Hoover and the Belgium relief effort in World War I
The narrative recalls Herbert Hoover organizing a relief army to feed Belgium during World War I. He mobilized Americans, arranged shipments, and faced ministerial resistance over clearance papers and wartime logistics, yet secured cargo aboard chartered ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pre
Mr. Hoover
Hoover
Belgian Relief Commission
Food Administration
Sheriff Sale in Grant County Indiana on January 5 1918
Public auction to satisfy a decree against William W Slusher and Alice B Eckroat covers rents and profits from a half acre parcel and a separate quarter section in Grant County Indiana. Sale proceeds go to debt, costs, and interest with no appraisal relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Circuit
William W. Slusher
Alice B. Eckroat
Grant County
Indiana
Trenty
Frankfort & ‘St. Louis Railway Co
P. Wright
Grait County
T. B. Dicken
Plaintife
Carpenter Announces Winter Work at Shop
Special notice states Lisander Losube has finished outside carpenter work for winter and is ready to perform all kinds of shop based carpentry and repair tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisander Losube
Mr and Mrs Breedee of Marion Visit Relatives
Mr and Mrs Breedee of Marion visited relatives during a trip noted in local society listings. The brief report highlights familial ties and regional ties within Marion society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Breedee
Marion
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claims Cure and Rewards
A vintage advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure promising one hundred dollars reward for an incurable case. It claims thirty five years of use, blood action on mucous surfaces, and rapid improvements after consumption. Includes jumbled guidance to order and testimonials from J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
All
Community Notices from Dillman and Nearby Areas
John Keltner and family from Dillman spent Tuesday with Will Beekman’s family. Nadene Denton was a Sunday guest of Bertha Barrow. Will Smith households hosted Montana relatives. Blake ly and Wisehart family visited near Pendleton. Harold Beck has recovered from illness. Bricker family visited Alva Williamson. Duckwall family visited Barrow and Williamson households. Mowrer and Beekman hosted Christmas guests. Grace Hobbs led Sunday services at 6:30. Local residents attended Christmas services in Van Buren. Kariger and Beekman families shared Sunday visits. Eliza Duckwall hosted Christmas Day with multiple relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo
John Keltner
Clif. Keltner
Dillman
Will Beekman
Nadene Denton
Bertha Barrow
Will Smith
Montana
Charles Blakely
Wisehart
Pendleton
Harold Beck
Eliza Duckwall
Alva Duckwall
Reta Vincent
van Buren
Glen Duckwall
Bertha
Elsie Barrow
Farmers Equity Meeting Scheduled at High School
The Farmers Equity party plans a meeting at the high school building Friday at 1 o clock. Farmers are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Equity
Notice of Appointment of Administrator for John G. Endaley
The undersigned is appointed Administrator of the estate of John G. Endaley deceased of Van Buren township Grant county Indiana. Estate deemed solvent. State Bank and George G. Wharton attorney listed. December 16 1890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Endaley
van Buren Township
Grant County
Indiana
van Buren
State Bank
George G. Wharton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sheriff’s Sale
Congress
Nate
United States
Sale
P. S
van Buren, Ind
Yeu
Capitola
Deane
East Main Street
Miles
Nervine
Nervne
Agate
Eriser
Portland Ave
Rochester