Work of O'Pauw to Go Forward Unabated
Grose president of university in chapel address reviews achievements of year and predicts successful completion of $1,000,000 endowment campaign.
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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1918
Page
1
DePauw Launches $1,000,000 Endowment Push
President Geo R Grose announces a strong endowment drive to raise six hundred thousand dollars already pledged and to complete the million dollar goal within a year. He highlights WWI aid including Red Cross boxes and student enlistments while urging campus unity and thrift stamps to support the campaign.
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DePauw University
Geo. R. Grose
DePauw
Grose
Methodist
Lyman Powell
Hobard College
Greencastle
State Council of Defense
New York
Boston University
Yale
Board of Trustees
Weatherman Brings Sudden Warmth to Greencastle
The Greencastle public notes a rapid temperature rise from five degrees below zero to forty-one above within twenty four hours. Officials forecast ongoing relief as the warmth continues, aided by conservation and a continued mild spell, easing the coal shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
J. P. Allen, Jr
Russia upheaval described by Somervilles from Petrograd
Mrs. James Somerville wife of the Y M C A secretary in Petrograd arrives home after two months in Russia recounting the bloodless revolution that toppled Kerensky. She describes machine gun fire sighting from their building and says Bolsheviks won with light casualties and early joy among commoners who hoped for liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph J. Somerville
DePauw
Russia
Muncie
Somerville
Kerensky
James Somerville
Emily Warner
Petrograd
Rollin Warner
Mrs. Somerville
Eutopia
Putnam Corn Tests Poorly Says Purdue
Clarence J. Ragan of Fillmore reports that only 28 percent of ten ears of Putnam corn germinated with five ears dead. Purdue scientists caution about seed quality and environmental factors affecting germination rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Purdue
Clarence J. Ragan
Fillmore
Seed corn shortages prompt statewide germination concerns
Indiana Crop and Soil Division tests reveal only 82 percent of old corn and 42.5 percent of the 1917 crop germinate. In Putnam county the test underscores the need for thorough seed selection and a state wide labor survey as Indiana braces for spring planting amid wartime shortages and rationing. The article also discusses wartime aims and public resolve as the United States builds forces to defeat Germany, stressing patriotism and sacrifice by Americans to sustain the war effort.
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Lafayette
Ind
Indiana
Extension Department
Purdue University
Clarence J. Ragan
Fillmore
Putnam County
Ragan
Putnam
Indiana Orphans Homes Seek Foster Family Placements
The Indiana Board of State Charities reports about 1900 children in orphans homes and 3200 in family homes, noting the need for caring foster families. It urges citizens to open their homes to children aged five to twelve and contact the Orphans' Home, the Board of Children's Guardians, or the Board of State Charities for information.
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Indiana
Board of State Charities
State Board
Orphans’ Home
Board of Children’s Guardians
State House
Indianapolis
What Barnard Learned From Hoover Conference Summary
This article presents a concise report based on memos from Dr. Harry E. Barnard and experts at a Washington conference with Herbert Hoover. It outlines the prevailing view that England and France can sustain the war effort and endure shortages through coordinated food administration measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry E. Barnard
Indiana
Herbert C. Hoover
Washington
England
France
Vandalia Hen Record: 403 Eggs in January
James Harold, Vandalia second trick operator, claims the January egg record with 403 eggs from 35 hens averaging 13 per day. The glut sold at about 600 a dozen before dealers noticed, suggesting prices may stay high and Harold could gain influence over local business.
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James Harold
Harold
Two Ounce Bread Ration Set For Hotels and Restaurants
Washington reports a two ounce bread ration for patrons of hotels, restaurants, and dining cars. Telegrams were sent to hotel representatives nationwide to enforce the new wheat bread limit with exceptions for non wheat breads and rolls under one ounce each. The regulation enforces Monday wheatless, Tuesday meatless, and Saturday porkless days with one wheatless and one meatless meal daily.
