Snowstorms Hit Farabee Area With Heavy Weekend Snow
One of the worst snows in years struck the Farabee vicinity Friday night and Saturday. Laughtle Curtis moved in with his mother Mrs. Mary Curtis last week. Ed Humphrey visited Louisville Monday. Fred Hilton spent Saturday night with his brother Arthur Hilton in Louisville. Lemuel Churchman of Lafayette visited his parents Elijah and a sister. Herman Neidetter of Camp Taylor stayed with his parents. H C Sullivan hauled fat hogs to Louisville for William Markland on Friday. Everett Haker attended a Pekin show Friday night. Due to bad weather there was no church at Blue River Saturday night and Sunday. Eugene Templin left for Kokomo to visit relatives.
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Yars
Laughtle Curtis
Mary Curtis
Ed Humphrey
Louisville
Fred Hilton
Arthur Hilton
Lemuel Churchman
Lafayette
Elijah Churchman
Herman Neidetter
Camp Taylor
John Neidetter
H.C. Sullivan
William Markland
Everett Haker
Pekinriday
Blue Riser
Eugene Templin
Kokomo
Chamberlains Cough Remedy endorsement from Cashmere
A letter to the editor from Cashmere Washington notes Chamberlains cough remedy as effective for coughs colds and croup and safe for children. The writer discusses wartime drafts local help shortages and hopes for peace with personal holiday wishes and reflections.
Red Cross Christmas Kits Drive A Community Call
A page lists many volunteers and organizations aiding a Christmas kit drive for Red Cross and allied wartime needs. It notes individual donations, fund-raising aims, and a push toward a permanent financing plan for ongoing relief through 1918. Names of contributors, clubs, schools, and local committees showcase broad civic engagement.
Telephone Meeting Canceled Replaced for Saturday
Due to the increment and last Saturday’s weather, the telephone meeting was called off and rescheduled for the upcoming Saturday. Your presence is urgently desired to continue telephone service after the first of the year. J. W. Hiestand. See.
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J. W. Hiestand
Red Cross Christmas Message Encourages Support for Soldiers
A Red Cross appeal urges readers to join and send cheer to service members, noting the role of the organization in supporting those between home and danger, country and imperialism, and the need for continued access to property and safety.
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Washington County
United States Service
RED Cross
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Eye strain blamed for headaches warns optometrist
An advertisement urges readers to consult an optometrist if headaches persist, noting eye exams can reveal eye-caused pain. If glasses relieve symptoms, a glasses purchase comes with a guarantee: No cure, no pay.
Stomach Trouble Ad Campaign For War Red Cross Fund
An appeal urges local citizens to donate monthly to a county Red Cross fund during the war. Subscriptions start at one dollar, collected via designated depositories, with funds audited by a county committee of thirty six members and used for government aid and training camp supports. Publicity and canvassing efforts are outlined to minimize repeated calls.
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County Committee of the Red Cross
Thea
Washington
Red Cross
F. J. Heacock
A Man is Known By His Enemies
A reflection on enemies as vitality for character. It argues that having enemies keeps a person active and alive and that one should ignore prejudice. The piece cites a celebrated figure who viewed foes as necessary sparks and urges readers to persevere, letting the poor talk while continuing to perform duty.
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Sparka
Iron Dukes
Keystone Arantean
Cardus the woman's tonic saves nerves and head
In Nelsonville Ohio Minnie Perry recalls years of dizzy head spells that left her unable to walk. After trying Cardus the tonic she used three bottles and regained strength, vowing to recommend it to other women. The ad claims Cardus has helped over a million weak women in sixty years.
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Nelsonville
Ohio
Minnie Perry
Cardus
Camp Taylor Men To Get Furlough Announced
At Camp Zachary Taylor an order grants every man at Camp 8 a furlough of 6 to 7 days between now and February 2 1918. After February 2 furloughs end, time off will be allotted case by case. All ranks included, those not getting leave will spend Christmas at camp. The policy aims to give soldiers a break before the final weeks of intensive training.
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Cashmere
Wash
Neason
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Puget Sound
Perry
Anné
Brewater
Polly Anne
J. J. Bixler
Camp Taylor
Pekin
Camp Zachary Taylor
Red Cross Appeal for Relief Aid in War Rations
A call urges readers to donate at least ninety five cents to aid wounded soldiers in France, starving children in Belgium, and destitute families at home, with membership as the means to ensure relief efforts proceed.
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France
Belgium
RED Cross
Cut This Out It Is Worth Money Campaign Notice
A circa advert offers a mail-in promotion promising a package containing Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup upon sending a cut-out with name and address to Foley & Co at 2335 Shefield Ave Chicago UK. It mentions Foley’s Kidney Pills and Foley’s Cathartic Tablets, with Markland Pharmacy as the seller.
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Foley & Co
Shefield Ave
Chicago
Foley
Foleys
Gale
Markland Pharmacy
How to Check Croup Quickly
A reader from Ante, Virginia endorses Foley's Honey and Tar as the best medicine for croup. She reports one dose stopped her son's coughing in about five minutes, noting relief from coughs and colds. Available at Markland Pharmacy.
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