29 May 1919
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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1919
Page
1
A sweeping meditation on the horrors of war and the fighting spirit of citizens. The piece links battlefield slaughter to naval duels and patriotic devotion to Old Glory, urging unity under a Christian banner and the enduring ideal of liberty for body and soul.
A writer notes that even modest earnings can build wealth gradually. He cites a man buying land with twenty four dollars and argues that accumulating small sums enables purchase of War Saving Stamps, which start earning immediately.
Notice to all property owners to remove rubbish ashes and trash in alleys. Litterers are liable to a fine. Ten days to heed the notice. Dr R L Dooley secretary.
Montezuma honors Private First Class Ora Morris for his conduct during the Argonne Meuse offensive in the Puvenelle Sector. The letter from Lieut. Col. G W Fiske commends his alertness and devotion over thirty three days, noting kindness to transported personnel and the share of credit to officers. Morris, son of James H Morris, is twin to Otis Morris who lies in Flanders Field.
A Boy Scouts appeal urges public interest and provides literature and blanks. The campaign runs June 7 through 14 to enroll a million Associate Members of the National Council, with a Proclamation by President Wilson published this week.
The Church of Christ announces a series of meetings starting Sunday June 1. Morning worship at 11. Preaching at 3 and 8. A basket dinner will be held on Sunday.
The church announces Sunday School at 10:00 A M Junior League at 2 20 P M Epworth League at 6 5 P M and Midweek Prayer Services Wednesday at 7 30 P M Everyone is welcome to attend and hear the gospel Rev K E Williams will preach his farewell sermon next Sunday evening June 1 with the hour subject Racts.
A local Christian church announces regular services with preaching on the second Sunday at 11:00 A.M and a monthly gathering at 8:00 P.M. The notice highlights recurring worship times for parishioners and visitors.
Train times listed for C I and W East and West departures and arrivals. Illinois Central and Western routes show morning and afternoon timings. Brazil division noted with no accompanying details.
The Waluss urge frugal living as savings stamps and thrift tales take center stage. They warn against talk of kings while highlighting practical acts of saving, budgeting, and clever bargains.
The proclamation notes Boy Scouts contributed to war support and Red Cross cooperation, urging public backing for the movement. It cites about 10 million U S youths aged 12 to 21 and only 875,000 enrolled, urging broader participation to strengthen national patriotism and citizenship.
President Wilson urges nationwide observance of Boy Scout Week from June 30 to Flag Day to boost volunteer service and expand Scout programs. He calls for local committees under a National Citizens Committee to coordinate church school and community support and asks citizens to enlist, join, and donate to strengthen American youth work. He emphasizes the movement offers vital volunteer opportunities and national welfare depends on its growth.
A local report warns that seventeen year locusts are emerging again after 1902. Witnesses describe them rising from the ground in shells with many fingers clinging to vegetation. They drill into tree limbs to lay eggs, damaging fruit trees and oaks as the cycle repeats.
The War Savings Stamp offers four percent compounded quarterly if held five years and never falls below par, always worth more than investment. New 100 and 1000 denominations will sell at 83.40 and rise to 100, with 8 percent monthly appreciation until 1924.
A reflective poem mourns fallen Civil War soldiers, praising the blue and gray alike. It envisions serene bivouacs from Virginia to Maine, with rose and daisy blooming over grave camps. It honors Grant and Lee, and honors the nation’s enduring flag and memory of heroes who never returned.
Thomas O Mullings and Bernice McFerrin were married in Olympia Washington on May 21 1919. The bride is the daughter of J E McFerrin of Montezuma. Mullings, a California native, served at Camp Lewis Washington for twenty months and is now discharged. They plan to live in Tacoma Washington.
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