Maxwell Cars Promoted by Baker-Morris Auto Co
The Baker-Morris Auto Co in Marion is Maxwell's distributor for the area. The firm offers multiple Maxwell models and emphasizes value, economy, and stylish design. W. T. Baker and Mr. Morris are highlighted as key local figures promoting the Maxwell and its dealer network.
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Baker-Morris Auto Co
South Adams Street
Marion
Maxwell
the News-Eagle
W. T. Baker
Alexandria
Indiana
Morris
Times
Soldier Harry Witmer Sees Overseas Service and Local Sketches
A 1918 letter from Harry Witmer in the A E F describes overseas service, rough seas, hill sights, and a desire to kiss the sod like Columbus. He notes cold stone buildings, caves with bones, river swimming, hikes, and learning currency. He avoids stating his location, mentions guards, censored words, and plans to write more.
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C. R. Witmer
Harry
60Th Artillery
Army
Navy
Columbus
Instructor Dead in California Plane Collision
A Tuesday dispatch reports the accidental death of Stanley Coyle 27 of Coudersport Pennsylvania in a Rockwell Field collision 200 feet above ground. Coyle was flying as an instructor and was related to Charles Wight of this city.
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Sandiego
Calif
Stanley Coyle
Coudersport
Rockwell Field
North Island
Coyle
Charles Wight
Our Boys in the Trenches War Cantata Encourages Support
A war era verse urges readers to back the U S effort with Liberty Bonds War Savings Stamps Red Cross and Y M C A support. It recalls soldiers in the trenches and appeals for patriotic donations to aid troops abroad and those missing at home.
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Uncle Sam
Bowie
No Man’s Land
Red Cross
Chamberlain's Tablets Praised in Richmond Opinion
A Richmond reader F. B. Tressey hails Chamberlain's Tablets as wonderful and unbeatable for indigestion or constipation urging others to try them. The note reflects strong local endorsement of the remedy.
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Chamberlain
F. B. Tressey
Richmond
Here Is the Meanest Man
Two young ladies wandered barefoot in the gutter on a prominent street as their sweetheart appeared. The scene prompted two loud screams and the women fled around the corner of a house, according to local chatter.
Postage Reform Urged To Ease Mail Congestion
A commentator argues that prepaid postage on much of the free information clogging the mails would reduce bulk, curb unread material, and improve overall mail service. The piece suggests the public would benefit from trimming nonessential content.
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Converse Journal
Young Soldier Russell Boxell Dies in 1918
Russell Clayton Boxell born February 1 1896 Huntington county Indiana died May 14 1918 at Camp Greenleaf Fort Oglethorpe Georgia aged 22 years 8 months 13 days he leaves a father and mother four sisters and four brothers two grandfathers James Boxell and Thos Chopson and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his departure.
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Russell Clayton Boxell
Huntington County
Indiana
Camp Greenleaf
Fort Oglethorpe
James Boxell
Thos. Chopson
Marriage Licenses Granted for Hays and Beck Couples
Guy W. Hays age 21 son of Joseph W. Hays and Martha Beck age 21 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Beck received marriage licenses.
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Guy W. Hays
Joseph W. Hays
Martha Beck
Mrs. Everett Beck
Card of Thanks for Kindness and Floral Remembrances
The family expresses gratitude to friends for support during illness and death of their husband and father. They especially thank Rev Campbell for his consoling discourse and acknowledge the floral offerings in memory of the departed from Mrs Jeffries and George.
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Campbell
Jeffries
George
Notice of Administrator Appointment in Grant County Indiana
The Farmers Trust & Savings Co. announces T B Dicken as attorney for the administrator of Elizabeth A Brown, deceased, Center Township, Grant County Indiana. The estate is declared insolvent. June 6 13 20.
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Elizabeth A .Brown
Center Township
Grant County
Indiana
Farmers Trust & Savings CO
T. B. Dicken
Pontife Sound Grand Stallion For Sale In Indiana
Pontife Sound, a thoroughbred stallion certificate No 5833, stands 1634 hands high and weighs 2000 pounds. Described as a grand individual and proven breeder, he will be offered for the season at my feed barn in Van Buren for 12 dollars to insure foal.
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Laws of
Indiana
Pontife
van Buren
Dog damage liability notice from Van Buren trustees
Notice to all dog and domestic animal owners in Van Buren that they are liable for any damages caused by animals running at large. Signed by N. Be. Duckwall I. E. Draper and O. G. Willey, Board of Trustees.
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Corporation of van Buren
N. BE. Duckwall
I. E. Draper
O. G. Willey
Board of Trustees
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offered as Internal Remedy
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications. it is a constitutional issue. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and works through the blood to the mucous surfaces. It was prescribed by a leading physician and combines tonics with blood purifiers to produce results. Send for testimonials and learn more from J Ney & Co Toledo Ohio. Pills for constipation are mentioned.
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Hall
J. Ney & CO
Props
Toledo
O. Sts
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