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LOCAL HISTORY: WORLD WAR I

FROM THE FILES OF DAVID CRAIG

Shelbyville in 1917 was a prosperous and proud city. Most of the population of 9,000 was employed in furniture manufacturing. No doubt, many of the young men in the school class of 1917 believed they would soon labor in the local factories. In April, world events would alter their plans.

President Wo…

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