Leonard Wentz Describes WWI Frontline Experience in France
Leonard Wentz writes from France detailing arrival at Brest on June 19, training near Paris, and frontline action in Toul and Verdun sectors. He recalls night movements, German air activity, and a final push where his battery saw little loss while downing two enemy planes. He ends with plans to return home.
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France
Brest
Paris
Indiana
Toul
Verdun Secca
Leonard Wentz
A. Art
Influenza Epidemic Strikes Beaver Township
Beaver township reports a severe influenza outbreak with several deaths and widespread illness in families such as the Hancocks and Ezras. Limited doctor and nurse services hinder care as residents cope with the epidemic.
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Beaver Township
William Hancock
David Ezra
Albert Henry Killed Chasing Chicken Thieves
Albert Henry of White Post township on the Medaryville Francesville road died from an accidental gunshot while pursuing chicken thieves. He left his home with a shotgun to stop the thefts, the shot entering his chest and causing instant death. Coroner Dr. Raymond J. Ives held an inquest and expected an accidental verdict.
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Albert Henry
John Hance
Medaryville
Francesville
White Post Township
Henry
Raymond J. Ives
Armenian Syrian Relief Drive Postponed in Midwest
The National Campaign Committee of Armenian and Syrian Relief defers solicitation of funds in Illinois Indiana Wisconsin and other Central West states from January 12–19 to January 25–31. The state conference will be at the Columbia Club Indianapolis January 15 with speakers from Near East relief. Donations may be left with J L Beesley at the State Bank.
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National Campaign Committee of
Ilinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Central West
Columbia Club
Indianapolis
Near East
J. L. Beesley
State Bank
Why Men Are Reported Missing in Action
Albert Houser a master engineer now in Stenay France writes to his father about why soldiers are listed as missing in action. He recalls Sept 25 when twenty nine trucks carrying bridge and road material were attacked by Germans and one hit a truck within ten feet of him. All were blown up and nothing remained.
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Albert Houser
Stenay
France
Pulaski County
Congressman Riddick Urges Early Demobilization of Farm Labor
Demobilize farmer labor promptly urges Congressman elect Carl W. Riddick of Montana in a letter to Secretary of War Baker. He notes army workers with farm duties at home should be released to help next year's crops, despite any supposed labor surplus. Farmers nationwide back his plea.
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Carl W. Riddick
Montana
Winamac
Baker
U. S. Department of Labor
Riddick
War Savings and Thrift Stamps 1918 Guidance
Treasury officials warn holders that 1918 War Savings and Thrift stamps remain valid regardless of certificate completion and will grow in value like a finished series. The 1919 issue will be sold after January 1 on the same terms as the retiring issue, with the blue stamps not to be used on old certificates.
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Treasury
Fresh crackers and cookies at Nolan's Grocery
Fred Shumaker conducted business in La Fayette on Monday. Mrs. Marion Rotruck visited her sister in Hammond on Saturday. Jess and Tubby Culp stayed with Otis Culp and J. J. Molitor in Paulding County Ohio.
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Nolan’s
Fred Shumaker
Lafayette
Marion Rotruck
Hammond
Jess
Tubby” Culp
Otis Culp
J. J.,molitor
Paulding County
Ohio
Politicians Fear Repeal Of Statewide Primary Rights
The text argues against repealing the state wide primary in Indiana. It defends popular selection of party nominees, contending it ensures democratic control and aligns with American political experience. It warns a repeal would weaken popular government and misalign executive power with voters.
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America
Indiana
Republican Party
Groceries Reopen West Side Store By Vitt
C S Vitt formerly of Veedersburg reopened the west side store for business. He put in a complete stock of groceries and will also handle cream for the Fox River Butter and Creamery Company. Mrs H W Biedsee visited Lafayette yesterday. Pure buckwheat flour at Nolan's Grocery.
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Cery
H. W. Biedsee
Lafayette
C. S. Vitt
Veedersburg
West Side
A. Com
Fox River
Young Soldier's Letter Describes Argonne Battle Experience
A youth from Idaville recounts the Argonne Forest battles in vivid detail. He describes marching to trenches, heavy machine gun fire, silencing shelling, and collecting insignia from fallen German soldiers as shells and trucks moved through the lines. He notes casualties among friends, repeated near misses, and the harsh scene of dead and wounded along the road.
