War Notes From Camp Sherman and Front
Alie Levenstein is promoted to sergeant at Camp Sherman. Fifteen men depart Decatur county for Ft Vholmas Kentucky. Albert Maudlin, son of William Maudlin and wife, visits home while serving in the Baltimore navy yard rifle range. Three Darmodys reach France with brothers serving together in the same unit. George Reed in France reports his company winning a first class drilling prize and meeting familiar comrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Maudlin
William Maudlin
Baltimore Navy Yard
France
Uncle Sam
George Reed
Elza Reed
Local notes on Tarplee sales and county servicemen
Ferman Tarplee of near Clarksburg sold seven percent pig stock for 3200 dollars after a January drive. W E Morris known as Billy and Pun sy, the county's first drafted man, returned home on furlough and report to Camp Sherman with six peers to serve. Harold Transon praises the YMCA as the soldiers best friend and notes good care of troops.
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W.E. Morris
Billy
Davatar County
Sam
Camp Sherman
Harold Transon
YMCA
Local notables honor service and await sons in nation’s cause
Massachusetts worker Carl Little remains missing after months and is described as a fine lad awaiting his navy application. Mrs. Eph McWilliams displays a service flag bearing three stars for her son stepson and son-in-law while county efforts to recruit student nurses face a slow response. Local figures like Rev Harry Nyce and Miss Neil McConnell highlight community support as the county follows wartime example.
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Eph McWilliams
Carl
Indiana Sugar Ration Reduced to 2 Pounds per Capita
The Federal Food Administration cuts August sugar per capita to 2 pounds with 90 meal rule for public eating places, down from 3 pounds. Certificates in July reached 14.9 million pounds, with 13.0 million distributed. Manufacturing certificates are restricted and some classes eliminated to conserve sugar nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Federal Food Administration
Sugar substitutes raise health and legal concerns in Indiana
The text notes rising use of saccharin by manufacturers and bottlers due to sugar shortages, citing health risks and Indiana law violations. It also reports U S beef exports in May 1918 reaching 96,982,000 pounds, the highest figure on record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Food Administration
United States
Indiana
Indiana women urged to supply ten thousand comfort kits
Officials appeal to Indiana women for ten thousand comfort kits and blankets for soldiers headed to France. The request, described as greatly needed, highlights the urgency of providing care packages to troops departing soon.
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Indiana
France
Ward Family Supplying Sons to Uncle Sam
John Ward of North Carolina, a respected Black father, has mothered a large brood and now sends thirteen sons to serve the nation. At sixty two, Ward recounts three marriages producing thirty nine children, with five of the soldier sons currently in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ward
North Carolina
Sam
Ward
France
Secretary of the Y Departing for Fort Wayne Post
H. P. Scott, who has held the secretary position at the Y, has accepted a higher paying secretarial job in Fort Wayne. The new post is in a story building with a substantially larger salary. The local board will consider suitable successors.
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H. P. Scott
Ft Wayne
Family reunion at Lewis Marlow cottage home
The remodeled Lewis Marlow cottage hosted a family reunion last week. Mrs. Warren Phair of Kankakee Illinois and Edward Jenkins of Covington Kansas with his wife joined a sister and their father George Jenkins in St Paul for a few days.
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Lewis Marlow
Warren Phair
Kankakee
Edward Jenkins
Covington
Kansas
George Jenkins
Iu St Paul
Farmers receive wheat flour allowances in town and country
The text notes retired farmers and town farmers differ in who may receive a farmer's allowance of wheat flour. It states retired farmers are ineligible and only those earning their living by hard work qualify, while town farmers can still get corn bread.
Milk and meat saving urged to aid allies in war
A wartime appeal notes American condensed milk keeps children in France and Belgium alive as cows are scarce. It warns Germany stole cows from Serbia, France, and Russia, urging adults to curb consumption to protect dairy herds and share meat with allies.
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France
Belgium
England
Fies
Mr. Hoover
Germany
Serbia
Russia
Farmers to beautify road by gathering highway stones
Farmers along the Napoleon to Millhausen motor mail route plan to rake the roadside and collect stones as a gesture of thanks and to keep the highway tidy, following a scriptural admonition.
