Seeding the World This Year National Duty
Secretary of Agriculture David F Houston urges increased farm production to meet wartime needs. He cites larger wheat and rye plantings, emphasizes beef fat and dairy supply, and calls for stronger coordination among agricultural groups, state departments, and farm bureaus to ensure long term rural prosperity and preparedness.
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D. F. Houston
Ithe Prape
Cimie
Department of Agriculture
Atercultural Colleges
State Departments of Agriculture
Royal Farm Bureaus
Thousands of Troops Return Home Money Delays Hit Soldiers
Washington reports say many soldiers arriving home after the armistice are penniless due to unpaid wages. Congress members criticize the War Department for failures to settle pay, with calls for immediate disbursement and plans to prevent future shortages.
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Washington
United States
Congress
Representative Mann
Department
West Baden
Ind
Indiana
War Department
Military Department
Sheeley
Kentucky
Red Cross
Listening Post Established by Republicans on Pacific Coast
Washington 31 Will Hays heads a Republican listening post in California seen as the start of a national organization. The move signals decentralization away from eastern control and mirrors the Indiana method to reach every precinct. The California step follows a Coast State leaders meeting aimed at healing the Hughes era breach.
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San Francisco
Ray Benjamin
Benjamin
California
Arizona
Nevada
Orgeon
Washington
Idaho
Hays
Hiram Johnson
Julius Kahn
John B. Elston
Henry Z. Osborne
William E. Borah
Burton L. French
Addison T. Smith
Charles L. McNary
Fred W. Mulkey
Willis C. Hawley
Nicholas J. Sinnott
Clifton N. McArthur
Oregon
Wesley L. Jones
John F. Miller
Lindley H. Hadley
Albert Johnson
William L. Lafollette
Poindexter
Republican Party
Geo
Will H. Mays
Republicanational Committee
Charles E. Hughes
East
Indiana
Irregular Habits Highlighted by a Philosopher Olney
A fragmented quotation notes that many men are irregular in their habits, humorously observed by an almost philosopher about regular fellows. The text critiques consistency and order in daily life.
Advertised Article Thinks Merchants Trust Worthy Goods
The piece argues that advertisements reflect merchant confidence and that readers can trust advertised goods as up to date and not shop worn. It notes that local merchants advertise because they believe in their offerings.
Court House Echoes and Whimsical Reflections of a Bygone Time
A fragmentary verse collage recalls a wilderness past and changing social scenes under reconstruction. It contrasts old hunting lore with new dating norms, notes on liberty and diet, and playful musings on astronomy, music, and wisdom attributed to Solomon.
Notable Legal Notice and Local Anecdotes From 1918 Indiana Court
The Sullivan Circuit Court in Indiana issues a notice to non residents in a quiet title action The case lists many Mahan family defendants and asks them to answer by February 24 1919 The document reflects routine civil procedure and property descriptions The narrative also compiles miscellaneous society notes and humorous 1918 era vignettes including drink references and fashion notes from various papers with a Boston Transcript quip about a meal.
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A. G. McNabb
Sullivan Circuit Court
Thomas Mahan
William M. Mahan
John H. Mahan
Isaac T. Mahan
Samuel D. Mahan
Margaret J. Baker
William EB. Baker
Benjamine S. Mahan
Mary I. Mahan
Cora Beckett
F Thomas Mahan
William KE. Baker
Benjamin S. Mahan
Instiana
Prohibition Drive Spurs Administration's Tolerance
The administration may have tolerated prohibition because evidence suggested it pushed many people toward drinking. This interpretation links policy stance to social behavior observed during the era.
Indiana Democrats Ahead, Says Tom Taggart
Tom Taggart predicts Indiana Democrats will rebound and urges action to accelerate their progress. He argues they have a long way to go and should be pushed to advance their efforts.
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Tom Taggart
Tom
Advertisement on women's neckwear sparks satirical claim
The New Orleans States cites a depart ment store ad "Girls wanted for men's neckwear" and recalls a witty remark about a man wearing a girl around his neck, reflecting period gender norms and promotional humor.
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New Orleans
Rattling Quips Between Two Boys About Family Heirlooms
Two boys trade lines about family relics a soldier father with a hickory leg and a sister with a cedar chest. The exchange hints at pride in guard and keepsakes while keeping a playful tone.
Mrs Medill McCormick Takes Leading GOP Role
Intimate friends say she is a chip of the old block in leadership. Mrs Medill McCormick wife of Ignots new senator elect and daughter of the late Mark Hanna chairs the Republican Women's National Executive Committee with headquarters in Washington.
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Medill McCormick
Ignots
Mark Hanna
McCormick
Republican Women’s National Executive Committee
Washington
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David F. Houston
Pacific Coast
Will H. Hays
State of
Cas Eerom
Xe Upola
Will Liberty Cabbage
China
Solomon
Percy Blages
Luke’ McLuke
Ezra Hall
Wilmington
Ohio
Aloysius Binks
Indiana Times
Hiram Binks
Orc. V
Woodrow Wilson
Europe
Burleson
Sullivan County
William L. Ford
Section
Township
Coal Branch
Evansville and
Terre Haute
David Giles
A. G McNabbb
Mirst Insertion
Cumbert
Boston Transcript
W.R. Mayo
Delaware Street
Indianapolis
Mayo
Fidelity Loan CO
East Side Square
Sherman Bldg
Sullivan, End
United War Work Subscrip
Hamilton Township
City of
Sullivan
United War Work Fund
Batey & Walters Drug Store
South Side Public Square
C.H. Stratton
East Side Public Square
Chas. F. Walters
PEP
1200 West Third
Cleveland
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