11 Oct 1917
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1917
Page
1
In Munbia City and Whitley County two grade and high schools vow to abstain from candy until Christmas. They urged other schools nationwide to join. A seventh grader’s letter to the county council of defense prompted the move amid wartime sugar ration calls.
The Mount Pleasant M E Church will hold its quarterly meeting on Saturday October 20. The event invites congregants and neighbors to attend and participate in the church’s quarterly proceedings.
Mrs H M Riggle will conduct services in the town hall next Sunday afternoon at 2 30. The notice urges residents to attend and participate in the religious gathering.
Last Saturday McClure and Parker and Carter and Hill shipped live stock from this place to the Indianapolis market. hog prices remain high and buyers pay well for hogs, sparking continued market interest.
A local notice announces an election to be held on Tuesday November 6 for town officials. Few nominations have been made and residents are urged to set aside politics and choose a ticket of local men. The selection should occur before the three week window ends.
Dispatches from Washington report President Wilson backs the provost marshal general’s plan to call all men registered under the conscript law for examination. The move, aimed at drafts for aviation and training, accelerates the process to ready 520,000 men by spring, with dates to be set by Secretary Baker pending approval.
Columbus Day on Friday October 12 marks the anniversary of the discovery of America. The observance honors exploration and historical events tied to early American history.
Mrs. Ennis Norman arrived home on Tuesday after working in Logansport since spring and visiting her family there.
May Pressie Drudge of the southwest of town was in failing health for some time and underwent an operation at The Institution last Friday. She was moved to Warsaw hospital last Thursday.
Former Silver Lake boy Robert R. Craig sends a letter from Camp Shelby Mississippi dated October 6 1917 describing the Sanitary Detachment 4th Indiana Infantry travel from Fort Benjamin Harrison through several towns to Hattiesburg and Camp Shelby. He notes a dress parade in Jackson Mississippi and a river swim in Paducah Kentucky praising the camp's bungalow quarters and the long journey of ten men in their detachment.
Wilfred Homman arrived this week from Pueblo Colorado for a visit with his parents Mr and Mrs A D Homman. The wife and children have been here for several months.
Readers scan early notices for potential candidates and upcoming filings as towns prepare for local elections. Information highlights names, offices, and deadlines for voter roles, with emphasis on available positions and possible contest spots.
Indiana Sunday School Association asks all county Sunday schools to observe the Go-to-Sunday-School Day on November 4. The nationwide effort encourages members to attend Sunday school every Sunday.
Dr Chas Rager of San Antonio Texas reports the completion of a house at the city edge with irrigated acres a Jersey cow chickens and city water. He notes proximity to a large aviation post and predicts tens of thousands of soldiers soon stationed there with cantonments and housing.
Embroidery club members were entertained last Friday at Mrs. S. B. Burdge’s home and will be entertained tomorrow at Mrs. J. D. L. Cline’s home. The 8 T club met last Friday at Miss Vera Kern’s home. Victoria reading club members met Monday night at Mrs. A. Sprigg’s home.
Mrs. Hannah Armey and Miss Mary Butterbaugh traveled to North Manchester on Tuesday to visit relatives for a few days and to attend ministerial meetings at the Church of the Brethren west of town.
Washington issues detailed instructions under the war tax bill outlining new postage rates. Letters 3 cents an ounce or fraction. drop letters 2 cents. postal cards prepaid 2 cents with an extra 1 cent stamp. private mailing cards with messages require 2 cents prepaid. Also notes availability of Studebaker auto parts offered by Fred McKown.
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