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Napoleon and
Millhausen
Repair of Michigan Avenue for National Road use urged
The Old Trails Road along Michigan Avenue and Ireland Street is to be repaired and improved. The federal government requests upgrade for government transportation use, and the city benefits from lending aid. The action ties to a DAR memorial at the avenue Ireland streets intersection and to a celebrated national road heritage.
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Michigan Avenue
Old Trails
DAR
Avenue
Ireland Streets
Victory Tractor Company Sees Strong Job Interest
The Victory Tractor Company reports a reassuring progress with more than seventy five applications filed for its job openings. The company notes ongoing hiring momentum as it expands operations.
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New Victory Tractor Company
Generous gifts and brave sisters in Millhausen
Mrs Ne son Mowery contributes a Victor attachment for an Edison machine boosting efficiency and boys enjoyment. The Schneider sisters Clara Katie and Annie from Millhausen harvest thirty acres of wheat sixteen acres of hay and cultivate thirty acres of corn despite their only brother being ill all summer. They prove capable workers and pose a challenge to young men seeking worthy spouses.
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Clara
Katie
Annie Schneider
MiUhausen
No Jokke A Teacher Asks What Man Made
A teacher asks her class about the most wonderful human creation and a young girl answers that a living for a family is the greatest achievement. The remark reflects family labor and resilience amid hardship.
Lawn Fete Day Set On the TOOFr Grounds
August LOIS announces the annual lawn fete on the TOOFr grounds with members of the order and friends expecting a grand affair. A program, eats that even Hoover couldn't resist, and a general handshake will be features. Weather clerk may confirm clear skies and warm sunshine.
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Toofr Grounds
Order
Hoover
Local Kitchen Thieves Steal Unlawful Feasts
Night clerk McCardle alerted police Grinstead to a kitchen break in during a restricted week. Officers found the remains of a feast left by intruders who used the DeArmond kitchen cats to spread reports and evade capture.
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DeArmond
McCardle
Officers Grinstead
Mrs Elisha Renegar Hosts Birthday Surprise Dinner
Mrs Elisha Renegar a seasoned cook and housekeeper, arranged a birthday surprise for her husband by inviting relatives and serving a social and culinary spread under their roof. It was a red letter day for Aisha.
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Elisha Renegar
Aisha
Son Hero Saves Father After Wheat Wagon Accident
Ewing Arnold was thrown from a wheat wagon in the W. E. Jackson Geld area and saved from serious injury by his son Howard who pulled him clear just before wheels ran over him.
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Ewing Arnold
W. E. Jackson
Howard
Mrs Simmonds Visits Friend En Route to Allentown
Mrs Charles Simmonds accompanied by Mrs Merlin Senour were traveling to see her husband serving with the medics corps stationed at Allentown Pennsylvania when their meeting occurred.
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Charles Simmonds
Merlin Senour
Medics
Allentown
Littell Poised to Buy Howard Circus Show
George Littell showed readiness to purchase the Howard circus, noting his belief it would soon be his. He traveled to Bloomington to assess the funds needed to acquire the entire show as war conditions pressured the Howards into selling.
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George Littell
Howard Circus
Mr. Littell
Bloomington
Greensburg resident visits Pittsburg and Hoosierdam
Adam Lampie of Greensburg enjoys a trip to his boyhood scene around Pittsburg Pennsylvania with his sister Mrs. Charles Hartman recently ill but improved. He reports crop conditions and compares them unfavorably with Hoosierdam.
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Adam Lampie
Greensburg
Pittsburg
Charles Hartman
Hoosierdam
Record breaking heat ends business meeting
A record breaking high temperature forced the Business Men's Association to adjourn on Monday night. Attendees found nothing of significance and let trivialities pass. The Home Demonstration tent offers free afternoon instruction in various household skills.
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Business Men’s Association
Indiana’s First Water Mail Route Proves Successful
The new motor mail route in Indiana earns neighbor Letts praise for pride and merit. Mul housen also receives share of distinction as part of the inaugural water mail route in the state.
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Mulhousen
Indiana
Dinner honors Mrs. Oscar Pulse in Fredricksburg
A dinner was held in honor of Mrs. Oscar Pulse of Fred ericksburg Missouri hosted by Mr and Mrs William Sampson with Mrs Margaret Blair as a guest.
