Madison Daily News Briefs From Indiana 1918
Local items from Madison Indiana dated December 4 1918 report J W Anderson leaving for Indianapolis and Cleveland to visit daughters. Remains of Benjani Brindley arrive for burial at Vevay. Estella Stiedel shipped for burial in Terre Haute. Auction at Morris Buchanan’s Pleasant Ridge brings good prices with a cow and calf selling for 183 dollars. William B Patton serves in the 165th Brigade 90th Division bound for the Rhine. Madison youth serve in army branches worldwide.
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Benjani Brindley
California
Vevay
Estella Stiedel
Cragmont
Terre Thaute
Haigh
Morris Buchanan
Pleasant Ridge
C. J. Kohl
W. C. Ford
Miavsville
Mro
Alc. Greiner
Louise Greiner
George Patton
165Th
Army of Occupation
Rhine
Germany
Madison
Deserted Private Ashby Seized By Local Officers
Sheriff George A. Monroe and Officer Peter Kremer jailed Private Clarence Ashby about 5 o'clock yesterday after learning he was a deserter from West Point. Ashby of Battery D 67th Field Artillery was inducted Sept 8. He was arrested on the river front and to be sent to West Point tomorrow with a $500 government reward cited.
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George A. Monroe
Peter Kremer
Clarence Ashby
Ashiby
West Point
Ashby
67Th Field Artillery
Monroe
Asuby
Charles Jenkins Dies After Influenza Pneumonia at Red Cross Hospital
Charles Jenkins, a well known resident and former employee of Madison Light and Power, died at the Red Cross hospital at 6 o'clock from pneumonia following influenza. He was born in the city, aged about 40, and survived by his widow Charlotte Scholl, seven daughters and one son, his mother Emma Moore of Lafayette, two sisters, two half brothers, and several relatives. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
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Charles Jenkins
Red Cross Hospital
Jenkins
West Madison
John Washington Jenkins
J. Oi
Madison Light & kKulety Co
Hmesteen
Charlotte Scholl
Ruth
Irene
Evela
Charlotte
Laverne
Violet
Dorothy
Raly
Charles Scholl
Newsister
Will
Madison
Ogden
West Main Street
North Madison
Paris
Dro
Jacob T. Davis
Davis
Burdett, Garay
Houghton Corva
Lancaster Township
Charles HH. Hurlbut
C. R. Risby
N. F. Davis
Jeffersonville
Almond Hi. Davis
Paducah
John W .and
Thomas W. Davis
Indianapolis
Edward GG Davis
City
Death Claims Harriett Ogden and Husband Thomas Ogden
Edward G. Davis reports the deaths of his sister Harriett M. Ogden and brother-in-law Thomas G. Ogden last night at their Old Paris home near the Jefferson county line. Ages 55 and 58, both died after a brief pneumonia illness. Survived by two children Ruth and Gordon. extended family includes Davis siblings across Indiana and Kentucky.
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Edward G. Davis
Harriett M. Ogden
Thomas G. Ogden
Old Paris
Jefferson County
Jennings County
Health Service Warns Influenza May Linger Months
The U S Public Health Service bulletin warns influenza could persist for months and outlines guardrails against pneumonia. It notes the epidemic’s reach and stresses protective clothing and public awareness to save lives.
Peace Adds To U S Food Task
A World Survey reports sufficient wheat but fats are scarce. With peace returning, U S policy aims to curb production and boost consumption to aid postwar relief. The report stresses continued restraint, efficient transport, and strong leadership to prevent famine abroad while maintaining home abundance.
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United States
North Russia
Gueir
Death of Mrs. Margaret Cragmyle in Monroe Township
Mrs. Margaret Cragmyle, a well known Monroe Township resident, died at her Big Creek home early yesterday after a brief pneumonia illness. She was 83. The funeral was held at 2 o clock this afternoon with burial in Big Creek cemetery.
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Margaret Cragmyle
Monroe Town
Big Creek
Advice to flu convalescents and TB warnings
U S Public Health Service warns the public against tuberculosis with one million cases in the United States. Influenza convalescents should have lungs examined as lingering colds can signal tuberculosis. No cause for alarm if tuberculosis is recognized early. Patent medicines not to be trusted.
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Surgeon General
U.S. Public Health Service
Washington, D. C
Phetsop
United Coes
New York City
Department of Phearth
Soo
Mramningham
Mass
United States
Blue
Ceruda
U. S. Public Health Service
Sugar tests moral fiber as war effort proves restraint
The article notes that American sugar consumption dropped during wartime, with the Food Administration reporting reduced home and industry use. It cites monthly distribution figures: July 905,000 tons, August 225,000 to 279,000 tons in September, and 230,000 tons in October, arguing rationing and conservation aided Allied needs.
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United States
United States Food Administration
Europe
Food Administration
Louisiana
The
America
Teware tuberculosis after In flietica
Fragmentary text warns about tuberculosis and influenza risks and urges precautions. Mentions doctor exams, strengthening with proper feeding, fresh air, and avoiding waste on patent medicines. Lacks clear events or names.
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Toopuitya Intersala
Piatt
An American Habit That Was Expanded
The piece reflects on American generosity as relief aid to war torn Belgium and India. It likens aiding famine victims to a housewife sharing bread and argues peace tests demand devotion matching wartime efforts. The tone appeals to national virtue and informal humanitarian action.
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India
Belgium
Methods of Democracy and Hoover on Voluntary War Support
United States Food Administrator appeals to Senate Agricultural Committee, arguing democracy justifies reliance on voluntary national effort. He cites Allied support as proof and urges cooperation self sacrifice and mobilization of American brains. He warns against German domination and learning from its political system.
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United States
Senate Agricultural Committee
Hoover
London Metro Area Contains a Million Houses
A historical summary notes that London’s metropolitan region includes about a million residences. It discusses urban extent and housing density, reflecting mid century urban development patterns and planning concerns.
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London
Death of Private Herbert Neal in France
A telegram from the War Department to Mr. Wilson Brooks of Brooksburg announces the death of Private Herbert Neal in France on November 2 due to pneumonia. Neal, about 25, single, had been inducted from Switzerland county and had lived near Moorefeld with Jatin Grimes, leaving many friends in the community.
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War Department
Wilson Brooks
Brooksburg
Herbert Neal
France
Neal
Switzerland County
Jatin Grimes
Moorefeld
Longing for the Home with Absent Children
Mrs Andrew Jo Astor of North Madson Teal laments the empty nest as eight children are named and mourns the fading happiness of home She envisions a future reunion when the Archangel calls and all the children return London reports about 30000 old age pensioners in the city and a farmer Mr Wilson loses a hand in a corn shredder and receives care in a local sanatorium
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Jo Astor
North Madson
Twil Light
Wilson
Scott County
Denny
London
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