Indiana Meets All Demands For Troops
Major Robert C. Bartzell Indiana's conscription agent denies reports of failing to meet July draft quota. He says Indiana furnished 7614 of the 7700 allotted, with a 100 percent Indiana percentage. Shortage of 68 men stems from minor board gaps across the state, not a single board short. Some en trained with contingents from other states where they resided.
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Robert C. Bartzell
Indiana
Kentucky
Wisconsin
Bartzell
Hoosier
Indiana Guardsmen to Receive 2531 Rifles Soon
Indianapolis reports the receipt of 2531 rifles for Indiana state militia and liberty guard groups. Washington’s ordnance department has been authorized to issue 118,207 rifles to various state organizations as soon as possible.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Liberty Guard
War Department
Washington
Ordnance Department
Local Races Named in Township and District Elections
The article lists candidates for multiple districts and offices including First District George Freese Second District Leander Anderson Third District M A Weaver Fourth District George M Young At Large See Yoder Frank Hamshner Ellsworth Warns Union Township trustees Call Stuckman Assessor Myron D Slabaugh Advisory Board Henry S Weaver Can Iffert Jesse C Ulery Locke Township candidates include Gheorgh Hartman Noah Gingerich James S Chilcoth Irvin Stahly Edward Kent.
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George Freese
Leander Anderson
M. A. Weaver
George M. Young
Yoder Frank Hamsher
Ellsworth
Union Township
Call. Stuckman
Myron D. Slabaugh
Henry
Weaver
Jesse C. Ulery
Locke Township
Gheorgh Hartman
Noah Gingerich
James
Chilco RH
Irvin Stahly
Edward Kent
Sound Sense in Hays Address Defends War Unity
The piece praises Chairman Will H. Hays and the Republican National Committee for unwavering support of the war. It lauds their efforts to prevent friction over minor differences and asserts the party’s role as non obstructionist. It notes Hays’ Nebraska speech on participation rights and the party’s unabated patriotism.
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Will H. Hays
Republican National Committee
Republican Party
Historical Review
Hays
Nebraska
Labor shortage talk tempered by federal view
In Chicago Dr. P. L. Prentis reports a breakthrough from Louis IF. Post assistant secretary of labor Washington. He says two thirds of farm labor short age is imaginary and the other third can be remedied and calls for less agitation over female labor and Chinese imports and more teamwork and confidence. He notes states with monthly wages from fifty to seventy dollars report no labor shortage.
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Chicago
P. L. Prentis
United Sates Employment Service
Louis IF. Post
Washington
Mr. Post
United States
America
Department of Labor
Post
United effort needed to win the war
The speech urges that victory depends on united efforts of many nations and every American must perform an individual duty. It argues that stronger American forces shorten the war, saving lives, and that each saver and borrower supports the government and helps win the war.
National Record on Panama Canal Treaty Controversy
The text argues the Wilson administration seeks a Panama treaty including an apology to Colombia, framing it as national wrongdoing. It condemns the move as a partisan stain on the U S diplomatic record and a departure from asserting the American side in international disputes.
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Wilson
Roosevelt
Columbia
Republic
Panama Canal
Panama Republic
American Republic
Cleveland
Hawaii
United States
British war savings rise as millions save more
Sir Robert Kindersley, chairman of the National War Savings association in London, notes 16 750 000 holders of war securities and over 13 000 000 savings accounts. He says saving has begun for many who never saved before and intensity grows as the war continues, aided by higher pay, women in war work, and curbs on spending.
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Robert Kindersley
National War Savings Association
London
Call for 1000 Motor Mechanics From Indiana
Sergeant James B. Weddle of Elkheart Army Recruiting reports a request from Indianapolis for 1000 volunteers from Indiana to join the motor mechanics branch. Volunteers will train at Valparaiso University. Enlist now before any selective service suspensions. Contact Weddle at 519% South Main Street Elkhart for details. eligibility ages 18 21 and 31 41.
