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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1918
Page
4
A chaotic scene unfolded as residents report injuries and urgent medical care following a Cambridge street incident. Miss Mona, a rising teacher, plus Anna Wilbon and others, returned from a visiting trip and required hospital treatment. Doctors expressed cautious optimism about recovery for several injured individuals.
Funeral services were held this afternoon for Mrs. Jeannette Knoebel Buxton attended by relatives and friends. Rev. W. L. Bouda led the Presbyterian rites at First Presbyterian, with music by Grace Graves, C. Totten, and others. Interment followed at Spritdale cemetery. pallbearers included Robert Class and others. A court filing named John Knoebel as a cardi.in of Domud Buxton, and probate granted to Drusilla Todd’s son Wyche Todd.
Miss Evelyn Baum of Alderson is announced to marry Mr Richard ersen. The bride is the daughter of Mind Mire and Mrs Batin. The couple resides on Mina street and the event is noted by local residents. The notice expresses well wishes for a happy life together.
Disjointed OCR fragment mentions judges and political figures including Hugh Voorens of Geelong and Calgon LG of Winchester. References to state ticket, election roles, and named individuals imply a political party slate discussion. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
Amsterdam reports a central powers conflict nearing a turning point. General Phodecurg comments on eastern advances while remarks warn of air bombing and rear threats. Allies sustain heavy pressure as Americans engage.
The fragment mentions war related tabasteies and price stabilization methods. Southern senators and the president are noted as key actors in discussing stabilization measures.
A fragmented report lists sixteen individuals including Clyde Vo Grrattith Wirt Porcer Perpuson James Sidobryson Careall and others as volunteers for military service. The notice mentions city locations Bethy bo bya Dupont Kooy and Glare with references to stations and travel plans.
A scanned political notice lists candidates for Lincoln County offices including county commissioner assessor surveyor and trustees. Names shown include Roy E. Dawson Joseph Al Crav and Ulysses E Buchanan along with Albert I. Banta George d. Gabel Andrew W. Blake William Er Thornet Harry Underwood and others for various districts and Madison Township positions.
A shipment of hogs arrived at the Pearl Packing Plant in Madison IA this morning. The five month and three week old hogs weighed about 210 pounds on average and brought the owner, Robert Craig of near Hanover, $44.04 each.
A benefit evening for the Red Cross was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Patton on West Third Street. Misses Sarah Marrs Susan Marrs Dorothea Gordon Elizabeth Clements Mary Jane Drake and Master Allison Patton performed two plays The Thief and A Mothers Liberty Loan No admission charged a subscription raised over two dollars for the local chapter.
A wartime radio style monologue discusses food rationing and moral choices. It debates beefsteak allowances, wheat limits, and the duty to reduce consumption while supporting the war effort. The speaker urges restraint, cites food stamps and Red Cross aid, and emphasizes collective sacrifice to defeat Germany.
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