Warsaw County Calls 237 Men for Service in August Draft
The Warsaw county board reports 176 men remain in class one with 237 already drafted this county. A call for more than 300,000 men in August may deplete class one by October 1, pushing Class Two into duty. Sixty eight local youths departed by the Big Four for Camp Taylor on the eight two train, with the Warsaw military band and many residents bidding them farewell. Notables among the group include Harry D. Walters Hellice O. Bryant Walter Sunday Ford Walters Henry Ayers Gerald Holle and others from the southwest side of town.
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Warsaw
Big Four
Camp Taylor
Mrs Ruth Gunter Heads to Camp with Baby for Visit
Mrs Ruth Gunter and her infant left Thursday morning to join her husband at a camp in Hattiesburg Mississippi. He had been at the camp since last fall after being among the first selected men. The baby was born after he was taken to the camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Gunter
Hattiesburg
Mississippi
Flag Remains Over Wheat and Sugar Bins
A local report notes the flag continues to fly over the wheat bin and the sugar bin, signaling ongoing operations or commemorative display at the site.
Big crowd attends band concert address by Dr Jaynes
Last Thursday a large town crowd gathered for a band concert and Dr Jaynes address. Meetings will occur biweekly with Aug 1 aimed at Senator James E Watson delivering a lengthy speech if available, otherwise another capable speaker will fill in.
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Jaynes
James E. Watson
Senator Watson
Washington
Government to take over wires July 31 under Wilson order
The nation will place communications under federal wire operation starting July 31. President Wilson signed an executive order implementing the Aswell resolution with Postmaster General Burleson supervising and W. J. Lewis serving as director.
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Wilson
Aswell
Burleson
W. J.lewis
Wabash County Liberty Guards to Meet August Fourth
Seven companies of Liberty Guards of Wabash county will meet at the fair ground Sunday afternoon at North Manchester Indiana August 4 for the first county meeting of this organization. A good speaker will be secured for the afternoon and there will be music by the Bippus band.
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Liberty Guards
Wabash County
Fair Ground
North Manchester
Indiana
Bippus
Dentist Dr Hay to Move Office to Ground Floor
Dr Hay will relocate his dentist offices from the room above Summe hardware to the vacant back of the Farmers Bank within the week. The new ground floor location will be easier for patrons and improve access for his many customers from near and far.
Soldier Letter From France Describes Alpine Tour
Donald Leonard, serving overseas, writes from France detailing travels by auto into Switzerland and Italy at night. He praises the Alpine scenery and thanks readers of The Silver Lake Record for news, sends warm greetings to friends and the paper’s owners, and notes good health while under censorship.
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France
Silver Lake
Switzerland
Italy
Silver Lake Record
Ars
Donald
Leonard
More Silver Lake Boys Have Landed Safely Oversea
Word received Monday that Guy Aker arrived safely over sea. Robert Leckrone arrived over sea last week and the next Silver Lake boy to depart for the trip across remains unknown.
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Silver Lake
Guy Aker
Robert Leckrone
Ruth Leckrone Accepts Post in Local Telephone Office
Miss Ruth Leckrone, after a brief stint in South Bend, has returned home and taken a position in the local telephone office this week.
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Ruth Leckrone
South Bend
Visit Brings Miss Beulah Martindale to Boonton
Miss Beulah Martindale of New Jersey left last Saturday to spend several weeks with her brother Cecil Martindale and family in Boonton New Jersey.
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Boonton
New Jersey
Cecil Martindale
Senator Watson to Speak in Winona Next Sunday
Senator James E. Watson spends the summer with his family at Winona and will return to Washington next month when Congress reconvenes. He plans to speak at Winona next Sunday.
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James E. Watson
Winona
Washington
Congress
Senator Watson
Brothers and Sisters Meet at John Ayers Home
The Lyman Harris family near Rouan and the Edward Ayers family near Rose Hill spent Sunday with John Ayers. Henry Ayers, departing for Camp Taylor Monday, joined for an unusually pleasant day. Four siblings were reunited after a long separation. brothers George of West Lebanon Indiana, Charles of Weldon Illinois, and Frank of Catawba Wisconsin could not attend.