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James B. Weddle
Elkhart
Indianapolis
Valparaiso University
Weddle
South Main _ street
Army
Navy
Elkhart County to Lead Fourth Liberty Loan Campaign
B F Deahl is asked to again chair the county committee for the fourth liberty loan with a September 28 start for three weeks. R M Jackson of Indianapolis requests Deahl to direct the drive. Indiana will mirror the third loan setup with W V Fink of the Goshen Democrat handling publicity and P Bassett of the Elkhart Review running a press bureau.
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B. F. Deahl
Elkhart County
Liberty Loan
R. M. Jackson
Indianapolis
Indiana Liberty Loan Organization
Deahl
Indiana
W. V. Fink
Goshen Democrat
P. Bassett
The
Hikhart Review
U S To Build Great Gun Plant in France
The War Department announced a monster heavy gun plant and reclamation base for the American expeditionary forces in France. Costing 25 to 30 million dollars, the project aims to reline and realign heavy railroad guns and will feature a 500 foot long monster lathe. The equipment will be the largest of its kind, requiring curvature corrections in plans.
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Washington
Krupps
Essen
Germany
France
War Department
Washington Monument
North Dakota
League Plans Twicely Monthly News for Soldiers Abroad
The Soldiers' and Sailors' Welfare League of Elkhart County's southern district outlines a twice monthly bulletin for boys in cantonments abroad or at sea. The letter will report county news and updates on servicemen, mailed first class to ensure delivery. Readers must update youth addresses via Secretary Will H. Charnley to avoid missing the mail.
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Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Welfare League
Elkhart County
Tkhart County
Will H. Charnley
Southern
Charnley
League
Indiana jails reported empty as number rises
A state board of charities report shows 35 Indiana jail facilities now without occupants. The finding highlights a shift in incarceration patterns and raises questions about local enforcement and housing capacity.
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Indiana State Board of Charities
Grass fires spread across Indiana blamed on carelessness
Reports indicate numerous grass fires across Indiana with authorities attributing most to careless behavior. Investigations note several incidents linked to discarded cigarettes and unattended flames.
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Indiana
Indiana War Mothers Drive Soldier Registration Ahead of Vote
Indianapolis Aug 12 Hoosier war mothers mobilize to register soldiers as the state anticipates a large vote. Republicans and Democrats coordinate to minimize campaigns at cantonments while about 25 000 soldiers are expected to cast ballots out of an estimated 100 000 in service. The effort covers camps ships and training posts across the nation.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Goodrich
Fourth Liberty Loan Drive Teems With Political Truce Extension
Indiana political managers welcome news that the fourth Liberty loan drive will close October 19, shortening October campaign time. Central committees will now have three weeks to woo voters before the November election. The truce spans September 28 to October 19.
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Diers
Indiana
Record of the Past No Stronger Evidence Can Be Had in Nappanee
A testimonial from C M Housouer of Nappanee endorses Dean's Kidney Pills. He recounts prior kidney and bladder issues, back pain, and dizzy spells, noting relief after using the product and confirming the statement on February 26, 1916. The ad cites 60 cents at dealers and Foster Milburn Co. as manufacturers.
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Nappanee
C. M. Housouer
Market St
Navpanee
Dean
C. W. ‘Johnson & Son
Housoner
Foster-Milburn Co
Mfrs
Buffalo
N. Y
Named County Agent Named for Lagrange County
Dc Benjamin named agricultural agent in Lagrange County. Formerly in charge of Long Cliff asylum farm he is a Purdue University graduate.
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Dc. R. Benjamin
Lagrange County
Longcliff Asylum Farm
Mr. Benjamin
Purdue University
New Port Huron Tractor Promises Steel Gear And Oil Operation
New Port Huron Tractor advertises a cut steel gear driven in oil with many superior points. Also offers new and rebuilt machinery of all kinds. For inquiries contact Wm. F. Neher in Nappanee. Adv.
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Wm. F. Neher
Nappanee
Adv
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