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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1918
Page
7
Announcement from H W Schmidt stating he sold his entire stock at Groceries Feeds to John Holiday and thanking patrons. He asks customers to pay any debts to Holiday and to present outstanding bills promptly.
A Madison feature recalls a six year proven claim for Doan's Kidney Pills by Berry Bellamy of 111 E First Street praising relief from back and kidney pain. It also mentions Private Hal Jones reopening a barber shop in Hotel Jefferson, his wartime service, and notes on Panama Canal talk and a Pan Am relief bill. Three Pine Mountain children and a teacher perished in a house fire.
Indianapolis dispatch notes Will Hays will speak to the House of Representatives at Theodore Roosevelt’s memorial on February 7. Also reported, the House passed measures to abolish the State Statistician office and an administration bill, with the Senate amending the insurance bill to take effect in 1920 instead of 1919.
Senate Military Committee to begin a drive for universal military training within days to push enactment before it becomes unlikely. The general staff and the army endorse the plan while other War Department factions reportedly oppose it.
Berlin via Copenhagen January 25 Count von Bernstorf former German ambassador to the United States and Prince Lichnowsky former ambassador to England will be members of Germanys peace despositions it de ported today.
Washington reports the final date for making tax returns is postponed from March 1 to April 1 due to the delayed enactment of the 1920 revenue law by Congress. The Treasury Department has prepared the order for issuance.
The German forces in Posen province eastern Prussia retook Schoenlanke from Polish control after a fierce engagement, according to Allied dispatches dated The Hague January 28.
Advices from Wilhelmshaven report Sparticides have occupied all public buildings and banks. Opponents are ordered court martialed as the city faces a sudden political upheaval.
In Paris President Wilson issues a proclamation that removes near beer restrictions, signaling eased theatre rules. American officials say the change may not take effect in the United States immediately and requires further state action.
Charles Schwappacher died of heart disease at his home in Monroe town near Olive Orange. He was about years old and survived by his wife formerly Miss Hanna Vestile and an adopted daughter. A son died in California in November. Funeral services will be held at the Christian Church in Madison at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon with interment in Springdale cemetery.
Helsingfors dispatches report France will propose Finland independence with British backing, signaling Western powers aligning to Finland's future status amid evolving Baltic affairs. The Finnish capital Helsingfors is cited for the plan.
Washington January 9 no final decision on the permanent military policy of the United States will be made before General Pershing returns with President Wilson and appears before the Senate Military Affairs Committee, it was learned this afternoon.
Jose Relvas has been commissioned to form a new Portuguese cabinet, according to Lisbon dispatches. His appointment signals a major reshuffle in the government and prompts anticipation across political circles.
London reports martial law declared in Clonmel, South Tipperary, with garrisons strengthened there and at Cove/ Qovshel, as a Dublin dispatch states today.
Vie Washington January 28 both chambers adopted the conference report on the 100 million food bill to feed Europe.
Unusually good break in tobacco sales with firm market across all grades and no rejections. Total 85 605 pounds sold at an average of 34 50, best crop owned by J H Lane of Switzerland county weighing 1685 pounds with baskets from 44 to 7c per pound and an overall strong morning overall.
London dispatches state the royalist rising in Portugal has failed completely, with latest news confirming the defeat and collapse of royalist factions.
Allied ultimatum demands immediate end to terrorism against Greeks and Armenians. News from Constantinople reports the Tewfik Pasha Cabinet resigning under entente pressure and the Sultan promising to reconstruct the ministry.
Paris January 28 The President's plan for a League of Nations is expected to be announced within a day or two. It will be issued as a White House statement or outlined in detail by a member of the American delegation likely Colonel House.
A fragmented report notes rising industrial activity in New England with mentions of mills, wages, and worker conditions. It references regional towns and labor trends while citing limited observations from a correspondent abroad.
The article cites Dr. Gordon Wilson of the American Medical Association on war deafness caused by near blasts. It notes how cries, concussion, and blast forces affect soldiers, with permanent or temporary hearing loss and nervous ailments. Treatments focus on repairing wounds and gradual recovery.
A concise line notes that even those who feel secure can suffer sleep loss. The saying highlights the paradox of comfort leading to restlessness and unresolved tension. No individuals or organizations are named.
An irregular OCR text fragment references individuals and places such as Swat Wa Mn and Pook sat tad Le bo peat phe diny pre TA. It mentions observers, exhibitions, and work groups with scattered proper nouns and numbers, but no coherent events or clear facts emerge from the readable lines.
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