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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1917
Page
4
Aly My and Mrs Earl Steward hosted guests from Indianapolis. Numerous neighbors and relatives visited, dined, and spent time at homes of Wilsons, Cobbs, Spaughs, McKee, and others. Visitors came from Arcadia Fortville Evanston Joliet Plainfield Bakers Corner and Whiteland as Decoration Day outings and family dinners occurred.
The article argues corn is the best substitute for wheat, noting U S corn production vastly exceeds wheat and only a small share is used for human food. It urges greater corn cultivation and use in breads and mushes to feed the world without harming livestock needs. It also lists social visits and local gatherings from Noblesville and nearby towns.
Home canning specialists urge housekeepers to save wide neck bottles for fruits preserves jellies and juices due to a possible shortage of jars and cans this season. They advise corks paraffin and paper as seals and recommend bottle packing for juices and ordinary jars for vegetables soups and meats. The Mite Society met with Mrs. Ed Burkett. committee Ed Burkett J M Applegate Albert Dillon and W H Boatman served ice cream and wafers.
Geraldine Miller joined the Friday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Grover Miller and son. Arza Millikan entertained at Sunday dinner with Mayo Estle of Indianapolis, Chester Boone of Connersville, Alva Boone and Edwin, and Lester Parr and baby. John Mitchell and children of Indianapolis visited L. C. Mitchell, and John suffered a back injury on an automobile project, temporarily unable to work. Dr. and Mrs. P. S. Johnson attended arrivals and visits.
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