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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1918
Page
2
The piece urges civilians to save freight car and ship space by consuming locally produced foods and goods. It cites Hoover's policy reducing sugar use and freeing 59 000 tons of shipping for war needs, with examples of moving wheat to Belgium and coal to New England factories. Small actions by individuals add up to national conservation.
Officials warn that bold farming to meet high prices could deplete soil fertility. The article notes farmers must balance staple crops wheat corn oats and potatoes with crop rotation to sustain soils and avoid long-term damage despite strong yields this year.
A newspaper opinion cites the shift from grain to wheat corn and oil farming. It warns rotation has been abandoned, depleting soil and threatening the land’s productivity. It also notes ex-Czar Nicholas avoiding lecture platforms with other celebrities and comments on gendered protections.
A translated German wartime message says American transports travel in protected convoys and are fast, making it hard for submarines to strike troops. The focus is on destroying tonnage and cargoes rather than the soldiers, a tactic American readers would call passing the buck.
The piece argues that competitive bidding for labor in government linked industries pushes wages up and could threaten operations. It questions whether government regulation is the solution and notes rising pay and scarce labor as central issues for farmers and industry.
The article argues that despite German military setbacks, Prussian strategy seeks to sow discontent among the Allies. It credits Allied unity and naval efforts for safer transatlantic troop movements, noting German propaganda as the main threat to cohesion and urging steadfast resolve until victory.
A column urges practical wartime measures from saving coal and using wood fuel to preparing for winter shortages. It notes Hungary's food supply, supports buying liberty bonds, and cites leaders and policies while stressing work or fight and national unity.
A group of local business men moves to organize aid for farmers during hay harvest. They seek to mobilize community support and will work out details in the coming days.
Short local advertisement announces visiting cards offered at the News Office with a price of 50 cents for one hundred cards. It appeals to readers needing quick print services and keeps the tone of a small town newspaper marketplace.
Washington outlines six week training courses for women to perform social service among soldiers families. Mrs. Ufford emphasizes scientific, community connected relief to cope with war induced stress and postwar reconstruction. Also a long Indiana court notice announces a quiet title suit in Hamilton Circuit Court with July 31, 1918 deadline and detailed land description.
Sir William Tritton, inventor of the British tank, says in a recent interview the tank has come to stay and will play a predominant part in modern warfare. He is shown at work in his office.
Mrs. Sarah Erickson of Aberdeen Washington created a government coat of arms from 25 000 canceled postage stamps representing 13 administrations. The piece features an American eagle with outspread wings, five spears, and a shield. Three stamps depict the George Washington administration. A lodge offered $2 200, which she refused, as she continues gathering stamps to complete the work and plans to add Liberty and E Pluribus Unum.
Indiana on the 38th day of June 1918 CHAS J NEWBY Clerk Hamilton Circuit Court records indicate a dated court notice to the public.
By virtue of a certified decree the Sheriff will expose at public sale on June 15 1918 the rents and profits for up to seven years of part of lot 1 square 3 in Egbert Higbee original Millwood Sheridan Indiana. If not sold for decree amount, the fee simple of the real estate may be sold. Sheriff Oscar Woddell. All y for plaintiff Geo W Osborn.
The Hamilton Circuit Court orders M. S. Parr named as trustee in an indenture of assignment from John L. Blessing. Parr is qualified to administer property for the benefit of creditors under Indiana voluntary assignment laws. Dated June 3, 1918.
Creditors heirs and legatees are notified to appear in Hamilton Circuit Court Noblesville Indiana on June 15 1918 to show cause why final settlement accounts with the estate should not be approved. Heirs must prove heirship and claim distributive shares. Clerk CHAS J NEWBY May 21 1918.
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