04 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1918
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR reads as a brief item with unclear context mentioning names or terms. Readable elements show likely a local notice or sports brief fragment, lacking complete sentences or identifiable events for a full summary.
A damaged OCR fragment hints at a state award or recognition with unclear details. Readable items suggest a ceremonial context, possible officials involved, and a referenced event or date, though specifics remain uncertain. The fragment implies an award process or ceremony under review.
The passage urges women to leave urban business work and join farm labor as the nation mobilizes for 1918. It notes many can perform farm tasks, even if not all day, and stresses that business places should close for a portion of the day to contribute. It warns planting opportunities may not recur until spring 1919 and calls for decisive action now.
The piece promotes Liberty Bonds and patriotism, urging readers to support the war effort. It contrasts American opportunity with old-world oppression, urges farmers to cope with labor shortages, and notes railroads and industry backing the push for skilled labor and national morale. It reflects wartime rhetoric and appeals to collective duty.
A garbled sale notice offers items for sale including store fixtures for a grocery and meat market, a Bowser oil tank, meat slicer, electric fan, and an accounting file. Also advertised are a six room house with yard, a team of young black mares, four sows and young pigs, a delivery wagon, and fight harness. Inquiries directed to multiple local names.
A lengthy, fragmented account traces a mysterious incident involving Mahoney and a passenger train from New Orleans to California. The narrative weaves in a missed signal, a deadly derailment near the coast, and Mahoney's reactions marked by fear, drink, and a tense confrontation with officers. Mentions of El Tusa, Sierra Birnen, and the Chicago area appear amid confusing, partially readable lines.
New York march 4 Broadway is to be all lit up tonight marking the first Monday since the lightless Garfield period. The scene promises a promenade along the boardwalks with electric displays and spectacle as Broadway restores its bright character while the boiler explosion in Providence kills three and injures four.
Mrs Catherine Fails and family thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy during illness and after the death of their husband and father Mrs B M Fails and Family
A garbled text fragment outlines Marine insurance, mentioning companies, subscriptions, and a wide range of unrelated items. It references women’s organizations and historical content, but the passage is too fragmented to identify a clear news event, date, or location. The readable parts point to insured Marines and company coverage amid broader discussion.
The game last night on the former floor 29 featured Clymer's fast forward M. Mike and Wingard for Indiana. Scoring saw Dearolph five Good one McGregor one Wingard four, fouls listed for Dearolph Kingston Wingard and McGregor. Halves were 20 minutes. Also notes World War I updates and Armenian massacres reported from Amsterdam with Turkish forces responsible and casualties claimed.
The report claims Allies agreed on a plan to protect Far East interests. German militaristic pressure frightens Russians, while Russians reportedly must cede part of Trans Caucasia to the Turks. Germany’s Siberian aims remain undisclosed as Austrian forces raid near the Warne ton sector in the West Planders front.
The United States Food Edition announces that express companies which solicit shipments of commodities and issue quotes for buyers and sellers are not subject to license at their time. Express firms that actually deal in food commodities receive revenue other than transportation are not classified as foodstuffs providers.
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