Shall We Deed Ourselves Over to the Politicians
Opinion column accuses Hearst papers of advocating postal rate manipulation and political control of industry. It argues the public should resist empowering politicians to own or regulate services, calling for accountability and warning against a looming bureaucratic state. The piece cites wartime rate shifts and postwar policy debates, and ends with local society notices about residents and a returning service member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearst
Put Office
Senate
Post Office
Washington Times
Amoney
Deere Carte
Daedee
Bricbote
Arleson
Norrie
Soldiers and labor reform debate on postwar mobilization
The article discusses why soldiers may be kept in service longer than needed to avoid industrial disruption, arguing against extending military service beyond necessity. It notes political reactions and concerns of families, alongside local notices about residents returning from camps and a change in foreign mail addressing for soldiers abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shogs
Baker
Wilean
War Department
Mort Peande
Ann
Red Cross Christmas Roll Call Set For December Dates
The Red Cross announces a December 16 to 25 drive led by national and local affiliates to fund tuberculosis prevention and treatment programs. Seals will be given with no sale this year, aiming to boost support and unify wartime health efforts at community level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Theationns Tuberculosis Agi Dieraport
Otre Hk
Red Cross Wilhin
Amercan Red Cross
France
Recak
United States
Reasons Dropping Out Split By State Support
Fragmented remarks discuss political choices during a war era. The text cites New York World and voters in South Carolina Iowa and others, noting Republican and Democratic leanings and the impact on volunteer enlistment and party strength. It mentions bonds and loyalty to liberty amid wartime mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dr Henry
Spartansburg
New York
South Carolina
Iowa
Congress
Shile Dadavieb
Leah Carolina Dectare
Fies
Southern Governors Urge Cotton Hold Five Cents
Eight southern state governors issue a proclamation urging cotton holders, mostly speculators, to hold for five cents per pound and reduce acreage. The move echoes a hypothetical northern response proposing a two dollar fifty cent price and smaller plantings, highlighting political tensions over cotton policy.
Red Flag as a Prohibited Emblem in U S Debate
The discussion questions why the red flag should be banned in the United States. It notes foreign and domestic flags and emblems appear openly, arguing the red flag symbolizes anti national sentiment and aggression against the United States, insulting soldiers and citizens who served under the flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Tomes
Political Merchandising Now Starting at Post Offices
The Post Offices Department plans to open retail stores in conjunction with par reels Farst and a Christmas sale near Gettysburg. A grocery cooperation in Washington will operate a federal venture to supply motor fuel services to the capital. Officials say expansion will occur within a year or two and political ownership of the stores may be proposed, with politicians as storekeepers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parreels Farst
Cenoelmascer
Des Thnoe
Gettysbures
Heety Apnoeinied
Or & Coopera Oy
Washington
Justice for the Farmers and Local Court Case
Kohko farmers suffer ongoing losses as officials propose state bonds to back agricultural operations and aid farmers in marketing. Bert Tlewellen, DeMotte school superintendent in Jasper County, found guilty of assault and battery on a pupil. fined $1 plus $50.70 costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Tlewellen
DeMotte
Jasper County
Squire Ss. C. Irwin
Why Do We Fight Our Boys' Betrayers
Arthur Brisbane and Hearst papers are blamed for pressuring Americans about soldiers in Russia. The piece argues Bolshevik actions, German betrayal, and Hearst ownership drive antiwar bias while US troops fight for liberty. It condemns Brisbane Hearst for siding with Bolsheviks and keeping American soldiers sacrificed in a political conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Brisbane
Wearst
Germany
Belgium
Hearst
Hearst-Brisbane
Pearst
Mexico
Republic
Harvester Trust
Hix
Bolsheviks
United States
Obituary of John M Jordan of Beaver
John M Jordan of Beaver dies after illness and surgical complications at Jasper County Hospital. Born March 29 1885 on the Jordan farm, he married Maude Casey in 1910 and lived in Pulaski County. He leaves a wife three children brothers and sisters and a large circle of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at his mother’s home conducted by Rev ALC Tharp with many relatives listed in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooree M. Jordan
Mount and Mary Jordan
Jordan Farm
Reeddrtan
Jasner County
Maude Casey
Pulaski County
Jordan
Christian Church
Remington
Cullen Creek
Alc. Tharp
Wo Me
Willie
Wakcomo
Olive Jordan
Thorntown
Roy Jordan
Camp Taylor
Cnas. Dawson
Howard Dawson
Jos. Clary
Seafield
Tulley
Viola
Wm. Tains
Carson Walley
Cyril
Carl
Harry Meyne
Geo. Kintz
I. K
John Viers
R. Fisher
Cassada
Prank
Ezra
P. H
Walley
Agnes Welsh
Rensselaer
Remington Hlems
Jasper County
Democrat
Red Cross Sends Knit Items to Indianapolis Search Center
The Francesville Red Cross Auxiliary shipped a consignment of ten sweaters and 30 pairs of socks to the Indianapolis headquarters on Monday. Proceeds from a recently raised fund and the day’s sale totaled $20.20 from an afghan made by boot children. Mrs Otto Engle held the winning ticket. Knitters are urged to resume activity as yarn is ample and more garments are needed. For info call 195.
