06 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
Dixon Evening Leader
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1918
Page
1
Linc Rickenbacker, chief gum per, declares hats are always in the ring as he addresses supporters. The remark signals ongoing political theater and fundraising effort surrounding party candidates.
UPI recounts the 1918 Ziegler era mottoes after Eddie Rickenbacker explains the hat in the ring insignia chosen by American ace pilots. Members painted Uncle Sam with stars and stripes on their aircraft to signal readiness to fight.
In a rustic wartime diary tone, airmen describe German iron crosses patching holes on their planes and a diverse gallery of wing art. They note crosses, personified morale, and a Liberty Bond poster inspiring fighters as they claim courage in the skies.
The reef waters along Ban duras north and northeast form one of the world’s rich fishing grounds. The region starts about 100 miles east of Colba and extends south of Capedraedas Adios, featuring shallow water and a prem ground reef with keylike sina islands visible above the surface, creating strong shoal areas. The area is an ideal shore and turtle ground.
A white pine kitchen floor was coated with three coats of Deer paint sediment used as the point. The coating dried overnight with ample dryer. After the final coat dried it was treated as a hardwood floor for protection and easier maintenance.
A Ruskin quote on pride and mistake caution notes that pride sits at the bottom of all great errors. It reflects on human judgment and the risk of overconfidence in decision making.
The Dixon crowd marks Veterans Day with a 1240 service flag ceremony. Hon. J. W. Mitchell and County Judge John Crabtree praise Illinois history and veterans, with Senator J. Barbour delivering the closing address. A Dixon Municipal Band concert draws a large audience.
The state public utilities commission approved a new fare schedule for Dixon Sterling and Masterton trailway and city cars. City rides cost six cents for no transfer, thirty cents for a ticket to Sterling, and thirty five cents if paid on the car. Colony fare stands at ten cents with no reductions.
A forbidden couple at a church exchanged hymn books to conceal love letters. The young man, linked to a church officer, carried out the plan before services. Lead pencil marks guided the construction, and the messages were written to be read from the end of the book to the beginning to avoid detection.
A Miwaukee journal notes a Bolivian Indian tribe refuses contact with white outsiders, prompting reflection on modern attitudes toward race and cultural boundaries among readers.
Last Thursday noon the city hall bell toll marked one minute of silent prayer for boys fighting in Europe. While some paused in reverence, many pedestrians and drivers paid no attention. A few observed the moment, others ignored it, and one man admitted he was too busy despite a son in the army.
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