Lincoln in Indiana and the Jackson anecdote
A narrative compares Andrew Jackson’s democratic access with Abraham Lincoln’s era observations. It recounts a Virginia teamster group visiting Jackson at the White House, then reflects on Lincoln’s mother Nancy Hanks and her influence, praising Lincoln’s honesty and heritage while noting limited historical detail. The piece closes with a Red Cross appeal and Conscience Week in Sullivan County.
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New Orleans
Jackson
Lincoln
Nancy Hanks
Abraham Lincoln
Jife
Dennis Thanks
Elinor Adkinson
Hankses
Lincolnns
Tom
Nancy
Mr. Herndon
Mr. Lincoln
Thomas Lincoln
Dyer
Mordecai
Josiah
Abe
Dennis Hanks
Lincolns
Hanksee
Nancy Henks
Kay
Red Cross Drive Seeks Linen For Soldiers In France
The Woman's Section of the Red Cross urges every family to donate linens for use in France as ordinary channels run short. a drive is underway this week to gather clothing and textiles for soldiers.
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Sullivan County
Red Cross
Knights of Pthins Ywandinge
Woman's Section
The
Zoie Chaney-Bays
France
Dream of the Hux Is Shattered on the Hindenburg Line
The article describes the crumbling Hindenburg Line in northern France as proof that the German plans for a Channel port and invasion of England have failed. It notes the Kaiser’s dream of world rule is collapsing as German forces retreat into Belgium and toward Germany. Allied gains by Belgium, England, France, and the United States are cited as creating a dangerous salient for Germany to counter.
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Baker
Jackson
Georgetown
Ehkin
Nnion
Eeean
Hindenburg
France
Belgium
Germany
England
Flanders
Products of Cashew Tree Yield Various Usages
Besides nuts used in confectionery the Tadian cashew tree yields insect repelling gum a juice that makes indelible ink and three oils one edible the others used to tan fishing nets and preserve wood.
Speed of bullet outruns rifle report example
A rifle bullet covers about two miles in five seconds while sound takes a shade over nine and a half seconds for the same distance. This shows why the bullet strikes before the gunshot is heard.
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Indiana
J. Edward Murr
Andrew Jackson
Shenandoah Valley
Virginia
Ano Upele
White House
Baier
Jestist
Julius Harry Shoe Co
Farmersburg
Narrows
Wabash River
Fairbanks
Freehold
Emory Drake
JH. A. van Vieck
WM. S. Lester
J. W. Milligan
Col
Emery Drake
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