Red Cross Membership Drive Plans Button Campaign
Activation of a universal Red Cross membership drive to fund tuberculosis relief. Campaign targets solid nationwide membership with a December 16 to 23 launch week, no Christmas seals this year, funds allocated to the tuberculosis society for 1919, solicitors appointed and town hall meeting this evening.
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Red Cross
Tuberculosis Society
America
Réal
Cross
France
Italy
Innss
Soldier Wilbur J Miller Promoted in France
Word received from Vieucan Army in France that Wilbur J Miller has been advanced from Corporal to Sergeant. He reports he is getting along fine and seeing many sights while serving overseas.
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Wilbur J Miller
Vieucan Army
France
Sargent
Vacation Postponed Over Agency Absence
Report states Fred McKown postponed a ten day vacation due to chief agent Chas Heng being taken ill. The record notes the delay extended his leave as the situation required.
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Fred MceKown
Chas. Heng
Fred
Caviony
Funeral Attendants for Mrs Henry Geiger
Mr and Mrs W I Geiger attended the funeral of Mrs Henry Geiger in Milford Monday afternoon. Mrs Geiger had endured ill health for years and suffered from cancer before her death.
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Milford
Mr. Geiger
Henry Geiger
Geiger
Town Resident Fred Horne Recovers at Local Home
Fred Horne, long-time resident near the H. G. Groninger home southeast of town, has been in town briefly as he recovers from a period of illness. Lea has been present during the short town stay.
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Fred Horne
H. G. Groninger
Lea
Training records show discharge last week near Ning
Fragmentary report notes a trainee identified as James Ely who had a positive performance and was discharged last week. The item places the incident southeast of Ning and mentions a 50 person training group.
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Ning
James Ely
Red Cross Plans Universal Membership Drive This Christmas
The American Red Cross aims to show global support by universal membership. A Christmas Roll Call will occur the week before Christmas to enroll everyone, with no quota set for Silver Lake.
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American Red Cross
Red Cross
Universal
Silver Lake
Logro Press Suspends Publication Amid Rising Costs
The Logro Press suspends its publication with last week’s issue due to high operating costs and insufficient income. The paper, long published in the town, cites the wartime price surge and overall newspaper suspensions nationwide as contributing factors.
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Logro Press
Injured Man Hurt Safer Wood Work On Airey Farm
Albert Montel of the southeast area was severely injured Friday afternoon while sawing wood on the Airey farm five miles east of town. He noticed the drive belt slipping, stepped to push it back, was caught and thrown, hitting head and neck. He remained unconscious for a time and suffered extensive pain and injuries to head and shoulders with sprains and bruising.
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Albert Montel
Airey
Auto in ditch near Palestine injures no one
Dr. Hay returned from Huna Green in his roadster when near Palestine it ran into a ditch. He escaped injury and the car will need cheap repairs as the lower windshield glass broke and two under rods bent.
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Hay
Huna Green
Palestine
America Women and Red Cross Service Rally Across Nation
American women in Red Cross units across churches schools shops factories and hospitals contribute through sewing knitting and nursing. About 8 million women serve at 500 railroad stations and ports, producing 221 million items valued at 44 million dollars by July 1, 1918. The nursing corps has assigned 18 000 graduate nurses to military service and supports public health and town and country nursing services.
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The
Red Cross American
Red Cross
Motor Corps
Department of Nursing of
American Red Cross
United States Army and Navy Nurse Corps
Federal Public Health Service
Town and Country Nursing Service
Home Service of the
Canada
Mexico
Wear a Button Be a Member This December
A quick glance at lapels during December 16 to 23 reveals who supports the Red Cross. The 1919 Red Cross membership button is awarded to every adult who pays one dollar in dues, though the dollar is the least significant part of the gesture.
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Silver Lake
Red Cross
Indicted Man Albertson Pleads Guilty to Whiskey Sale
Albertson, residing west of Claypool, was brought before Judge Bowser after Kosciusko grand jury indicted him. He pled guilty to selling one quart of whiskey for 400 dollars to a Warsaw man and received six months in the penal farm and a 100 dollar fine.
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Ifred Albertson
Claypool
Kosciusko Grand Jury
Efeb, Bowser
Albertson
Warsaw
Stout and Miss Carr Wed in Junction City Kansas
Dr Walter M Stout and Miss Bessie B Carr were married at Junction City on November 27 1918 in a ceremony by Chaplain W Roy Bradley Fort Riley Kan Both natives of the area the couple have roots in local schools and high school class mates Stout a captain in the medical corps has served at Fort Riley and arranged to take a Thanksgiving furlough but stayed for the ceremony The Record extends best wishes for a long bright married life.
