German civilians hunger as wartime food stringency spreads
Rotterdam dispatch describes civilians in Germany seeking basic sustenance as food shortages grow. Travelers, Americans, and locals report scarce meat and staples, with Berlin praised by some writers never matching local conditions. A Swedish mechanic and a seven month old infant illustrate hardship, while elderly Germans linger for a steady dinner.
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Germany
Nso
Rotterdam
Berlin
Holland
England
Indiana minister Rev E A Arthur reports for Fort Benjamin Harrison
Rev. E A Arthur, chaplain for the Indiana National Guard, received orders to report to Fort Benjamin Harrison at once. He will serve as chaplain of the First Regiment, with headquarters opened at the fort, and his future as pastor depends on the duration of government service. He hoped to accompany Company A to Indianapolis but must report immediately.
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RE. A. Arthur
Indiana National Guard
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Vincennes
Arthur
Bethany Presbyterian
Ft. Benjamin Marrl
Jackson Highway inspection tour underway to Indianapolis
Four officials of the Jackson Highway from Chicago to Nashville started a youth fundraising trip today along the former Dixie Airline route. They plan to reach Indianapolis tonight or tomorrow, aiming to extend the inspection along the full length of the new highway. The group envisions government funds flowing to the project and emphasizes the route through Chicago Fort Wayne Indianapolis Louisville Nashville and New Orleans.
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Chicago
Nashviill
Tenn
Fundidna
Dixie
Indianapolis
Tia Dackson
Frankfort
Indianep
Louisville
Nashville
New
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Big Bink Lettoad
Local Boys Join Vincennes Company For Mexican Border Duty
Several local young men will accompany Indiana National Guard Company A to the Mexican border if called. Carl Wilson is a corporal, others are privates William Pickett Harley Blevins and Homer Blevins. They previously belonged to Company I which disbanded, and are now enlisted with Captain Harvey Davies in Vincennes. John Flora also received word to report for service.
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Indiana National Guard
Carl Wilson
William Pickett
William E. White
Homer Blevins
Harley Blevins
Company I
Vincennes
Harvey Davies
Benjamin Harrison
Indiana
Vincennes Company
Sunday School Convention Opens in Muncie
The Indiana Sunday School convention opened in Muncie with a focus on newspaper publicity. The state association created a publicity division two years ago to promote advertising and the use of printers ink. Notable speakers include Dr. R. M. Yon Khin Smid of Arizona and Dr. Wilbur F. Crafts of Washington, with other leaders from New York and Baptist education.
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Muncié
Ind
Indiana Association
R. M. Yon Khin Smid
University of Arizona
de Pauw University
Wilbur F. Crafts
Washington, DD. C
International Reform Bureau
W. E. Chalmers
New York
Department of Education
The
Baptist Churches of America
James A. Whitmore
Commission On Church Federation
Veterans recall flags and public duty in past calls to arms
Old soldiers recall Ft Sumter Lincoln era and past calls to arms. They note local business and public institutions failed to display Old Glory during modern calls in 1998. References to Spanish American War demonstrations and past patriotic bargains frame a reflection on public display and memory.
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Ft. Sumter Tel
Wington
Company 1
Back Aches Warn of Kidney Trouble Urged
Washington woman Mrs W H Cunningham shares her experience with Dean's Kidney Pills. She says years of backache were relieved after three boxes and she has been free from the pain for over a year. Price 50 cents at dealers.
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Washington
W. H. Cunningham
McCormick Avenue
Dean
Cunningham
Iad
Foster
Milburn Co
Buffalo
Remedies for Mosquito Bites Warned At Washington D.C.
The bulletin advises quick action after exposure to prevent irritation. If bites appear, use a strong ammonia solution on affected areas, or a super saturated baking soda mixture. apply liberally until irritation subsides. For severe pain, a dilute iodine tincture or collodion may be lightly used.
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Washington D. C
Department of Agriculure
Logel Firm 15 Rain Agent Seals Insurance Agency Cast
The Washington Realty Company has been appointed agent for the Fenn Mutual Life Insurance Company of Philadelphia. It is one of the largest American companies, operates within the United States, was established nearly seventy years ago, and offers life insurance with family provision, retirement support, and total disability benefits. W. H. Kiefer and James Kennedy are the firm’s agents, described as energetic and active insurance men.
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Washington Realty Company
Fenn Mutual Life Insurance Company
Philadelphia
United States
Qorananyaml
W. H. Kiefer
James Kennnedy
Inaurante
Ady
Through Washington two trainloads of equipment pass
Two trainloads of equipment, fifty and forty five cars, moved through Washington on Monday toward the Mexican border. The gear is intended for use by troops likely to be sent south soon. Ninety seven pontoon bridges were included, shipped from Washington to El Paso for American forces. A special regular train was planned to pass through today carrying more gear.
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Washington
B. & O. Southwestern
Entiro
Tocas
Arsenal
Washington, D.,c
el Paso
Tex
Hold Commencement Wednesday Evening
The graduation of St. Simon’s Academy will take place Wednesday evening January 21 at eight o’clock in St. Simon’s hall. Diplomats will be conferred on four young ladies, four will receive commercial course certificates, and five will be awarded certificates of the musical course. The class motto is Sic itur ad Astra. Honors graduates include Margaret Mary Heffernan, Mary Hannah Rafferty, Katherine Elizabeth Reinsel, and Loretto Catherine Zinkan. Commercial certificates go to Elizabeth Magdalen Doseh, Helen Elizabeth Gordon, Mary Elizabeth Kramer, Katherine Elizabeth Reinsel. music certificates to Cordelia Aulberry, Margaret Heffernan, Anna Riester, Mona Russell,Tile Walker. Liverpool Odd Fellows and Pythagorean Knights meet in weekly sessions tonight at their quarters. the former at 8 o’clock and the latter at 7:30. W. F. McCracken, Standard Oil agent at Lawrenceville, AL, was here today visiting.
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St. Simon's Hall
Margaret Mary Heffernan
Mary Hannah “Rafferty
Katherine Elizabeth Reinsel
Add ‘Loretto
Catherine Zinkan
Elizabeth Magdalen Doseh
Helen Elizabeth Gordon
Mary Elizabeth Kramer
Katherine Elizabeth, Reinsel
Cordelia Aulberry
Margaret Heffernan
Anna Riester
Mona Russail
Tile Walker
Liverpool
Odd Fellows
Snd
Pytiagorean Knights of Pythias
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St. Simon's Academy
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Standard Oil Company
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