Terrible storm below zero freezes Indiana traffic
An historic blizzard hit northern Indiana last Friday through Saturday, driving temperatures to 22 to 27 below zero. Winds up to 90 mph caused deep drifts and widespread rail and interurban closures through Tuesday, with Silver Lake businesses nearly shut and travel halted from Canada to the Gulf.
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Mercury
Silver Lake
Mozara
Canada
Gulf
Alleghanies
Rockies
Battle
Bill to Grant Civil War Soldiers $50 Pension
A bill introduced in Congress proposes a monthly pension of $50 for all Civil War soldiers regardless of service length. The measure aims to extend financial support to veterans.
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Congress
Indiana farmers institutes set at 522 for winter season
Purdue University Extension Dept reports 522 farmers institutes planned in Indiana this winter. November hosts 27 events and December 101. January has 217, and February 177 institutes scheduled.
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Indiana
Purdue University
Indianapolis grocer fined for profiteering under food control law
Chris Baumback a grocer from Indianapolis was fined after wholesalers cut him off for selling canned goods at 15 cents that cost him only 8 cents, with profiteering charges under the food control law.
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Chris Baumback
Indianapolis
Public Sale Scheduled by Manuel Shilling
Public sale announced by Manuel Shilling who resides two miles west of town. The sale will take place Monday January 28. Large bills printed by the Rc x ORD job department note the event.
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Rxc-Ord
Manuel Shilling
Week of Disruption Hits Newspaper Office
A turbulent week disrupts newspaper operations with heavy traffic blockades limiting news flow and causing a shortage of stories. Editors warn productivity suffers as late shipments and constrained coverage impact daily editions.
Obligations on women urged in Indiana war effort
Mrs. Anne Studebaker Carlisle told Indiana women war workers the war demands their serious task and cooperation with thrift groups. Mrs. Joseph R. Lamar, a National Defense Councilie representative, said women can do more and that economy and self denial are wartime weapons for supplies, including steel, copper, nitrates, wool, and food.
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Mississippi
Anne Studebaker Carlisle
Joseph R. Lamar
Woman's Committee
Council of National Defense
America
Revival to Start at M. E. Church Next Sunday
Revival services planned at the M. E. church begin next Sunday January 20. Cottage prayer meetings follow on weeknights at the Fisher home Thursday and Wood home Saturday for local participants.
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M. E
Mrs. Fisher
W. B. Wood
Installation and Bean Supper for K of P Lodge Officers
The K of P lodge installed officers for the ensuing term last Monday evening followed by a bean supper and smoker. Beans donated by Harry W. Kline were prepared by his wife. Officers listed include Ernest Wickheiser C Raber Groninger H W Groninger M of W G A Brush M of F D F Bommon M of Ex Wilbur Morrett I G Grover Arnold O G L D Underhill Trustee. The lodge added 18 new members from July 1 to Dec 31, 1917, and mourned the death of Gordon Jontz.
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Harry W. Kline
Ernest Wickheiser
Charles Raber
W. C
Gordon Jontz
Dealers Face Penalty for Selling Inferior Coal
The Indianapolis News notes that dealers who plan to sell inferior coal at higher prices risk up to two years in prison and a $2,000 fine. It warns vigilant citizens may help enforce penalties and recover what is due.
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Indianapolis News
Trains Change Time Card On Big Four Line
A new Big Four timetable took effect last Sunday after two passenger trains were discontinued. Travelers from this county now must drive or stay overnight to reach Warsaw, as all trains will stop here and Nos. 39 and 40 will run on Sundays.
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Warsaw
Farmers urged to disc ground before plowing for better yields
The state association of implement dealers president advised farmers to disc corn ground in spring before plowing. The recommendation, shared at a recent meeting, argues that discing loosens compact soil, improves air penetration, and yields more corn. It also suggests dealers benefit from higher farm equipment sales as farmers invest more after increased production.
IS GOOD SHOWING High school six months report card
Report of Our High School shows a general average of 89.2 for 62 pupils. The first semester lists pupils with 100 percent punctuality and those never absent or tardy. A few students earned perfect deportment, and a set of exemptions is noted based on strict criteria. Semesters averages are provided.
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Elbia Herendeen
Sammy Clayton
Anna Shepherd
Craig Starts Voyage to France After Training and Visit
C A Craig finished training in Chicago recently and visited family in North Manchester and Connersville before heading to San Antonio Texas for several weeks. He plans to proceed to France afterward.
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Chicago
Vern Miller
Manchester
J.C. Craig
Connersville
San Antonio
Texas
France
Woman doctor from LaPorte joins Mayo Clinic faculty
Dr Grace Line Homman of LaPorte is named to the Mayo Clinic Rochester faculty as one of two women physicians. Her specialty includes diseases peculiar to women and gastrointestinal issues. She leaves LaPorte in January after installing a successor locally.