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Lyman Harris
Near
Rouan
Edward Ayers
Near Rose Hill
John Ayers
Henry Ayers
Camp Taylor
George
West Lebanon
Ind
Charles
Weldon
Ill
Frank
Catawba
Wis
Slacker Henry Ayers Held Then Freed by Judge
Henry Ayers, who had been in Milwaukee for several weeks, arrived at the John Ayers home Saturday and later reported for duty in Warsaw. He was arrested as a slacker, jailed overnight, then released after presenting his registration card classification card call notice and Warsaw ticket. The judge reprimanded the official after Ayers furnished his documents.
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Henry Ayers
Milwaukee
John Ayers
Warsaw
Camp Taylor
Henry
City
Indiana bakers face promised bread price cuts
An Indianapolis dispatch reports state food administration authorities believe current conditions give Indiana bakers too large profits. They promise a general cut in bread prices will be ordered soon.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Hollice Bryant Selected for Camp Visit from South Bend
Hollice Bryant from South Bend visited the Frank Getty home Sunday as one of the county's selected men. He left for camp on Monday to join the group.
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Hollice Bryant
South Bend
Frank Getty
Hollice
Walter Sunday and wife depart for camp from county
Walter Sunday and his wife traveled from Indianapolis area as he, one of the county's selected men, left Monday for camp while his wife returned to Indianapolis Monday.
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Walter
Indianapolis
Rantz Letter From War Front Describes Cascades Trip
Mrs Mary Rantz receives letter from son Dr W Rantz in camp near Vancouver Washington. He writes of duties in aero plane work, early sick call, a 49 mile trip through Cascade mountains along the Columbia river, and a stop to view Fairy Falls. The group included Captain Griffin and Mr Hoover, cousin to Mrs Rantz wife, owner of a Portland doughnut factory and White Cafeteria stake.
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Nomens
Columbia Highway
Cascade Mountains
Columbia River
Fairy Falls
Captain Griffin
Mr. Hoover
Portland
Udless
Indiana
Bologna and byproducts feature in beef processing text
A reader note lists edible and by products of beef including beads tails tongues livers hearts and tripe feet barreled beef beef loaf and chili con carne in a quoted line. The fragment preserves a casual procurement or kitchen discussion tone without context.
War Industries Board orders limits on newspaper copies
The chief of the pulp and paper section issues an order restricting free newspaper copies to official working or statute required cases. Advertisers may receive one copy for checking. Free exchanges and sample copies must stop. Postage rates rose recently and subscriptions should be prepaid.
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Pulp and Paper
The
War Industries Board
Threshing Outfit Ordered to Suspend Operation
Henry Carper, operating a threshing machine in Plain and Tippecanoe townships, was ordered to suspend by James R. Frazer, Kosciusko county food administrator. An investigation found his worn-out engine cannot power the separator, and the action cites waste of coal time manpower and wheat.
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Henry Carper
Plain
Tippecanoe
James R. Frazer
Kosciusko County
Carper
Slumber Party Enjoyed by S T Club Members
Members of the S T Club held a slumber party at the Marion Swihart home last Wednesday evening. A jolly good time was had and refreshments were served near the midnight hour.
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S.T. Club
Marion Swihart
Work or Fight Order Enforced in Kosciusko County
The Warsaw draft board has sent 43 notices to registrants in deferred classes directing them to seek immediate work in essential occupations. Clerks and other non essential workers are urged to find qualifying jobs under government plans. Penalty for noncompliance is induction into the army.
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War Department
Kosciusko
Warsaw
Army
Warsaw bootlegger Amos Collins convicted in Indiana case
Amos Collins of Warsaw was tried Tuesday for bringing whiskey into Indiana and selling it. He was found guilty and fined 3100 plus costs, with a thirty day jail sentence. Collins has a history of intoxication offenses and has served a term in the state prison.
