21 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Pekin Advance
Location
Pekin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1917
Page
1
A fragment notes a pencil mark indicating the date up to which the paper subscription is paid, with a brief comment about ignoring the mark. This hints at a reader’s check on payment status and unneeded markings on the page.
Eld and Mrs. I G Phillips attended church at Salem on Sunday. Warder Meadors visited Henryville, Karl Falk stopped in New Albany, Jack Martin spent Sunday night in Pekin, and Loren Temple plus family visited Pekin. Numerous locals hosted visitors from New Albany, Bear Creek, Borden, Hale, Ratts Schoolhouse, and Salem during the weekend.
The piece contrasts Might and Right amid World War I, blaming German aims and Allied actions while noting U S efforts to use Might to correct wrongs. It cites Belgians, food price profiteering by Patriots, and a call to citizens to choose Right after hearing about their own misdeeds.
A shift in fashion makes bloomer overalls a sanctioned option for certain work. Women may wear them while scrubbing, mowing, or gardening, with pockets and ankle to knee lengths. Businessman Mr. Apple showcased the garments recently and reports steady interest. Additional notes include local arrivals, visits, and travel of residents, plus a July picnic committee sale plan for Pekin.
The canning demonstration Saturday evening at the school house attracted a crowd. M Loudon Mrs Alberta Childs and Miss Florence Berkey of Salem assisted by O K Martin K K Gray Heber Gill Maysel Weir Olive Martin Josephine Gill and others conducted the event in a satisfactory and instructive manner. The demonstrators were hampered for lack of proper utilizes but the process was clearly explained in writing and speech. It is hoped people will engage more in canning to save fruit and vegetables and provide winter food with little cost.
A list of local churches and meeting spots including Sburg Livonia Claysville Little York Plattsburg M E church Rush Creek Sal tillo Bethel invites readers to pick a location and attend events or services.
Washington County Red Cross Chapter works to raise 5000 dollars as the county portion of the war fund. A Monday businessmen meeting sparked cooperative plans with volunteers aiding township campaigns. Tuesday reports were expected with optimism rising, and patriotic meetings, including Salem tonight with Band and chorus, aim to boost support. Further meetings are scheduled at Wade School House Pekin Martinsburg New Philadelphia South Boston New Liberty and Kansas Church Thursday night.
War department moves to form the Eliminating Board with Sheriff Barnett Dr Wm L Greene Pekin and Clerk Arnold named as candidates. Questions on official positions and military ties were answered satisfactorily and appointment seems likely with instructions to follow in the near future.
A garbled OCR note centers on a livery ban and a wish to delay a completion tied to an individual named Macaulay. The fragment hints at a local decision process or regulatory action affecting a service or property, with unclear specifics and individuals.
Citizens Bank offers a savings option or certificate of deposit with a three percent interest rate. Safety deposit boxes are available for rent at the bank.
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