Kaiser Germany Subject Registration Prompted by War Proclamation
The Department of Justice designates the week of February 4 for registering roughly half a million unnaturalized Germans in the United States under President Wilsons alien enemy proclamation. Registrants must provide detailed personal data, photos, and fingerprints. certificate cards are issued after verification, with penalties including internment for violations. The plan excludes German women and children under 14 and Austria-Hungary subjects. Local chiefs of police or postmasters will administer. cooperation from newspapers and citizens is requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser
Department of Justice
United States
Wilson
Austria-Hungary
United States Marshal
Whaeh
Corn Survey Plans Enacted in Purdue Conference
A state wide agricultural survey to inventory seed corn in every county was approved by Endiata corn growers, county agents, and extension workers at Purdue University. The plan targets old and new seed, sets pricing expectations, and envisions a coordinated road district testing campaign with federal support to ensure fair pricing and prevent profiteering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Endiata Corn Growers
Purdue University
Florida
Tiaomii Padiana
Anc
Warwick County
Baker Warned to Sell Bread at Fixed City Prices
A Logansport baker faced the federal food administrator over selling bread at 10 cents a loaf. He claimed it was Vienna bread, but officials ordered him to remove the Vienna label and adhere to 84 cents for wrapped loaves or 8 cents for wrapped ones when only a single loaf is taken. W. E. Knabel narrowly escaped a fatal Panhandle train collision last Saturday evening after attempting to dash across the tracks in front of an eastbound train. The engine struck his right hip, causing a scalp gash and a severe hip bruise. Dr. Englerth treated him and expects a recovery in a few days. Manuel survived a dangerous incident and is grateful to be alive, with onlookers noting his narrow escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Vienna
W. E. Knabel
Englerth
Manuel
Field Seeds Distribution Offer From Representative Barnhart
Field seeds are available in limited quantities from Representative H A Barnhart for district farmers. Requests to Washington DC will receive four pound Dakota Alfalfa, two pound Haberlandt Soybeans, or one pound Sudan grass seeds. Packages include growing instructions and testing guidance, with delivery before February 0 for spring planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Barnhart
Washington, D.C
Department of Acriculttre
Unclaimed Mail Remains At Office Amid Dead Letter Risk
Weekly list shows letters undelivered for several addressees including Mrs Anna Newell Miss Helens Ornsteef Charles Smiley Chas Swift Dent Wasson George Wasson Russel A Westergreen and Mrs A E. If not claimed within two weeks the mail will be sent to the Dead Letter Office by Postmaster Frank J. Vessely.
Farmers Short Course to Be Held at Parade University
Indiana hosts its annual Farmers Short Course January 14 to 18 at Parade University with themes on food production and conservation. County agents urge all residents to attend, noting seed shortages and guidance from Purdue and national suppliers.
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Parade University
Indiana
Erica
Eeek
Poiana Av
Oyendabee
Purdue
Lafayette
Citas
A. Buechner
County Agr
Soldier furloughs and hometown return in Gary and North Judson
Ove Foedtke and Arthur Webith visited Gary last Friday. Mathew Liedtky, a North Judson native now serving at Ft. Dodge Iowa, spent five days at home on furlough. He enjoys soldier life and takes pride in defending the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ove Foedtke
Arthur Webith
Gary
Mathew Liedtky
Ft. Dodge
Iowa
Lightless Night Rules Tightened Nationwide
Reports from Indianapolis and other cities say the national fuel administrator in Washington is enforcing a lightless night order. A second violation under Stewart's action triggers penalties, and no exceptions are granted for movie houses. The order requires no nonessential lights on Thursday and Sunday nights to conserve fuel and prevent needful shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ndiana
Washington
Indianapolis
Stewart
Pricare
National Fuel Adminstrator
Suits Filed Over Ransbottom Bond Deal In Indianapolis and Starke
In late year filings the Dime Savings Bank of Toledo sues Ransbottom and bondsmen in federal court at Indianapolis over illegal Guernsey road bonds totaling 10 710. Mrs Law sues in Starke circuit court against the former auditor and bondsmen over Burns and Moorman road bonds. The county seeks 3 115 04 interest and charges on twenty one gravel road bonds, with questions about accrued interest. The county claims no loss and lists bondsmen including H C Rogers Lee Wolfe Jno L Moor man J W Horner Abel Rea O B Smith H B Noffel and the late Jno iC Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ransbottom
Knox Republican
Dime Savings Bank of Toledo
Indianapolis
Law
Starke
H.C. Rogers
Lee Wolfe
Jno
New Town Officials Take Helm After New Year Swear-In
New officials sworn in on New Year’s Day assume control of municipal affairs. Otto Kriss elected president for the year. Chris Neupert and L. F. Mosher join the board. A. A. Spbing retires after eight years. J. Vance Collier becomes town clerk. J. Dolezal re elected treasurer. Marshal position discussed with Al Watkins to serve until next meeting. Al Faust eyed to cut costs if approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Town Board
Otto Kriss
Chris Neupert
L. FB. Mosher
A. A. Spbning
Sphang
J. Vance Collier
J. F. Manz
Wm. Namiensky
Joe Dolezal
al Watkins
Marshal
al Faust
Will Hold War Conference Across Indiana Counties
Indiana state council of defense announces a statewide war conference plan patterned after a recent event. Local workers will meet in every county starting mid January with sectional meetings and a mass gathering to detail the war program. A three to four section division will assign speakers to each area to collect and present needs. Prominent speakers from New Jersey and Illinois will address attendees and discuss food administration demands. A special bureau will classify requests to tailor speakers for each community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Abnouncment Suissav
State Council of Defense
Corennizers
State Council of Defuse
So Ce
Air
Secons
Fiehtinge
Prange
Rnehinh Phey
America
Indiana State Council
War ignorance among county conscription registrants
County conscription board faces difficulty classifying registrants from questionnaires as some residents remain uninformed about the war and army draft. One man in Arkansas hadn’t learned the country was at war until receiving his questionnaire. another took six months to discover the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Conscription Board
Arkansas
Explosives Licensing Agent Appointed in North Judson
Squire John Held of North Judson has been designated by the Bureau of Mines to issue licenses for explosive purchases. A 25 cent permit is required with the application, with severe penalties for noncompliance. Mrs. Anna Richter returned to Otis Wisconsin after visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Richter
Otis
Wis
Squire John Held
Bureau of Mines
Department of the Interior
Washington, D. C
North Judson and
Vicinity
Squire Held
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Uonsiverse Tras
Edward Apo Sotowartzentroub
Bede
Board of Commissioners
Starke County
Board of County Commissioners
Free Kingman
Peter Mosher
Starke Co
Ind
Charles W. Weninger
Otto Wobith
Fred Kingman
John Dolezal
San Pierre
Texas
Chicago
Lon McKinley
Winamac Granite & Marble Works
Elizabeth Stanley
W.C.T. U
Burch’s Hall
Virgin Islands
Donald Reinhardt
Grovertown
Uncle Sam
St. Thomas
St. Thomas, V. T
Chester
States
U.S
Salladay
Buse
Reveille
Old Starke County
Dam
Donald
Leodosia Capesos
Vigilzates
Henri Dunant
Cross of Red
Jana, Tyts
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Burpee
Creer
Rice
North Judson
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