dr. Bower, called to the United States public service, returns home to resume duties after aiding influenza efforts in the Western states and Japan. Connecticut Governor Marcus Holcomb formally commends his service in a January 12 1918 note, noting appreciation for the epidemic response.
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DR. Bower
EB al Hower
United Stars
Gaymimelolcomb
Connecticut
Voluntary
Ier
Death notices and obituaries from Huntington and surrounding towns
Multiple obituary notes from Huntington and nearby communities report deaths and funeral details. Included are Peter Shoalt of Butler Township DeKalb County aged 30 with survivors and unresolved funeral plans, Miss Estella L. daughter of Mrs. family, and Mrs. Sarah Chamberlain widow of Dr. James Chamberlain with survivors and services in Waterloo. Also noted are Mr. Diaker of Huntington with limited details, and Mrs. Emory Davies of Huntington County aged 39 with bereaved husband and children.
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Shoat
Huntertown
Mad
Peter Shosf
Butler
DeKalb” Couity
Rock
Miami County
Thin
David W
Near
Lao
R. M. Hogar
Lincoln
Neb
Shoalt Cas Che
Estella
Swenetay
Linfinenza
Albion Red Cross
Vail
Chamberlain
Awaterboo
Ind
Sarah ‘Tomas Chamberlain
James Nu. Chamberlain
RL. Hall
Hall
Harr
2D. Chamberlain
Beis 3 NL
Robert. McAirtde
Indiaunyolls
Elly Baxter
Auburn
Marthh. Jackson
Ci Nia
Waterloo Cemetery
Blay
Jaenh Eley
New Year’s Day Post Office Hours and Schedules
Post office hours for New Year’s Day are listed with details on pickup times, delivery availability, and where to collect packages. Boxes, sub stations, and main offices will have altered hours and late pickup options. Affected locations include Brondway, Lafayette, Calhoun, Spy Run, and Broadway areas with specific desk and counter times noted.
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Il Wreleck
Wade
Peters
Brondwa
Hurzell
Albersmeyer
Wells
B. JS
Miller
Lafayette
Ae Zen
Mawes
v_G. Dale
Calhoun
J. H. Witten
Lewis
Washington
Broadway
Ati Geo
F. Miller and
Taylor
Staillurn
Igh and
Marga Oy
Meinzen
Bird
Herman
Epiegel
Columbia
Stu
W. T. Rupp
State
Drelor
Hrackenrilge
Lis Store
Pepin Schools Set to Open and Evening Classes Meet
All schools will open on Thursday and regular Thursday evening classes will also convene. Pepin enrollees in the evening classes are urged to report promptly. R. W. HIMELICK, Superintendent.
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Pepin
R. W. Himelick
Ralston to Speak at Huntington January 24 Banquet
Huntington Ind Dec 31 Sambal M Ralston former internor of Indiana will speak at the men s banquet of the First Presbyterian Church on January 24 Announcement was made at church services as plans for the anoin affair were reverenced Mr and Mrs Ralston will stay with Mr and Mrs J Fred France during their Huntington visit and will move to Huntington after Mr France leaves his clerk post Twenty two patients were treated at Red Cross emergency hospital today with more expected upon discharge Two patients were sent home Sunday and another today Lawrence Rodnicker s wife died Sunday and he is reported much improved Paul Drabenstott s condition is not improving as fast as hoped.
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Huntington
Ind
Sambal M. Ralston
Indiana
First Presbyterian Church
Ralston
J. Fred France
Supreme Fee
Red Dross
Homer
Lawrence Rodnicker
Paul Drabenstott
Jas
Night school reopens after holiday influenza scare
Huntington Md Dee free night school under the direction of We A Shock of the high school resumes all evening after the holiday. The influenza scare keeps attendance steady as federal aids depend on it.
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Huntington
We. A
Fragmented Note Describes Formation Well Discussion
A garbled item mentions a formation well discussion with references to PNG and Mesidont. It is unclear who spoke or what actions are implied, leaving only scattered names and partial phrases.
