War Aims and Insurance Push for Soldiers Families
President Wilson calls for a just world peace where all peaceloving nations may live freely and determine their own institutions. McAdoo urges support for soldiers fighting in France. The Bureau of War-Risk Insurance reports 473,116 applications totaling over 4 billion dollars with many units 100 percent insured and monthly benefits for dependents upon death or disability. Treasury and schools urge public support to expand coverage before February 12.
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Wilson
Bureau of War-Risk Insurance
America
Treasury Department
Deadlock on Dauphin County offices stalls three personnel posts
Dauphin County commissioners remain deadlocked after three ballots over appointing a prison inspector mercantile appraiser and a Court House janitor. With Captain J M Stine away in Spartensburg N C the remaining Wells and Cumbler adjourned as Democrats and Republicans failed to break the tie. Meanwhile the Public Service Commission orders McKean Natural Gas to continue service to all residents despite a proposed line readjustment that would affect forty customers mostly in New York State. Jitney rate increases push fares from four to five cents per mile after February 25 amid rising fuel and rubber costs.
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Bady
Dauphin County
Mercantile
Court House
J. M. Stine
Spartensburg
N. C
Wells
Cumbler
Public Service Commission
McKean Natural Go Company
McKean
Potter Counties
MND
Washbury
Pennsylvania
New York State
F Horreld
Selinserove
Mekees Hall Walls
Harvold
National service by schools boosts Liberty Loan bonds
Treasury promotes wartime bond drives through schools. Liberty Loan clubs form in many schools and bonds are purchased by pupils. War-Savings aims to establish a club in every school, with Secretary McAdoo urging schools as open patriotic forums guiding rural communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
McAdoo
United States
Pick of Men for the Reserve Militia
New State Defence Body to be composed of two regiments of infantry and a squadron of cavalry, says notice. The plan outlines selection of fit men for the reserve force to bolster regional defence capabilities.
Capitol News: Pennsylvania Creates Reserve Militia Units
Harrisburg reports the state's Adjutant General plans a two infantry regiment and one cavalry squadron for the Reserve Militia. Officers will enroll and select volunteers from 100 to 300 men per unit as training begins this week. Enlisted troops will serve within state borders during emergencies.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Adjutant General’s Department
Mpilmas
Public sale of real estate in White Township Indiana PA
Notice states on February 18, 1918 at 2 PM a public sale of a parcel on Mahoning road North Fifth Street in White Township Indiana County PA. The lot includes frame dwelling, owned by Caroline McGowan deceased, sold cash on confirmation with deed delivery. Sale run by VPHE Savings & Trust Company of Indiana PA.
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White
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Mahoning Road
North Fifth Street
Stanley O. McGowan
Caroline McGowan
Vphe Savings & Trust Company
Orphans’ Court
Indiana County
J. M. Wakefield
J. A. McFarland
West Wheatfield Twp
Indiana Co
Farmers’ Bank
Borough of
Uncle Sam Asks Expert Men In War Department Notice
The United States Government seeks several hundred expert cost accountants for the Provisions, Accounts, and Signal Corps divisions in Washington or in the field. Salaries scale from 2400 to a higher rate as announced by the United States Civil Service Commission.
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United States
Tihvar Lon
Ance Department of the Equipment
Signal Corps
War Ee
Signal Corps seeks men for airplane production roles
The Signal Corps invites male applicants for supervisory and staff positions in airport and motor production. Appointees may serve in Washington DC or at multiple plants. No written exams. ratings based on qualifications and experience. Applications accepted until further notice. obtain forms via the Civil Service Commission or local post offices.
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Signal Corps
Washington, D.C
Tour Board of Civileserview Oxine
West Offier
Iaser
United States
Givil Surview Commision
Washigton
Olive Tablets claim cleanse and improve skin and energy
An old advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe vegetable remedy replacing calomel. It promises clearer skin, better digestion, and improved mood with nightly use, claiming no dark tastes or sickness and urging readers to try a week of tablets.
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Dr. Edwards
Coal district boundaries defined by Fuel Administration
The Fuel Administration defined the boundaries of three more coal producing districts as part of a general distribution system. Seven rivers are designated so far with about twenty in total. The new districts cover parts of Kentucky Southwestern Pennsylvania and Western Pennsylvania with county boundaries adjusted accordingly. F B Reiman of Butler Pa named as the representative for the district.
