02 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1918
Page
1
Fragmented diary style narration recounts a married couple clash sparked by a missing cook and a perceived affair. The text questions why theft rules differ by gender and whether households and families deserve the same social scrutiny and punishment.
The Attorney General rules the Building Association cannot pledge Liberty Bonds as security for borrowed funds. The decision clarifies that such hypothecation is not permitted under current financial or legal constraints. The ruling impacts the association's borrowing ability and bond handling practices.
A major opinion from Attorney General Shunk Brown discusses loaning or advancing funds for draftees and the legal framework governing such actions. The piece outlines the role of the department in aiding men entering service, including draft processing, benefits, insurance, and protections for property and families. Local divisions and a statewide alliance, including several named Pennsylvania counties, coordinate duties.
An article surveys how U S states bear multiple affectionate nicknames tied to products features or history California is the Golden State and El Dorado Connecticut the Nutmeg State Freestone State and Land of Steady Habits Delaware the Diamond State and Uluten State Georgia the Cracker State and Empire State of the South Illinois Prairie State and Sucker State Kansas Sunflower State Central State and Jayhawk State Kentucky Blue Grass State Louisiana Pelican and Creole States Minnesota Gopher Bread and Butter New England of the West Michigan Wolverine and Lake State Nebraska Silver State and Saxon State New York Empire State and Excelsior State North Carolina Old North State Tarheel and Turpentine State Oregon Beaver State and Web Foot State South Dakota Swing Cat State and Whazard State Washington Chinook and Evergreen States Virginia Old Dominion Mother of States and Mother of Presidents Maryland Old Line State Oyster and Terrapin States Maine Pine Tree State or Limber State Florida Peninsula State Massachusetts Bay State Mississippi Bayou State Tennessee High Head State Vermont Green Mountain State West Virginia Pantandte Arkansas Bear State North Dakota Flickertail State Wisconsin Badger State
A Paris court was entertained by a lawyer who joked that his client washed for General Joffre and wept into his handkerchief, leading to the woman being found guilty and fined with extra days added for stealing the general’s handkerchief.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions the United States, employment, and various odd terms. Names and clear facts are largely unreadable, yielding a vague reference to a public or civic context without concrete details or identifiable entities.
The United States leads in using electricity to propel battleships with the California dreadnought, offering instant speed changes, reduced weight and maintenance, and coal savings. The vessel may have two power plants if orders allow, ensuring continued progress. A second item notes a breakthrough on Persan lamb fur and related U S Department of Agriculture efforts in America Canada and Texas.
A British farmer claims a two-blade crop method offers many advantages. The system uses a special drill and fertiliser to plant a secondary fodder crop atop or within the first, with frost protection and rapid growth yielding earlier harvests. Experts note improved soil nitrogen, better surface drainage, and potential permanent pasture savings.
Fossil bone fragment found by workmen along Otter Creek valley described as a large mastodon tooth or jaw piece. Report notes a long bone with a femur length around pal metres and a socket with pronged features, hinting at prehistoric age. Observation mentions forces and orders to inspect for more teeth or bone remains.
A July 29 1918 meeting at No 9 Schoolhouse in Greene Two formed a Red Cross Auxiliary with W B Douglen as Chairman Little Brown as Vice Chairman Schott Douglass Treasurer Dortha Repine Secretary and J Elder Peeler as speaker The augurary named No 9 Hustlers and supporters pledged to aid workers with hours credit during the coming week or until the rush ends.
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