Again in Hospital John Summe Reported Wounded in Action
Mentone Indiana resident John Summe appears on a World War I casualty list as slightly wounded on a French front May 2. His family has received limited details. earlier reports mentioned gas exposure and hospitalization, with no confirmation of amputation or recovery timelines.
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France
John Summe
Mentone
Ind
Jonn
Silver Lake
John
Frank Summe
War Department
Washington
Mr. Summe
Messayve
Young Summe
More Men to Report for Military Service This Month
A call by the provost marshal targets 220000 selected men to report around July 25. Kosciusko county’s quota is about 65 or 70 men, with Camp Taylor as the destination. Total calls reach 124000, with another 30 or 40 men likely to be demanded in July.
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Kosciusko County
Camp Taylor
Awarded Contract to Remodel School Building
The contract for remodeling the high school building has been let to Charles R. Rhodes. The work is to be completed before school commences this fall. Remodeling will add an assembly room for literaries and other uses.
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Charles R. Rhodes
County Food Administrator issues threshing guidance
The notice from Jas and Threshermen 1 outlines steps for farmers to protect wheat during threshing. It covers granary prep, tight wagon beds, tarpaulins under the separator, careful grain bag inspection, and loading timing to reduce losses. It emphasizes early start, efficient handling, and adherence to the U.S. Federal Food Control Law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
James R. Frazer
Kosciusko County
Freedom and Independence Across the World in 1918
A patriotic 1918 appeal ties the July Fourth birthday of American liberty to a global struggle for democracy. It pledges unity with allied nations and faith that sacrifice will lead to universal freedom, praising the cause against autocratic rulers and foretelling victory.
Uncle Jacob Sfrantz Returns to Town After Illness
In the past week Uncle Jacob Sfrantz, living a mile east, has visited town several times. A year ago he was seriously ill and doctors could not diagnose his case. After months of worry he began to improve and is now practically well, having not attended town for over a year.
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Jacob Sfrantz
Here
Are Serving Syrups for Ice Cream Allowed
Food administrators grant permission to ice cream retailers to serve syrups of ice cream until current syrups supply is exhausted.
President Seeks Powers to Seize Telegraph and Telephone Lines
President Wilson asks Congress for authority to take over telegraph and telephone lines. The move targets critical communications infrastructure in a time of national need and potential crisis.
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Wilson
Congress
Silver Lake Boy Reports From Camp Sherman Ohio
Grover Arnold, from Silver Lake, writes he is at Camp Sherman Ohio with Uncle Sam. He has received one shot and two more are due, cannot leave camp for fourteen days, and notes life there is fine with plenty to eat. He mentions cats are well and he has no complaints.
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Silver Lake
Uncle Sam
Camp Sherman
Ohio
Grover Arnold
Grover
Registrants Filed Questionnaires for Class Assignments
The boys who registered on June 5 have been very busy filling out their questionnaires. Registrants will be placed in classes and will be subject to call as their names appear.
Home on furlough sailor visits Hazel Brown at central office
Ralph Huffman stationed at a naval training station near Chicago spent last Sunday at his home southwest of town as a guest of Miss Hazel Brown at the central office.
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Ralph Huffman
Naval Training Station
Chicago
Hazel Brown
Unfurl Service Flag At Lincoln Church For Eight War Heroes
Lincoln M. P. Church three miles northeast of Akron hosts a Service Flag event next Sunday evening July 7. Special songs readings and a pastor H V Sharp address precede 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
Visit Brings Wells Back to Old Homer Town
Mr and Mrs W H Wells of Victoria Virginia arrived after being called by the death of his sister Mrs Emma Lowman. Wells now works for the Norfolk Virginia navy yards as inspector No 159 shop 20 and can be reached by phone. The party planned a brief visit to Warsaw Syracuse and Chicago before continuing.
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W. H. Wells
Victoria
Virginia
Emma Lowman
Homer
Norfolk, Virginia
Silver Lake
Norfolk
Warsaw
Syracuse
Chicago
Jennings family visits old hometown roots are shared
Robert Jennings of Portland Oregon stayed several days in town with friends last week. On Sunday his mother Mrs Mel Jennings and two daughters of Wabash were guests at the Jacob Haney home. The Jennings had lived in this place years ago.
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Robert Jennings
Portland
Ore
Mel Jennings
Wabash
Jacob Haney
Jennings
Swibart Family Reunion Held at Florence Swibhart Home
Thirty members attended a Swibart family reunion at the Florence Swibhart residence. The gathering enjoyed the event and planned to hold the 1919 reunion at the Enos Swibart home in North Nanchester.
