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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1917
Page
6
Joseph Towler, fourteen, was arrested for drawing deadly weapons and threatening to kill his grandfather Joseph M. Towler. He appeared before Squire Creath, was moved to Juvenile court, and Judge Donaker sentenced him to the Plainfield reformatory as a guardianship action.
The International Live Stock Exposition promotes wool and mutton production amid shortages. A December exhibit titled Why raise Sheep outlines profitable farm practices and the current market, funded by the U S Department of Agriculture Bureau of Animal Industry and supported by wartime livestock aims.
A wartime appeal urges women to conserve wheat and meat, replace wheat bread with corn meal, and reduce fats and sugar use. It compares to French women guarding fields and calls on American women to guard the global food supply to aid soldiers, workers, and allies.
The Daily notes American troops arriving in France for training and the drive toward a unified U S Army. Indiana Governor Goodrich endorses a plan to create The Governor's Indiana Veteran Fund, supporting returning veterans with immediate aid and civic reintegration. Colonel Richard Lieber outlines aims, with funds raised by volunteers, led by Major Felix McWhirter. Funding centers at 1006 Kahn Building, Indianapolis.
From Saturday's Paris the post office reports a full supply of internal revenue and documentary stamps for bonds capital stock conveyances drafts parcel post mail and other documents. A war thrift stamps and cards supply is also available effective December 1 9 17 information and applications begin December 3 1917 at the post office.
Howard Littell enlisted in the US Army and accompanied by A. Lee Tremain to Indianapolis this morning. Littell will proceed to Fort Thomas Kentucky for a physical exam before acceptance into service.
Indianapolis November 30. Dr Harry E Barnard Indiana food administrator says the federal government will act by edict not consent. He urges two wheatless days and one meatless day weekly, notes bakers licensing December 10 will enforce compliance, warns of rationing and strict law. Unclear final statement.
A statewide war conference in Indianapolis will run December 13 and 14 with Dr Henry Van Dyke among speakers. The program includes mass meetings at Tomlinson Hall, cabinet speakers, and sectional debates on defense and production. County leaders are urged to attend for full, first hand updates on the national defense program.
Miss Ina Bray and Master Williard Bray are named as elects of relatives in Indianapolis, reflecting a formal notice in local society records.
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Indianapolis November 28 Under War Work Council of the YWCA an intensive drive to aid women and girls in war time Indiana plans a monster fund of 4 900 000 for December 2 to 10. Leading women volunteers from clubs and philanthropic circles join the effort to mobilize literature speakers and local campaigns across the state.
Mrs Emerson Pine aged 36 died at her home eight miles southeast of Westport after a brief pneumonia illness. She leaves husband two young children and her parents Mr and Mrs John Hutton along with two brothers and one sister. Funeral services are planned for Monday at the Butlerville Baptist church with burial in the church cemetery.
Los Angeles, California voted dry by a margin near 20,000. The measure takes effect April 1, 1918, making the city the largest in the United States without saloons.
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