Local Wounded Soldier John Summe Reported In France
Mentone Indiana resident John Summe listed among slightly wounded in France casualty lists. He previously suffered gas exposure and was hospitalized, with initial reports uncertain about injury severity. His father and family await fuller details from the War Department and hope for a swift return to duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Summe
France
Mentone
Ind
John
Silver Lake
Frank Summe
War Department
Washington
Mr. Summe
John Sumime
Young Summe
More Men to Be Called Into Service This Month
A call from the provost marshal orders 220000 selected men to report for duty around July 25. Kosciusko County's quota is about 65 or 70 men to join at Camp Taylor. Total calls reach 124000 with 30 to 40 more expected in July.
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Ikxosciusko County
Camp Taylor
Awarded Contract to Remodel School Building
The contract for remodeling our high school building has been let to Charles R. Rhodes. The work is to be completed before school commences this fall. The remodeling will add much to the building and will give the pupils a large assembly room where the literaries can be held and also used for other purposes.
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Charles R. Rhodes
Farmers Save Wheat With Careful Harvest Practices
Instructions urge farmers to prepare granaries and tarps, guard against loss from threshing, and inspect grain bags. Emphasizes tight wagon bottoms, early starts, proper reel adjustments, and adherence to the U.S. Federal Food Control Law to protect every kernel. Includes note from James R. Frazer at Kosciusko County Federal Food Administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
James R. Frazer
Kosciusko County
Freedom for All Nations Urges Global Independence
A 1918 patriotic message marks July 4 as the anniversary of freedom and the shared goal of democracy. It celebrates allied nations joining the struggle, pledges sacrifice for universal liberty, and asserts that victory will crown the efforts against tyranny.
Mr Frantz Returns to Town After Long Illness
Uncle Jacob irantz has visited town several times in the past week. About a year ago Mr Frantz was very sick and doctors could not diagnose the case. After a lengthy illness he began to improve and has now largely recovered, having not visited town for over a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Irantz
Here
Jf Rantz
Frantz
Ice Cream Vendors Allowed to Serve Syrups Until Supply Exhausted
Food administrators have granted permission to ice cream retailers to serve Syrups of ice cream until their present supply is exhausted.
President Seeks Power to Seize Telegraph and Telephone Lines
President Wilson asked Congress for authority to take over telegraph and telephone lines. The request aims to secure government control during emergencies and ensure national communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Congress
Silver Lake Soldier Reports From Camp Sherman Ohio
Grover Arnold writes from Camp Sherman Ohio that he arrived ten days ago to serve with Uncle Sam. He has one arm shot and two more shots due, cannot leave camp for fourteen days, but may explore within the camp. He mentions the cats are good and offers no complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Lake
Uncle Sam
Grover Arnold
Camp Sherman
Ohio
Grover
Filling Questionnaires for June Registrants
The boys who registered on June 5 have been busy filling out their questionnaires. Registrants will be placed in classes and then subject to call so their names appear.
Home on furlough guest of Miss Hazel Brown
Ralph Huffman, stationed at the naval training station near Chicago, spent Sunday at his home southwest of town as a guest of Miss Hazel Brown at the central office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Huffman
Naval Training Station
Chicago
Hazel Brown
Service Flag Unfurled For Eight Local War Heroes
Lincoln M. P. Church near Akron hosts a Sunday evening service to raise a service flag showing eight stars for local youths in the war. Special songs, a reading by Miss Faye Carpenter, and a talk by Pastor H. V Sharp precede the unfurling honoring Oscar Johnson Ralph Hoffman Seth Carpenter Lloyd Geiger Omer Taylor Ivan Mattix Lester Strong and Paul Day.
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Lincoln M. P
Akron
Faye Carpenter
H. V Sharp
Oscar Johnson
Ralph Hoffman
Seth ©. Carpenter
Lloyd Geiger
Omer Taylor
Ivan Mattix
Lester Strong
Paul Day
Visited Old Home: Wells Return for Sister's Death
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Wells of Victoria Virginia arrived last Friday after being called home by the death of Emma Lowman. Homer Wells, a former resident, now works for the Norfolk navy yards as inspector No. 159 in shop 20, enlisted last August and plans to meet Silver Lake friends in Norfolk. They left Tuesday for Warsaw Syracuse and Chicago for a brief visit with friends.
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W. H. Wells
Victoria
Virginia
Emma Lowman
Homer
Norfolk, Virginia
Silver Lake
Norfolk
Warsaw
Syracuse
Chicago
Jennings Family Visited Local Home After Portland Trip
Robert Jennings of Portland Oregon stayed several days here with friends last week. On Sunday his mother Mrs Mel Jennings and two daughters from Wabash visited at the Jacob Haney home. The Jennings family once resided in this place.
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Robert Jennings
Portland
Ore
Mel Jennings
Wabash
Jacob Haney
Jennings
Swihart Family Reunion Plans Move Forward
Thirty people gathered at Mrs. Florence Swihart's home for a Swihart family reunion last Sunday. Attendees enjoyed the event and decided to hold the 1919 reunion at Enos Swihart's home in North Nanchester.
