Will Hays Elected National Republican Chairman
The Sullivan Union notes Will Hays of Sullivan was chosen national chairman of the Republican Party. The column praises his father John T. Hays and predicts GOP gains in 1918 and 1920. It also discusses liquor prohibition, Indiana liberty, and legal views, then covers the American Red Cross duties and scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will H. Hays
Republican Party
John T. Hays
Willie
Will Hays
Hays
Indiana
Congress
Woodrow Wilson
Hays Weighs National Conference to Aid Soldiers
Will Hays proposes a nationwide Republican conference in April to craft a post Chicago Convention platform and rally support for a 1920 GOP victory. The plan envisions broad party representation, with Chicago as a potential head office, while Smileage Books offer morale boosts for soldiers.
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Will H. Hays
Indiana
Republican National Committee
Chicago
St. Louis
Hays
Hughes Campaign
Indianapolis
National
National Committee
Washington
New York
East
Fred W. Upham
Judge Rules Indiana Prohibition Law Unconstitutional
Evansville reports Judge Hostetter of the Superior Court voids the April 2 1918 State Prohibition law. He says it coerces citizens and deprives opportunity for self management, misreading the Indiana Constitution and theBill of Rights. He argues liquor is not a right of conscience or necessity.
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Flostetter
Supreme Court
Hostetter
Evansville
Superior Court
Indiana
Supreme Court of
Advertised Letters at Sullivan Post Office February 20 1918
List of unclaimed letters in Sullivan Indiana post office as of February 20 1918 failing which after two weeks will be sent to the Dead Letter Office. Ladies Ida Black Leona Dawes Mrs Frank Lambert Mrs Mattie Sleech Mrs Gents Appelgate Link Badders Mr Will Landlord of 601 N Olive St Mr A v Skinner Calling for these letters must include the date advertised.
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Sullivan, Ind
Black
Ida
Dawes
Leona Lambert
Frank Sleech
Mattie Gents
Appelgate
Link Badders
Will
N. Olive Street
Skinner
A. v
WM. Baudelotte
Smileage Books On Sale For Soldiers In Sullivan
Smileage Books for soldiers go on sale in Sullivan featuring coupons for free admission to Liberty theatres and tents. The program, authorized by the United States government, is led by the Military Entertainment Council under the Commission on Training Camp Activities and supported by President Wilson and Secretary Baker.
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The
Red Cross
American National Red Cross
United States
Angels of Mercy
Act of Congress
Sullivan
Liberty Theatres
Liberty
Commission of
National Army
National Guard
Military Entertainment Council
Commission On Training
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Baker
Secretary of War
Marc Klaw
Klaw & Erlanger
H. P. Harrison
Wheat Saving Plan Urged By Food Administration
The Food Administration promotes weekly wheatless days and meals without wheat. Citizens are urged to substitute corn oats rye and barley and to order bread 24 hours ahead while using stale bread for toast or cooking. If Americans cut wheat flour intake from five to four pounds weekly, 220 million bushels can be shipped for soldiers and Allies.
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America
Marriage Licenses Published from Merom to Paxton
Listings show multiple couples receiving marriage licenses including George B Thompson 26 farmer and Melvina M Anders 20 of Merom. W T Epperson 42 miner and Minnie B Ellis 42 of Hymera. Chas C O Haver 30 miner and Mattie Medley 34 of Pleasantville. William Chandler 22 miner and Sarah Mooney 20 of Dugger. John Cuddie French 26 U S A and Judah A Gambill 20 of Sullivan. Harold Dillingham 27 machinist of Sullivan and Henia D Whitlock 17 Paxton. Ruie Pierson 22 Carlisle and Willie Self, Marengo Indiana.
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George B. Thompson
Farmer
Melvina M. Anders
Merom
W. T. Epperson
Miner
Christopher
Jll
Minnie B. Ellis
Hymera
Chas. C. O’haver
Linton
Mattie Medley
Pleasantville
William Chandler
Sarah Mooney
Dugger
John Cuddie French
Judah A. Gambill
Sullivan
Willie Self
Marengo
Ind
Ruie Pierson
Carlisle
Harold Dillingham
Henia D. Whitlock
Paxton
Guernsey Cow Standards and Color Varieties Described
The Guernsey breed presents colors from red to yellow fawn with white markings on the face flanks legs and sometimes body. It is larger than the Jersey but smaller than the Holstein with strong dairy capacity and a gentle disposition from centuries of island tethering.
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Guernsey
Jersey
Water supply vital for modern farming and home health
The article stresses that a plentiful supply of clean water in the home, barn, and feed lot is crucial for the modern farmer. Its proper management helps keep the farmer's family healthy and able to remain on the farm.
Terre Haute Star and Sullivan Union Paper Sale
A historical note shows a combined offer for two newspapers, Terre Haute Star and Sullivan Union, priced at one year for 3 dollars. The snippet indicates a period founded in a joint sale, reflecting old pricing and publishing ties.
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Terre Haute Star and Sullivan Union
THE
Terre ‘Haute
Star. and Sullivan
UNION
What The War Means And The Danger If Germany Wins
The piece warns that a German victory would subjugate the United States as conquered peoples like Belgians and Poles. It argues Britain’s navy could fall under Berlin, western Europe would come under Kaiser rule, and Americans could face conscription and oppression unless the Allies prevail on the plains of France.
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Germany
Europe
France
Belgium
Servia
Poland
Roumania
America
Russia
Enugland
Evansville Judge Rules Dry Law Unconstitutional
Evansville Indiana Superior Court Judge Fred M. Hostetter overruled demurrers and held the 1917 prohibition law unconstitutional and void, basing his ruling on Beebe vs. State. The decision delays enforcement, signaling possible appeal to the Indiana Supreme Court and injunctive action to restrain Prosecutor Osborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Fred M. Hostetter
F. W. Cook Brewing Company
Evansville Brewing Association
Henry Gergenrath
Lane B. Osborn
Vanderburgh County
Hostetter
Osborn
Beebe
Indiana
State Supreme Court
Dru
Weather of a Week in Farmersburg Report
Miss Glenn Yeager, cooperative weather observer, records the week ending February 17 with daily highs in the 30s to 60s and nightly lows from 16 to 35. Rainfall totals are 0.74 inches on the 12th and 0.11 inches on the 14th.
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Farmersburg
Glenn Yeager
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Sullivan Union
Diarelle Chaney
R. P. White
Publishers
American
Supreme Court of Indiana
G. O. P. Assembly
Joe K. Smock & Son
E. E. Muehler
Herschel V. Bennett
Batey & Walters
Davis Hotel
Postoffice
the Food Administration
England
BF. M. Hostetter
Terre Haute
Southeastern R. R
Gaweh Dbd
L. O'’Neil
Peoria Louis
Beehunter
Vandalia
Vincennes
Bedford
Monon
Seymour
Pennsylvania
Louisville
Cincinnati
Westport
Big Four
Greensburg
Central Passenger Association
J. T. Averitt
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