14 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1917
Page
1
The Prince ton High School board appeals to citizens to provide information on graduates and former students who entered the army or navy so the school service flag can be completed. Records are unavailable. details from those who know of any former students are urgently requested.
A call is requested to complete the service flag, ensuring no omissions. The aim is to confer a favor by telephoning the high school and securing a full service flag without missing anyone.
Perry Sullivan, recently moved from Owensville, remains very ill at home in Hazleton with no improvement reported.
Dr. T Braselton confined to his home on South Gibson Street with smallpox is reported to be improving. Charles Schmidt of Huntingburg visits the city staying with his uncle Homer Dodd and family on South Seminary Street.
London dispatch reports the Times military expert warns of a supreme German effort on the Western Front. He cites Russian disintegration and Italian gains enabling larger German forces, with about 2,250,000 on the west and 1,185,000 on the east, including many aged 19 to 35 withdrawn for Western Front service.
Claus Spreckles of Pittsburgh accuses the food administration during Senate hearings of tying refiners to an sugar import ban. He says the American Sugar Refining Co controls most output while Congress reviews navy spending and war management for greater business-like efficiency.
London dispatch notes that Germany plans a preliminary west front push to justify drastic sacrifices and peace messaging. Observers say Kaiser and chiefs fear heavy casualties before American manpower arrives, while Hertling's government fractures at home and submarines widen losses at sea.
Lieut Benjamin Walcott of Washington, D. C., age 21, fell in his first flight and was believed killed after successfully downing an enemy in his initial aerial encounter. Three German planes attacked him from behind as he returned, dispatches from Paris and Washington confirmed. Walcott is the son of Secretary Charles EB Walcott of the Smithsonian Institution.
Coal famine rumors in Princeton are laid to rest as the local mine resumes full production after repairs. Delays stem from heavy snow and hurried orders, but dealers report adequate supply and no shortage unless transportation links fail. A separate ruling upholds the county board of commissioners in dismissing a local option petition, clarifying administrative versus judicial action and limiting appeals.
Questionnaires to the first five percent of Gibson county's registered men will be mailed Saturday morning and must be returned within seven days. Five percent will be mailed out daily until every man in service receives one. No exemption from returning the questionnaire. Discharged or unfit men must return properly filled forms. Today was the last day for voluntary enlistment permission. 43 registered men asked permission. Names and addresses of those who asked are listed, with Princeton and Owensville prominent among towns. Local residents noted: Harry Morrison improving at home, and visits by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Maxam. Mrs. Thomas M. Maxam staying in Boonville.
Trainmaster Frank B. Harris and his wife of Huntingburg spent Thursday in Princeton enjoying time with friends.
A brief note mentions a soldier named Bey and a request to send all news from Hong. The message implies a correspondence link between the soldier and the Daily Demeocrat. No further details are provided.
After the recent blizzard the countryside has seen almost no birds, not even sparrows. Bird lovers are urged to feed the birds during continued snow as the storm’s impact leaves many feathered friends scarce.
See Mre Mack create fancy Xmas presents at W. E. Halls Grocery on West State Street. D14 3rd.
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