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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1917
Page
2
Public notice from Sheridan Indiana dated June 29 1917 outlines second class mail matter posting and advertising rates. It lists display advertising at 15 cents per inch and mentions obituaries and notices by line.
An exhortation to embrace enthusiasm as a vital force guiding daily life and national struggle. The piece cites Columbus Fulton Wright Brothers Marconi Edison as examples and argues enthusiasm can be learned by any person, enhancing will power and preventing failure. It urges readers to be enthusiasts in business, governance, and war support.
Opinion tensions call for shared war costs and fair pricing reinforcing that future generations should fund long term bonds. Critics charge Congress risks consumer burden with taxes while urging fair prices for producers and elimination of profiteering. The piece condemns WWI draft refusal as treasonous and urges loyalty to government policy.
The government sought 2 billion dollars for war purposes and the people, from millionaires to laborers, subscribed nearly 3 billion. Even young workers and Boy Scouts contributed, making the first loan the largest in world history, fifty percent over subscription, a message to Kaiser.
Washington dispatches report a United States senator offered a $5,000 bribe to exempt his son from the draft. The recipient alerted the Attorney General, and readers await the next act in the drama of senatorial dignity.
A visitor praises Sheridan in Hamilton County for united business effort that yields paved streets free mail delivery and modern storefronts. Editor McMurtry of the News is seen as progressive, backed by local merchants. The piece contrasts Sheridan with nearby towns like Westfield Review that could benefit from Sheridan’s approach.
Government to build and send 100000 airplanes to the French front as fast as possible with American pilots. Posits high casualties but argues long term save many lives. links to German distraction and eventual victory. Also notes social items from the Parr home birthday party and visits by Doyle Harrison and Mrs Harrison.
Military doctors note tetanus risk from wounds and contaminated injuries. Early immunization with tetanus serum reduced cases, a key factor in wartime medical progress. Caution urged for Fourth of July injuries from toy pistols and firecrackers, advising prompt medical evaluation and serum consideration.
The first car load of new winter wheat harvested in Oklahoma sold for 2.30 dollars per bushel. The harvest in this community is about two weeks ahead of schedule.
James Applegate who fell from a lumber stack at Palmer's mill last week is recovering after head injuries. R N Elliott has defeated his Democratic opponent for Congress in the sixth district, while Finley Gray, the current congressman, is unpopular in the district.
On July 1 at 10 AM the Christian Church hosts Patriotic Sunday with Doxology opening prayer. Olive Willworth reads a statement of purpose. Music includes songs God Bless Our Native Land and God Bless Our Men. Paul Deakyne delivers The Story of the Flag with Tone Lanham performing The Story of Old Glory. Salutes to flags, Reading Old Glory by James Whitcomb Riley, and a Freedoms Herald feature. Wilson’s Message endorses the observance, sermon Doing Our Bit follows, with Communion and closing God Save Our Native Land.
I will sell at auction at my residence on the corner of 8th and Ohio street at 2 00 o clock Thursday afternoon the following personal property Two beds book case kitchen cabinet cupboard two dressers wardrobe Singer sewing machine dining chairs rockers sofa stand table punch bowl dishes cooking utensils stoves pillow cases bed spreads curtains porch swing and numerous other articles Herbert Tapp Col Miller Aud Mr and Mrs Fred Parr and baby of Jamestown were Saturday night guests of J O Parr and family
Bank report from Sheridan Indiana lists resources and liabilities including loans cash and deposits. H Goff cashier affidavits sworn June 27 1917 before Notary Roland Griffin with commission expiration Sept 30 1918.
Notice to creditors heirs and devisees of Henry F Myers deceased to appear in Hamilton Circuit Court Noblesville Indiana on July 23 1917 and show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved. Heirs must prove heirship and receive distributive shares. Clerk's witness dated June 28 1917.
Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 45 and evening worship at 8 PM The M E church will meet with us in the evening service The address will be given by a native of the Philippine Islands Everyone welcome.
Paul Parr of Butler Pennsylvania is taking a vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs CM Parr.
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