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LaPorteau
Grace Line
Drs. Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Mion
Mayo Hospital
Charles Mayo
LaPorte
Tomman
Homman
Mayus
Hamman
LaPorte High School
Cook County Hospital
Quiet Sunday with No Church Services Due to Severe Weather
Severe weather kept all church services from taking place this Sunday. No gatherings occurred in the town as conditions prohibited travel and church attendance.
Semester grade report shows strong overall averages
For the 62 pupils, first semester average was 89.2 percent with Freshmen 90.0 Sophomores 83.7 Juniors 90.7 and Seniors 90.0. Many partial exemptions and cases of lateness affected some tests. Overall the report was satisfactory.
North Manchester Hosts Evening at Gresso Home
Mr and Mrs J A Snoberger, Mr and Mrs D F Hamman, Mr and Mrs F D Hayman, Mr and Mrs J W Ferrerda, Mr and Mrs H P Rager, and Mr and Mrs R E Hanes were entertained at the C E H Gresso home in North Manchester Thursday evening of last week.
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J. A. Snoberger
D.F. Hamman
F. D. Hayman
J. W. Ferrerda
H. P. Rager
R. E Hanes
C. EH. Gresso
Manchester
Two Men Take Civil Service Exam In Warsaw
Ernest Myers and Ernest Carr traveled to Warsaw on Friday to sit the civil service examination on Saturday. A severe storm delayed their return home until Tuesday.
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Ernest Myers
Ernest Carr
Warsaw
Threshermen Convention Attendee Returns Home
Levi Holderman arrived home at noon Tuesday from Indianapolis where he had attended the state convention of threshermen on Wednesday through Friday. He left Friday evening but a severe storm and snow blockade kept him away nearly four days.
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Levi Holderman
Indianapolis
Threshermen
Levi
Capitol City
Churches Pledge Loyalty and War Support in Indiana Assembly
Indiana church leaders from many sects adopt resolutions pledging unqualified loyalty to the U S government and wartime effort. They urge food conservation fuel economy and prohibition, support for soldiers and Y M C A work, and strengthened church activity while praising Meridian Street M E church and Indianapolis press coverage.
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Indiana
Clarence A. Barbour
Rochester Theological Seminary
Rochester
WN. Y
Church
United States
Meridian Street
M. E
Indianapolis
State Council of Defense
Mail Train Delivers Twenty Sacks of Mail
The first mail train arrived Wednesday morning with twenty sacks of accumulated mail since Friday. Carriers had not yet run routes since Friday and the yesterday morning delivery was so large they nearly began rounds immediately.
Locality Is Secluded by Snowbound Storms
It has been many years since the area was so isolated from surrounding towns from last Friday to Tuesday. Communication was almost impossible by telephone or telegraph, and the few messages arriving spoke of bitter storms and snowbound conditions.
Townsend Family Plans California Move
Mrs. F. L. Townsend of Etna Green visited relatives here for several days last week. She and her daughter planned to go to California today to join Mr. Townsend in the shipyard, with the likelihood that California will be their future home.
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Etna Green
California
Townsend
Silver Lake Board to Meet in Regular Session Friday
The Silver Lake board of trustees will convene in regular session Friday evening with expected discussions on important matters and business items to be addressed.
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Board of Trustees of
Silver Lake
Farmers Urged to See 3 or 4 Year Old Mare or Gelding Offers
Local ad from Wedrick & Wedrick of Silver Lake Indiana invites farmers to view a selection of young mares and geldings suitable for upcoming summers work. Offers are described as good and ready for match with teams and odd horses.
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Wedrick & Wedrick
Silver Lake
Ind
Get in Readiness for Maple Syrup Season and Sugar Demand
The article urges maple sugar producers to maximize sap to syrup output this year due to high sugar prices and wartime demand. It notes average sap Yield and conversion, recommends buckets and covers, and suggests arranging workers or sharing arrangements to tap trees, stressing sugar's role in aiding the war effort.
Notable Attendees at Indianapolis Convention
Worden Smith George Alexander and A BD Sands attended a convention in Indianapolis last week. The trio joined other delegates for several days of meetings and negotiations.
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Worden Smith
George Alexander
A. BD. Sands
Indianapolis
Threshermen
Threshman State Convention Attended by Local Delegate
H. Groninger joined attendees from the locality at the Threshman state convention held in Indianapolis last week.
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Groninger
Threshman
Indianapolis
Mrs. Mary Newby Dies After Short Illness
Mrs. Mary Newby aged about 63 died Tuesday at her home in Barket after a four day illness from pneumonia and quinty. She is survived by her husband three daughters and four sons. The funeral was held this Thursday. Mrs. Ed Reed a granddaughter lived at the Newby place for many years.
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Mary Newby
Barket
Ed Reed
Magazine Agency Subscription Savings Ad
An advertising notice from Brush and Hanson at the Record office Silver Lake offers to handle subscriptions to any magazine. They promote cost savings and suggest calling for a catalogue of Money Saving Magazine Clubs and subscription services.
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Brush & Hanson
Silver Lake
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Stuart Bindzy
Marie Carr
Wildred Miller
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Arthur Sausamantant
Harris Della Shepherd
Bert Rowland
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