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Junction City
Kansas
Walter M. Stout
Bessie
B. Carr
W. Roy Bradley
Fort Riley
Kan
Stout
Miss Carr
Silver Lake
University of Indiana
Indianapolis
Bartel
Reecord
Capt
Mrs. Stout
Miss Harriett Wiltrout Injured In Stairway Fall
Last Friday night Miss Harriett Wiltrout fell at her home at High and Sycamore Streets. She landed on a lower landing, both arms were injured with multiple fractures and crushed bones, and she was bruised overall. A physician attended, fractures were reduced, and she rested as well as possible while expected to be laid up for most of the winter.
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Harriett Wiltrout
Sycamore Sts
Miss Wiltrout
Mias Wiltrout
Many Relics Sold at Mahala Snyder Sale
A large crowd attended the Mahala Snyder sale east of town on Wednesday afternoon. Old relics were auctioned including puter plates and a fifty year old side saddle. Linen pieces spun and woven on the home farm were shown. Mrs. Charles Snyder bought citron preserves prepared by Miss Mary Snyder in October 1882, now over thirty six years old, noted for their fine flavor and no rust on the lids.
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Mahala Snyder
Charles Snyder
Mary Snyder
Local Soldier Dio Holl Reunites With Friends During Furlough
Dio Holl formerly stationed at Camp Sherman Ohio visited hometown friends this Friday. He served as a school instructor and locals regret he cannot return this winter in the same role.
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Dio Holl
Camp Sherman
Ohio
Mr. Holl
Barn Fire Destroys Metzger Farm Outbuilding
A barn on the Irwin Metzger farm southeast of town burned to the ground early Tuesday. The fire origin is undetermined and the loss is reported high, with grain hay supplements and an automobile consumed by flames.
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Irwin Metzger
Red Cross Work Room Moved to Town Hall Meeting Scheduled
The Red Cross moved the work room to the Town Hall yesterday and prepared for sewing after instructions. All Red Cross units in the township are urged to attend a meeting in the Town Hall next Wednesday afternoon.
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Red Cross
Town Hall
Desperate Kaiser Attempt Reported by German Paper
A German paper reports a desperate, but unsuccessful, attempt by the former Kaiser to take his own life. The notice notes the alleged act and cites the source as a contemporary German newspaper.
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Ift's
Visit to Camp Custer with son in Michigan
A Jontz traveled to Camp Custer in Michigan last weekend with his son Russell who is in camp there. Brown is recovering from influenza pneumonia and can walk around some. He does not know when discharge will come but may receive a short furlough soon.
Flu Epidemic Spurs School and Church Closures
The flu spreads through town and county with several local cases and many elsewhere in the state. Schools, churches, and amusements are closed for weeks, as officials fear a long season of illness.
Making Big Changes at Commercial State Bank
The interior is undergoing substantial renovation this week with refinishing on woodwork walls and ceiling transforming the bank’s appearance.
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State Bank
Birth Announcement for Annetta Caldwell Family
Stork special reports a daughter born at two o'clock Monday morning to Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Caldwell. The newborn, named Annetta, joins the Cald wells three miles north of town. Mrs. Caldwell is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Jaques of this place.
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L. W. Caldwell
Annetta
Teachers Surprised Trustee With Library Table Gift
The teachers of Seward township surprised Trustee A. J. Hill at his home southwest of Lown on a Wednesday evening by presenting him with a fine library table.
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Seward Township
A.J. Hill
Lown
Dorothy Dando Taken Ill While In Montpelier
Dorothy Dando became very ill with influenza after visiting people in Montpelier on Friday. By Monday her temperature had dropped from 104 degrees and she showed some improvement.
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Dorothy Dando
Montpelier
Dorothy Wood Suffering From Double Pneumonia Near Columbia City
Miss Dorothy Wood who taught near Columbia City has been very ill with double pneumonia. She remains in her rooming place near the school and is receiving the best care.
Services Sunday Evening at M. B. Church
Rev Blocker announces preaching services at the M B Church this Sunday evening. The event invites all parishioners and community members to attend the Sunday evening gathering.
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Blocker
M. B ‘Earch
Kaiser’s Outlandish Final Will Declares World War Lament
The speech, attributed to Wilhelm, features grandiose claims of guilt and absurd pledges. He vows to give Russia to the Bolsheviks, then French lands, and Belgian property, complaining of democracy and the noise of opposing voices. Continued to Page 4.
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Jontz
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Mildred Shut
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Billy
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Marjorie M
Mildred Ree
Mildred Trac
Mary-Carr Beulah Sands
Ruth Wendel
Juanita Love
Marcella ‘Beber
Pauline
Parker Eldora
Honey
Allie
Helen Martindale
Alene Self Bunsie Halderman
Elizabeth
Reed Mary Meinert
Mary
Geiger Celoris Sausaman
Magdelene’ Kreis
Dorothy Young
Mildred L. Gall
Kathryn. M.carr
Elouise Bouse
Clara Herendeen
Susie Sausaman
Mildred Robinson Willodean
Swick Trella- Shriver Goldie
Nelier Della
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