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Washington, Dan
The
Fuel Administration
Gachary
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Armand Mercer
Lawrence Tanty
Indiana County
F. B. Reiman
Butler
MD Viet
Seething and Romanian Peace Parley Report
Seething text from page one reports on Romanian peace discussions and near‑term moves. Authoritative lines indicate Rowmania and the Central Powers engaging separately while a Romanian cabinet signaled a possible pause or shift in diplomacy. The report notes tensions and a focus on potential separations amid ongoing negotiations and military weather events.
Finland Intervention Discussed by Sweden and Fins
The Stockholm advices report a Finnish deputation seeking armed Swedish intervention to curb anarchy and protect Swedish lives. Sweden has deployed troops on the front, mainly around Tornio, as Stockholm considers action. The move reflects broader tensions in the Nordic region amid postwar instability.
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London
Finland
Stockholm
Sweden
Tornow
Finsish
Gothenberg
Swedish Nationale Tidende
Hemen
Thre Hague
Hihe
Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Couvent
Adimiral von Tirpita
Fatherland Party
von Tirpita
Price controls on flour profits and substitutes rules
Important continuation outlines maximum profit margins for wholesalers and retailers on flour and substitutes. Wholesale profit limits are stated per barrel while retail profits vary by packaging and can trigger investigations if profits exceed pre war norms. Replacement pricing must reflect actual purchase costs and avoid market-based surcharges during sales.
Old Animal Trainer Who Handled Jumbo to Retire
New York reports Bill Snyder keeper of Central Park Zoo since 1888 plans retirement after over thirty years caring for reptiles and animals. He tended a sick rhinoceros, treated a tiger’s paw, and formed bonds with many residents of the zoo while noting a rare near fatal incident with an elephant in 1903.
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New York
Bill” Snyder
Central Park
Snyder
Ile
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Raul
John
N. B
Onry
Rhey Fncar
Little
Bill
Human Directory Quits After Long City Hall Service
City officials confirm the resignation of a veteran officer who led inquiries at the main building for fifteen years and allegedly directed a large public following. Abarey Clark of Glen Campnell was a caller this week.
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Dan
Chiesa
iHome Bove
Bie
Abarey Clark
Glen Campnell
Notice to Taxables Indiana County Appeals Schedule
County commissioners set 1918 assessment appeals at the court house daily 9 AM to 4 PM. Listing entries specify towns for each February date from Feb 11 to Feb 16 including Armaugh Armstrong Banks Blacklick Blairsville Brushvalley Buffington and others with county officials Lowry Marshall Wagner and Wiley listed as contacts.
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Indiana
Court House
Armagh
Armstrong
Banks
Blacklick
Blairsville
Brushvalley
Buffington
Burrell
Canoe
Center
Cherryhill
Cherrytree
Clymer
Conelmaugh
Creekside
Glen Campbell
Grant
Green
Homer City
Jacksonville
East Mahoning
Westmahoning
North Mahoning
Soflin Mahoning
Marion Center
Mechanicsburg
Montgomery
Pine
Rayne
Plainville Saltshore
Shelocta
Smicksburg
Washington
East Whefield
West Wheatfield
White
Youn
A. P. Lowry
J. M. Marshall
W.W. B. Wagner
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BOM
RH Ray
Frank M. Smith
N. Dewitt Ray
France
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the Schools and the Treasury
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
the Capitol News
Ww. C. Chapman
Uncle Sam
Vacaty Cies
Garman
Lan
Dolsheviki
Potul
War Office
Édah
Iors
Philadelphia Street
Water Street
John McConnell
Farmers Bank
Church, Street
Church Street
Hoosier
Wayne Avenue
Price O. K
Locust Street
J. R. Zeigler
School Street
South Fifth Street
Ingire
J. J Viscus
Samuel Fiscus
Armstrong Township
J. d. Wiscus
Metz
Ninth Street
Savines & Trust Building
Lenain
Gazette
I. C. Nettinger
Moore Hotel
Gazette Offica
David Fox
Tenth Street
Frank Neff
Williamsport
Ates
H. R. Wiley
Han Tho Giller
Brilhart
Store
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