Women Help Drive Indiana Democratic District Meet Dialog
The Evansville Vincennes Richmond tour of Indiana Democrats highlights district meetings with Chairmen Van Nuys and Bay s involvement. Women speakers Miss Julia Landers and Olive Belden Lewis attend, signaling lasting participation on a campaign platform that includes a suffrage plank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Nuys
State Committee
Rush County
Quaker College
Earlham
Anderson
Madison County
Indiana
Evansville
Vincennes
Julia Landers
Women’s Democratic Executive Committee
Olive Belden Lewis
Late
Franchise League
Richmond
Democratic State Committee
van Nuve
Harmony Park
Fred Bays
Congress
Secord
Bays
W. L. Slinkard
Princeton
Vandiveer
Supreme Court
Resolutions Committee
Local WWI Callups and County Board Meeting Minutes
John Allen Hudson Ambrose Feigel left for Syracuse limited service training. Roswell Hopkins from Spencer county to Valparaiso Indiana for mechanical training. Jerome Tillis Cephas Brown Russell Robinson left for Camp Dodge Iowa. White man called to Cincinnati public school Aug 15 with volunteer first. County commissioners held session with few bills and low expenditures. Richards Martin awarded coal contracts for court house and county infirmary with bids at 16 1 2 cents and 13 4 5 cents. Louis Schoenfeld was only other bid at 16 1 2 cents and 18 4 5 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Allen Hudson
Ambrose R. Feigel
Lsst
Syracuse
Roswell Hopkins
Spencer County
Valparaiso
Ind
Menomine Wis
Wisconsin
Camp Dodge
Iowa
Jerome Tillis
Cephas Brown
Russell Robinson
Cincinnati Public School
Board of County Commissioners
Crooks
Richards & Martin
Court House
Louis Schoenfeld
MISS MEYER DIES
Miss Alice Meyer aged 24 died at her parents home in Heilman Warrick county after a long tuberculosis illness. She formerly lived in the city and worked as a clerk for C. W. Halbruge Co. Funeral services were at Shiloh church with burial in Shiloh cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Meyer
John Luther Meyer
Heilman
Warrick County
Albert M. Rabb Dies in Indianapolis After Illness
Albert M. Rabb died Wednesday evening at his home in Indianapolis from heart trouble after weeks of nervous breakdown. He leaves wife Kate Milner of Rockport and two children, Martha and Albert Jr. Burial occurred listeday afternoon in Covington, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert M. Rabb
Indianapolis
Kate Milner
Rockport
Martha and
Albert Jr
Covington, Y
Spencer County Chautauqua Urges War Era Feeding Effort
The Spencer County chautauqua praised the Council of Defense spirit and urged thrift stamps and farming effort to feed the world. County demonstrator W J Piggott and dairy, soil, and farm management work were highlighted along with visits to local farms. The piece urges parental support, efficient agents, and community action to win the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Kellams
Spencer County
Council of Defense
Chautauqua
Peat
Mens
Asman
Llewelyn
W. J. Piggott
Chautauqua Association
Piggott
Mills
Beavers
Sylvester
Shrode Bros
John Pattie
Jim Abshire
C. F. Brown
Mel Swallow
Chris Hammond
Frank Bauman
John Brown
P. Fenn
Tell City
Aderdvpoise
Cook
First Trip East From Rockport To Richmond And Camp Visits
The author recounts leaving Rockport on July 2 for Richmond Virginia with a group including Mrs Walter Williams and others from Spencer County. They visit Petersburg Camp Lee and Camp Taylor, search for land and meet veterans and real estate contacts in Washington DC. He notes a salute incident, visits Cullen Jones and Capt Will Jones, and returns home after four camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockport
Richmond
Virginia
Petersburg
Camp Lee
Chas
Wilmott
Spencer County
Washington, D.C
Cullen Jones
Will Jones
Jones
Robert. Montgomery
August Hoch
Grasshoppers Increase in County Damage Corn
County Agent Piggott reports large numbers of grasshoppers in several county sections causing serious corn damage by eating silks and hindering fertilization. He notes favorable winter vegetation and heavy snow last winter as contributing factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piggott
Playground a Success In City for Young Children
Municipal playground for children aged three to eight reports strong turnout. Opening day saw 29 youngsters, 48 attended Tuesday, and 55 on Wednesday. Mrs. Bess Ehrman and Miss Nell Airstidt oversee with many young girls helping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess Ehrman
Nell Airstidt
Miss Lora Miller Chosen Bookkeeper at First National Bank
Miss Lora Miller was elected bookkeeper for the First National Bank at a directors meeting on Wednesday. She has served as bookkeeper at Mammoth grocery for eleven years. Joe A Grown, former bank bookkeeper, resigned to enlist in the military service. Miss Suzette Dunlevy of Evansville visited Misses Dorothy Ehrman and Mary Guard Kellams last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lora Miller
First National Bank
Lora
Mammoth
Joe A G
Bank
Pat
Suzette Dunlevy
Evansville
Dorothy Ehrman
Mary Guard Kellams
Soldiers letters from France reveal war’s toll and daily life
Soldiers narrate life in France in 1918 with reports of No Man's Land dangers, shellfire, and fatigue. Letters describe nervous strain, Red Cross clothing efforts, and longing for home as they await a final victory. Messages mention meals, censorship, and bakery riches amid the war’s grind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockport. Democrat
Red Cross
Chliage
Fletcher Peek
Co. A
U .S. Engneer
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Walter
Chambers
Walter 5. Chambers
Gibson County
First District
Vendome
Cook’s Park
Commissioners
Grandview Chautauqua
France
W.w.kellams
Tam
No Man’s Land
Sherman
Fritzie
Sam
Birdie
Mai
Brother Whitney
Reay
Whitneys
U.S.A
Neville Bise
Baad Haars
61St Infantry
Amer
EK. F
Bardeaux
Assie Cambell
Jimmie
Bertha
Goodman
Charlie
Payne
Ian
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