04 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1917
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text shows reference to publishing, post office service and annual rates. Mentions Indiana, time periods One Year at three dollars, Six Months at one fifty, Per Month thirty six cents, with unclear names and dates.
The council of national defense will take up a plan prepared by Assistant Secretary Sweet urging government life insurance of $4000 for officers and enlisted men in the army and navy. The policy would pay beneficiaries immediately on death, with premiums handled by a government insurance bureau. Government support is urged to reduce wartime losses seen in the Civil War.
The author argues that many children are physically or mentally unfit for higher education, yet are pushed to pursue it. Education should include intermediate stations aligning with natural abilities, allowing many to fill humble but essential roles. The system forces all toward a single high school path, burdening the public and leading some to dissipation.
Don Sante Monti of Como preserves a 17th century book with a Latin prophecy attributed to St Malachy. The translated text links events to World War I, predicting a decisive Italian role and the war’s end around September 1919. The Roscommon Tyland Herald notes Romania’s 1916 intervention as supporting context.
The column argues friendships between employees and their bosses create bias and jealousy. A female worker risking favors for which she asks no explicit benefit invites unfair treatment, complicating office harmony. It urges punctuality, fairness, and courage to refuse social entanglements.
An eighteenth century style advertisement promotes a one day glasses sale on Wednesday June 6. It promises a scientific eye examination and precise fitting without drops or charts and condemns traditional methods. It urges readers to trust their method over standard eyewear testing and fitting practices.
The Wisconsin Defense League begins production of a five reel drama titled The Slackes to bolster recruitment across Wisconsin and the nation. The film is described as a popular wartime production portraying the pressing tasks of the war economy and features secret service intrigue in America.
The document lists transfers including Marvy J Patterson to Hortense Nwing and acres in Buffington, John Terefor to Paul Sipog in Center, William Titlen and Merle McMillen with 208 and 48 perches in Wadidy, C W C Nippes to H E K Witmer with a lot in Blacklicks priced at 125, Tovi McGrevor to Carlo Ferrero for 6 1/2 acres in Canoe valued at 3854.37, Ciclo Merrero to Joseph Merrero for 16 1/2 acres in Canoe valued at 184.97, and Weber to Bile Hohite with a lot in Cures BL.
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