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Newspaper
Nappanee Advance
Location
Nappanee, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1918
Page
4
The Chicago Tribune argues that an economic league excluding Germany could be a decisive weapon, aiding allied war aims while risking German resolve and potential retaliation if misused. It notes Germany’s need for Entente raw materials and ocean access, and warns against vindictive use that could backfire.
The Orange Judd Farmer editor argues farmers and all citizens must study politics and vote. Primaries in Illinois may decide more than the general election, as turnout is low and professional machinery controls outcomes. Voting is a wartime duty and essential for good governance.
Private Elmer Nusbaum of near Wakarusa was wounded in action June 18 at Base Hospital 18 France. He writes his mother that he lost an eye from shrapnel but is improving and hopes to return home soon. His left eye remains usable and he expresses hunger for home cooking.
County Chairman Benjamin F. Deahl announces daily efforts for the Fourth Liberty Loan to raise eight billion dollars nationwide with Elkhart County aiming for two million. Local banks have already subscribed two hundred thirty four dollars of anticipated certificates, Goshen and Elkhart banks contributing funds. An index of taxpayers will guide future subscriptions and assessments. Income tax certificates issued August 20 1918 mature July 15 1919 carry four percent interest and are separate from Liberty Bond certificates.
The Milford factory closes temporarily due to illness of one employee, the head cutter. About 20 women and girls are out of work until operations can resume, though the company is said to be rushed with orders.
Alfred H. Roesner of Bremen became the first local soldier wounded in the great war. In a July 18 charge on German lines before Amiens France a machine gun bullet fractured his left arm. He is reported to be making a satisfactory recovery.
Elkhart city schools will offer physical training this fall under Miss Edel Ehrhorn, formerly of Logansport, who will supervise the instruction.
Advert shows mail routes planned from Indianapolis including a proposed Indianapolis Goshen service. Also promotes New Port Huron tractor model 12.25 noted as cut steel and oil running with many other points. Inquiries to Wm. F. Neher of Nappanee.
Elkhart residents are using about 3,000,000 gallons of water each day, an increase of 1,500,000 gallons above typical consumption. Officials urge conservation as demand remains elevated.
The Bremen Enquirer lauds the United States for a sixteen month surge in war production including nearly 1.5 million soldiers sent to Europe, over two billion cartridges, two million rifles and 83,000 machine guns despite submarines and propaganda. It claims the nation has only begun to contribute.
A rest station for mothers with babies offers cribs chairs and nursing staff led by Miss Poyser R N County Health Nurse. A doctor and nurses attend to feeding napping and monitoring for emergencies or sudden illness.
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