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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1918
Page
3
The report states retreating German forces left defense guns on the Belgian coast while Dunkirk was shelled with no damage. French advances along the Serre river front and in Vosges mountains yielded prisoners as British and French forces attack toward Ghent and Ghent area, with investigations into German wanton destruction ongoing.
London reports in October that Servians near Terzegu Nana border and numbers of Vatro Hungarians and Cerovin deserting. The Servian advance interferes with the German commander concentrating his forces.
President in talks with Secretary Lansing and others decided on the reply to Germany. The answer, to be made public late today or tomorrow, aims to unite the public and present a solid diplomatic front with the Entente. Officials refuse further comment.
Fragmentary text describes a Hungarian premier and Lloyd George on holidays, with references to Vienna, Geenen, and shifting alliances. The passage mentions figures such as Rosebery, Dilesel George, and others in a chaotic account of diplomatic and literary circles.
Fragmented text lists purchases and property details for winter supplies. Mentions Montetieht Mopbeon Madiaanaan and Peto considerations with deadlines for December deliveries. Indicates general public contact for deliveries and toy orders, with vague vendor names and locations.
The obituary notes James A. a Civil War veteran who served three years with his regiment and was wounded in battle. He was discharged in 1860 and died after a long illness. Survived by several children and siblings, with services held at Key and burial at Crawfordsville.
Lawmakers led by Dison and others protested potential shifts of shirt making to Eastern contractors. The scare eased as workers received a penny per bundle raise while output is boosted for September at the Government Depot to meet a surplus and anticipated December drop in demand.
General Pershing cabled the Secretary of Agriculture praising farmers for patriotic support and hard work. He notes their efforts in supplying grain and supporting wartime production while contributing to national morale and food security.
Ford seeks sale of 14 000 09 2 per cent bonds to raise 33 000 Liberty Loan bonds the judge approves the sale. Mary Carroll will admitted to probate Rev Guthneck named executor. Richmond granted divorce from Berton with custody of five children and $20 monthly support. Firth and Maddox named to estates and real estate sale. Witty quotes end with a sharp remark.
The National Wheat Growers Association urged President to adopt a price of 2 per bushel for No 1 Northern spring wheat. They argue production must be encouraged and that higher costs justify the advance, warning the crop’s prospects should not hinge on U S yield alone.
Washington October 22 The names of two lieutenants and 93 privates lost when the Ticonderoga was de troped in mid October were published by the War Department today Also those of the fourteen privates rescued The list of eleven naval officers and two enlisted men lost were previously announced.
Frederick Oederlin notified the State Department that he has the official German reply text. It will be delivered to Secretary Lansing today. The text is understood to align with the unofficial version sent by German wireless yesterday.
A narrative recounts a rescue of a baby from danger aboard a vessel or expedition. A missionary group gathers the child after a perilous event, baptizes him Joby, and asserts ownership of the infant as part of their mission work. The piece reflects themes of survival and aid, with mention of port towns and staged relief efforts.
October 22 marks the anniversary of Sergeant Alex Ray of South Bend Indiana firing the first American shell into German lines as U S troops advance northwest of Verdun.
A public discussion outlines a planned great canal linking Forth and Clyde with potential economic and transport benefits. Authors argue for coordinated town planning to support ship traffic, factories, and regional development while noting dangers of centralized power and unequal growth. Private funeral services for Mary Carroll were held yesterday. interment at North Madison Catholic Cemetery.
Ten month old Grace Polsprove died at the Polsprove home in North Madison Saturday afternoon from an acute bronchitis linked to influenza. Funeral was held yesterday afternoon with burial in Pair Mount Cemetery. The family has numerous friends offering sympathy. United States prisons hold over 100000 non productive convicts.
N T Drake Masonic Temple will have boxes ready by November 16 for distribution by the Jefferson County Red Cross at Madison headquarters. Only recipients scheduled for deliveries may obtain cartons. Boxes must not weigh more than 16 pounds and 15 ounces, must not bulge, and must be unwrapped when returned for inspection and postage determination before handoff to the local post office.
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