Every Woman of Laporte County to Join U S Food Clubs
Mrs. EB. G. Small signs a call for Laporte County women to join the U S Food Clubs to learn postwar food rules and aid production and conservation. The program, delayed by bans and the war drive, will proceed after health restrictions lift with meetings planned and a Indianapolis conference this week to issue new regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte County
U. S
The
Food Administration
Ship of State
Conference of the Food Administration
Indianapolis
Food Club
Food Clubs
EB. G. Small
Liberty Bonds Grow in Value After War’s End
The piece argues Liberty bonds issued during World War I will rise above par with peace. It warns against wildcat stock schemes that trade bonds for valueless shares and urges bondholders to consult bankers before exchanging bonds for suspect investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Birds of Prey
Victory Week Pledge Promoted by La Porte County Official
Federal Food Administrator Jos M Kramer urges adoption of a household pledge during Victory Week to save food and support government conservation measures. The pledge asks families to avoid waste, cooperate with conservation efforts, and remember those who sacrificed for the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. M. Kramer
Laporte County
United States Food Administration
Woman's Relief Chapter Reports Oct 1917 to Oct 1918
The chapter chaired by J. Lonn reports activities from Oct 1 1917 to Oct 1 1918. Goods produced include 153 217 surgical dressings 9825 patients clothing 8671 hospital supplies 3515 knitted items 7438 socks. Treasurer notes 9363.39 cash on hand and total receipts 107 424 07 with 42914 27 to national war fund and 4163 25 for Washington membership.
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National War Fund
Washington
Chapter Report Highlights Cash Balance and Civic Work
A financial summary notes a grand total of $107,424.07 and a cash balance around $5,000 reserved for future activities and civilian relief. The chapter praises its organization and ongoing efforts.
War Time Letter and Local Wedding Notices
A World War I letter from Howard A. Davidson describes frontline conditions and morale near No Man's Land with mentions of gas, aerial propaganda, and soldiers’ experiences. Separate notices report the marriage of Myra Finette Pinney to Ainsworth A Whitney Clark in Valparaiso Indiana and the relocation of Prison Clerk Arthur B. Reed with family plans for January 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William’ E. Pinney
Valparaiso
Indiana
Myra Finette
Ainsworth
Whitney Clark
Chicago
Clark
Sisson
Wellesley ‘College
Red Cross
Anna Murphey
Feeding Cattle in Vicinity to Market
Local foldwing farmers feed cattle for market with several names listed as participants. Elvin Link wishes to feed but hesitates as A Y T Rogers expects prices to drop. current feeder prices range from 8.55 to 10.75 dollars per hundred.
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J. C. Loomis
Gaylord Jessup
D. P. Hannon
Harry Hutton
Harry McKellips
J. Gardner and Son
Rollo
Frank Burner
Ross Beach
Ed Jardine
Herman Schirr
Elvin Link
A. Y T. Rogers
Link
Talbot Arrested on Federal Indictments in Owls Case
South Bend report states John W. Talbot supreme president of the Order of Owls and Owls magazine editor was arrested in his office on federal grand jury indictments charging mail misuse. He posted 1000 bond to appear before Judge Anderson in Indianapolis November 25. The offense carries a fine up to 5000 or imprisonment. The narrative also mentions an unrelated incident of gas exposure in a room on Saturday night with the individual recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
John W. Talbot
The
Order of Owls
Owls Magazine
Talbot
Anderson
Indianapolis
Milo B Ritenour Dies After Long Illness in Otis
Milo B Ritenour born March 11 1883 in La Porte County Indiana near Otis died December 2 1918 at age 35 years eight months twenty one days He lived with his parents in Otis all his life and suffered from epilepsy since age five He is survived by his father four brothers Amos B Topeka Kansas Samuel Michigan City four sisters Rose Johnson Avors Park Lucy Frame Porter Laura Witte and Mabel Wells Elkhart The funeral was held at Otis on December 4 conducted by Rev O L Chivington and burial followed at Pinhook Cemetery.
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Milo B. Ritenour
David
Margaret Ritenour
Laporte County
Ind
Otis
Milo
William
Marshall
Benjamin F
South Bend
Amos B
Topeka
Kansas
Samuel
Michigan City
Rose Johnson
Avors Park
Fla
Lucy Frame
Porter County
Laura Witte
Mabel Wells
Elkhart
O. L. Chivington
Methodist Church of
Westville
Pinhook Cemetery
County Officials Approved Bonds for Sheriff and Auditor
The commission yesterday approved bonds of William B. Anstiss for sheriff and Dad Kimble for auditor, each set at 10 000 dollars. The two new officials will assume office on January 1.