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Swibart
Florence Swibhart
Enos Swibart
Nanchester
Large crowd expected at weekly concert Thursday night
A regular weekly concert is anticipated to draw a large audience this Thursday night with an additional program expected to attract even more attendees.
Mothers club entertained by Mrs Henderson at I C McClure home
Embroidery club members were hosted Friday afternoon by Mrs J D L Cline. The events featured socializing and light refreshments as members enjoyed crafts and company in a neighborhood setting.
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Mothers Club
R. R. Henderson
I.C. McClure
Embroidery Club
J. D. L. Cline
Silver Lake gains parity with cities via 24 hour service
The letter notes Silver Lake's electric expansion including continuous current, new irons, fans, and motors as residents adopt electricity. It cites a San Antonio correspondent describing summer heat, a large army post growth, air raids in Texas, and local agriculture like grass, hay, red top sorghum for cattle.
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Silver Lake
Warsaw
Hilda Receives Word from Sherman Hildenbrand in Silver Lake
Sherman Hildenbrand reports a new address and readiness to start a touver at any time. He says he is getting along well, working toward the second red hat cord, and invites friends in and around Silver Lake to respond.
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Sherman Hildenbrand
Silver Lake
Knitting and Sewing Drive Nears Completion at Red Cross
Local Red Cross chapter reports yarn received and distributed to Mrs I D Hayman for knitting. Workers will produce 50 socks 12 sweaters 2 helmets and 14 dresses 11 pinafores 10 trench slippers under Mrs J D Cline supervision with six weeks to finish.
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Red Cross
I. D. Hayman
J. D. Cline
Harvest News From Lake Side Community
Harvesting nearly finished in the Lake Side area. Charles Netzen helped Amos Homan harvest wheat Monday. The threshing ring met at Snake school house Monday evening to finish threshing plans. Galen Regents on the sick list. Mrs. J. W. Clink visited daughter Mrs. Irvin Parker Tuesday. Preaching at St Mathews next Sunday at 2 30 by Rev Frybérger. All invited.
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Charles Netzen
Amos Homan
Snake School
B. F. Hill
Galen Regents
J. W. Clink
St Mathews
Rev
Frybérger
Five Buildings Burned at Aetna Explosive Plant Fire
A Tuesday blaze at the Aetna Explosive Company plant destroyed five major buildings. Losses exceed $1,000,000 with extensive damage to critical facilities. No injuries reported as investigations begin.
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Aetna Explosive Company
Paying Our Debt to France Article Prompt
Community readers are urged to study the second page feature "Paying Our Debt to France" as essential reading for every man woman and child in the local area.
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France
Social ice cream event draws many locals at Center
Large attendance of local youths at the ice cream social at Center last Saturday evening. Net receipts totaled near seventeen dollars.
Local youths return home for vacations
Miss Meta Paulus returns for a week from business college in South Bend to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Monroe Paulus. Miss Emma Wedrick also comes home from school in South Bend for a week's vacation. Chester Bashore comes home from Chicago for a week with his family during vacation.
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Meta Paulus
Business College
South Bend
Mr. and
Monroe Paulus
Emma Wedrick
Chester Bashore
Chicago
Frugal Table Rules Sparked by Hoover Dinner Heckler
A columnist recalls a rule to minimize leftovers so dining guests would feel comfortable if Herbert Hoover walked in unannounced. The piece uses a humorous tone to critique ostentation and promote simple, economical entertaining.
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Herbert Hoover
Harry Shepherd Promoted Sergeant At Camp Jackson
Harry R Shepherd of Camp Jackson South Carolina was made sergeant on Sunday June 16 and serves in Battery That unit won the blue ribbon in a drill at the progress section. He teaches English to foreigners four nights weekly with YMCA and hopes for a higher post as most men are volunteers under 21.
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Harry R. Shepherd
Camp Jackson S. C
Y.M.C. A
Harry
Reeding Soldiers on Transports Featured in Seven Page
A historical note highlights the article titled Reeding Soldiers on transports in this issue on page seven. The piece discusses troop movements and transport details with archival emphasis.
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Jas
R. Frazer
Paul Snyder
Kentucky
Paul B. Snyder
Camp Taylor Kentucky
Hillis
Indiana
Taylor
Hugh C Ross
Paul
Louisville
G. Arnold
Lincoln Church
Oregon
Rager
Will
Lone Star State
Chas
Roger
San Antonio
Texas
United States
Kelly Field
Alamo
Hilda
Harry Shepherd
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