12 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1918
Page
1
For mar weary and war torn France we can send few gloves and offer silk options. Colors white and black in varied prices. New veils neckwear and corsets plus silk petticoats and pumps and oxfords listed with multiple price points.
A complex fraud case centers on Mrs J S Van Buskirk alleged to pose as an Indianapolis agent and push a land deal with Mrs Annette Sasse in Barton township Gibson county. Deed for 1315 acres and stock worth 85000 plus 10000 mortgage sparked a court probe with special investigator Sanford Trippet.
New York report dismisses Germany’s promise of a land route to India via Russia and Persia as an empty victory. It argues India remains safe from invasion, cites transport and troop shortages, and notes British, Turkish, and Afghan resistance. Prisoner rumors about Siberia are deemed implausible due to supply and geography.
A wartime appeal argues Americans can switch 20 to 35 percent of their wheat intake to corn and rye breads. It claims each piece of corn bread saves wheat, allowing more flour for French and English soldiers.
An afternoon meeting in a Gibson County court room formed the Gibson County Thirty Liberty Loan Organization with Frank M. Harris as chairman and San ford K. Trippet directing speakers. District Chairman Stevens praised Gibson County’s war efforts as plans to surpass previous drives were unveiled, with township chairmen named across Montgomery White River White River Hazleton Union Center Washington Columbia Barton Johnson and Patoka.
Paris March 12 Newton D Baker American secretary of war arrived in France aboard a cruiser carrying 10 000 troops including some from a former German liner An alert warned of a nearby submarine as the vessel neared port and French forces dispatched hydroplanes and dirigibles to guard the convoy
A March raid by American forces east of Lunéville confirmed the German evacuation after two days of artillery bombardment. The operation, reportedly the first conducted entirely by Americans, targeted the area north of Toul, aligning with the Lunéville sector.
An advertisement notes The Eagle's Eye show at The Noble tonight with details promising entertainment and a brief venue note.
Washington announces 800000 men to be called in the second draft with small, phased inductions starting March 29. Farmers gain deferred status. southern states supply many negro recruits for northern camps while some volunteers proceed to technical training and industrial calls.
The article explains the 800,000 figure as the computation basis under the Selective Service Act. It notes that total calls cannot be announced yet, but states no more men will be drafted than can be accommodated. It discusses agricultural labor needs and deferral rules for farmers and the mechanism to reintegrate idle registrants.
The state session of the Court of Honor lodge elected George H. Padgett of this city as representative to the supreme session to be held in Chicago in June. Padgett also served as chairman of the Credentials committee. The gathering was described as the biggest and best session. Attending were Supreme Chairman A L Hereford Supreme Recorder W E Robinson of Springfield Ill Supreme Director Graham of Detroit and Director L Simmons of Bloomington Ind.
A stereopticon lecture will be held at Broadway Christian Church tonight at 7 30. Slides depicting American sufferers will be shown and are urged to be seen by all.
An advertisement announces The Eagle's Eye showing at The Noble tonight with brief listing of event details. The note is brief and directs readers to attend.
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