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Washington
Food Administration
England
Food Administrations
May 7 1918 Primary Date Set and Registration Rules
The 1917 act fixes the primary on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in general election years. It details voter eligibility, affidavit requirements for unregistered voters, and challenges by party-affiliated electors. Registration runs from April 8 to April 29, 1918, with penalties for nonregistration in November 1918.
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Court House
Thrift and War Savings Stamps Promote War Funding
The notice explains that thrift and war savings stamps will generate money for buyers and help Uncle Sam win the war, portraying them as tools to save money and support wartime efforts.
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Uncle Sam
Primary Election Rules Describe Voter Registration and Timing
The article outlines the primary and election laws that govern voter registration and participation. It notes the process begins on the second Monday in April and details qualifications for voters, registration procedures, and eligibility criteria.
Primary Election May Seventh 1918 Details
The item notes the upcoming primary election to be held on May 7, 1918, using the general registration books from the November 1916 election for the voting process and record keeping.
Fire destroys part of Indiana State Reformatory
Five of thirteen reformitory buildings burned in Jeffersonville causing an estimated loss of 250000 dollars. Inmates totaling 1285 were marshaled in the Quadrangle and moved under guard to the school building. The blaze, discovered at midnight in the trade school, is blamed on crossed electric wires.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Indiana State Reformatory
Institute program announced for February gathering
A full day institute is set for February 15 with a morning and afternoon session. The event will feature the annual gathering and place emphasis on women's work during the program.
Women Work At Greencastle War Institute Program
The Greencastle farmers' institute in the courthouse will focus on women's wartime roles. George Hanna presides with Grafton Longden as secretary and a program committee including Chas Bridges Mrs Ed Houck and L G Wright. The day features songs, corn culture talks, farm women’s work, housekeeping relations and war service discussions.
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Greencastle Farmers’ Institute
Court House
George Hanna
Grafton Longden
Chas. Bridges
Ed. Houck
L. G. Wright
Harry Maxwell
Anderson
County Council of Defense
Sam Hazelett
Lindley
Robin Redbreast Arrives in Greencastle
The first robin of the season was spotted in Greencastle early this morning. The bird appeared happy and sang, signaling spring's approach.
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Greencastle
Advertised Letters at Greencastle Post Office
Unclaimed letters remained at the Greencastle Indiana post office on February 6 1918. The list includes M F Bemis Mrs Ettie H Hedrick Miss Mollie Jones Mrs Maggie McCoy and A L Schinfield. Call for same and say advertised.
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Greencastle
Ind
Bemis
M. F. Hedrick
Ettie H. Jones
Mollie. McCoy
Maggie. Schinfield
A. L
Thrift Stamps Proposed to Replace Slacker Dollars
A reader questions hoarded dollars and suggests converting slackers into Thrift Stamps to promote savings and prudent spending. The note argues thrift aids family budgets and future purchases.
Grocers Postpone Fixing Staples Profit Margins
Grocers met to discuss prices and agreed to postpone fixing profit margins on staples until next Monday afternoon after a gathering on Tuesday night.
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Staples
Delivery plan undecided for Greencastle groceries
Greencastle and Putnam county grocerymen delay margin decisions until next Monday at 1 30 PM. A county wide meeting will consider staple price scales and a delivery system likely cash and carry with small delivery charges. Officials warn state price fixing could hurt remote dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Putnam County
W. P. Sackett
C. F. Zeis
E. E
Food Administration
Indianapolis
Barnard
Indiana
Wabash DePauw Dual Indoor Track Set Feb 22 at Wabash
Crawfordsville Indiana February 6 The Wabash DePauw dual indoor track meet will be held February 22 in the new Wabash gymnasium starting at 7 30 p m Eight track events and three or four field events are listed The relay will have four runners per team racing about 300 yards First counts five points second three and third one The hurdle entries are limited to two men per team The meet pits evenly matched Methodists against the Scarlet with possible star performers guiding the outcome
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Wabash
DePauw
Wabash Gymnasium
Heatless Mondays to stay amid coal shortage
Washington reports the fuel and railroad administrations have decided to continue the heatless Monday program for the present to relieve the acute coal shortage in the eastern states.
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Washington
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