18 Jan 1918
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Newspaper
Dixon Evening Leader
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1918
Page
1
Wil Service Men s Army will not lose their rights at Takel Press Lenced Wiret Field. Civil service examinations for instant engineers of the physical plant are discussed. The Civil Service Commission may require facility engineers to take examinations to meet wartime needs.
A garbled Jan 1 entry lists a Cur ae hall gathering by the Arculent club and a planned announcement about a Noachusa Missionary home sale. Several residents, including Mr. and Mrs. Shippert and Mr. Wilhel, host and visit in Dixon. Reports mention a break in at Crawford's store, a party at the Lath rag Orphanage caretaker, and a Burial/anniversary event with refreshments. Various names appear among visitors and organizers, with upcoming meetings and parish activities noted.
In Chicago and Sterling area notes, several residents made moves and births noted. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. James Drawling on January 5. Charles Larkin spent a week in Sion serving as foreman. JD, a nephew, and others visited relatives. Mr. Conley returned from Seattle after a brief Ohio visit with family. Dewey of New York paused through town and many young men answered calls in Princeton.
Fragmented text lists many personal names and scattered activities. It mentions Mr and Mrs Atirew Tworkichsan PeOThH aE Laci Cecette CMa and references dances, gatherings, and a Tuesday Ansys event. The legible content hints at community notices with social names and a few places, but specifics are unclear.
A garbled OCR passage mentions several scattered names and places with unclear context. Readable elements include sequences like Leelee and Fre, but most phrases are nonsensical, offering no coherent event, date, or location to summarize.
Petitioners urge the Public Utilities Commission to approve rules allowing consumer funding for extended electric service. They argue costs should rise under the plan and delay could hamper the project. Local officials indicate the state must weigh the economic impact while avoiding service delays.
Provision extending the filing time for war income and excess profits taxes for corporations to February 1 1018 with names and dates tied to prior acts and year ends. Applies to local years ending in December 1917 and to certain large corporations affected by October 3 1917 act, with prior end dates adjusted.
An old remedy advertises pure blood and overall health. It claims to purify the blood, boost vitality, and strengthen the body, with a history of over fifty years. The ad urges readers to write Swift Spec geifie Co in Atlanta for booklets and free medical advice.
An old advertisement touts Kilmer & Co. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a trusted remedy for backache and kidney issues. It urges readers to visit local druggists or request a sample bottle by sending ten cents with directions to Hinghamton New York and to mention Evening Leader.
An injured Teamster, Peterson, credits Ecteron’s Ointment for relief after doctors warned of two years without sleep. He praises the product’s effectiveness and notes a druggist in America sells it widely for 30 cents, while other medicines failed to help.
A fire at Teelvilerr claimed the lives of two children, aged 8 and 9, while George Vevey and others watched. The unfortunate event occurred after a prayer meeting, leaving the community to mourn. The incident is linked to the duty of a man now 44 years old.
A fragmentary ad-like passage promotes a topical remedy described as cleansing and soothing for skin diseases. It claims quick effects, penetrating liquid action, and easy application with a bottle priced around SE 0.00. The text is garbled but centers on a skin treatment marketed for immediate relief.
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