Beavertown and Winamac Obituaries Chronicle Weekend Deaths
A series of local deaths and funerals are noted across Beaver, Winamac and nearby areas. Jeatlig in Winamac, a veteran railroad executive, died after a long illness at sixty. Julia Ortman and Lawrence White died of influenza in Beaver. Caroline Busch and Frederick Dell are mourned. Dell’s funeral is planned at St Jacob’s church. Isage Reese, a White county resident, died of cancer. Reverend J S Van Orman led the burial.
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Jam
Gill
Winamac
Ines
Julia ‘Ortman
Garret. Ortman of
Beaver
Pulaski
Frederick Dell
Herman
Beaver ‘Township
St. Jacob’s Church
Isage. N. Reese
Rev. J. S. van Orman
White County
Trade some Saturday at Nolan's Gro
A compact local item notes social visits and business travel. B H Thompson of Enex and Gord Lurber with son Dwight traveled to South Bend on Monday for errands. John Ricks of Ozaka Kansas and Henry and Omer Ricks of Kokomo were guests of Mr and Mrs James Ricks west of town. W A Geer wintering in Amarilla Texas reports first snowfall and flu epidemic. Ross Nolan adds stock in a building nicknamed rock with an estimated value of two dollars (text unclear).
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Gord Lurber
Dwight
South Bend
John Ricks
Ozaka
Kansas
Henry
Omer Ricks
Kokomo
James Ricks
W. A. Geer
Amarilla
Texas
the Tribune
Missionary Program Draws on Sunday Evening
The Missionary Societies of the M. E. church present a Sunday evening program at 7 30 featuring instrumental music an orchestra and songs. Highlights include It's Way Woman's Work in Centenary Move ment scripture lesson Sweet Hour of Prayer and Blessings of Intercession. Mrs Will Whitaker Mrs M P Hill Mrs Hubbell Mrs Jennie do-bie participate with solos and Christian stewardship readings. Security of the gathering rests with church and fellowship attendees.
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M. E. Church
Will’ “Whitaker
M. P. Hill
the Fellowship of Intercession
Judy
Jennie
Theodore Roosevelt Funeral Held Yesterday at Noon
The funeral of Theodore Roosevelt, citizen and statesman, was held yesterday afternoon at his home in Oyster Bay with burial in the family lot. He requested ostentationless arrangements, a simple service without flowers, military escort, honorary pallbearers, or a eulogy. Roosevelt served as New York governor, Vice President, and President, and was also an author, scientist, and traveler.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
New York
United States
Kidnapped Father Captured by Son in France
Former Starke County boy John Kotzer Jr. reportedly captured his own father, John Kotzer Sr., a former merchant at Ober. The two had moved to Chicago six years ago after leaving Ober, and three years back the elder Kotzer disappeared until the son sent word of the capture at Chateau Thierry. Kotzer Jr. claimed his German father was captured during the war as he answered his country’s call.
Keeping Us Out of War Then and Now
An analysis contrasts 1916 claims that the U S would stay out of war with present rhetoric. It argues that calls to stay out of conflict served politicians and prepared the public for guarantees of European peace while expanding military and naval buildup. It warns that the same cycle repeats and the public bears responsibility for another misleading peace claim.
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Europe
United States
Secretary of the Navy
Secretary of War
Spitler Surber Store to Close Evenings
Spitler Surber Company announces evening closures starting Monday January 13 at six o'clock except Wednesday and Saturday nights until further notice.
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Spitler-Surber
Spitler-Surber Company
Cash For Liberty Bonds Offer From Monon
Fred Thomas of Monon will pay cash for Liberty Bonds. A note hints tobacco chewing may be linked to habits of men who ride in front seats. Private Howard Fucker of Camp Taylor returns after a brief visit with his parents east of town. Mrs John Clifford of LeGrande Oregon visits her parents Mr and Mrs Pred Stone. The husband is a locomotive engineer.
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Fred. Thomas
Monon
Jess
Howard ‘Fucker
Taylor
John Clifford
Legrande
Oregon
Pred Stone
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Rd Wentz
Boulevard
Anne Leonard
Chica‘Musical College
Doris Petra
Indianapa
State Library Association
Severinen
Farr
Nolan’s Gro
Idayville
Argonne
Argonne Forest
Aptain
Jeatlig
Lawrence
Theodore White
Clark Cemetery
Caroline Busch
Cincinnati
Oscar Boulden
B. H.thompson
Enex
Ross Nolan
Starke County
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