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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1918
Page
1
Senate moved an emergency measure granting the president power to draft men upon reaching age 21, with final action postponed to tomorrow. Another resolution authorizes calling field experts from industry or agriculture into immediate military service.
Major General March, newly appointed chief of artillery for the American expeditionary forces, criticizes wartime censorship as too restrictive and urges looser rules so the American public can learn more about U.S. troops in France. He arrives from Atlantic Port and heads to Washington.
In the American sector near Toul troops were ordered to carry masks at all times and respond immediately to gas alerts. General orders warned that any delay in donning masks could prove fatal and emphasized rapid action.
One time lot with good improvements near Goshen and street car line offered for sale. Installment plan available or will accept horses and stock in trade. Numerous small farms and town properties also for sale. For particulars call L. S. Bush at Stonex Building, phone 648.
State authorities have issued orders for a general cleanup at Center lake in Warsaw where the water supply for the town is drawn. The water is regarded as impure and fish are abundant, prompting action to restore quality.
Revival ended in Hastings led by Rev Wynant from Nappanee after a series of twenty meetings. The evangelistic endeavor was conducted under the Evangelical church banner with the revival expected to resume in April.
A reader in Gavrewaol Missouri reports stormy weather with thunder and lightning. The letter mentions wet conditions, soil tides, and farmers busy plowing fields.
John W. Brown, former county auditor, becomes manager of Brown Bros Taplemean dealers. Ulery Bros business at Nappanee is purchased, with chief officer named as manager.
Harry BR Whither will act as teacher of the Sunday school session for the First Presbyterian Church. The event marks a routine teaching duty with Whitmer guiding the class in morning services.
Fragmentary note indicates Farmers Day events planned for Milford with references to a local page and schedule. Reading partial lines suggests agricultural focus and a scheduled observance next week in Milford. The garbled text limits specific names, dates, or venues.
Fragmentary line cites a pledge and sinking imagery with unclear context and attribution. The readable portion hints at a vow related to a sinking event but lacks identifiable people, dates, or organizations for concrete summary.
Washington March 1 temperance drinks branded as malt liquor fall under new limits in the food administration proclamation. Brewers must not exceed 10 percent of last year’s grain and food materials used, and the same cap applies to temperance beer deer and ales though prohibited beverages see no direct alcohol content change.
The Food Administration announced that bakers may continue to use rye flour as a substitute for wheat flour until March 31 to aid Victory bread efforts. It advised bakers to buy wheat flour substitutes and noted that rye use was limited to the period ending March 1.
An Associated Press dispatch from London reports a Russian wireless proclamation calling for utmost resistance to the German invasion and ordering food-producing provinces to urgently ship supplies to Petrograd and Moscow.
Flemish associations in Flanders protest to the German chancellor against the proclaimed independence of Flanders by the so called council of Flanders following local authorities in Flemish towns.
Rome March 1 The American Y M C A has completed arrangements to extend its work to the Italian front. An agent from the American embassy reports the Italian authorities are eager for the work to proceed.
Two British vessels were sunk by submarines recently, a freighter of about 8,004 tons and another large ship of 4,880 tons. The freighter was en route when destroyed, as reported today.
Ligontoy high school faces the local five in a fast paced game at McNaughton Hall on East Lincoln Avenue. The visiting team is noted for speed and the matchup promises a spirited contest.
The monthly health department report shows 20 births and 14 deaths per 1000 population during the period in Lidia, with figures recorded in the state health ledger.
Authorities in many towns issue videos urging residents to revive strict poultry control. Citizens warned to keep chickens penned and secure, amid renewed calls for farmyard discipline and public health measures.
The Kendallville center reports Lee aiming to hire Balt Tres Supply Co for a job at a0,000 with production capacity stated as 50 tons per day.
Federal administrator Barnard warns only hope is keeping the sugar bowl filled while Goshen sees very little sugar in groceries. Candies and large users report inability to obtain a pound, making a two week shortage likely to worsen.
Indiana reports 9,887 men registered for shipbuilding work, with Elkhart and Goshen contributing 550 each. Overall 4,500 more registrations are needed to hit the state target as announced from state headquarters.
The March term of the circuit court opens Monday at 9 30 with Judge Drake presiding. Many cases remain from prior terms as lawyers are tied to Red Cross and other duties. Divorce action filed by Nellie Mease of St Joseph county seeks alimony. defendants’ counsel listed. Several civil matters settled or dismissed. estate matters and real estate sales noted. Writs and attachments referenced. possible city court sessions discussed.
Moses W. Flaréninn sells 17 acre tract in Thairdsen township through Albert Werver agency to Daniel A.ipe of Westroshen. Possession set for Marvel 18th.
Readable text indicates a sharp price rise across goods with reports of larger increases than before. The passage mentions general market movement and consumer impact, signaling an ongoing inflationary trend affecting everyday purchases.
