Engineers 10 Train at Camp Humphreys
The Major General Black announced that the engineer officers training camp opening around August 1 will be at Camp Humphreys Virginia near this city where about 17 000 engineer replacement troops presently train. Two thousand candidates for commissions as captains and first lieutenants expected. Candidates for lieutenancies should be between 22 and 28 years old and those for captains between 36 and 42. A traveling board headed by Major F E H Williams will visit large cities to examine candidates for fitness. A fire at Clyde Gardner 1302 Fairfield Ave caused nominal loss due to chimney sparks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Black
Army Engineers
Engineer
Camp Humphreys
Virginia
Cocoanut Oil Makes A Splendid Shampoo
A dated home care note promotes coconut oil as a pure greaseless shampoo. It warns modern soaps and alkali-heavy products can harm hair, recommending plain coconut oil rubbed into damp hair to produce rich lather, remove dust and dandruff, and leave hair silky and manageable. Coconut oil is described as inexpensive and long-lasting for family use.
Escape Injury After Interurban Collision At Abwite Crossing
Russell Rose and Donald Powell of Abvite township narrowly escaped injury when their auto collided with an Interurban streetcar of Shriners near Abwite. The interurban with a trailer struck the first car, whirled, pitched the auto into a ditch, and demolished the Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Rose
Donald Powell
Abvite
Earland
Shriners
Abwite
Ligonier Man Named Officer by Pershing
Word has been received of the appointment by General Pershing of Ligonier resident L. Green as a lieutenant in the non line branch. He has just completed a course at aviation camps and will be transferred to the aviation branch if he qualifies later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecehing
L Green
Ligonier
Wwodie
Green
Aving Draneh
Myer
Frank Doriot Undergoes Operation
Report from St Joseph's Hospital says Frank Doriot underwent surgery yesterday performed by Dr. Rosenthal. He rests as well as expected, with little change in condition. City officials note a meeting at No 7 will address officer elections and other business tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preik St. Darist
Turster
Bt. Do. Aeph
Rosenthal
Bortot Jaume
Tals Elty
War era markets and changing habits reshape daily life
A brisk look at how war upends the Merchants' Corner routines and consumer behavior. Diet shifts, price surges, scarcity, and new substitutes press on living costs and fashions. Prohibition alters beverage culture and imports tighten, while advertising fixes new habits and profit opportunities for enterprising men.
Railroad Man Explains War Time Pay To Erie Employes
Huntington June 18 Decree N DeGuire supervisor of equipment United States railroad administration addressed Erie railroad shop and engine house employees this afternoon on wage increases and the war effort. He warned that if trains stop Germans could reach the U S in six days, not 3 000 miles away. Erie shop workers to receive back pay for June after payroll at new rates was prepared. Section men to get no increase. Other notes include promotions, Fordson tractors, troops, and local war effort updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
N. DeGuire
Division of Transportation
United States Railroad Administration
Erie Railroad
Atlantic
Huntington County Council of Defense
War Chest
Emounty Council of Defense
Erie
Truntington
Brie
Stop That Headache Quickly Permanently
Stop That Headache Quickly Permanently. The Cornelison Headache Pill promises fast relief with one or two pills and quick return to normal. It claims to treat the cause and prevent tomorrow’s pain, offering a money back guarantee if not better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corelixon
Corneliaon
Brad
Rivk
Widow Knyvett's War Work for French Wounded
Mrs. Hugd Knyvett widow of a famed Australian officer works daily in New York with the American Fund for French Wounded. She believes war widows serve best by aiding wounded men and is driven by a desire to ease suffering with bandages and care rather than mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugd Knyvett
Pan
America
National
Hradaniifers
American Fund For
New York
Gays Ile
Kenyved
War Savings Stamps drive urged by president and governor
In a July campaign, local officials announce a statewide push for War Savings Stamps pledges and proxy participation. Citizens are urged to meet by July 28 to buy stamps, with mass meetings planned in towns and counties. The drive emphasizes the protection of funds, tax compliance, and the government's promise to redeem stamps at five dollars.
Indiana War Savings meeting minutes conflict in county
A fragmented document outlines meeting actions for a wartime savings drive. It names officers, assigns roles, and details pledge cards, minutes, and reporting to the state. The notice mentions singing the national anthem and identifies Kraus and Apfelbaum as local advertisers or sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josevt DY. Oliver
Indiana
Sivertio
Romnutes Ag
America
I. Tismiesit
Deaths listed as residents of Allen County
Funeral notices for J A Hoge and Mrs Wattle Mot tager also appear. Other obituaries remember Dennis family members in Port Wayne and Allen County with survivors including five children and seventeen grandchildren. Details are fragmentary but indicate multiple local death notices and services across Fort Wayne and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innag Dennis
Rampainy
Alen County
Mihuu
Tim Acaupies
Watton Avenue
Mr. Dennis
Monroe County
Ohio
Afton County
Misa Quills Snevley
Dennis
Marrett
George
Fred
Pearl Dennis
Port Wayne
John Dennis
Reanoks
Lycurgus Dennis
Rawson
Einek Frem de Kinet & Melching
Wey
Einfin Ieee
Lindenwand
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Lamb
Black—Tan—Whit Red—Srown
Jor F E. H. Williams
Clyde Gardner
Fairfield Avenue
Pershing
Frank
Doriot
Ben Hurs
the Merchants’ Corner
Cees
Council of Defense
War Chest Fund
Erle Men Linth
WL A. Auldswin
General Cuperintendent
Ines West
Ubderhe Pereral
Park Goodale
Buurder
Purste
Tudiana
Inddin- Apalls
Moses Burke
Hoy
Weber and Purevinnee
Ami
Quartermaster Commandar
Chieneo
Purgliance
Te Feacher
Mra
M.C. Maley
Ter Tashi
Moo
France
Tewanef
Medent Ortie Darwin Hamer
W. D. Hiumer
Enginve
Prsifinn Ie
Dn Gee Engineering Servic
Pier Tisdeedt
Tamannes
Russell
Dayton Tamer
Aid A Tomett
Talentengat Tamer
Ambreyn Kekert
Fane
Jil
Falen
Perons
Warren Lberty Guard Company
Io Tuntington
Brown
Warren Guard
Vuntington
Northeastern
Knyvett
Hugh Knyvett
Indluria
Tuntington
Poa
Loew
Enunty
Onte
New
Summit City
W. S
Baynes cAmpalen
Wrodraw
Ilson
J. Gondrich
Maynis
Fewna
Xiii Prockumatiana
Tia Stile
War Savings
Minna
United States
Abiaynd
Saint Giberty
Tait
Woedyow Wilson
Anne
Inter Bheaths, Becuse
Nicnes
Waitae
Boston
Muslin Department
Linen Department
Wm. Hahn & Co
Fort Wayne
Kraus & Apfelbaum
Main and Edgerton Sts
Bell
Margaret McUrgan
Ofoluerk
Repldvace
Murka Hirneck
Weal
Haerat Raeinty
Murind
Taladanavrindd Erate
Mik
Mluler
Tery
Lob Angeles
Julieth
Vuneral Avpre
Mraila Meculdigh Miller
Wits
Tenjamin Miller
Lertine Beach
Wate Weld
Tonday
Rivercreach
Handy Wa
Beth Wat
Fork Wayne
Jad
Father John
Sye
W. Wayne ST
FT. Wayne
Wayne ST. Central Building
Havice
Fort Wayre
Ind
W. Wayne
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