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Newspaper
Roanoke Review
Location
Roanoke, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1919
Page
1
The National Tuberculosis Association and Red Cross promote local focus for Christmas Seal funds. About 91.7 percent supports local anti tuberculosis work, with the remaining 8.3 percent aiding the Red Cross as distribution begins December 1.
The column records corrections from Monson Chapel noting a typo misnaming Mr Frank Jones as Mrs Frank Jones. It lists social visits and ordinary family occurrences including gatherings at the Dennis and Wilder households, a toe injury at Bowser plant, Eula Wilder’s Fort Wayne trip, and a Huntington doctor call for a sore mouth.
President Wilson backs the 1919 Red Cross Christmas Seal sale urging success in a ten day drive beginning December 1. He cites support for the National Tuberculosis Association and the goal to raise six and a half million dollars to fund the 1920 education and prevention campaign.
David Starr Jordan extols the value of children urging philanthropy and study of youth. The piece promotes Red Cross Christmas Seals to save American children and encourages readers to buy them today as part of a wartime relief effort.
Fresh beef by the quarter available at all times with price around 17 cents per pound. Dressed hogs offered at 19 to 20 cents per pound. Perry Patton available for orders by phone 161 in Roanoke Indiana.
A quoted remark from Uncle Eben notes optimism in men. He argues that humor helps sell ideas more easily than truth. The line frames a belief about persuasion and storytelling over direct candor.
A boy named Charles was vaccinated and received a quarter as a token from the doctor. He cheekily replied that the reward was worth a dollar, showing brave spirit and humor in the moment.
The editor prints a concise story on wooden slabs then has an office boy distribute them in public places for readers to view. The process skips concerns about circulation and paper costs, relying on quick, plain reporting.
The hermit thrush declared the most talented singer in the world surpassing the nightingale according to the American Forestry association. It has a reddish brown tail brighter than its back and head with a heavily spotted black breast and winters in the Gulf states.
To lift grease spots, place blotting paper sprinkled with carbonate of soda against the wall and press with a moderately hot iron. The blotting paper soaks up the grease and the soda preserves the paper color.
The Feast of the Cherry Blossom is widely observed across Japan with towns honoring cherry trees. Kioto hosts the most famous display each early April drawing no fewer than 1,000,000 visitors from across the empire for feasting dancing and merrymaking as chronicled by Flaneur in the Indianapolis Star.
The National Tuberculosis Association launches a December 1 sale of Red Cross Christmas Seals to fund TB prevention. About 92 percent of proceeds stay in the state, aiding local communities against the disease. Contact your local Tuberculosis Association to participate.
Sunday School at Monson 9 30 and 10 30 morning worship at 9 30 Wesley 9 30 revival to begin at Wesley on Sunday December 14 at 7 00 pm Pastor C R Thomas invites all to attend Epworth League at 6 50 with Miss Catherine Sites leading The Duty of Church Membership discussed and Anna Smith leading the 10 30 class meeting at 10 30.
Jean, a city resident, travels to the country for the summer. A train spooks a flock of blackbirds, which rise en masse, and she comments on the birds' large family with surprised excitement.
Roanoke High secures four lyceum numbers including Republic Male Quartet featuring ex service boys and the Jones Ball Readers with Charlotte Simpson. Lectures by Harry Kleckrfer and ticket prices set for season and single admissions. Basketball and camp fire activities noted with teams practicing and events held December.
The Roanoke Chapter of the Eastern Star held its annual election last Wednesday evening. Elected officers include Matron Miss Faye Davidson, Patron D A Wasmuth, Associate Matron Mrs Maude Waid, Conductress Mrs Vera Wasmuth, Associate Conductress Mrs Lulu Johnson, Treasurer Mrs Ida Richards, and Secretary Mrs Eva Hackett.
The M. E. Sunday School board met Tuesday evening and elected officers for the coming year. Supt. Jacob Berry. Ass’t Supt. Adam Faust. Secretary Elmer Barnbrook. Treasurer Mrs. Elsie Dennis. Chorister Mrs. Grace Spencer. Pianist Miss Beth Hatter. Assistant Pianist Mrs. Lillian Dinius. Supt. Primary Mrs. L. A. Eddingfield. Supt. Temperance Mrs. Grace Spencer. Supt. of Missions Mrs. Maude Vorhees. Primary Department teachers include Mrs. Eddingfield, Mrs. Faust, Mrs. Minsel, Mrs. Kitt. Adult Department teachers include Mrs. Vorhees, Miss Mowry, Alex Gass, Ray Houser, Mrs. Spencer, Mrs. Smith.
Notice to patrons sets new prices from January 1 1920 for horse and team rides with after hours surcharges and hitching fees. The notice is signed by T Hambleton and G E Dennis. A sale record reports N L Highlands selling his Vine street property with seven acres to William Pequignot for 3000 dollars and an imminent move to Roanoke with a public sale on December 30.
Dr. Livingston Farrand of the American Red Cross endorses the 1919 Christmas Seal sale for the National Tuberculosis Association. The drive runs ten days to raise over 6.5 million dollars for educational and preventive campaigns against tuberculosis aided by 1,000 allied organizations. Farrand urges American generosity to support the fight and postwar health recovery.
The National Tuberculosis Association’s Health Bonds, issued this year, are selling well. Denominations start at $5, aiding large subscribers who previously struggled to meet Red Cross Seal pledges. Proceeds fund the 1920 effort to cut TB deaths, following 150000 fatalities last year. Bonds available through state and local TB associations.
Telegrams directing miners to resume work are in the hands of about 4000 local UMW chapters. After accepting Wilson’s strike settlement, officials expect mining to restart nationwide by tomorrow night though full production may wait until next week. At Globe Mining near Petersburg Indiana operations resumed with full force, the first Indiana mine to restart since November 1. All three parties, government, miners, and operators, express extreme gratification.
President Wilson telegraphed John L. Lewis acting president of the miners, thanking him for patriotic action at Indianapolis and urging all to work together for a just and fair settlement without delay. The message emphasizes unity to reach a permanent settlement.
Springfield reports indicate a large majority of Illinois coal miners will return to work tomorrow with limited production starting Saturday. Central Illinois miners have entered mines and can only clear air today, while overall acceptance of the announced fourteen percent settlement is hesitant but possible.
Pittsburgh December 11 The official Indianapolis settlement notice reached the district but miners gave only a small response to leaders instruction to return to work.
Nearly all of the 300 bituminous coal mines in northern West Virginia are operating at capacity. Anticipated shipment is about 1,200 coal cars from the district by tonight as mining activity remains strong in Fairmont and surrounding area.
Terre Haute Indiana December 11 Will Blakely secretary of the Indiana bituminous operators association says mines will not start active operations until Monday. Many mines were not shot before the miners walkout and will need a day or two to prepare for work.
Petersburg Indiana December 11 Pike county miners rushed back to work upon hearing unofficial settlement news. They did not wait for telegrams or mail advices but contacted international headquarters in Indianapolis for confirmation. Miners reportedly received word with relief and joy.
Due to a fuel shortage all stores will close early. Closing times set at 6:00 p.m. on Monday Tuesday Thursday and Friday nights. On Wednesday and Saturday nights operations will end at 6:30 a.m. until further notice.
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