This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Franklin
Location
Franklin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1919
Page
2
The document lists Leo C. Myer as business manager aged 21 and Ralph Shurston as assistant business manager aged 20, with George Porter noted as 1921 member. The brief staffing record highlights early 1920s organizational roles.
Franklin College mourns the loss of William H. McCoy and Lieut. Victor A. Hunt who died within the last two weeks. McCoy led buildings and grounds for a few months and was honored in chapel as a symbol of sacrifice. Hunt served since 1917, earned a commission from the ranks, and would have returned to teaching, leaving a lasting impression on students.
The Franklin program led by Coach Thurber reveals a strong winter basketball schedule aiming for a championship run. Officials tout it as the best card in Franklin history, reflecting high expectations for the team.
The college released an Alumni Register listing names and addresses of nearly all Franklin graduates, covering multiple class years and indicating widespread alumni records.
A speculative note suggests freshmen may compose a song titled In our lapels we wear a green ribbon, reflecting campus mood on ribbon symbolism. The line hints at student creativity without confirmed plans or performers.
An effort to revive interest in college literary life has begun with consultations between old Periclesian members and the president. The Webster Literary Society continues, and overall signs are encouraging for a re awakening of literary affairs.
Muse papers on Literature of the War by Irene Chandler. Impromptu by Edna Smith. Five minute talk Mumor of the War by K. Book. Music. Debate on compulsory military training in all colleges. Affirma Ralph Thurston Mary Graham Negative Ruth Carter Joseph Mc Clure. Reading A War Selection by Mary Kerlin. Websters At Work Louise Constable Gladys Doles.
The pre war resumption of college affairs sees an effort to reorganize the college glee club. Most members from last season are back, with Voris returning from YMCA work and Prof. Roberts agreeing to serve as faculty advisor. A meeting of former members is planned to set plans, listing Scott Spear Bendon Kinnick Hunter Seitz Shirley Farmer among last spring’s personnel.
Franklin College held a dorm watch party with a program featuring a singer, an unknown orchestra, and the hulu-hulu dance led by Miss Fettges. The initiation into the S. S. Society followed, with several girls allegedly admitted in a night of secrecy and spectacle.
Passages describe an S S initiation in a dorm where newcomers received puffs in green paint and apples and cakes were served. After the clock struck midnight, the Freshmen were ordered to clear the lobby and the first dorm New Year’s party ended.
A mass meeting of upperclassmen after chapel pledged stricter oversight of freshmen. Lieutenants join to enforce a fair square deal as seniors recall rougher days of the annual Fresh-Soph football ritual and urge reforms.
Dr Livingstone Ferrand president of the Rockefeller Anti Tuberculosis Commission has been named an officer of the Legion of Honor The proposal of Capt Andre Tardienu French high commissioner to the United States Sels kar M Gunn of Boston and Alexander Miller have been made knights of the Legion of Honor.
Coblenz January 1 By the Associated Press voluntary enlistments in the German army are being called for in the 18th army corps district near Frankfort to muster out older men. The war ministry ordered enlistment offices in 17 towns including Giessen Nidda Steinau Bobershausen Bensheim Ehrbach Orb and Weilburg.
An embargo due to labor troubles was placed today by the New York Central on all freight for delivery to New York City terminals, disrupting shipments from Chicago.
In Coblenz and surrounding areas the American third army greeted the new year with blank salvoes from six inch howitzers and service pistols as celebrations began. Major General Dickman greeted by about 800 officers at third army headquarters, while Major General Bullard of the second army arrived in Coblenz amid rumors of a pending handover of the Rhine occupation.
London reports from the American Chamber of Commerce indicate British business leaders favor ending the Defense of the Realm Act Dora with only limited restrictions. Financial interests expect ongoing controls to shield European finances through the reconversion period.
Senator New of Indiana Republican introduces a resolution asking the Senate Military Committee to investigate conditions at the American embarkation camp at Brest France. The measure goes over until tomorrow as New cites bad conditions and says Baker’s report order should not block action.
Brownsville Pennsylvania reported 400 dwellings and businesses submerged as the Monongahela River rose to 41 feet nine inches at 2 PM. Residents fled to upper floors last night and were rescued by boats this morning as floodwaters continued to rise.
Manchester Guardian notes Barnard’s Lincoln statue would shock traditional sentimentalism and emphasize Lincoln’s rough-hewn honesty. The piece cites Charles P Taft of Cincinnati as making the offer to Manchester and contrasts London’s choice of St Gaudens for Westminster.
Washington Jan 2 Captain Nathaniel C. Twining former chief of staff to Admiral Sims in European waters will relieve Rear Admiral Victor Blue as commander of the battleship Texas. Admiral Blue today became chief of the Bureau of Navigation in the Navy Department.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.