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Newspaper
Monticello Herald
Location
Monticello, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
4
Monticello Indiana diary style urges wartime thrift and mobilization. Farmers are told to build silos, buy coal, invest in war stamps, and write to soldiers. The column emphasizes self sufficiency, avoiding waste, and storing crops to feed the nation and beat German threats.
The speaker notes long periods without wheat across regions, arguing that the population survived on corn and urging practicality over luxury grain during transport constraints. They highlight Southern States resistance, four to five week wheat gaps in New England, and present transportability as key.
A reader notes June 3 to June 8 designated as Coal Week and warns about gaps in coal deliveries. The message urges readers to ensure their coal supply is topped up and warnings against delayed tamping of coal trails.
Reports say Germany declares its last offensive and threatens to surrender if it fails. Observers doubt credibility but note Berlin will press on until Allied forces destroy the enemy completely.
Monticello buses praise the public schools as a year marked by high achievement. Superintendent Elder and teachers receive credit for maintaining standards despite fuel shortages and high school staff changes. Officials anticipate even stronger work in the coming year.
Senator Hiram W. Johnson of California shows strong support for a Congress bill on rehabilitation and industrial reeducation of crippled soldiers. He argues the policy should extend to workers injured in industry as well.
The text notes a senator ready to vote to extend the bill to include a disadvantaged class or back a separate measure for that purpose. It highlights the attention from Senator Johnson and allies signaling near term legislation for relief.
The Indiana Republican platform clearly defines key issues for state and nation, urging unity, victory, and preservation of American rights. The ticket favors current incumbents with proven policies and the overall convention work is praised as excellent, signaling a strong party beginning.
The piece profiles Patrick J. Lynch of Newcastle as a likable, even tempered, fearless Republican candidate for Clerk of the Supreme Court. It notes his public eloquence, social skill, strategic leadership, and persistent fighting spirit, while revealing the writer’s initial prejudice fading on exposure to his character and abilities.
The text lauds Patrick J. Lynch for his time and energy in support of the GOP, describing him as likable capable and deserving. It notes he worked without personal reward and earned respect even by challenging others.
The bulletin, issued by H. E. Barnard as Indiana’s federal food administrator, requires all wholesale poultry and egg dealers to be licensed. Retailers, countrymeal buyers, and graders must obtain licenses and ensure eggs are candled with certified license numbers, name of the candler, and date. Effective June 15, only properly certified candled eggs may be sold in Indiana. sales of bad eggs and loss-off shipments are prohibited.
A service flag with thirty five stars was dedicated at the Methodist church Sunday evening after patriotic music and a talk by Rev. F L Hovis. The stars honor young men in service including Capt Everett L Gardner Capt Herbert A Gardner Lieut Grant Goodwin deceased Lieut Ray Fisher Walker Baker Kenneth Baker Roba T Atkins Sherman Barber Fred Barber Fred Brucker Henry Brucker Walter Boigerain Rex Brum bach Bovee Bunnell Henry Carr Jotn Carruthers Raymond Heath George Inskeep Roy Lawrie William Montz Clarence Montz Ray Peter Richard Short Frank Watson George Wilcoxon Ralph Sparks Thomas Bushnell Fred Reid Fred Bassett Fred Meeker Homer Price Sam Perrigo Lowell Perrigo Melcher Shaffer Max Howell.
A pleasant birthday gathering was held at Mrs. William Turnipseed’s home in Cass Township for Grandma Harvey’s eighty fifth anniversary. Relatives and friends from Lafayette, Monticello, Chalmers, Idaville, Headbeard, Sitka and other areas attended, with a lawn noon dinner and many gifts reported.
Charles S Preston thanks supporters from both parties in White County for the Clerk of the Supreme Court nomination campaign. He says the effort was fair and the county’s standing remains, though he was defeated. Also note: for sale a big bundle of old newspapers at the Herald office for 5 cents.
Agricultural guidance advises using arsenate of lead mixed with Bordeaux solution to control Colorado potato beetle larvae and associated potato diseases. It explains preparation ratios, cautions about plant safety, and notes Bordeaux alone is not a stomach poison.
Henry Reuterdahl recounts how the German U-29 under Von Weddigen evaded a British grand fleet and was rammed and sunk by a dreadnaught in the North Sea. The tale, sourced from the Saturday Evening Post, dramatizes the submarine’s failed torpedoes and abrupt final plunge.
A guide to military terminology defines corps division brigade regiment battalion company platoon squad and other units. It covers nomenclature for cavalry artillery and infantry as well as how to refer to units and officers, and explains terms like selection of letters before names and distinctions between battles engagements and skirmishes.
A kitchen device sits in the sink center to wash and drain dishes. It combines a large basin with a double set of sieves to clean and drain without hands touching the dishes.
A note reflects on how a postal lapse left a whole mail route lost in a distant district with letters found chewed in jungle. It contrasts fleeting fame with lasting memory in the hearts of the people.
The document outlines the White County Indiana Registered Men's Organization aims to unite service members with non serving men, build patriotism, fund war efforts, promote production, and share government policies. It defines two membership classes active and honorary, sets oath requirements, and details county and township governance, officer roles, terms, and executive committee control.
Article VII Enforcement of Laws outlines duties to enact plans and ensure by laws and rules are executed. Article IX Amendments allows changes via written proposal to the Executive Committee with majority approval at meetings. All township groups and members are subordinate to the Executive Committee and disputes are settled by it.
Approximately half the county’s voters have registered per the Board of Registration in White County. Registration ends October Tth and officials urge early enrollment to avoid end‑session congestion. The notice commends public cooperation and notes one third of the legal time has passed. The piece also recalls Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s early career and Boer War service.
Sweetser Drain Tile Co of Sweetser Indiana urges readers to place orders immediately to avoid spring work delays. The April 1891 advertisement emphasizes urgency and directs customers to write for reasons to act now.
Dwarf trees suit small gardens occupying little space and offering quicker fruit. They are easy to shape into bushes and pyramids and can be trained along espaliers or used in fences and trellises for compact landscaping.
A notice seeks a diligent young man or woman to perform cosy work at the Court House in exchange for part payment toward business training. Apply by calling, phoning, or writing Lafayette Business College, Lafayette Indiana. Adv m av362t
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