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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1919
Page
2
Mrs. Mary W. Niklaus reports the marriage of her son Lawrence W. Niklaus to Miss Eng Mulves of Boston Massachusetts. The ceremony occurred recently near their home as details surface in the Madison courtroom notes and local commerce reports.
A report from the People’s House notes Monday afternoon sales of 78 780 pounds of tobacco at an average price of 54 53 per hundred. Herbert Taylor of Saluda sold 875 pounds at 54 66, Wilmer Smith’s 2 385 pounds averaged 54 46, with various baskets earning higher per basket returns. Poverty is the mother of health.
A reflection on Napoleon’s war maxims noting more than a hundred sayings. The author cites how he seized favorable moments and studied fronts to master strategies and command with energy, stressing tempo, planning, and experience as keys to success.
A humorous, garbled reminiscence of a politeness contest among unnamed Belstons and a fragmented dialog about editors, police, and a newspaper mishap. The piece highlights misread lines and quirky phrases as readers joke about editorial slips and a famous quote misprinted in the press.
Real estate transfers listed include Ally Brunsman to Stephen Bayne for 126 acres in Ripley Jefferson, Andrew Reidel to Eliza Adams for 72 acres on Ryker's Ridge, William Lanham to James Lanham for 24 acres in Shelby township, and Sarah M added Nathaniel Brown to Arthur Housefield for 75 acres in Monroe township.
German plans to shelter submarines at Bruges Brussels Zeebrugge docks with massive water sheds and 4000 workers, eight complete and a ninth under construction when retreat began. British air raids from January 1917 to May 1918 damaged docks gates and floating docks, with the La Brugeoise works explosion of May 31 1918 enormous in scale.
Dorothy M. Marshers tale centers on Helen Brant who reads a letter while recalling a youthful friendship with Bob Aldrich. In a woodland setting they reunite in memory before parting, with Rosemary later appearing as a keepsake symbol of remembrance.
Four of five Airplanes followed a compass guided cross country flight from Langley Field Hampton Va to Camp Jackson DC with delays from poor weather. One craft landed at Chesterfield in battered condition and was shipped back. Planes reached Columbia at 3000 feet during a pathfinder expedition to locate landing sites.
Dayton ministers report rising church attendance as theaters ask patrons to devote three minutes during performances to silent contemplation for men overseas. Damascus is noted as the oldest existing city recently taken by the British.
The article recounts the 1807 Embargo Act and its 1808 anniversary observed as Embargo Day. It notes Jefferson's 1807 proposal, nationwide trade ban, and the resulting confusion and distress. New England ports held mourning ceremonies with ships at half mast and sailors in crepe.
Narrative of Cyrus McCormick senior facing disbelief in 1831 as he sells the first harvesters starting with a single unit in nine years. Despite slow starts, demand grows with 14 sales over a decade, then surges to high production. By last year McCormick works sold 975000 harvesters.
Mary bakes a famed apple pie admired by Tom and friends at a party. The story follows Mary’s kitchen skill, Tom’s affection, and the playful pie pledge that sparks a growing romance. The piece ends with a note that pies remain a family favorite and a reminder that avarice is poor.
Paris on January 3 discusses the acceptance of internationalization for German Pacific and African colonies under a suitable administering nation. The main flashpoints include Italy's Adriatic claims the French demand for German territory and the Balkan alignment.
Washington June 31 The House Military Affairs Committee said it will recommend appropriations for the American army for the next fiscal year based on paying an organization of 86000 men as proposed by Secretary Baker. The committee members stated the plan this afternoon.
Paris reports the allies agreed to advance 2,000,000,000 dollars to help Belgium with reconstruction. The credit is viewed as part of the German war indemnity.
A French warship is aground near Pola with dangerous position and serious damage reported. The incident appears timely as naval observers assess risk and salvage prospects amid ongoing conflict in the region.
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