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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1918
Page
4
A Van Buren News-Eagle editorial laments the phrasing of war death notices and urges readers to consider true sacrifice beyond dollars. It questions what constitutes giving life for country, urging action and personal duty rather than material gifts.
A moral appeals urges lending from abundance to aid others, urging sacrifice and restraint. It urges saving more and loaning all possible while expressing regret at being unable to do everything.
A wartime meditation contrasts selfless patriots with profiteers. It elevates the call to give until one can give no more, praising those who sacrifice possessions for humanity and the right.
A wartime message urges citizens to support the war effort by purchasing War Savings Stamps and practicing thrift while men fight in the trenches. The text frames saving as a duty and warns against complaints during shortages.
Eugene V. Debs, three time socialist candidate for president, reiterates opposition to conscription and Liberty bonds in a recent speech. He refers to the Bolsheviki as comrades and hints at possible calls for Kamerad among allies.
The article extols the blue field white stars and red and white stripes of the flag, praising steadfast patriotism and resilience in the context of national symbols and identity.
A satirical dialogue portrays the Kaiser phoning the Devil to seek guidance for his war crimes. The Devil predicts Yankees will defeat him, and invites Kaiser Bill to hell where he will face the “boys in brown” and endless punishment. Exchange ends with Kaiser Bill hanging up to join Satan in hell.
In Casey Oklahoma the paper records weather noting crops look fine but rain needed. It lists numerous local residents and families visiting, church activities, medical operations, and social gatherings with names such as Mr Carpenter, Mr Allen, A R Jackman, Joy Quinn, D B Camblin, Margaret, Harvey, Corda, Sapulpa, Pawnee, Maramed, Stony Point, Bowker, Jeff, Ray Bowker, Virgil, Earl Flager, and others, reflecting community life and recent travels.
Fragmentary lines show a whimsical exchange with odd diction and playful imagery. The text mentions Memphis and a chigger speaking, hinting at a humorous, meme like fragment.
Prof J L Henderson resigns after five years as LaFontaine schools superintendent and accepts a similar post at Jonesboro with a higher salary. Prof Henry Snyder of Liberty Center chosen as successor.
The Long and Hilliard families thank friends and neighbors for help during the illness and death of husband and father. Gratitude extended to those who assisted, singers, those who provided cars, and for the floral offerings from Mrs. Lucinda Long and Mr. and Mrs. Adam Hilliard.
The family of Martin Car] expresses gratitude for support and especially floral offerings during his illness and after his death. They note War Savings Enlistment Day on June 28 as part of the period of thanks.
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