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Amos Collins
Warsaw
Indiana
Collins
Fuel Administration Reinstates Lightless Nights
A Washington dispatch reports the fuel administration will resume lightless nights starting Wednesday July 24 1918. Outdoor illumination will be shut off after that date on Monday to Thursday in New England states New York Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware Maryland and the District of Columbia and on Monday and Tuesday in the rest of the United States. Roof gardens outdoor restaurants and motion picture theaters are excluded.
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Washington
Fuel Administration
New England
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
District of Columbia
United States
Red Cross to Warsaw for Instructions and Samples
J D Cline takes several Red Cross ladies to Warsaw for instructions and samples for next week’s start. Wards will meet in the same order as before. A good turnout is urged as all work must be finished by September 1.
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J.D. Cline
Red Cross
Warsaw
Subscription notice urging renewal before the next issue
A notice explains expired or owed subscriptions and asks readers to send or bring payment to the office so the next issue remains mailed to their homes. The plea urges timely renewal to avoid missing issues.
Edward L Hay Receives Dentistry License in May
Edward L Hay of this place passed the dental examination and earned his license. Ninety two licenses were issued by the board on Monday. Hay, son of Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Hay, is praised as capable and awaits a possible government call after enlisting in the medical reserve corps.
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Edward L. Hay
Edward
J. C. Hay
Brown Undergoes Operation in Rochester Hospital
Ot Brown of Claypool underwent an operation at Rochester hospital last Saturday and, at the latest report, was progressing as well as could be expected.
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Ot Brown
Claypool
Rochester Hospital
Wabash Store Fire Causes $10,000 Damage
A fire at the Ernest Holderman store in Wabash caused about $10,000 in damage Tuesday night. Investigators believe an iron left on in the alteration department started the blaze.
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Ernest Holderman
Wabash
Five War Savings Stamps Buy Soldier a Rifle
War Savings stamps are urged to fund a rifle for a enlisted man. The appeal emphasizes arming a soldier promptly to ensure protection and readiness as the war effort continues.
Patriot speaker’s mix up delays address in Silver Lake
Dr. Frank E. Jaynes was scheduled to speak at the Silver Lake band concert but misplaced the date. After being told a tire blowout delayed the audience, he sped from his Wabash home at 9 30 to fill the civic engagement, racing past telephone poles and a barking dog on the way. Continued to Pifth Page
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Frank E. Jaynes
Silver Jlake
Jaynes
Wabash
Silver Lake
Dr. Jaynes
Returned to Camp Visitor Praises Naval Life
Will Wedrick, who spent a week at home from the naval camp visiting his parents, returned Tuesday evening. He reports camp life agrees with him and he feels well and happy with the experience.
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Naval Camp
Crowder Urges Class One Registrants to Prepare Now
Provost Marshal General Crowder issues an appeal to all Class 1 military registrants to begin training immediately. He urges interested men to learn military basics, stay physically fit, and view themselves as a selected fraternity of active patriots, combating both foreign and home fronts.
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Crowder
General Crowder
Europe
Mit
Camping at Yellow Lake Spotlight
Ernest Wickster a lineman for Peoples Mutual Telephone Co takes a vacation and spends time camping at Yellow Lake in this brief local note.
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Yellow Lake
Ernest Wickster
The
Peoples
Mutual Telephone Co
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Keiser
Harry D. Walters Hellice
Bryant Walter Sunday Ford Walters
Gerald Holle
Husband
Band Con
Wabash County Liberty Guards
Donald Leonard
Sam
Slacker
TED! Rantz
Couver, Wash
Camp
Mary Rantz
Dr. W. Rantz
Vancouver Wash
Signal Corps Cantoment
Vancouver, Wash
Threshing
Orator
Skunk
Will Wedrick
Ian
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