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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1918
Page
1
At Putnam County War Conference the theme Patriotism is central as speakers versed in diverse subjects discuss Allied mobilization against the world’s greatest military power. The gathering focuses on national spirit and coordinated wartime efforts.
The afternoon audience swelled after a morning session in which Rev A M Hootman presided. Dr Linton of Indiana University urged all to join the Red Cross and contribute to the war effort, noting a goal of 50 million members and a spring drive for 100 million dollars. Dr Alexander Cairns of Washington spoke on the broader war situation and prep for tonight's keynote.
Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern Traction seeks public approval to buy West Indiana Utilities stock for 121000 dollars. The move would end present competition in Brazil where West Indiana and T H I E have offered overlapping electric service. West Indiana previously leased Brazil Electric and relies on THIE for electricity due to Brazil’s limited water supply.
A Putnam county war conference heard talks on food conservation and war mobilization. Dr. Black urged county unity in militaristic activity and fundraising, while Mrs. Hodges pressed conserving food to support soldiers. Dr. Powell described conditions in France and warned against German attitudes. Tonight features Cairns and thrift-stamp speakers.
A new cold day marked by 1 degree below zero on January weather ledger kept by J. P. Allen Jr. Tuesday. Early temps stayed at minus one, then rose toward freezing as ice and snow melted after noon, easing pedestrians little.
City committee places a large number of life savers in stores and you can now procure them at these places as well as at the post office. The push aims to boost war savings by distributing stamps through multiple venues.
Greencastle city committee on sale of thrift and war savings stamps canvassed the business district and sold many life savers. Stamps will be sold at listed stores and the post office with shops urged to advertise the campaign.
The article notes farm sale dinners or lunches must follow United States food administration rules. It mentions Ladies Aid Societies seeking relief from meatless and wheatless restrictions, asking Dr. Harry E. Barnard for exceptions. Barnard held that no exceptions are permitted under the regulations.
James Yocum age 71 died at 1 15 Sunday morning at his home near Reelsville after weeks of illness. He leaves a widow, one son Edward, and five siblings Hiram of Kansas Sanford of Wayne City Ill Dora Yocum of Lake Cicotte Ind Mrs Frank Van Buren and John Yocum of Harmony.
Beginning January 28 1918 the food administration asks individuals and all hotels restaurants and boarding houses to observe Wheatless Monday Wheatless Wednesday One wheatless meal every day Meatless Tuesday Porkless Saturday One meatless meal every day Save fats and sugar daily Wheatless means no wheat except minimal to thicken soups or bind breads Meatless means no beef pork mutton veal lamb or any bacon ham or lard Porkless means no fresh or salted pork bacon ham or lard in any form.
Indianapolis reports a major push for soldiers and sailors to secure government life insurance before the February 12 deadline for those in service since October 15, 1917. The drive notes over 450,000 men have taken policies totaling more than 3.7 billion in coverage, with 750,000 serving whose applications must be filed by February 12, 1918, and 250,000 more whose 120 days from enlistment window remains.
Major General William C. Gorgas told the American Academy of Political and Social Science in Philadelphia that national army draft medical rules are being revised. Thousands who failed the last draft’s physical exams may be eligible next time, with over 200000 rejected for minor defects now recoverable by simple surgical operations.
The Herald prints one of two war poems quoted by Bishop Hughes at Meharry Hall on January 20. The verse mourns Oxford men who went to war, left student life behind, and gave their lives for country and God, hoping they rest in a better place.
Cloverdale leads the war stamps sale with purchases totaling 3769.80 dollars. Greencastle remains second but well behind the leader in South Putnam County.
Putnam county totals show Cloverdale post office selling 3769.80 dollars in War Saving and Thrift Stamps, Greencastle 1297.84, Russellville 739.61, Roachdale 613.63, Bainbridge 91.00, Fillmore 18.48, Putnamville 6.00, with December and January combined to 6636.63. Postmaster urges Greencastle to boost sales and participate, offering four percent interest compounded semi-annually.
Federal agent R S Fouts authorized a seed corn meeting at the county courthouse Wednesday at 2 PM. Farmers urged to bring ten ears for inspection as conditions prompt action to secure good seed and conduct a statewide seed survey during February 4 to 9.
County meetings will elect township leaders who will recruit community leaders to survey farmers. Cards record each farm's seed and labor needs, enabling exchange of surpluses across counties. The effort, led by Purdue University Extension and the U S Department of Agriculture, aims to guide Indiana's 1918 food program.
Article I of Dr. Harry E. Barnard's summary at a national conference notes Russia is out of the war, shifting 70 to 80 divisions to the western front, leaving inferior troops on the east. West Front artillery and equipment favor France and Britain by about 20 percent. German production shows declining quality. In Italy, Austria defeats Italy with 60 Austrian and four German divisions, capturing wheat and sugar refineries. continued losses threaten Italy's supplies and sugar crop by May unless relief arrives. If Italy holds, Germany may fail to take northern valleys. if not, another Serb tragedy looms.
Secretary Baker told the Senate military committee that the United States would deploy an army of half a million in France soon with a million and a half ready to follow, outlining plans for ships, transports, and industrial support at home and in Europe. He stressed unprecedented speed in raising, equipping, and preparing forces and denied breakdowns in war preparations.
500000 now overseas and 1500000 ready to go fully equipped as defense chiefs respond to criticisms of breakdown in the military department. Secretary replies outlining plans to reinforce overseas deployments and upgrade equipment amid mounting scrutiny.
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