Starvation relief flour drives Belgian aid effort
Community campaign delivers flour to starving Belgians amid WWI turmoil. Notables include J MOM and Mrs. J MOM assisting. supporters from First National bank and local firms. crowd gathers for a chicken fry at a rural event with names such as Rena, Berta, Ruth, Roscoe, Masson, Orin, and Eagar listed among attendees.
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Rena Eegrmin
Berta Killion
Ruth Wash
Jacobs
Roscoe Kinnaman
Masson Crooke
Orin Crooke
Eagar Correll
Eight More Shopping Days Till Christmas Reminder
Public notices urge shoppers to buy early and avoid last minute rushes before Christmas. Advice stresses planning ahead saves time and money and contributes to a smoother holiday season.
Rain Lifts Dry Lands as Farmers Benefit
Rainfall brings welcome relief to a country long dry with wheat crops needing moisture. Farmers report water for stock scarce and drought causing some crisis as floods lessen and harvest tasks like shredding and hand husking proceed with fodder in good condition.
County Commissioners Meet Monday In Washington
The regular monthly meeting of the board of county commissioners will convene in Washington on next Monday at their office in the courthouse for the transaction of county business. The board will consider a number of important items at the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Washington
Court House
Historical notes on Daviess County teachers and schools
The article recounts early Daviess county education history including superintendents Edward Wise and successors, first teaching licenses issued in 1873, and the 1873 county institute with 93 male and 27 female teachers. It notes trainer Don C. Faith and rivals Crabb and Waterary contests, plus Feasans building a frame school and claim to first blackboard.
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Maysville
Don C. Faith
Crabb School
Etta Berry
Miss Berry
Daviess County
Wo Prp
Tomey
J. Mo Beckett
Levi Reeves
Maria Davis
Carrie Lee
Miasuaie Hall
Washington
Woow
Featvans
Washington Township
Lettsville
Feasans
War ends in sight says wartime manufacturing strain eases
A Seletine American reports experts doubt heavy naval guns can fire much beyond 2 800 shots before inaccuracy grows. Heat and pressure shorten lifespans of defenses while trucks ambulances and motor equipment prove vital yet stressed. Officials note rifles and gear supply remains uncertain as Europe demands speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fupopeida
United States
New Firm Formed As Collins Buys Wilson Interest
Homer Collins purchased the half interest of Ed Wilson in the Poindexter and Wilson furniture firm. The firm will be renamed Poindexter and Collins with Collins taking charge immediately. Rev. C. C. Barker of Burns City visited here Wednesday.
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Indianapolis
Neek
Treasury Department
Homer Collins
Ed Wilson
Poindexter and Wilson
Collins
Poindexter and Collins
C. C. Barker
Burns Cits
Hunting trio buggy crash injures riders near town
Last Monday, Ren Awat, Hi 2 Noerhener, and Hosier Cunningham were returning from a hunt east of town when their horse Grivdn turned a corner, spilled the buggy, and freedom failed. They fled then were left frightened, leading to further mishap at the next turn where the horse hit a wire fence. Neeremer and Cunningham suffered bruises and the buggy was damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noerhener
Hosier Cunningham
Wes
Neeremer
Cunninghan
Plainville Premium List for Naval Show in December
The Southwestern Poultry Association premium list announces the first naval show to be held in Plainville on December 22 to 24. A 60 page guide with blue binding is mailed to fanciers and breeders nationwide. The Plainville district poultry association has four large memberships and expects strong turnout.
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A.inville
Plainville Ssn
Weather charts arrive after December 4 at George Drug Co
Farmers are told large weather charts labeled alanders will be available at the local George Drug Co store after December 4. The notice urges quick purchase for planning crop activities.
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Gcéon
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Philander McHenry
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Truman Flint
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