Airmail Flight Sets Record From New York to Washington
An army aviated airmail service completed a New York to Washington leg in 3 hours 20 minutes. A mail transfer at Philadelphia split the journey into two legs with 735 parcels delivered in Washington within 88 minutes. The event, witnessed by President Wilson and other officials, marks a new postal milestone with 250 pounds carried per plane.
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Washington
United States
New York
Philadelphia
Wilson
Waldorf
New York-Washington
Post Office Department
Torrey H. Webb
Belmont
White House
Marshall
Burleson
Webb
James (. Edgerton
Whitman
Patten
George L. Boyle
Mall
Curtis
Army
Local Disbursements Report Shows Numerous Payments
A long list details payments and credits to individuals and firms including Kinney Charles L sal 87.50 Chas L Kinney sal 40.00 Curtis Simpson poor relief 94.08 J S Blough poor relief 2863 W L Chamberlain poor relief 202.35 W F Stiver poor relief 23.62 F H App poor relief 175 Henry Bromlaugh supplies 1180 Indiana Commercial ptg 5.00 News Printing Co ptg 60.00 The Democrat printing 0 72 variations of road work rd work and other town expenses listed with amounts and vendors.
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L. Kinney
Elkhart Bdig & Iron Co
VanAstine
Kinney
Chas. L, Kinney
C. L Schrock
Curtis Simpson
J. S. Blough
W. L. Chamberlain
Robert E. Chat
Harry Ffert
Poe
B. Weaver
Silo
Hamilton & Himpler
WL. Lehman
the Democrat
Ptt
The
Democrat
Puto
Keene
Newell Bros
Wal BK
Twe Fee
Seigfster
Bo Ctop & Sons
Henry BE. Stevens
Mikhart
Siiength Bros. & Mehl
Ridevear Garage Co
Nymwever & Wolford
jPatr
Goshen
I. HH. Flee, Co
Hollingsworth
Sal
Henry Bromlaugh
Stamlaugh
Chas
Binney
Jack Latta
Harry Wiert
Ae Eee
Hikhart Halg.&iron Co
Fikhart
Gélon O
Weaver
C.D. Weaver
Haverly
Jeremiah Kechtel
Ed Martin
John (. Myers
Albert Miller
O. BE. McDowell
John Nusbaum
Benj. Yoder
Chas. J. Ulery
Henry H. Neff
Expense
Indiana Commercial
News Printing Co
Mervin Pepple
Joseph Geyer
Chas, Sanford
News Printing Co. Co
Coun
Far Vesey
Flunks Hardware Co. Co
Demarest
Defense
Truth Pak
National Automatice Co
Alford Motor & Mach. Co
Sap
Alvies Haldeman Wlerks
Alvice Holdeman
Clerka
Central City Tb. Co
ASO Thamtus Stationery Co
Weat, Pub Co
Almon Leer
W. E. Griner
Edward Iffert
Ja. R. Bemenderfer
H. Winship
Bartholomew
N. Swart
Emma Poyer
Anthony Deahl
Geo. Himpler
G. KE. Metsger
A. E
A. EK. Weaver
Orrin Markel’& E
Arnold
A. Sanford
Noah Dausman
Geo. H. Rimpler
Emil Franz
Jesse Heefner
Jno
Eugene Holdeman
Eugene
Rimpler
Hubert Mishler
W. J
Latta
Ace Ae
Geo
American Law Book Co
Sharp. Co
Frank L. Krug
Wantern Unten Tel
McDowell & Boslin
Miowsh Bros. & Mehl
Local County Election Ballot Preparations Lead Candidates Listed
For Congress Henry A Barnhart for Prosecuting Attorney Emil Franz for Superior Court Judge James L Harman for Representatives Claude Alee Albert C Tarman for Auditor W Leslie Chamberlain for Treasurer Orlin J Schrock for Com North Dist Anie Clark for Com South Dist Sol Dembufsky for Coroner Enos M Hoover for Assessor Harden D Markel Members of County Council First Dist Albert Enders
Get Along Without Metals Dwellers’ Stone Age Tools
The cliff dwellers used bone knives, polished and sharp, and containers made of fiber with simple coatings. Early cave dwellers were prehistoric yet present in many ages of the world, showing humans’ long history without metal.
Practical Joker's Dilemma Highlights Poor Reactions
A Detroit Free Press column observes that a true practical joker, skilled in tricks, often resents being pranked himself. The piece argues such individuals are poor friends and struggle to endure consequences, tending toward sulks and social withdrawal.
