13 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1918
Page
1
A public notice outlines display advertising rules and rates such as one cent per word per insertion. Applicant details and ordering procedures are described, emphasizing word counts, repetition limits, and acceptance criteria for classified ads. The notice informs advertisers how to apply and what information to provide for insertion.
Naval officials express cautious optimism that at least one German submarine harassing the Atlantic coast, including the one that sank the Matteras lightship, may have been sunk or badly damaged. Three oil patches after a destroyer dropped a depth charge prompted the belief, but no positive proof is offered.
Paris dispatch describes wounded U S Marines arriving at hospitals after the Marne battle with the refrain Tell Mother. A young Marine asks for a letter to his mother, while a broader ad urges preventive health measures and promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules for backache kidney and urinary issues with a money-back guarantee.
A wartime appeal urges Americans to support the Fourth Liberty Loan with their dollars and influence. It emphasizes personal sacrifice, national duty, and the need to prevent failure which would dishonor citizenship and weaken the war effort.
The county fair promises thrilling speed events and many attractions for four days. The Agricultural Society confirms plans and notes any changes or cancellations will be announced in the county papers.
The former Norwegian steamer Sommerstad, 2,502 tons, was sunk by a German submarine off Friesland yesterday morning. Eighty one crew members, who were landed here today, provide the account of the loss reported by the Gazette.
In Harrisburg Pennsylvania eleven year old Russell Jones and companions staged a mock war naming allies and opponents. Jones as Kaiser was thrust into an ash barrel with bricks and stones flying. A policeman rescued him, ending the clash as cries for peace followed.
In APLANTA Georgia Judge W D Ellis rules Joseph P McDaniel can pay ten dollars monthly alimony after proof he owns fifteen shirts. The attorney for the plaintiff and the judge both remark I haven't that many as they determine the support amount.
In New Haven Connecticut residents fear Kaiser policy or influence causes bugs attacking crops. Reports say potato fields suffer a blight with pink and green lesions. lice infest vegetables, sparking superstitious beliefs about wartime effects on agriculture.
Farmers report widespread worm intrusion into cornstalks across the state. Regular spraying has not protected vegetation as in the past, with coal shortages and incessant wet weather worsening conditions for growers.
In Sharon Pennsylvania on August 15 a six year old girl named Isabelle Reeves saved Harry Wilson, son of Woodrow Wilson, by grabbing him from the tracks as a street car rolled past. The quick action prevented injury to the child and drew praise from the shocked onlookers.
In Milwaukee on August 13 local hotels employ lady waiters under the Crowder order and challenge their bartending knowledge. Head waiters report attempts to educate them on drink terminology and preparations with a proposed course in drinks to improve proficiency.
In Knoxville on August 13 two aspiring Marines visit the recruiting office hoping to join and fight in France. Sergeant Lewis Johnson measures them and finds both just under height. They propose a temporary “pump” to gain height, but the sergeant explains it is not permanent and nature must add the missing fraction. Gazette Want Ads bring results.
Utility Electric Co. rear of courthouse notes labor shifts as Negro women join brick plants in St. Louis. Reports say women prove satisfactory workers in brick yards, lumber yards, and track work on railroads, filling several roles and handling tasks once dominated by men. Aug. noise and disruption around the court area cited.
Fragmented OCR text presents a chaotic wartime society plea mocking aviators and soldiers. It references anti tobacco sentiments and national army topics with garbled lines and scattered phrases about war effort and reform.
Fragmentary odd text hints at a retro style meditation on motion and memory with obscure wording and no clear names or events to anchor a factual summary. The garbled line suggests themes of haste, progress, and decoding past phrases.
In Cambridge Harvard's Wadsworth House, once shelter for George Washington as he prepared to lead Continental forces, reengages in public duties. The historic site, tied to Washington, Congress and early military commands, resumes its function within the college area.
Los Angeles reports an unprecedented walnut harvest as O Thorpe, manager of the California Walnut Growers Association, predicts a record year. Early shipments are expected to begin in September with the crop size estimated around eight million dollars, underscoring California’s leading position in walnut production.
Rested and turned over to his parents, who promised to return the money she obtained and will have him in the Juvenile Court when desired.
An aviator nicknamed General Pershing completed a 30 mile flight in 34 minutes at CAMP GRENT. The flight included a code tied to the aircraft and gathered attention as wartime training rhetoric spread.
In Camden New Jersey Recorder Stackhouse ordered defendants to wear coats when the court room grew near 100 degrees. Guy Selmtoy Woodruff and many others removed coats but were told to don them. Several policemen left the court rather than comply.
Peach pits from Yakima Valley orchards aid the war effort in Europe. They are used in making pass musks and the charcoal derived from pits provides superior absorbent qualities for military needs.
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