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Oscar Pulse
Fredericksburg, Mo
William Sampson
Margaret Blair
Advertising notice for Who's Who in Movie Land catalog
An advertising blurb offers a film stars directory titled Who's Who in Movie Land with birthplaces ages marriages and film parts. Illustrated copy available for ten cents postpaid from Standard Press Boston Massachusetts. Also an employment pitch for selling hosiery with earnings claims and location Mills Norria town Pa.
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Standard Press
Water St
Boston
Mass
Norria Town
Local Notes On Jobs Travel And Fashion
Miss Mary Ricketts of Clarksburg becomes a new saleswoman in a dry goods store and lodges with her mother Mrs Phoebe Ricketts at the George Adams home. Miss Lena Littell travels to French Lick and West Baden to refresh her outlook on Greensburg fashion and hats. Joe Spraul leaves this city for Portsmouth Ohio after a second period of hooting here, chasing polish over moss.
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Mary Ricketts
Clarksburg
Phoebe Ricketts
George Adams
Lena Littell
Greensburg
French Lick
West Baden
Joe Spraul
Portsmouth
Ohio
Joe
Pasadena guest visits Indianapolis then plans western trip
Mrs. H. B. Sherman of Pasadena visited friends and stayed with Mrs. Martha Swails. She traveled to Indianapolis for a short stay and will return for an indefinite visit before returning to her western home.
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H. B. Sherman
Pasadena
Martha Swails
Indianapolis
Residents Return and Local Health Updates
Johnny Tresler returns to a good town after a three month residence stint and a job with the city paper. Jessie Hart Woodfill property on South Michigan Avenue is taken. Ed Day, injured about the hips and back, remains under the weather. H O Craig ends a six week typhoid fever bout with a hard fought recovery. he went downtown last week and was greeted warmly by neighbors.
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Johnny Tresler
Connersville
Eity
Jessie Hart Woodfill
Michigan Avenue
Ed Day
Mr. Day
H O. Craig
Father Francis Xavier Delivers Final Sermon at St Mary
Father Francis Xavier preached his last sermon to the St Mary congregation on Sunday before traveling to Winamac. His successor remains unannounced and locals regret his departure after a short stay. Hon F D Galbraith of Supman, promoter of Second Street, visited and plans to attend the annual reunion of Hartsville college students as a former student.
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Father Francis Xavier
St Mary
Winamac
Father Francis
F. D. Galbraith
Supman
Second Strees
Hartsville College
Kirby Family Visits Columbus Return Plans Mentioned
Bert Kirby and wife and daughter Miss Inez of Columbus Ohio who often feel a pull to return to their former home spent a few days here with their parents Lane Kirby and wife and visited Will Davis and family before departing for Columbus Indians on Sunday.
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Bert Kirby
Inez
Columbus
Ohio
Lane Kirby
Will Davis
Mrs Geigler Visits from Michigan with Daughters
Mrs Henry Geigler, once a city resident famed for hosting the “Zeigler girls,” is visiting local friends after travels in Skalamazoo Michigan with her two daughters Mrs J R Lathrop and Mrs Peter Doyle. They plan a Charlestown visit before returning to Michigan. Joe Spitzmesser, formerly with the Union Traction lunch room, is resting at home after a spell of illness under parental care.
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Henry Geigler
Joe Spitzmesser
Uneion Traction Station
Barn fire near Letts linked to spontaneous combustion
Emory Beall's barn near Letts burned Thursday morning with reports pointing to spontaneous combustion. Insurance covered the loss as per policy. The Beck family, recalling last winter's cold, plans to install a furnace in their home for better heating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory Beall
Letts
P. of H. Insurance
J. W. Beck
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Alie Levenstein
Decatur County
Ft Vholmas, Ky
Ferman Tarplee
Joan Tareplee
Carl Little
Massachusetts
Germaneca Myp
Harry Nyce
Peru
Donor Rolls
War Mothers’ Club
Devatur
Neil McConnell
the News
Dell McCracken
Washington
Jennie Scearce
Greenaburg
Oscar Ewing
Robert Haas
Dow
Harry E. Barnard
S. Moskowitz
Evansville
Hae
New York
Mark T
Gary Baking Company
Mary
Charles G. Wahl
Brownstown
C. H. Wiethoff
Jackson County
Wahl
Don Herold
Mental
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