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Francesville Red Cross
Indianapolis
Boot
Red Cross
Otto Engle
R. CL
Pulaski Five Defeated by Trome Team on Friday
On Friday evening December 6 Pulaski faced a loss as the Pulaski five were defeated by the Trome Team in a basketball game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pulaski Five
Trome
Army casualty toll rises to 262000 plus missing list
New figures from the Army chief of staff set total casualties at 262,698 through November 26 excluding prisoners. The revision adds 12,100 missing in action and raises the count by 28,000 from last week’s figure.
Political Railroading in Mexican Railways Under Strain
United States government findings show that interest on bonds of railways owned by the Mexican government remains unpaid. The report cites deteriorating equipment and service resulting from the discharge of competent employees.
Attorney Harry J. Myers Dies After Illness
Attorney Harry J. Myers died yesterday morning at 2 45 at home of his parents in Francea eile after influenza complicated by pneumonia. He fell ill while on a business trip to Sallvards Kansas and returned home midweek. His wife had been in West Liberty Iowa and returned to mourners. Funeral will be at the Christian church next Sunday at 2 PM with Rev. J. S. Van Orman officiating. burial in the cemetery east of town. An extended obituary will run next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William (. Myers
Franceaeile
Pneumoni
Sallvards
Kansas
West Liberty
Iowa
Harry
Christian Church
J. S. van Orman
Mensa Bride Dies of Influenza in Monon
Mrs. Carl Middlestadt Jr., twenty, died at her Monon home Sunday evening at 4 50 after influenza. She married Thanksgiving Day to Carl Middlestadt, hospital corps member at Great Lakes near Chicago. The wedding was in Chicago. she fell ill soon after returning. She was dau of Herman Crumbo. granddaughter of Mrs. Emily Daseke, and niece of George and Charles Daseke. Funeral held Wednesday in Monon Cemetery.
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Carl Middlestadt, Jr
Monon
Auenza
Carl Middlestadt
Great Lakes
Chicago
Herman Crumbo
Emily Daseke
George and
Charles Daseke
Influenza Epidemic Spreads Again in Town
The flu season returns with several locals ill and contagious. The Julius Honneger Family near town reports ten members sick but not seriously affected. Some cases linked to attendance at the tech show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Honneger
Banquet at M. E. Church Draws Big Attendance
The Methodist Church basement hosted a Ladies Aid Society banquet for the Men's Bible Class last Thursday evening. More than seventy five guests attended as Dr. Moran of Purdue University spoke on Reconstruction after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Ladies Aid Society
Moran
Purdue University
Notice to F. and A. Masons at Monong Lodge No 208
The last stated meeting for the year is December 20. Officers for the ensuing year are to be elected and other important business transacted. All members are urged to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monong Lodge
Reynolds Closes Town Meetings Amid Flu Epidemic
The town issues an order closing all meeting venues and prohibiting loitering in stores as 25 flu cases are reported. The Home Missionary Society will meet at Mrs. Reeder’s home on Friday afternoon December 15. Walter Durges advertises five good shoots at 100 each on the old Kellarman farm southeast of Franccosville. Miss Gayle Wilhite visits Monticello revival guest of sister Mrs. Harry Foster.
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Reynolds
The
Home Missionary Society
Reeder
Walter Durges
Kellarman Farm
Franccosville
Gayle Wilhite
Monticello
Harry Foster
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