Labor Day Proclamation and local notices in Indiana paper
Governor T. Samuel M. Ralston proclaims Labor Day on September 4 1916 and urges reverence for labor while asking citizens to refrain from work and discuss reforms. The issue column then covers local visits theatre reopening notes new attorney practice oats smut treatment findings and agricultural advice with price and yield figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Samuel MM. Ralston
Indiana
State of
Capitol
Indianapolis
September’s Coming Warns of Frost and Coal Bills
A poem by Walt Mason imagines September bringing frost, winter, and higher coal prices. It contrasts summer discomfort with the relief of cold, inviting readers to cheer the approach of autumn and prepare for labor as winter nears.
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Arctic Pole
Boreas
Walt Mason
Death of Charles Dowd at 44 in Aldine
Charles Dowd aged 44 died Sunday at 6 30 am at his Aldine home from stomach trouble. He leaves a wife eight children four brothers four sisters and two half brothers. Funeral held Tuesday 2 pm at Round Lake church with Rev Grey of Knox and burial at Round Lake cemetery. Dowd born March 10 1872 in Ohio, longtime county resident. Mrs Warren Conner of Winona is one sister. others reside in Ohio.
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Charles Dowd
Aldine
Round Lake Church
Grey
Knox
Round Lake
Ohio
Warren Conner
Winona
M. E. Church Urges All Members to Attend Canvas Day
The M. E. Church calls an Every Member Canvas Day on Sunday September 3. Teams are assigned to territories around No. Judson and all members are urged to be at home or arrange reception provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
No. Judson
Army consumes 370 cattle daily in El Paso district
The El Paso district arms and quarters department feeds about 50 000 soldiers daily, eating 370 cattle a day. The August food bill runs near 7 000 000 dollars, with July totaling 2 448 415.89. Depot stores handle rations and 190 carloads weekly are delivered to camps and camps along the Mexican border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
el Paso
John P. Hasson
Quartermaster’s Corps
Douglas
Mexico
Europe
Indiana Onion Forecast Sees Higher Yield For 1916
The Agriculture Department reports Indiana had 3,070 acres in onions in 1915 yielding 564,880 bushels at 184 cents per acre. This year acreage rises to 4,666 with a projected yield of 1,586,440 bushels. Elkhart County is among the counties included in the statewide figures.
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Starke Co
Federal Department of Agriculture
Indiana
Ohio
Iowa
Washington
Oregon
Elkhart
Dimmers Save Night Travel as Auto Lights Blind Drivers
A call for dimming bright auto headlights to prevent crashes and legal liability. The piece notes Indiana lacks a specific statute and urges voluntary dimming, followed by local notices of visits, family travels, and a lengthy report on the Indiana Democratic Editorial Association’s mid summer gathering in Michigan City with parades, a steamer ride, a prison visit, and celebratory events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Democratic Editorial Association
Michigan City
Lake Michigan
Glad Band Committee
Lake Front Park
Fred Vari Nuys
Geo. Rittter
Philip Zoercker
Supreme Court
M. T. Krueger
Kreuger
Ésnor
Pogarty
Lutheran Mission Festival Opens with Installation of Teacher
The Lutheran Church reports its annual Mission Festival on Sunday September 1. Prof. W Uffelmann will be installed as teacher of the Lutheran school at 9 30 a m. Pastors Rev Paul of Goodland and Rev Claus of Hammond Ind preach at services. local pastor preaches at 7 30 p m. Male and Mixed Choirs perform selections.
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W. Uffelmann
Paul
Goodland
Claus
Hammond
Ind
Local Visitors And Church Meeting Announced
G W Schricker Ira Latta and families visited Knox Sunday. Mr and Mrs A D Wilcox of Sheldon Ill are visiting here and Michigan City. Mrs W H Reen of Decatur Ill came for a visit with her sister Mrs P O Englerth. Ladies Aid of the M E church will meet at the home of Mrs R B Akers on Web Sept 6 at 2:30 p m. Mrs Chas Barron and Edgar of Chicago were guests at Phillips and Plotner homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samull M. Ralston
Hower L. Cook
Tom Koza
Robert Peters
Knox
Ben Donchin
W. H. Replogle
Culver
Replogle
L. W. Swihart
Hamlet
A. F. Kottner
Baby
Chicago
Frank Dusek
Rev. Collier
Brownsville
Columbus
Ind
Collier
Frank Hollup
Iron Claw
Sterling Players
Pearl White
Creighton Hale
Sheldon Lewis
Pathe
C. P. Maloney
Law Department
Notre Dame University
Knox Democrat
Maloney
T. F. Maloney
San Pierre
Geibel
Orville W. Nichols
Thomas Casey
Wim. Mosher
Henry Beneake
Henry
Adolf
Crown Point
Godlieb Hankey
Riverdale
John Hankey
Chas. Hankey
Goldie
Lakeside Hospital
R. O. Smalley and
Sheldon
C. B. Smalley
J. Payne
Alerton
Wm. Kuester
Mr. Payne
Kuester
John Andrews
Birmingham
Ala
W. Moore
Niles, Mich
A. W. Judy
Gilmore
Ernest Roney
Charles Roney
Reuben
Ira Latta
A. D. Wilcox
Ill
Michigan City
W. H. Reen
Decatur
P. O. Englerth
Ladies Aid
M. E. Church
R. B. Akers
Chas. Barron and
Edgar
Phillips
Plotner
Lincoln Chautauqua Assured for 1917 Following 1916 Surplus
After reviewing the 1916 Lincoln Chautauqua finances a surplus of 06.60 is returned to 68 guarantors who bought three tickets. The committee plans a 1917 event, weighing price options from 800 to 1200 dollars while noting many towns face deficits between 125 and 500. The effort reflects community spirit and patriotic duty.
