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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
5
Pontife a grand stallion standing 16% hands high and weighing 2000 pounds is presented as a proven breeder. The animal is advertised for a season at Van Buren feed barns at a rate of 12 dollars to insure foal production.
A seven year old black jack with white points is described as a good animal. The dealer notes a season price of 12 dollars to insure the jack. Local buyer interest likely in livestock trade.
A wartime Telegram from Walter Banter written May 8 1918 at Camp Mills Long Island describes his imminent departure with about 150000 others in the camp about 50000 left or arrived daily and hints at New Jersey or nearby routes. He asks about friends and family while noting strict orders not to talk to civilians or raise train windows and mentions army life's limited fun.
The Red Cross supplied a million French soldiers with hot coffee tea and bouillon as they faced trench duty or rested after watches. Rolling canteens cost a penny per man and are run by Red Cross crews behind the lines under shell fire.
Special music and an address are planned for next Sunday morning at 9 30. Rev J O Campbell will deliver the sermon with Mrs Lloyd Pilkington and Mrs Culberston singing. All are invited to attend if not already in another Sunday School.
Otho Merrill, after a year in the United States Navy and recovery from poor health in a naval hospital in Colorado, is visiting his brother Arnal Merrill. Local friends welcome the extended visit and express happiness to see him.
Nate Butler son of John Butler joins the quartermaster corps and reports to Fort Wayne for assignment after enlisting today at Marion.
Mr and Mrs Curtis O Nelson are relocating to the property recently purchased by Mrs Catherine Johnson from the Storts estate.
For sale and prices offered by Witmer & De Poy in Van Buren Indiana. One 60 acre farm with new improvements and tiled wells at 150 per acre. A 20 acre parcel near town at 2700. A two acre farm with good improvements at 150 per acre and a adjoining 60 acre tract also 150. Other opportunities available.
For sale a two year old draft colt dark iron gray. Address Glenn A Scott 307 East Third Street Marion Indiana. Witmer and DePoy must list 50 good farms at once.
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications. Cure is internal and works through the blood. Hall's Catarrh Cure, prescribed by leading physicians, combines tonics and blood purifiers to treat catarrhal conditions. Send for testimonials. J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. All druggists 75c. Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Witmer and DePow operate in real estate and offer several farms for sale while planning to list one hundred additional farm properties. The firm invites inquiries and viewings at their offices.
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