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Detroit Free Press
Special Flooring From Gawdutt and Cement Mixtures
Special flooring uses cement with saw dusts of various colors to create seamless joints. The material produces a plastic sheet that can be laid in one piece, offering germ resistance and quieter, easier tread than tile.
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Gawdutt
Baby chick feed available with delivery in Goshen
Towert cash prices listed for baby chick feed with delivery service. Feed delivered to Goshen Indiana. Contact Will Schadt at the Goshen address by phone 811 for orders and pricing.
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Will Schadt
Goshen
Ind
Backache Relief Through Kidney Pills Ad in Goshen
Local readers learn to spot kidney trouble signs such as headache dizziness and urination issues and are urged to use Deans Kidney Pills. A Goshen resident Mr William Stover recalls relief from backache and bladder troubles after taking the medicine. Price one dollar at dealers.
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Dean
Goaben
William Stover
Goshen Saya
Stone
Foster-Milburn Co
Mfgra
Buffalo
N.Y
French and British Gains Amid Stubborn German Counterattacks
In hard fighting around Hill 44 north of Kemmel French forces regain the high ground as German counterattacks fail to recover the position. Haig reports advances north of Kemmel and in Picardy near Hailles and the Avre river. American troops are near the scene. Heavy artillery duels and gas shelling persist across Flanders and northern France as both sides press for strategic gains along the western front.
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Kemmel
London
Flanders
Haig
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Deipht
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Picardy
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Amiens
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Armienus-Paris
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Avre
Frace
Flinders
Sountmerrens
Newar
Wieltda
Corbie
Vitax- Sap
Kridgewaad
Armen
Austrians Hit Italy in Alpine Front and Sea Actions
Paris reports Austrian forces concentrate along Alpine lines and Freii plains as Italian airmen probe troop movements. Italians bombed the submarine base at Cattere on the Adriatic and later Vienna announced an outpost capture in the Mont Corna region by Italian forces.
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Paris
Schicffhausen Kreuzeitung
Pauly
Paris Midi
Rene
Alpine
Freii
Cattere
Adriatic
Vienna
Mont Corna
Austrian War Office
German Guns Probe Stalls on Rifles Smuggling
Secret Justice Department agents have chased reports of large quantities of German rifles smuggled into the United States for German sympathizers. No rifles or informants have been found, but Attorney General Lewis of New York continues to push the inquiry.
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Washington
Department of Justice
United States
Lewis
New York State
One Man One Vote Franchise Amendments Pass in Prussian Diet
Amsterdam May 11 The franchise Dias amended eliminating the provision for one vote per person passed on third reading in the Prussian diet. The Poles Socialists and Progressives voted against it. The house adjourned until June 4.
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Amsterdam
Germans Expect Victory In 1925 War Report
Washington May 15 German soldiers do not expect to win the war before 1925, according to evidence presented to the war department by an American army officer who has returned from France.
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Washington
Hera
War Department
France
Fifty Years Ago In Elkhart Local Notes And Elections
A collage of late 19th century Elkhart items recalls residents and events. C W Card of Warsaw is noted, Mary Gyross-Fitch dies, A N Hascall moves, and local clubs form. Several business moves include Hill's drug store ownership and the Goshen hotel Violett House sale. Local politics show Democratic gain metals and a May 1868 city election with officials named.
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F. Hauenstein
Justice of the Peace
Kolb & Gross
Wickham
Mike Shuey
Elkhart
George H. Hill
Marsh and Hill
Charles W
Seely
Kitty Lucella
Norton H
Rachael Brown
H. Bemenderfer
Capt. L. J. Croxton
Prairie
Beyerle’s
Wilson
Ayde's
Kerst
Fred Walter
Wiliam
Matzdorf
Miller
Hascall's Hall
H.W. Smith
Goshen Times
Greenwoo
Gen. W. Horton
George T
Markets Report Chicago and Buffalo May 15 Markets and cattle
Grain and provisions data from Chicago show varied futures with small gains in corn and mixed results in wheat and flour standards. Live poultry, eggs, and butter prices are listed with bid ranges. Buffalo receipts show moderate cattle and hog activity with steady calf and lamb values.
