FIGHT FOR PASSPORTS ALL NATIONS REPRESENTED
Fifteen million people of all social classes and every European nationality seek U S passage, with five million Germans and Austrians ready to sail after peace. Ellis Island reports crowded offices and 87 percent of immigrants arriving there. Poland leads in applications, many Jewish, with 311000 passport requests in one day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Europe
United States
Transatlantic Steamship Company
Frederick A. Wallis
Ellis Island
Livery
Wallis
Washington
House and
Senate Immigration Committee
Fills Island
Foreign Office
Poland
Fresno veteran released from captivity by French forces
John Shismanian of Fresno formerly with the Kentucky National Guard is freed from imprisonment by French forces. He served with the French forces during the war and later volunteered against the Turks, being captured while organizing Armenian volunteers to raise the siege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lient
John Shismanian
Fresno Hl
Ken Ky National Guard
Lientismanian
Preach
Volunter
Army Tank Corps Faces Wave of Enlistment Pullback
Washington reports the tank corps suffers resignations as men seek higher pay in civil life. Brig. Gen. Rockenbach notes the corps' depleted postwar personnel despite 1,546 enlisted and 20 officers added last year. The unit shipped from France with 500 tanks, all in poor repair and not battle ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army Tank Corps
D. Rockenbach
France
Rockenbach
Holiday visits and community notes in Greencastle area
Various local happenings include Columbus visitors Mr. and Mrs. Otis Matthews and Mr. and Mrs. Percy Duncan visiting relatives, Mrs. LeRoy Bray visiting her parents, and Vera Kelley Frank and Katherine Brown marrying in Cloverdale. Greencastle reports a freezing rain day, Ida Riley improving after surgery, and diverse civic events. Local funerals, meetings, and church revival progress are also noted with names and places across Indiana towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Bray
Monrovia
Charles Kelley
Bray
Miss Vera Kelley
Christmas Gifts and Local Ads Highlight Greencastle Shops
Ads urge reading the Greencastle window for Christmas gifts from McCurry Furniture and Greencastle Battery Company. Mentions furniture sales extended hours, lamp gifts, and “40 or 50 bushels of new corn” from John Kite & Son. Also calls for dancers at the Moose Lodge and a girl for reporting at Herald Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kite & Son
For Sale Universal Range Bargain If Sold At Once
Tiny classified note offers a universal range for sale with a bargain price if purchased immediately and a contact name Black with phone number 527.
Wanted helper at Herald Office for industrious learner
Classified notice seeks a young person for a permanent position at the Herald Office. A kitchen cabinet offered as a gift for wife or mother. Apply at the McCurry Furniture Store. Also finds a list of Christmas candy and a note about Xmas cards at Ed Hamilton's Book Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald Office
McCurry Furniture Store
Ed Hamilton
Christmas Day Closures For Local Meat Markets
The following meat markets will be closed all day Christmas Day. Vancleave and Sons with two stores Thomas Meat Market Eitelforge Meat Market Miller Meat Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancleave & Sons
Thomas Meat Market
Eitelforge Meat Market
Miller Meat Market
Christmas Candy Headquarters and Local Bargains
Greencastle area ads promote Johnson and Huylers Chocolates as fresh holiday candy and the Rocking chairs and furniture at McCurry Furniture Store. Local prices include oranges at 30 cents per dozen and candy at 15 cents per pound. For sale items feature a registered Duroc boar from C J Arnold and a young milk cow for $60 at 301 W Liberty St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. FE. Cash
Call
Liberty St
Johnsons and Huylers
R. P. Mullins Drug Store
West Side Square
Fortunate Man and Menace of Rumor in Everyday Sayings
A collection of quips on misfortune rumor enjoyment and aging. It notes women’s worries about youth and argues temper loses, divorce lawyers profit, and some men rely on headwork while always kicking.
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Tank Corps
Madison, D
Nville
Edwin H. Cook
Jus of the Peace
Riverside
William Miley
Arthur Mottern
Mrs. Otis Matthews
Columbus, Ohio
Percy Duncan
W. S. Duncan
Frank Sanson
Katherine Brown
Cloverdale
Squire Philip Frank
Greencastle
Ida Riley
Runnell's Hospital
Indianapolis
Miss Riley
A. Riley
Charles Barnaby
Salem B. Town
George R. Grose
C.U. Wade
Twentieth Century Club
Fred Thomas
Hanna Street
Earnest Sears
Jewel Tea and Coffee Company
Mr. Sears
Sarah E. Showalter
Reelsville
Boone
Hamerick Station
Showalter
William S. Showalter
Lota Showalter
WA. Chauncey
Dunlap
Towa
Phillip Maxwell
John Cross
Brazil
Charles J. Arnold
C. Tilden
Pavlova
Murat Theatre
Martha Washington Club
Thomas Sweet
South Jackson Street
Mrs. Noble Snicer
Lafayette
Mrs. George Snider
James L. Hamilton
Mrs. Clyde Sutherlin
Little Daughter
Mr. and
Mrs. Noble Snider
C. L. Jones
Patricksburg
Mr.Zion
Hubby
Greencastle Battery Company
N. Side Square
The
McCurry Furniture
W. H. Evans
Indiana
Frank Crane
Crane
H. Askew
Palmer Chiropractor
Pesidence
Hone
Duroc
C. J. Arnold—Herald Office
Side Square
Central Trust ‘Company
Florida
Louisville
Knoxville
Atlanta
Jackson
Consolidated Ticket Office
Engith Block
Union Station
Pennsylvania
Louisville & Nashville R. R
Central National Bank
Central Trust
U. S
Federal Reserve Bank Banking House
Reais
R. L. G’hair
S. A. Hays
J. L. Randel
Hunt
Lavaliers
Lavalliers
H. S. Werneke, Jeweler
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