Gen Wood and the Administration A Taft View
William H Taft praises Gen Wood as a capable officer with long service from Harvard Medical School through Cuba and the Philippines. He notes Wood's advocacy of universal service, his relief from Governors Island, and disputed orders during World War I. Taft argues Wood remains a valuable asset despite political friction and calls for active command.
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Lincoln Reaches War Office Amid War Office Dispute
In a study of Civil War era politics Lincoln summons Stanton to the war office despite prior criticism from Stanton of Lincoln and his administration. The prompt asks whether the step is prudent and whether a retrace is possible.
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War Office
Amboy Masons Display Service Flag With Ten Stars
The Blue Lodge and Royal Arch Masons of Amboy show a service flag in their banquet rooms bearing ten stars. The listed soldiers are Raymond Smith Edward James Edward Morris Will Entors C C Guffy Don Gray Chas Spangler Ray Gordon Emery Fred Vaughn Jr and Walter Aschenbrenner.
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Edward James
Edward 7. Morris
Will F. Entors
C. C. Guffy
Don L. Gray
Chas. F. Spangler
Ray Gordon Emery
Fred Nathan Vaughn Jr
Walter Aschenbrenner
Sublette Boy Chosen for Army Officer Training
Arthur Bettendorf a North Dixon high school graduate and University of Wisconsin student was selected among 1000 applicants for a federal summer military officer training camp. He is the son of Joseph Bettendorf of Sublette.
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North Dixon High School
University of Wisconsin
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Sublette
To Fill Nail Holes in Wood with Sawdust Paste
Nail holes in wood can be filled by mixing sawdust with glue to a stiff paste. Press the compound into the holes and it will harden like the surrounding wood.
Miss Achenbrenner to Play at Amboy Amboy program features cornetist
Miss Della Aschenbrenner, cornetist of Lee Center, joins Amboy opera house program Sunday afternoon to aid the War Savings Stamps drive. Vocal selections by Dro and Mrs Willard Thompson add to a planned capacity crowd. Hon John P Devine leads the neighborhood defense committee while Sgt De Villiers, now in the British recruiting service, will speak along with Attorney Henry S Dixon who chairs the Lee county exemption board.
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Lee Center
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Capacity House
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State Council of Defense
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France
Belgium
Henry S. Dixon
Lee County
Unclear quotation on work as polish for men
A fragment from Youth's Companion compares some men to rusty needles and claims the best cure is work, a terse moral noting labor as brightener. The line reflects a didactic tone urging perseverance and effort.
Foolish Borrowers of Trouble Explained
A compact reflection notes that those with more accumulate desires and worries, suggesting why some people invite trouble through excessive borrowing and appetites for more. The piece contrasts growing possessions with rising anxieties and cautions against chasing needless risk.
Flag Tribute Honors Unity and Patriotism in Dixon Parade
A Dixion Municipal band led Elks in a park parade honoring the flag and national unity. The program featured speeches, flag bearers, and a procession of children trained by Florence Stackpole, with many local girls named among the participants.
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Conversion Revival Tests Idle Laborer Wad Not Changed
A revival challenges Mich. Acero once described as exceedingly lazy. His church peers wonder if he will improve and participate, as he attends no meetings and offers a prayer during the petitions asking for guidance and usefulness.
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Labor Disputes in China Noted in Evening Leader
The Evening Leader notes that labor disputes in China are settled by a form of commercial bargaining. After awards are issued, guards are paid feast expenses by the victorious side as part of customary closure.
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China
Elaa
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