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Newspaper
Monticello Herald
Location
Monticello, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1918
Page
4
The White County Democrat notes that many women will attend the state convention and seats are reserved for Indiana Woman’s Franchise League members who are promised a real declaration in favor of woman suffrage. The piece questions whether Democratic leaders and platforms have previously cloaked their support for suffrage.
Indiana Harbor police stopped a camouflage funeral procession after suspicious signs emerged. Investigators noted the hearse driver and pallbearers were all men and found alcohol stored inside the hearse, raising questions about the event’s legitimacy and intent.
The Austrian forward attack on Italy began Saturday and drives with exceptional intensity. The battle spans about one hundred miles from sea to Asian plateau, with heavy fire and many guns. Italy’s army, prepared and confident, fights tenaciously, while the victor remains uncertain amid evenly contested action.
Willib Hays of the Republican National Committee denounces public officials criticism and asserts party loyalty. He says criticisms from Democrats are partisan but do not prove disloyalty, and that Republicans will contest the next campaign on fixed principles.
The White County Democrat editorialized that Democrats connived with both brewers and temperance forces in Indiana campaigns. It claimed Republicans pledged favors to both sides and received their support, suggesting duplicitous political bargaining.
The piece questions Democratic campaign funding and alleges a long standing alliance between Indiana's Democratic machine and the Brewers' Association, arguing such ties have existed for years. It implies the temperance issue is used to probe political connections without naming individuals.
Theodore Roosevelt in St Louis urged stern measures against traitors, saying interment not internment. He praised Major General Leonard Wood and argued harsher action would have kept 2,000,000 under arms at war start. He stressed urgency to secure victory for American forces and allies.
The fifth to fourth annual Sunday School convention met at Letus Bend with lower attendance due to wartime conditions. Theme Team Work stressed patriotism, with talks on national issues. Notables John E L Alexander Chicago L B Edgar Columbus Charles W Brubaker Dayton Walter Moore Seattle led meetings. Prof R D Excell directed music. White County sent twenty nine delegates from Bee Creek Honey Creek Jackson Monon Prairie Royal Grove Union.
At a June 15 1918 meeting the G A R Post No 3d in Monticello Indiana unanimously resolved to offer aid to the sheriff and the county conscription board to expose slackers who avoid Liberty Bonds Thrift Stamps and support the US Army against the Kaiser Civil War veterans pledge financial and moral backing to the war effort.
The White County Council of Defense outlines a recommended threshers dinner menu for cooks this year. If not used, a similar menu is urged. Drinks include coffee tea or milk. Meats options are chicken pork or fish. Vegetables and salads with nut or potato, dessert rice or bread pudding. Bread options corn rye or Victory. The council also urges only sufficient help to serve the meal.
Sweetser Drain Tile Co advertises urgent spring orders and urges readers to write for reasons to place orders now. The notice appears in The Herald in Sweetser Indiana and references legal blanks for sale.
Nora Gardner librarian requests local involvement in a memorial project to collect letters and manuscripts from Monticello and White County residents. Under Indiana Historical Society direction, the library will house the material and seek regional library support before possibly expanding to a new county courthouse.
An Indiana program for Boys Working Reserve members will hold a two week training period at Purdue starting June 24 with 100 boys, followed by another 100, continuing through mid August. Eligibility ages 16 to 21 require parental consent. program funds from Washington cover expenses, board is free, and transport is provided as needed.
Classified notice for a general store sale listing broker H O Pearce at 120 N Third St Lafayette Indiana with ad.marts The Herald offering blank forms and related supplies.
The next group of conscripts will depart White County for Camp Sherman Ohio on June 27. The compiled list includes James Hunter John Smith Isaac Mills Lewis Kroehm and many others with alternates and notes on June 28 training in Lafayette and July 1 Valparaiso mechanical course selections.
Children are invited to a three o clock story hour at the Library featuring The Crowning of the Little Brown Prince. The Herald notes the tale is widely talked about and promises a useful follow up story for young readers.
Since its organization Mr. Cotton has led the Meat Division of the Federal Food Administration. Missouri man C F Yates named advisor on farm conditions. John G. Brown of Monon elected president of the Federal Meat Producers Association. Livestock groups report price readjustments and renewed farmer confidence under this structure. Indiana pride grows as a White County citizen leads the effort.
Young man or young woman sought to do copy-work at the Court House as part payment for tuition for business training at Lafayette Business College in Lafayette Indiana. Call, phone, or write for details.
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