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Infantry Europe Panama China Siberia Alaska Cavalry Hawaii and Panama Field artillery Europe Coast artillery Panama and Philippines Engineers Europe Hawaii Panama Philippines and Siberia Medical Europe Hawaii Panama Philippines and Siberia Quartermaster Philippines Now is your chance to see the world and learn a good trade and earn while you learn War information apply at the post office before Monday Has Returned Home Dr H G Wright who has been in the east attending clinics and who submitted special paper before the American Institute of Medicine has returned home.
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Panama
China
Siberia
Alaska
Hawaii
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Philippines
Vneers
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Medical Department
Quartermaster Corps
H. G. Wright
East
American Institute of Medicine
Army Worm Invasion Threatens Court House Grounds
In Sycamore the army worms invaded the court house square on Wednesday afternoon. They appeared after a day with none seen, forcing the sheriff to trim shrubbery to curb the infestation. A watcher notes the worms travel by night and dine eagerly by day, describing them as ravenous and numerous.
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Court House
Latest ship rumor proven false sparks false hope
A telegraphic dispatch from Grantie ville reports no word from Otis Ramsay, a seaman missing after a mysterious disappearance. The rumor claimed a telegram had sent him safe, but the Columbia report says no confirmation. Mrs Ramsay awaits news as the false story circulates.
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Granitville
S. C
Annie Ramsay
Otis Ramenay
Ucol Clops
Columbia
S.C
Mt Vernon Man Publishes World War II Ship History
William Kilmer son of Mr and Mrs Kilmer WA Mt Vernon sends home a history of the boat and the men aboard from the world war The book contains an honor roll of the dead and wounded and a splendid history of their trips across The Mt Vernon was torpedoed but arrived safely back in port Kilmer appears with the third division The book will be highly prized by Kilmer who hopes to be home before very long.
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William Kilmer
Kilmer
Mt. Vernon
Eider
Man Held for Theft Released From Jail in Geneva
Bertram Kline, previously convicted in the circuit court of auto theft, has been released from Geneva county jail. Ida Steep, now Ida Steep, daughter of Manny Steep, resides with her in laws at Maple Park and has been ill for three weeks. Mrs. Ed Housell returned from a visit to Clinton town with relatives.
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Bertram Kline
Geneva
Ida ‘Steep
Manny Steep
Maple Park
Ed Housell
Clinton Iown
Wilson to Come Soon and Peace Tour Planned
President Wilson will depart Paris tonight and sail from Brest tomorrow on the George Washington. Secretary Taftully announces plans for a nationwide tour after the peace treaty accord, with a Washington arrival expected about a week after his return.
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Wilson
Maris
Brest
George Washington
Tunulty
Presidium
Washington
Congress
Airship visit to city described with military train details
The article notes an incoming airship visit to the city and details a recruiting display. It describes a train with army equipment including tarpaulins, a small wall tent, a 37mm cannon, Browning rifle, Colt automatic, hospital tents, and field gear. Recruiters operate at the park and post office.
Chicago Feds to Meet Locals in Baseball Clash
The Chicago Feds baseball team will visit tomorrow for a game against the local squad. The listed Chicago lineup includes L Thomas Nelson 3b EK Strong and W Schulte with Hennessy on the mound. Local players named include Lightfoot Sebaher and Cannon among others.
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Chicago Peds
Chicago
DeRalb
Chicago Feds
L Thomas
Nelson
EK. Strong
E. Unex
B. Hay
E. Thomas
W. Schulte
L. Luckigmeys
City Clerk Delays Water Bills to Save Postage
City Clerk Gilbert Blackman delays sending water bill notices for the quarter to July 1 when the new one cent post card returns, aiming to save about 16 dollars in postage for roughly 1,600 cards. The move is framed as a cost saving, not summer laziness.
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Gilbert Blackman
Funeral Today for South Ernest Prather and Sons
A funeral service was held for South Ernest Prather and his sons in Kentucky. Mrs Prather Sr returned home with her son and will reside here.
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Ernest Prather and Sons
S. Prather
Kentucky
Prather
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