11 Apr 1918
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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1918
Page
1
Local itemized notes include arrivals and departures of residents, church and civic updates, travel to Minneapolis, marriage reports, obituaries, and community events. Names of individuals and places such as Hanover, Packe, Fort Beaver, and Park appear with dates and locations.
A garbled compact of notices lists names including James Theveron Witham and Bayard Hayne among others, mentions a road tax of 70 cents per $100 in Carroll County Kentucky, notes Massachusetts ratification of a prohibition amendment with Senate approval, and urges support for lending cash to Uncle Sam amid war talk.
War era notices urge readers to buy Liberty Bonds to support the Kaiser defeat and fuel the war effort. Campaigns stress that every bond strengthens national resolve, with messages linking bonds to duty, investment returns, and national unity.
Mrs Paulena Bain aged 62 years widow of Joseph S Bain died at her son Roo Bains home at the intersection of Marn and Second streets at 7 this morning after a long illness chiefly asthma and heart trouble lasting over thirty years and seventeen years of suffering. She was born in Thornost and resided with her son after her marriage. Survived by several daughters and other relatives.
A county organization chairman reports strong local support for the Liberty Loan drive while noting opposition from some Germans and veterans who fear coercion into bond purchases. He warns that some top conservatives are being persuaded that the government would force them to invest liquid funds into bonds. Uncle Sam calls for public support.
The elderly Bishop Daniel B Y Tuttle of the Episcopalian Church in Missouri urges Americans to back the Liberty Loan drive starting April 6. In a signed note he calls on citizens to donate with strength and resolve, likening bond buyers to soldiers for Uncle Sam. A new oil burning apparatus also heats and lights the room.
In a melodramatic scene, Grace and Dick confront expectations as Mr. Larramore objects to their union. A passing talk about a bill for flowers triggers a plan to secure Grace’s hand, ending with heartfelt reconciliation and permission to wed.
A garbled 19th century style report alleges large profits from coins and an invested society tied to princes with criticism of secrecy. The piece mentions investors, a secretary, and the society's public exposure amid claims of building projects and related expenses.
Vivid PSA urges participation in the Third Liberty Bond Drive with chants and cheers as patriots pledge support. The piece highlights public enthusiasm and calls for buying Liberty Bonds to aid the country.
Robert Ryan of Cedar Rapids joins the federal service after a lengthy trek of miles to enlist with the North Dakota factional guard. He previously was in Glendive Montana and said the journey was to keep him in shape for war duty.
A dog saved a life amid a kitchen fire in a pound scene. Inspector Wilson followed Mantle to uncover a cookhouse blaze and the Linze was extinguished while Potinte received a collar and ribbon designation as official watchdog of the pound.
A piano ad promises a versatile instrument that reproduces musical nuance with minimal effort. It claims beginners and experts alike can extract quality sound and urges readers to visit to see and hear the instrument.
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