Letters From France Describe Army Life In 1918
Private Fred C. Griffin writes from France to his parents on May 14 1918 describing moving camps at a government run estate with gardens lakes and chateaus He details air service work at a new aviation field meets a French Flying Corps lieutenant and notes pay letters mail and future plans He mentions Sophie socks a permit to mail items a birthday box from home and mascots including an owl quails and a tame nanny goat valued at 100 francs
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France
Albert
Jetter
Mother
Daddy
Europe
Arion
Camp Taylor
Tam
O. W
Remington
The
Red Cross
Newt
Plan to Americanize Immigrants Urges Local Boards of Trade
The Americanization committee of Indiana's State Council of Defense calls Board of Trade, Chamber of Commerce, Commercial Club and Employers' Associations to cooperate in educating and integrating immigrants. It stresses English learning, citizenship duties, and patriotic unity, with local committees representing foreign-born workers to guide plans and provide literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
State Council of Defense
Board of Trade, Chamber of Commerce, Commercial Club
Enmmployers’ and Merchants Association
W. W
National Council of Defense
Indiana
Ctizen
Board of Trade
Chamber of Commerce
Commercial Club
Employers
Merchants‘ Association
County Councils of Defense
Best wishes to you both from your son Fred Griffin
The message conveys affectionate regards from Fred Griffin to a couple, sending love and best wishes for their union or milestone. It reads as a personal familial note with warm closing. No further details or dates are provided.
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Fred. Griffin
Daniel Shields Obituary Aged Eight in 1918
Daniel Shields son of John and Nellie Shields was born February 8 1910 He died June 1 1918 at age eight years three months and twenty three days He fought a good fight finished his course and rests in sweet rest Surviving him are his parents two brothers Singer M and John Dale and a large circle of friends.
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Daniel Shields
John
Nellie Shields
Dannie
Singer M
John Dale
Civil Service Announces White County Rural Carrier Exam
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an exam for a rural carrier at Chalmers Indiana with vacancies on other White County routes. The test on July 13 1918 is open to citizens domiciled in White County post offices and meeting Form No 1977 requirements. Applications should be sent to Washington. Women may sit this exam under the same conditions as men during the war. The vacancy follows the carrier’s enlistment and upon discharge reinstatement is governed by a 1916 statute. The Post Office Department may reassign or transfer appointees as needed.
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United States Civil Service Commission
White
Indiana
Monticello
Chalmers
Washington
D. C
Post Office Department
United States
Postal Service
Classified
War Savings Day Urges Saving and Stamps Purchase
Secretary McAdoo urges Liberty Loan workers in a telegram to begin saving now and promote thrift. June 28 is National War Savings Day to secure pledges to save economize and buy War Savings Stamps as part of future Liberty Loan campaigns.
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Liberty Loan
Stuart
Army
Not Some Men Exchange Seeks Daylight Delay Probe
Exchange asks if an extra hour of daylight will bring some men home an hour earlier. Huffato Times notes the Herald columns to use. Sanol Eczema Prescription touted as a famous old remedy for eczema and skin diseases with a guaranteed result and a 35e trial bottle offered at Bowman Bros. drug store.
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Exchange
Huffato
Herald
Bowman Bros. Drug Store
Funeral at Pike Creek for Mrs Malinda Hanawalt
Funeral for Mrs Malinda Hanawalt of Monticello was held at 10 15 AM Sunday with brief home service before burial at Pike Creek Rev G B Heeter officiated. Born September 29 1838 near Camden Indiana she endured cancer and years of pioneering life. survived by four sons Milton J Hanawalt William F Fisher Edward Fisher Nelson D Fisher Emma daughter Lulu died in infancy. Milton J Hanawalt her main supporter. She joined German Baptist church and spent most of life near Monticello dying June 7 1918 at age 79 years 8 months 10 days.