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Swihart
Florence Swihart
Enos Swihart
Nanchester
Large Turnout Expected for Thursday Weekly Concert
Officials anticipate a sizable crowd this Thursday for the regular weekly concert and an additional program. Organizers urge attendees to arrive early as event capacity may be reached.
Mothers club and embroidery group entertain guests
Entertained members of the Mothers club and embroidery club last Friday afternoon. Mrs. R. R. Henderson hosted at her home, with Mrs. J. D. L. Cline organizing a gathering.
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Mothers Club
R. R. Henderson
T.C. McClure
Embroidery Club
J. D. L. Cline
24 Hour Electric Service Expands in Silver Lake
A letter from San Antonio reports 24 hour service starting last Saturday with electricity significantly boosting homes and businesses in Silver Lake. The writer notes increased use of electric irons fans and motors, plus plans for more lights and labor saving devices as the city grows and a large army post develops near the Alamo.
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Silver Lake
Warsaw
Hilda in New Camp Word Receives Sherman Hildenbrand Update
Sherman Hildenbrand reports a changed address and says he plans to start over soon. He is progressing with his work on the second red hot-cord and invites friends around Silver Lake to write.
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Sherman Hildenbrand
Silver Lake
Red Cross Knitting Drive Aims At Local Supplies
The local Red Cross chapter has received the yarn and assigns knitting duties to Mrs. I. D. Hayman for distribution. Projects include 50 socks 11 sweaters and 2 helmets with sewing led by Mrs. J. D. Cline for 14 dresses 11 pinafores and 10 trench slippers. About six weeks remain to complete the items.
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Tie
Red Cross
I. D. Hayman
J. D. Cline
Harvest Activity Nearing Finish In Local Community
Harvesting is nearly complete as Charles Netzen helped his brother in law Amos Homan with wheat on Monday. A threshing ring met at Snake school house Monday evening to finalize threshing plans. B F Hill was seen on our street Monday. Golen Regents is on the sick list. Mrs J W Clink visited daughter Mrs Irvin Parker on Tuesday. Preaching at St Mathews next Sunday at 2 30 led by Rev Fryberger. all are invited.
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Charles Netzen
Amos Homan
Snake School
B- F. Hill
Golen Regents
St Mathews
Rev
Fryberger
Big Fire Destroys Five Buildings at Aetna Explosive Plant
A major blaze on Tuesday wiped out five key structures at the Aetna Explosive Company plant and caused estimated losses exceeding 1 million dollars. No injuries reported as flames damaged factory sections and nearby facilities. Fire crews battled the blaze through the night, containment aided by water from surrounding hydrants. Local authorities investigate the cause and assess remaining structures for safety.
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Aetna Explosive Company
Paying Our Debt to France Article Preview
Page two highlight notes an article titled Paying Our Debt to France to be read by every man woman and child in the community as part of this issue.
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France
Ice Cream Social Draws Youth Crowd at Center
A large group of young people attended the ice cream social at Center last Saturday evening. Net receipts totaled close to seventeen dollars.
Local youths return home from South Bend for vacations
Home on vacation Miss Meta Paulus returns to visit her parents Mr and Monroe Paulus after attending business college in South Bend Emma Wedrick, student in South Bend, visits during the week Chester Bashore comes home from Chicago for a week's vacation with his family.
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Meta Paulus
Business College
South Bend
Mr. and
Monroe Paulus
Emma Wedrick
Chester _Bashore
Chicago
Rule of No-Scant Dishes for Hoover Style Dinners
A period tone reminder urges minimal table fare to honor guests, inspired by a policy of spare setups. The remark humorously invokes Herbert Hoover and suggests keeping meals deliberately simple to honor notable visitors.
Young Volunteer Battery Earns Blue Ribbon at Camp Jackson
Harry R. Shepherd of Camp Jackson F. C. was promoted to sergeant on June 16 and seeks higher rank. He helps the Y M C A Secretary teaching English to foreigners four nights weekly and will soon lead his own class. His battery won the blue ribbon in a drill at the progress section, with most men under 21 and all volunteers.
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Harry R. Shepherd
Camp Jackson F. C
Sle
Y.M.C. A
Harry
Feeding Soldiers on the Transports
A historical article details how supplies and meals were organized for soldiers aboard transport ships. It describes provisioning challenges, daily rations, and the role of logistics officers in maintaining soldier nutrition during sea journeys.
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Jas
R. Frazer
Paul Snyder
Taylor
Kentucky
Paul B. Snyder
Camp Taylor Kentucky
Indiana
Lome
Hugh C Ross
Paul
Louisville
G. Arnold
Silver Lake Boy
Lincoln Church
Oregon
Uled
C.rager
Will
Lone Star State
Chas. Roger of
San
Antonio
Texas
United States
Kelly Field
Alamo
India
Hilda
J. W. Clink
Herbert Hoover
Harry Shepherd
Battery
Bon
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