Soldiers to form national service organization abroad
Fragmentary report indicates a proposal to organize a national service unit for U S soldiers abroad with emphasis on unity and readiness. Details are unclear but mentions Huntington and Linneingen soldiers and a planned formation aligned with patriotic aims. The source text is incomplete and several names and places are uncertain.
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Huntington
Tub
Linneingen
Canton
United States
Xex
Casualties and statuses listed by American expedition forces
The list records casualties and statuses among American expedition forces including killed in action died of wounds and other causes wounded severely and prisoners reported missing in hospital. Names such as Eddie J Burman Ralph I Mg Burlington James Kl Pry Karl A Dues Chaence B Knehman Leonard Dice and Frank Herbert appear with their locations and statuses.
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Washington
Teo
Ady
Ragaing
Setinn
Pris
Dob Fo Rus
Aurora
Adngust Kleinerhinitl
Mount
Ganses
Orp
Hang WW
Pederson
Gar
Feiv
Eddie J. Burman
Seret
Harry
Il Thornhon
Gorn
Ralph I
Mg Burlington
Pry
James Kl
Ph Senlerville
Monte S Kakey
Boonville
Sieh
Mizaing
En Augest
Gerghelf
Fortune
France
Germany
Karl A. Dues
Indixan Harbor
Marine Corps Casualties Report Missing in Action
Washington reports casualties among American expeditionary forces with totals for dead, wounded, and missing in action. The release lists individuals by name and status, noting deaths from disease and battle injuries.
Indiana Men Wounded and Died in Action Names Misspelled
A list of Indiana soldiers appears with numerous misspellings and fragmented names. It notes wounded and dead service members across multiple towns including Tipton Hamilton Napoleon Bremen Columbus and Toleds with ranks such as Priv and Sergt. The record enumerates many individuals including Charles Cooper Ernest Arno Robert Featherstone Walter Smith and John McCulvarh among others.
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Clyde C. Lewis
Hamilton
Johny H. Slesmitter
Napoleon
Sergi
Walter Smith
Toleds
T. Newman
Portempauti
John F. McCulvarh
Bremen
Carl Priand
Columbia
Bartlett
Gibton
Columbus
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Castoria
Teenral
Funy Servid
Afd
Spain
Irlerais
Switzerland
Trier’s
PPE
WAYNE
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Wayne Stcentral
Lima
H. A. Koentig
Night Gang
Hayborn
Districe
Wihaver
Gag
Rischefuke
Fort Wayne
Stanleyraynet
Glerk
Penierivania
Mint Gang
Bucknell
Hardy
Olayney Pils
Meyer Bros. Co
New York Censal
Swanlow
Uyon Wadueles
Fuleric
Mstelle Monroe
Monroe
Ludwig Belbntoski
Cleck
New York Central
Philadelphia
Sreek
Indianapolis
Argon
Tanner
Noble County
Weber Hotel
Floyd Hinch
Hicssville
Hame
Antwerp Pike
Wes Bell
Pattoy
Father John
John
Evry
U.S. Public Health Service
Baker
Tington
Terounty
Diaker
Christina Walters
Puneroid
Walters
Davis
Fmery Davie
Warren
Ulus
Preemona
Fvenza
Huntington Jah
Ates
Doe
Ell Duper
Lid
Lho
PNG
Perrine Armstrong Lumber Co
Knox Silk
POL
Marine Corps
Pri Chaence B. Knehman
Vine Veanes
QHIO
Leonard Dice
Portsmouth
Frank Herbert
Leonard Malonay
Delphos
Flugh D
Faneworth
Wiuren
Mike T
Glycela
Alan
Gaitar
Patterson - Fletcher Co
Wayne and Harrison Sts
Theo. J. Israel
TH Journal-Gae
Wan
Reconis Ag
E. W. Moreland
I. Sp
West Wayne Street
Fort Wayne, Ind
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