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Malinda Hanawalt
West Harrison Street
Pike Creek
G. B. Heeter
Hanawalt
Peter Fisher
Isaac Hanawalt
Brethren Church
Norway
Grandma
Camden
Carroll County
Indiana
Malinda Bozarth
Malinda
Peter N. Fisher
Milton Joseph
Lulu
Emma
German Baptist Church
Monticello
William Francis Fisher
Winamac
Edward Fisher
Logansport
Nelson D. Fisher
Berwind
West Virginia
Milton J. Hanawalt
Sugar Makers Urged to Report Stocks by June 10
Federal Food Administrators require candy and soft drink makers using sugar to submit statements by June 10. Reports must show sugar used, on hand, future requirements, and compliance with Food Administration rules. Nonreporting could mark hoarders for penalties and deny future allotments.
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Food Administration
Government sugar controls unlikely to end during war
The text states that government control of sugar distribution is unlikely to end during the war and notes that makers of ice cream and other essential foods are not affected by these regulations.
What is Cottage Cheese and Its Nutritional Value
Cottage cheese is inexpensive and protein rich, comparable to meat in food value as per the USDA. One pound of cottage cheese equals about 1.27 pounds sirloin steak or 1.58 pounds loin pork crop for protein, and 813 ounces sirloin steak in energy terms, among other comparisons.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Real Estate Transfers Chronicle of Property Deals
Real estate transfers list multiple transfers including Thomas B Bostick and wife to Lynn L Sampson covering lots 11 and 12 in D P Brookston. John T Willett and wife to J Leno Snyder. Solomon Spector and wife to Dennis P Teeter lot 71 Race Street. Clarence R Cowger to John L North and to Elizbeth C Powell. Marion C Dellinger to Elizabeth M Smneleer and back. John A Whiteman to Truman F Palmer. Amounts noted: 352.72 and 500.
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Thomas B. Bostick
Lynn L. Sampson
O. P. Monon
Doshia B. Coonrod
Clarence R. Cowger
John L. North
Elizabeth C. Powell
Lizzie M. Smneleer
Marion C. Dellinger
Marion
Dellinger
Elizabeth M. Smneleer
John A. Whiteman
Truman F. Palmer
Sluggish liver remedy touted in advertising
An old warning links a sluggish liver to numerous ailments and urges treating the cause. Glando Tonic is pitched as a three in one liver remedy, claimed to renew activity, remove poisons and aid digestion. The ad urges mothers nursing to use it and offers testimonials on request while selling via druggists or direct mail for 50 cents from The Gland-Aic Co.
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Gland-Aic Co
Fort Wayne
Ind
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Fred L. Griffin
City
Liberty Loan Workers
War Savings Committees
National War Savings Day
Castra
Julius Caesar
Candia
Vauban
Verdun
Goodrich
Servalue Tires
Goodrich Silvertown
TUE RR
Goodrich Rubber CN
Chica
Michigan Ave
Chicago, Il
Hawes Ptate
Akron
Ohio
Circuit Court of
White County
Lillian Garlandon
Clarence E Dobbins
Maud Dobbing
Mary A. Dobbins
Chauncey Dobbins
Albert E. Josnerand
Vivian Dobbing
State Savings & Trust, Co
Vivian Dobbina
White Unoty
William C. Mitchell
Palmer & Carr
Clarence E. Dobbins
Maud Dobbins
Charles 8. Preston
Regina Cochran
Wm. C. Mitchell
Circuit Court
George L. Schlademan
Harry L. Schlademan
Mary
L. D. Carey
White Circuit Court
Thomas E. Wilcoxon
Illiam H. Hamelle
State of Indiana
Charles J. Mabb
George W. Kassabaum
H. L. Miller
D.C
Goodman’s
D. Carey
Tippecanoe Building
Buai
Nese
WM. E. Sfilwell
Cass Township
Monticello Drug Co
Chichester
State Bank of
Idaville
David A. Scroggs
Jackson Township
Wolcott
Township Bugimesa
E. J. Dibell
Princeton Townabin
WM. H. Paschen
Union Township
Court House
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