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Price, &c
Electric Lights For LaCrosse Plan for half cost wiring payments
At a recent meeting in LaCrosse, C G Kimble proposed completing wiring projects with residents paying half of the current wiring costs. Poles already set between Wanatah and LaCrosse and many in town provide the groundwork, with half-payments deposited in the Citizens' bank until materials and work are ready. The arrangement aims to finish the electric lighting without further delay.
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LaCrosse
C. G. Kimble
LaPorte
Wanatah
Kimble
Citizens of
Citizens’ Bank
Open Season Rules for Migratory Birds Set by Secretary
Secretary Houston announces open seasons under the federal migratory bird law. Insectivorous birds are protected indefinitely. Band tailed pigeons cranes wood ducks swans curlew willet upland plover and smaller shore birds protected until Sept 1 1918. Other waterfowl coots gallinules jacksnipes and several plover rails woodcocks open seasons vary by state.
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Houston
Agricultural Department
Labor Day Festivities Planned at English Lake
The English Lake Labor Day celebration on September 4 features boating, bathing, fishing, dancing, roller skating, and contests in a large new hall. A committee led by Pat Welsh and John Lund arranged refreshments and activities for crowds. A Chicago nurse tended a local patient who died Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English Lake
Kankakee
Pat Welsh
John Lund
Chas, Tyl
C. Christensen
Leo Smantek
Labor Day
Free Books For Study Through Traveling Library
Do you want books you do not wish to buy or borrow From the Traveling Library Commission. They lend books with only transportation costs. Books may be kept three months and renewed for another three. Write Public Library Commission Traveling Library Department Room 104 State House Indianapolis.
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Traveling Library Commission
Public Library Commission
State House
Indianapolis
Young Couple Wed at Crown Point Gretna Green Style
Flagg and Miss Dorothy Myers married at Crown Point on Friday amid quiet plans for a private ceremony. The couple will honeymoon in Swayzee and reside with the groom and his parents John and Mrs Flagg following the wedding. The News and friends offer congratulations.
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Ferry
Flagg
Jno. Flagg, Jr
Dorothy Myers
John Myers
Swayzee
Ind
Crown Point
Indiana
Gretna Green
Jubilee meeting urged for North Judson citizens
North Judson residents are asked to attend the town hall on Thursday evening August 31 at 8 00 to decide whether to hold a 14th annual After Harvest Jubilee. The committee urges everyone to express views and participate in the decision.
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North Judson
Dusek's Hall Hosts Visitors Amid Social Notes
Chicago visitors Dr. and Mrs. Albert Fisher and daughter Miss Emphia attended a dance at Dusek's hall on Sept. 9. Local families Mr. and Mrs. Lain and Mr. Richardson visited relatives in La Porte. Mrs. Elizabeth Neupert hosted dinner for Nat Neupert Chicago and others. Sam Griffin relocated the Campbell property on Main Street and moved the old Phillips house, owned by Otto Kriss, to new lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dusek’s Hall
Albert Fisher
Emphia
Chicago
J. V. Lain
Harry Richardson
Jennings Lain
la Porte
Elizabeth Neupert
Nat. Neupert
Katie Smith
Rensselaer
George Neupert
G. N. Peterson
Sam Griffin
Campbell
Main Street
Gould
Phillips
Otto Kriss
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St. Joseph Hospital
Briggs
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Gessleman
Vera
Miss Dykeman
Chas. Dowd
Hartvig Bye
Johan Christensen
Hulda Bye
Harold Bye
D. Flake
Christensen
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John F. Woods
Mike Kekeis
Dunn’s Bridge
Miss Bye
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