21 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Francesville Tribune
Location
Francesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1917
Page
1
A crowded social beat reports visits and travel of Mrs. C A Clark in Lafayette and Mrs W C Calvert in Lafayette on Tuesday. Many locals attend family and friend gatherings across Indiana, with travel to Indianapolis and Chicago noted. A wedding, civic events, library hours, and election case testimonies surface amid community updates.
A birthday party for Mary Allee's 20th birthday was held Thursday June 14 at the home of Mr and Mrs James Allee east of town. Guests enjoyed music dancing cake and ice cream as listed names attended. The column then reflects on World War I prospects noting Germany's power and the allied effort with America to secure victory and peace.
United States district court judge Anderson entered a final decree ending the injunction suit by several oil companies. The move ends Indiana oil inspections. former state oil inspector Mote resigned after the prior injunction. The action saves Indiana about 80000 in oil inspection fees.
A meeting to organize a Red Cross unit will be held Friday evening at the opera house. Local work is under Harry W. Foster. The times demand good attendance.
Indiana roosters face conscription next week as poultry producers boost hatchings to curb egg shortages. Community merchants promote rooster week with trades and bargains while churches plan sermons and Sunday programs amid a church renovation and renewed facilities led by Minister O. W. Baylor.
Message from M. P. Hill, township chairman, urges Salem farmers to join the national war effort. It praises farmers as the world’s breadmakers and calls on locals to apply for labor relief at elevators or the State Bank, seeking mutual aid and cooperative service.
Pastor A L Brandenburg announces Sunday School at 9 30 am and public worship at 10 30 am in the school house due to redecorating. No evening service. Prayer meeting at the parsonage Wednesday 7 45 pm. All members urged to attend. Bell to ring for Sunday School.
Porch swing offered at $3.00 normally but advertised at $2.25 while stocks last. Orders can be placed by calling Spitler and Surber.
A casual sales note invites readers to buy a porch swing for $2.25 from Spitler and Surber, highlighting a limited time bargain and encouraging quick purchase.
Post office employees and the public are urged to use higher denomination stamps to match postage needs. A 2e stamp should replace two 1e stamps for 2e postage, and a 1le stamp should replace five 2e stamps for ten cents. This savings benefits government costs and reduces handling for mail, aiding business mailers especially.
Construction Commissioner C. E. Paul will be in the Francesville trustees office next Saturday from 1 to 4 PM to collect ditch assessments now due. He invites local residents to attend and settle amounts owed.
The Monon will run an excursion from Indianapolis to Michigan City next Sunday. Train arrives at 10 36 a m and returns from the city at 5 20 p m. Fare one dollar for the round trip. Frank Rees, Agent. Mrs Walter Gasper and her children of Rensselaer are visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs Watson Rhinehart.
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