21 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
Francesville Tribune
Location
Francesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1918
Page
1
The piece argues William Randolph Hearst reflects cautious American opinion that Japan aims to seize territory in Siberia and build an eastern empire. It asserts Japan profits from war through arms sales, seeks regional dominance, and questions whether Allied victory should yield a new Asian oligarchy.
Indiana Knights of Columbus will stage a five day drive from May 6 to 13 to raise 200000 dollars for war support. An executive meeting in Indianapolis set the dates and opened the drive to the general public for the first time.
Dr F L Sharrer arrived with his family from Benton Harbor Michigan. He took the army service examination in Indianapolis Tuesday and has been assigned to Camp Taylor in Louisville. Mr Sharrer returned from Louisville yesterday.
Local Red Cross Committee calls for a one week clothing collection March 18 to 23. Residents may drop items at the library including men and women wear children’s garments infant wear and bedding. Quality seeders advertised at Spitler and Surber's.
Dr. Alfred Henry of Indianapolis, leading Indiana defense tuberculosis efforts, urges county councils to endorse joint county hospitals. Steuben, Dekalb, Noble and LaGrange counties already plan a shared facility to cut costs. Experts say such hospitals aid soldiers returning home and boost public health during wartime.
The article warns Knox residents that after April first stray dogs will be exterminated by Marshal Row, backed by health and food authorities. It cites nuisance of roaming dogs damaging sheep and poultry and warns owners to keep valuable dogs at home while communities demand protection.
The Department of Agriculture acts on reports of high seed corn prices in certain localities. Secretary Houston says seed shortages could harm 1918 corn output and price should reflect service in obtaining and conserving seed. The department aims to ensure ample seed supply and fair returns for efforts while avoiding unnecessary profiteering.
Samuel E. Cook of Huntington announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination in the Eleventh District. He favors backing the President and wartime measures for a vigorous prosecution of the war. Include primary decision date May 7. Also mentions local ads for Nolan's and Simplicity Incubator poultry equipment.
The article discusses President Wilson’s diplomacy aimed at separating Austria from Germany to hasten an end to World War I. It notes the challenge of offering territorial guarantees without angering Italy and warns of potential military pressure as a fallback while urging cautious diplomacy.
The author commends the regular military establishment as the directing force of the nation’s armies now in the field and in training. While criticizing political favoritism and cantonment bias, the piece lauds the War Department under Secretary Baker for entrusting military details to professional officers and notes General Wood’s eventual foreign assignment.
A bill to bar alien enemies from voting in primaries and general elections has been introduced by Chairman Moor of the foreign affairs committee. It targets Indiana where alien enemies with first papers can vote, and notes other states affected including Alabama Arkansas Kansas Michigan Nebraska Oregon South Dakota and Texas.
The City Tailors of Chicago advertise a special suit sale at Frank Nolans with dates April 12 and 18 offering the finest line of medium priced suits to measure in the west. Frank Nolan Fred Eggert were passengers to Monticello Friday. Economy Hatchers and Queen Colony Brooders are offered at Haring and Stalnaker's with a note to place orders now for hard to obtain implements. Spitler and Surber.
Purdue University will run a six month aviation ground school for 108 students drawn from select drafts. Seventeen schools are planned, with twelve in the Midwest. Cincinnati was the first site. The program covers machine and metal shop work, wood, wiring, and military training under army officers, with dormitory, meals, and facilities provided at Purdue.
Social events at the homes of Mr. and Mrs John Doll in Beaver and Mr. Stephen Indidgee honor birthdays with games music and friendship. The notices describe attendees and include local business ads for gloves harness repairs furniture and farm equipment.
The piece notes a daylight saving bill taking effect April 1 as March 31 to seven months, shifting clocks one hour forward and affecting work start times. It praises General Pershing and General Bliss for leadership, contrasts with Bryan and Gompers opposition to a larger regular army, and lauds American troops and training in France.
A week of losses includes Altbert Shumaker age 3 who died Sunday in Ting from cervical adenitis and septicemia. Funeral in Salem Wabap lies church with burial at Bowman cemetery. John Brady age 7 died last Thursday in Lafayett e area from indigestion. funeral at Catholic church in Pulaski. Burial in Catholic cemetery. Unice Mower died in Michigan City last Saturday. burial in Norway Whitecount. Infant son of I A Higgins died Monday. funeral at West McCo Henslee officiating. burial east of town.
The article lists women in political roles: Jeannette Rankin in the United States Congress. Colorado State Senator Telen Ring Robinson. Miss Ann Rogstad as Norway’s first woman member. Madam Kunctica in Bohemia. Madame Spiridonova leading the Parliagent of Pinhand. eighty one women have held parliament positions, Denmark reports seven women on Copenhagen council, New Zealand and Australia had eligible women but no elected members, and US state legislatures in Colorado Utah Wyoming Idaho include several women.
Sunday School 9 50 public worship 10 30 morning sermon by Dist Supt W E B McKenzie Epworth League 6 20 Public Worship 7 30 second quarterly conference to meet at 7 30 Saturday evening April 1 pledges at least half paid by then H C Henslee pastor
Farmers alert for early corn car load coming to Frances ville. Cribbs Reynolds Taylor Co advertises linoleum Bugs window shades and furniture at Spitler and Lurber's. Also two mares for sale with weights 1300 and 1200. E J Randle Rensselaer Indiana. Incubator claim Simple Simplicity hatch needs no recommendation. Spider and Lurber offer oil powered device.
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