Nancy Hamilton 90 died at the home of her son David Hamilton east of Milford junction from dropsy after a long decline. She had been an invalid most of the time, an aunt of five Gibson brothers and Mrs H Bowser and Mrs John Gawthrop of Milford. Funeral services were at Milford with Rev Groves officiating and burial at Brimfield.
In Indianapolis Stalley Wyckoff Marion county food administrator sent deputy Frederick Kempster to Lew Shank former mayor’s home amid reports flour hoarding. Allegations of small politics surface as the incident unfolds.
The Elkhart Review reports that Buy tor Heiney stole from a registered mail box at an Elkhart post office sub station inside a drug store. Authorities say he was induced to commit the theft through a coercive scheme as described by the Review.
Mr and Mrs Frank J Casey move to Wichart where Casey works for Poster Machine Co The former home at 207 West Clinton Street is rented by Arley Tuily employed at the central five station
Fragmentary obituary note mentions Admit Yoler who died in Washington DC and was employed there. reference to burial in or near Wakarusa and his family home. The legible parts indicate a local death notice with limited biographical details.
The NY UL Railway Co plans to erect a rail shed on the Wash felon venue side of South Bed Station, as indicated by the submitted signals and accompanying notes.
A 81 year old Kansas native born in Chevolier County served as a seal quarter for the 23rd Engineers. Weaver, age 27 at enlistment, trained at Weaver and later worked as a city engineer after leaving the county offices. He departed from Indianapolis to Camp Meade in 1917 and writes of a positive view of service.
Fragments show society notes and names from Bend area events dated and described in terse, partial form. Mentions include social figures and local households with scattered initials and surnames.
Richard Collins, a former Elkhart township farmer, saw his civil suit against Charles Donor dismissed after Judge Harman granted a motion by BF. Deahl. The case, tied to allegations of damages, has lingered on circuit and superior court dockets for years.
The Nappalee Advance endorses David FB Miler of that town for the Republican nomination for county recorder. It calls him an old wheel horse for long service to the party.
Fort Wayne chauffeur Blanks is held for the death of Miss Clara Brandt who died after being struck by his auto in Fort Wayne. She suffered a fractured skull and was taken to St. Joseph hospital where she died.
Reading through garbled lines shows obituaries for Mary Jarrett 55 wife of Milton Jarrett who died of pneumonia at her Elkhart home after a short illness. Survivors include husband and one sister. Funeral services set for Sunday with burial in West Side cemetery.
Charles B. Neidig purchases the David Rodibaugh property at 762 South Sixth Street for his daughter Mrs. Wilson S. Jepson and Mr. and Mrs. Japson, who have resided in South Beni, to return to the city. The former resident will work at the Neidig lumber yard.
Orin Shearer, a longtime Elkhart teamster once blamed for a costly loss tied to a fire, publicly corrects Elkhart newspapers by stating he has had two wives not four as previously reported.
Vielim of Cara Shredder and George Snell of North Manchester are patients at McDonald hospital in War saw. They suffer injuries involving a torn shoulder area and wrist, with medical staff performing necessary manipulations to stabilize the condition.
Members of the Luther church hosted a reception honoring Rev. Wesner of Nappinee who reached age 80. The event marked his long service and includes church members and attendees.
Dr. S A Goel of Blultton pleaded guilty to anti margotte chow violations and was fined 20 dollars plus costs. The notice also lists property sales and rental housing on Pleasant Avenue and details for contact at 281 Studoat of Dike Street School with phone 703.
Goshen teams will travel to South Bend on Sunday April 2 to compete in the state bowling tournament. A special car will be chartered and the alleys will be turned over to the Goshen crowd at 8:30 p.m.
Ruth and Marence Berry will take civil service examinations at the federal building in South Bend on Saturday March 5 for positions in the departmental service in Washington D C.
Mrs. J Zephart formerly Emmit Way died in Altoona Pennsylvania after receiving a telegram from Altoona last evening. She resided at the Berkey home in this city and was the wife of J Z Zephart accessory details not provided.
Avery Graves formerly of Milford is named editor of the Mort Wayne Journal Gazette. He is a decade veteran in the newspaper business and is nephew of Milkoy Graves of the Milford Mail.
Coal and corn thieves operated at the Samuel and William Harter farms near Milford. A stray dog reportedly helped distract the residents or was seen nearby as the incidents occurred.
Representatives Dee Vane oppose a case with no clear date or context. The brief text offers limited readable facts and lacks concrete events or participants to specify further.
Fragmented OCR reveals multiple legal and civic notices. Includes judgments against Henry B. Mishler and Mrs Cora, details about a 87 acre farm sale near Nappanee, and a wife and husband in a railway injury case. The crumpled text references Mr Premer and a death or accident context with a train incident.
Five doctors testified that Mrs. Nora Coleman was insane and ordered by her mother to act, a claim raised at the murder trial.
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