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Newspaper

Greensburg Standard

Location

Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1917

Page

8

Local War Fund Subscriptions Listed in Jackson and Clay

A lengthy roster from Jackson and Clay townships lists subscribers to the Red Triangle war work fund. Names include Steuben Pleak Captain Mrs Minnie Pike Rose Meredith G A Rhodes Maud Dickson and many more with varied contributions. A separate report notes an incident in Murphysboro where P Meisner was beaten after an alleged unpatriotic remark amid wartime tensions. The mayor and town marshal are cited in the ensuing altercation involving a war campain fund discussion.

Red Triangle War Work Fund Jackson Clay Townships Jackson Township Steuben Pleak Murphysboro Ill P. Meisner Gorham Vierry Thormas Dunn Meisner Meissner U.mlc. A Wilson Dunn Cclib

Former Decatur County Boy Enlists in Aviation COPPS

A scrambled clipping notes Dan McCay receiving a letter from Wilard McCoy son of Waena McCoy Palisades Cal announcing enlistment in aviation in Denver and world maps San Francisco. The item blends locals Orlando Doles Kokomo Mrs G P Shoemaker and Miss Anna Link among others with Red Cross bandages, church events, marriages, travel to Indianapolis and Lafayette.

Dan McCay Doputy Wilard McCoy Waena McCoy Palisades Cal Aviation Denver World Maps San Francisco Willapd Ene Kineston Wisfiets Kan Fruit Belt Colorado

Vast U S Lead in Patents Counts Worldwide In 1916

The Chicago American reports that up to December 31 1915 the United States issued 1 176 375 patents for new inventions while all other nations combined had 2 605 214. France 306 510 Belgium 277 311 Canada 170 280 Italy and Sardinia 134 151. Japan 28 722. In 1916 the U S issued 43 970 patents.

Washington Garrett P Great Britain Germany Serviss Chicago American United States France Belgium Canada Italy Sardinia Liberia Africa Bahamas St. Helena Napoleon Fiji Islands Japan

Hogs 200 Higher as Market Improves in Indianapolis

Indianapolis December 6 hog receipts reached 14 000 with cattle calves and sheep lighter. Hog market opened with good demand and prices advanced 15 to 25 cents with general sales at 17 30 to 17 50 and top 17 60. Cattle calves and sheep held steady.

Indianapolis

Death at Walcott After Gasoline Explosion

Mrs. George Scripture dies from burns sustained when a can of gasoline exploded. She is daughter of the late Elijah R. Bell of Adams and cousin to local residents. Her husband recently suffered a separate accident and is hospitalized with a broken leg. Mrs. Julia Williams of Sandusky and Elmer Bull west of town were summoned.

Julia Williams Sandusky Elmer Bull West of Town Walcott George Scripture Elijah R. Bell Adams W. A. Watson Ira Clark Ella Smith

More Hogs for 1918 Urges Increase in Hog Crop

A Farm Life column urges readers to boost next year's hog production to ease sugar and relief shortages. It notes a favorable price ratio, with one hundred pounds of live hogs worth thirteen bushels of corn, and suggests breeding now for future pork profits to prevent hunger.

Food Administration

Wireless Brings Conscript Back From Sea Journey

Chicago December 4 Ervin, conscript brought back from a transport 100 miles out at sea on the way to France, as duty resumes.

Chicago France Ervin

Sweiger Returns Home From Army Draft Effort

Sweiger traveled to Chicago to care for his ailing mother and disabled father. His mother earned wages at home while his father had lost his earnings in an accident. He registered for the draft, did not claim exemption, and joined Camp Grant’s first contingent. Relatives sought release to support his parents, but the government traced him to a transport and he was sent back to his home.

Sweiger Chicago Camp Grant

Ready now at old prices for Foley's Honey and Tar

Fresh lots of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound are selling at prewar prices making the cough medicine ready to use in homes at less than it costs to prepare manually. It relieves coughs colds croup and lagrippe with no bother. Sold everywhere. THIS WAS NO JOKE.

Foley

Foley Cathartic Tablets Endorsement

J. E. Colver of Los Angeles writes after fifty six years of experience with remedies that Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation are the best he has used. He notes no griping and no unpleasant after effects and says they are sold everywhere.

J. E. Colver Labor Temple Los Angeles Cal

American Mission Inspects Front in France Visit

In France on December 4 the American mission toured the corps and field headquarters. They saw regimental maneuvers with air support, bayonet practice, and trench assault simulations. General Pershing led the tour as the fleet returned to Paris. Lord Northcliffe accompanied the mission on its first camp visit.

France Wilson General Pershing Navty Paris Lord Northcliffe

Foley's Trial Pack Ad Offer for Coughs and Colds

A 1920s style classified notice invites readers to mail a slip with 5 cents to Foley & Co in Chicago for a trial package of Foley's Tioney and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Cathartic Tablets. The ad promises remedies for coughs colds and croup and states the product is sold everywhere.

Foley & Co Sheffield Ave Chicago Ill Foley

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