Home Front Letters Cheer Soldiers In War Effort
Washington June 1 The Red Cross urges cheerful morale boosting letters to soldiers abroad from American families. W Frank Person director notes letters should include family news and frequent snapshots to keep men connected to home life while overseas. Regular home correspondence is emphasized as vital to maintain morale during wartime.
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Washington
America
W. Frank Lersony
Waushiheton
France
Red Cross
Frances
Appoints Managers for Several Roads in Federal Control
New York June 10 Alfred J1 Smith regional director of railroads for the eastern territory announces federal managers named for repertaiy roads now under government control. Appointments effective today place managers in charge of road property and all departments, with offices in Cincinnati Indianapolis and other cities. The list includes M A Myers Erie and Pitts, B C Gallaway Baltimore and Ohio west of Pittsburgh, T M Contin Coveland and Central Indiana railway, and others overseeing lines such as the Hocking Valley and Lake Erie and Western. Death notices follow for Mrs Lilie Tute and James Tindall, with funeral details in Decatur and Venuesville.
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New York
Alfred J1. Smith
Propertien Ag
Surich
Gen
Mark
Federal
Penne | Kyhvanie Haeswert
Erie and
Pitts
Hared
Cincinanti
Lennon Age Northern Railway
Lerdine, Ainland and Southern Railroad
Ittaburgh
OW. Gallaway
Federnl
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Arkeraburg
Pittsburah and
Dayton and
Unton
Cincinnati
Glass of Hot Water Before Breakfast Habit Promoted
A health note extols drinking a glass of hot water with a teaspoon of phosphate before breakfast to cleanse the stomach and purify the alimentary tract. It claims benefits including relief from biliousness constipation and rheumatism, urging use of limestone phosphate as a cheap daily tonic.
War era collage mixes faith poems and wartime appeals
A fragmented wartime page blends poetry by Faith Baldwin and Ab with calls to buy war savings stamps, support the draft, and boost production. It riffs on Orville Wright, King George, and home-front labor, noting shortages, patriotic duty, and the pull of national effort amid a murky mix of lines and voices.
Get New Kidney Remedy Ad Claims Urinary Relief
An old advertisement touts a kidney remedy as a universal solution for urinary and back pain. It claims benefits for long standing kidney and bladder issues and urges purchase at drug stores with promises of immediate relief and money back if unsatisfied.
Patriot War Effort Urges Action At Home And War Gardens
A wartime editorial urges Americans to judge individuals by their country service not talk. It emphasizes practical effort over bravado, noting soldiers abroad gain veterans’ status as they fight. Citizens are urged to grow food in home gardens to offset U boat raid losses and support the war effort.
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Carolina
Chicago
Tas Kaui
Crete
France
Hohanzollern
Higher Courts Record Minuth at Indiana Supreme Court
A dense Indiana Supreme Court minute entry list shows various petitions for time granted, appellate actions, and notices for June 19 and September 7, 1918. Several cases involve railroad companies and receiverships with dates and docket numbers, including assignments of errors and rehearing efforts. The final item mentions a local for sale ad for automobile accessories and vulcanizing business due to draft.
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Jninanalla
Suphemi
Minutha
Tie Sperry Murehlovan Gembing Ve
State of Indiana
Liecatur G. O. Apieires
Inehulme
Nnoch
Pierson
Brato
Tuundolph G. O. Appellant
JMR
Vandalia Railroad Company
van A. Sehnall
Marion
Cilant
James
White
Carolyn Wairbanks
Delkyth C. C
Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicaga & St. Louis Railroad Company
Joseph Jtapp
Johnson C. C. Appellees
Supreme Court
Mymen Marcova
State of Tndiana
Daviaga C. C
Fule
Enterprise Fence and Foundry Company
Edward Majors
Industrial Board
Appellee
Vents Marcum
John Herron
Howard M. Stanton
Marlon BR
Modern Woodmen of America
Julng ‘Tyons
Tipton C
Start Campaign for Civilian Relief Work Chief speakers at mass meeting
Jayden John W Eggeman will speak at a Red Cross home service mass meeting at the Temple theatre Monday evening. Eugene Foster of Associated Charities at Indianapolis will discuss civilian relief needs during the war. A week long home service course begins Tuesday with a 75 cent fee to cover expenses.
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Jayden John W. Eggeman
Temple Theatre
Home Service Section
Red Cross Society
Eugene Foster
Associated Charities
Indianapolly
Asa
Foster
Institute
Williams daughter leaves Richmond for Red Cross service
Decatur, Ind. Williames daughter of Mr and Mrs Willama on the Richmond farm departs today to serve with the Red Cross. She trained at Reid Memorial hospital nursing school in 1917 after a three year course and has nine years of practical experience. She leaves a $128 monthly hospital position for $50 monthly Red Cross work as a service nurse. A forty foot pole bearing the American flag will be raised on the Williams farm during her departure. She is sister of Miss Frieda Williams, a graduate of Oeecatur hospital. June 100-Mias Bontrica Mr.
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Decatun
Williames
Andiarvey Willama
Richmond
Red Cross
Reid Memorial Hospital
Willams
Wise Williams
Mian
Frieda Willams
Oeeatur Hospital
Mias Bontrica
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Fe. Wayne's
Mergentheim
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Ohio
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Mra
Lilie
Henry Hite
Acady
Ofelock
Terete
Decatur
Pugh
Fanny
Madae
Mary
Gsenr Moffrinu
Woorhet
Wow
Wilson
Min~ Heinle
Methodist Church
Ind
Cilla Tindall
Florence Woodward Tinlall
Venuville
Decatur Division
Liceatur
Uth
Denville
Tindall
Faith Baldwin
The
Vigilantes
Orville Wright
Tine
Georges
Germany
Atlantic
Tommy Kawks
Susan
Hudson
Havice
Fort Wayra
W. Wayne Mt
Wayne and
Harrison
Hart Schaffner & Marx Suits
Patterson-Fletcher Co
Ayne and
Harrison Streeta
Hackell & Barker Cor Company
Elda Ertalson
Administrateix
Porter 3
Trecord
Jamex
Randolph Vx
Bernard King
Clinton CC
Renord
An- Flanment Nf
Eremra
Bond
Judge Eggeman
Cluett,peabout & 00, Inc
Afar
Jamaica
Sheboygan
Sheboygan Mineral Water CO
Win
Shaboygan Root Heer
Sarsaparifit
Lamon
Moellering Bros. & Millard Wholesale Gro. Co
Distributoce
Wayne
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