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William B. Anstiss
Dad” Kimble
Hyde Arrives Discharged at Laporte from Camp Taylor
M. Hyde arrived at Laporte on Tuesday after being discharged from Camp Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. ©. Hyde
Laporte
Camp Taylor
For Sale Roan Team Coming in the Spring
J Geisen advertises a roan team for sale with the note that it will arrive in the spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Geisen
Notice to Heirs and Creditors in Whorwell Estate
In LaPorte Indiana 1918 Schuyler C. Ash as Executor filed final settlement for Ella R Whorwell deceased The 23rd day of December 1918 is set for examination by the LaPorte Circuit Court Heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved Clerk Chris J Bielefeldt seals the court observers notified
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Travis
Ella R. Whorwell
LaPorte Circuit Court
Schuyler C. Ash
LaPorte
Indiana
Chris. J. Bielefeldt
Indicator Subscribers Send Payments and Spirit News
The In dicator lists subscribers paying dues from Michigan City to Chicago and Valparaiso. Names include Dr. Frank Warren, Mrs. Cinda Schier, Miss Minnie Gust, Mrs. Emma Gustafson, John Iseminger, A. Lawrence, Mrs. M. Forrester, Mrs. Mary Fehrman, Dr. G. M. Gillette, and A. J. Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Warren
Michigan City
Sam Rogers
Cinda Schier
Minnie Gust
Chicago
Emma Gustafson
Chesterton
John Iseminger
A. Lawrence
Government ownership and rising rates spark industry woes
A reader laments government control and higher charges, noting service disruptions and gates up while expressing concern that continued rate hikes will lead to government possession of operations. The tone questions federal ownership and its impact on business.
Thanksgiving Gatherings Across Michigan City Area
Social notes list numerous Thanksgiving and weekend visits. Entries mention Mr. and Mrs. Shaw of Michigan City with the Schlene family, the Blessings hosting and visiting Laporte, Florence Blessing with Lydia Millbranth Wanatah, Ernora Helms visiting Mollie Schlene, Segal and Zahra dinner, Alfred Deutscher family weekend, Juanita Blessing visiting grandparents Henry and Minnie Blessing, and Julius Snyder with Minnie Auchstetter at the Timm home.
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R.D. Shaw
Michigan City
Wm. Schlene
Henry Blessing
A. C. Blessing
Laporte
Florence Blessing
Lydia Millbranth
Wanatah
Ernora Helms
Mollie Schlene
John Segal
Albert Zahra
Alfred Deutscher
Joseph Deutscher
Juanita Blessing of
Julius Snyder
Minnie Auchstetter
Charles Timmoe Timm
Snyer
Thanksgiving visits and local news from surrounding towns
List of Thanksgiving visits and family news from local residents including Stachoyiak and Stavarski families illness in Joliet, milk hauling to Burdick for Chicago shipment, and multiple social visits. Births, illnesses, travel to Chicago and Milwaukee, and farm work updates appear with names such as Stawarski, Stachcoviak, Frame, Krouldis, Ernst, Hopkins, Babcock, Linderman, and Hoffman.
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John Okoninski
Dallas Sarver Place
Burdick
Chicago
Stachoyiak
Paul Stawarski
Joliet
Stachcoviak
Stavarski
Lyman Frame
Pine Township
Local Trades and Seasonal Labor Weave Through Town
This week in Florida Gust workers and others handle seasonal tasks. Elex Cunningham toils for F A Gust storing potatoes for winter. George McNathan cuts lumber and railroad ties for John Kniola.
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Fla
Elex ‘Cunningham
F. A. Gust
George McNathan
John Kniola
Residents Move and Visit in Thanksgiving Week News
Mrs. Harry Ernst and children joined her mother and family in Chicago after selling here and returning home last Monday. Mrs. John Gagle hosted her youngest sister from Chicago on Sunday. Joseph Kosmatka and family moved to South Chicago last Tuesday. A large church audience heard a well prepared sermon by a Chicago missionary worker. Wm. Gierke visited from Chicago with his sister Mrs. J. Gable and other relatives. Joe Fraley delivered dressed geese to Chesterton for Thanksgiving. Mrs. Joseph Stachoviak was summoned to Joliet by telegraph. Robert Johnson, at Camp Custer, was home for a week. Robert Walter Club from Pintown stopped here on coal duties. Mr. and Mrs. John Gust from Wanatah drove over to visit. Mrs. Wm. Lipke went to Chicago for Thanksgiving. F. A. Gust marketed potatoes in Chesterton.
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Herman
Ernest
Krouldis
Milwaukee
Inlaw
Harry Ernst
C. BE. Hollar
Marie Hopkins
Chicago
James Boucher
Porter
Bert Cotton
Linderman
John Brown
Laporte
Clarence Miller
South Bend
George Pratt
Charles Babcock
Woodville
James Clark
East Chicago
E. Young
Nulf
Washing Township
Olson Brothers
Ohn Janowski
John Gagle
Joseph Kosmatka
Our Church
Wm. Gierke
J. Gable
Joe Fraley
Chesterton
Joseph Stachoviak
Joliet
Ill
Robert Johnson
Camp Custer
Mich
Robert Walter Club
Pine Township
John Gust
Wanatah
F. A. Gust
Wm. Lipke
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C. E. Mamrim
Federal Food
Rech
Alabama
New York
Bowie
No Man’s Land
Howard A. Davidson
Awson
Openye Gas Cock
Milo Ritenour
Klein
Lars
St. Valparaiso, Ind
Beatty’s Corners
Howell Homer Furnaces
Fucut Met
Ethelred Curtis
Jefferson Ave
Bank of Westville
Reat
Coats
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