22 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
Greensburg New Era
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1918
Page
1
A. H. Galbraith led a call sold several times at last Saturday’s sale, raising $148.50 for the Red Cross. Donors cheered the ongoing spirit of giving as a valued community act.
Six local men died in the war including Joseph Welsh William Baxter Jain H Barnes Otis Jackson Sherman Patton and Cecil Gibberson Carl McWilliams and Frank Murdock are noted for service stars and duty. Sherman Patton is listed as the fifth local life sacrificed to Genin atrocity. He reported to Camp Waylor ten months ago and served in France briefly. He was believed killed in the Belgsian harvest area though not confirmed. A grief stricken wife and her family survive with a sister and brother in Klogsport Tennessee.
Deesddiitisard who served Angele Suir in many locations departs for Camp Fremont near San Francisco after a twenty day furlough with his people near Rugby. Charles Guider, from Dayton Ohio, visits Westport before heading overseas. Thomas Robbins passed all tests and will train at Jefferson Barracks St Louis for about three months. Mrs R plans to join him until active duty orders arrive. County book donations reach three hundred for soldiers. Judge Morrison’s son Robert writes from France about K P duty and a homegrown shower bath system used to cool off between duties.
Nine local girls have offered themselves to their country and have our highest praise for their heroism. Marie Sneeden Donie May Porter Dora Coffee Anna Marie Robbins Elenora Estella Waln Marie Imlay Mildred Christ Nellie Vankirk Emma Candy. Their names will stand high in a roll of honor.
The patriotic cohorts under the banner I Can have been constrained by a discouraging drought. Not more than two thirds of their expected cellar supplies will be realized. A fore-handed woman who started her cold parking with early haste now thanks her lucky stars that she did.
A wartime exhortation argues democracy against German despotism and urges heavy national saving. It urges Americans to invest in Liberty Bonds and War Savings stamps, economize relentlessly, and support a massive $16 billion borrowing effort to sustain Allied forces in Europe. It frames the treasury as the world’s backbone and calls for sacrifice, thrift, and production to win the war.
Indiana threshing committees report three pints to nine quarts per two and a half bushels of wheat saved by proper machinery and packing. audits test winnowing to reveal losses. Public eating houses gain relief from beef restrictions while consumers urged to choose lighter cattle cuts. Mail order sugar rules aim to curb hoarding with two pounds per city buyer and five pounds for country residents.
A wartime exhortation urges citizens to save electricity and fuel, to avoid waste, and to endure frugal living. It calls for staying home on vacations, foregoing hired help, and ruthlessly stripping away comforts to ensure national strength and progress in the coming year.
The successor of Father Francis Xavier as priest in charge at St Marys is the Rev Philo J Schneider who comes from Cannelsburg and he was installed Wednesday night by Father Francis.
The Conley Shafer family faces multiple appendicitis cases in Westport. Twelve year old Madge just had an operation, five year old Bernice is to undergo the same treatment, and their baby developed symptoms last Saturday.
Western Union employees are set for higher wages as the current peach scarcity alarms housewives. October peaches may not arrive as hoped, prompting concern over supply. A large, all day gathering for the Delos Thompson Home at Waldron and the Universalist church is planned for Sunday August 25, drawing believers, observers, and church dignitaries.
A group of partygoers traveled by J. W. Bair truck to Geneva and Flatrock for a jovial gathering. The Par-118h store crowd joined in with all the employees, enjoying a lively outing.
Citizens report a strong smell carried by two locals who were not drinking. The town remains dry and residents wonder who introduced the odor and why. Police or officials may investigate possible deliberate contamination or mischief against innocent people.
An advertisement invites readers to purchase a movie star register titled Who's Who in Movie Land with birthplaces, marriages, and biographical notes. The offer promises a illustrated volume for Tex cents postpaid from Standard Press at 118 Water St Boston Mass.
Job listing from Mills Norris town Pa offers guaranteed earnings selling hosiery to Weaver at one hour spare time. No experience required. Big Spring area.
Miss Thelma Swift joins the tonsil-lers after a hospital operation. The Homer Meek family moves into the Talbot residence at Central avenue and Lincoln. Richard Williams appointed administrator of his mother Drucilla Williams’s estate. Grant Welsh sells his North Franklin street residence to William White near Milford for 33500.
Miss Mary Fleming, a young woman teacher, attended the institute in Shelbyville. Mrs. J. C. Jackson moved her household goods and will reside with daughter Mrs. Jennie Skinner in Letts.
The Clarksburg Harvest Homecoming is scheduled for Thursday August 22 featuring a selection of attractions. Charles Talkington and wife of Westport hosted Milt Talkington and wife of Indianapolis visiting last week.
Undertaker J F Hamilton and daughter Miss Le One partner visit Indianapolis. Elizabeth Clark returns home to Delaware Ohio after visiting Miss Patience Rucker and Miss Lawra Moore sells North Michigan Avenue property to James Mozier for 2690. Jack Meek returns to Indianapolis after a vacation. Spohn flat vacated by Tommy Robbins and wife to be occupied by owner later. Mrs John E Osborn and son Wendel travel to New Augusta for recovery before school. Iain Lawson pays 3200 for Chris Horstman residence on First Street and takes possession September 1. John Tresler moving from Cannessville to Indianapolis for a job office position.
Mr and Mrs Lisha Renegar announce a dairy startup with two first class cows and aim to delight patrons with the town’s best milk. Fred Erdmann reports fishing prowess from Lake Manitou while sending treats to friends in the city. Mary and Martha Elliott travel to Portland, seasoned travelers to Florida. War Mother workers Ed Kessing and Alex Porter support national society while Mrs Kessing joins the ways and means committee and Mrs Porter signs corporate papers.
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