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Chicago
United States Administration
Timothy
Clover
Gs— Po
Buffalo
N. Y
League Baseball Results From National and American Leagues
National League games show Cincinnati defeating St Louis and Philadelphia edging Cleveland. American League results include St Paul beating Louisville while Minneapolis defeats Indianapolis. Western League entries list Des Moines over Sioux City and Omaha.
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Weenssdy
Chita
Cincinnati
Pitts
Louis
Ameston
Madenge
Ovets
Cleveland
Bogton
St. Baul
Lowasville
Mineaapolis
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Taledo
Kankas Ubty
Columbur
Weetern League
Jesenh
Omiba
Japan
Sioux City
Des Moines
Toys Ca
Bo Wielitta
New York
Chicago Cincinnati Mu
Fittseburgh
Philadelphia
Brooklyn St. Louis Ee
Boston
American
Lj.ague
Abe
Aly Wooy
Chicago
Washington
St. Louis
Detroit
Louisville
Kansas City
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Bed St. Paul
Minneapolis
Omaha
Dex Moines
Topeka
Wichita
Joplin
Wee
St. Joseph
Beeen
Marvin Hughitt reelected chairman of Chicago and Northwestern
Marvin Hughitt longtime head of the Chicago and Northwestern railway was reelected chairman of the board. He had resigned after Director General of Railroads orders removing chairmen from payrolls, which would have tied salaries to profits and not operating expenses.
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Chievo
Marvin Hughitt
Ernie Old Ren
Chicago & Northwestern Sailway
Hughitt
MrAdove
Chicago & Northwestern
Atlantic City Hosts Northern Baptist Convention Opening
About three thousand to five thousand delegates and laymen from 44 states gathered in Atlantic City New Jersey for the eleventh meeting of the Northern Baptist Convention. The five hundred thousand dollar campaign and a push for a permanent independent organization are key topics for the weeklong session.
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Atlantic City
S.J
Northern Baptist Convention
Government plans colossal plant for Midvale Steel
Washington May 10 The government plans to build a gigantic plant for Midvale Steel at a cost of several million dollars. The facility will be erected to manufacture 18 inch bowitzers. The locale remains unsettled and details were not disclosed.
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Washington
Midvale Steel Company
Loceson Wea
Pie remedy promises quick digestive relief from Hawkes
An advertisement by druggist D. H. Hawks touts a bowel cleansing formula named OND SPOONFUL with buckthorn barck glycerine and Adler-i ka. It claims to flush the entire bowel tract and relieve sour stomach gas and constipation while preventing appendicitis and improving digestion of any food.
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D. H. Hawks
Local Accounts Show Small Purchases and Relief Payments
A ledger snippet lists charges including Henry Mishler and J A Brown for poor relief, Hawks Electric and Goshen Gas for service, Hawks Hardware and De Pree for supplies, and C A Davis for supplies totaling a few dollars each. Major entries include 3.78 and 72.94 toward relief and utility services, with multiple vendors and individuals recorded.
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C. A. Davis & Son
Henry Mishler
Hawks Elec. Co
the de Pree Co
J. A. Brown
Goshen Gas Co
Hawks Hardware Co
Agricultural Price List Fragment from Warmer Market
Readable entries show commodity prices including bacon per pound, wheat and corn per cwt, rye and oats per bushel, and potatoes per bushel. The note references multiple items with unit prices and vague abbreviations, indicating a local market price sheet from a historical period.
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Goshen Blacksmith Shops to close Saturdays at noon
Beginning Saturday May 18 Goshen blacksmith shops will close at noon on Saturdays. Notices appear in the ROWELL BROTHERS listings in the 81 Daily Democrat at 12 cents per week.
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Daily Democrat
Goshen
Rowell Brothers
Foot-Ease Antiseptic Powder Promoted for Trainees
Plattsburg Camp Manual urges daily use of Allen's Foot-Ease to soothe tired feet and heal blisters among men in training. The product is advertised as affordable at 25 cents and sold widely for soldiers in camps and cantonments.
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Army
Navy
Allen
Plattsburg
Bids Sought for Coal by Goshen School Board
The Goshen School City Board of Trustees invites sealed bids by May 21 1918 for coal to supply the 1918 1919 school year. Bids must show prices per ton for Domestic Lump Con Hungarians Kentucky and West Virginia coal fields with quality specified and the estimated total of about 6000 tons. Successful bidder to sign contract and provide bond. board reserves right to reject all bids.
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Board of School Trustees
Goshen School City
Goshen City
Hungutians
Kentucky
Weat Vireduia
Board of Trustees
Goshen
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