Service Flag display urged in wartime issue
In a 1917 notice from Forest Park area, residents encouraged to fly a service flag to honor family members serving in the Army Navy Marines or other branches. It urges loyalty during wartime and explains flag symbolism and how to display it for each family member serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ite Rervica
Blyenmatey Indiniferi
Aerelee
Mexico
Atuke
United States
Lars
Gidges
Army
Navy
Marines
Rone
Legal Rules for Soldiers and Sailors Inform and Guide
Legal Rules for Soldiers and Sailors outlines immediate guidance for service members from Illinois, explaining pay, allowances, dependents, life insurance, and other benefits in plain terms. The pamphlet, printed by the State Council of Defense, targets in service personnel and directs requests for copies to the State Council, 129 West Adding Street, Chicago.
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Bsoldiers
Wwe
Chanel
Ilnols
Council
Levy Mayer
Willy
State Council
Svory
State Council of Defense
Wout Adding Street
Chicago
Fragmentary Humorous Snippets from Various Tales
A garbled collage of light verse and anecdotes begins with a misread love song read by a father who debunks romantic puns and moves through a mock legal scolding, a quip about military training, a courtroom glare, a joking Irish porter tale, and a series of clipped exchanges about trains, weathered by a Missouri editor’s wife and a Times Square mother.
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Missouri
Times Square
New York
Garfield School News and Scouts Report 1917
Garfield School notes editor Mabal Cotten reports on student absences and illnesses among 3rd graders and others, plus a feature on a new alarm invention for 8th graders. The mid year news lists colors, flowers, bands. Troop 8 held a Campfire at the end of November with remarks by Dr and Mrs Gullek. Junior meetings covered tenderfoot tests and hiking plans after Thanksgiving.
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Hosea Ballou Emery Rynkle
Tackford
Olen McFarland
William McBrady
Éiaagen
Brva
Ping
Arm Banda
Hazel Mléfataky
Marjorie Stead
Proas
Mra. Hagerss
O. Ki
Mra. Gullek
The Golden Rod Amid Flanders Fields Anthem Remains
A fragmented wartime poem laments fallen soldiers and honors allied nations. It calls for golden-rod flowers for France Britain and the United States and imagines a lasting bloom over Flanders fields with references to soldiers and national mourning.
Recitation and Piano Solos Feature Strong Cast
A reading by Frances Partridge is joined by pianist Lucile Joyaux and pianist Frances Partridge in a program mixing recitations and piano solos. Performances include works by Kenneth Cunningham and Mattie Keump with pieces by Lacy Gerhard and Amorite verses.
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Frances Partridge
Luciile Joyaux
Kenneth Cunningham
Ible
Gertrude Frile
Mattie Keump
Lacy
Gerhard
Iind
Epworth League Notes At M E Church Meeting
Epworth League members of the Worbatark M E Church spent Sunday afternoon engaging young townspeople in community work. Twenty youths attended led by C AW Bloomquist. Rev White of Epworth Leagues spoke on the Prodigal Son and urged continued church involvement. Christmas sale planned December 5 at the Forest Park Review office with handicrafts and baked goods to fund church activities.
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Forest Park
Prealdett-Mre
C. T. Sehnéldur
Vito Dredidemt
Jutuma
Mra
Fred Harter
Mins Lucy Prias
May Bruschty
An ‘Brunchke
Treno’ John
Vevora Steck
Blaie Behultz
Alfrieda Bchultz
Cirle Ave
Particuis
Madison Atroot
Post
Epworth League
Worbatark M. FE
Thes
Bloomquist
White
Epworth
United States
Parvel
Ladien Ald
Fornat Park
Office of the Forest
Park Review
Tama Madison
Bea
Madison
Would: Rather Walk Narration From Nellie’s Escape
Nellie’s father leads the horse to the gate as he carries her to the saddle. He hears hoofbeats and fears danger. Nellie dismounts calmly and says she preferred to walk, smiling despite the surrounding drama.
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Nellie
Hopro
Camphor Plant Found Wild in Philippine Forest
A plant source for camphor has been discovered growing wild in the Philippines. The finding confirms the plant used for camphor production exists in local forests, suggesting potential new sourcing options.
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Philippines
Notice to Subscribers on Review Subscription Price Increase
The Review announces a price rise to $1.60 per year starting January 1, 1918. Current subscribers paying before that date will be credited to January 1, 1919, and new subscribers paying before 1918 end can receive fourteen months for $1. The office is at 7444 Madison Street. send a dollar and receive a receipt.
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Review
the Review
Madison -Street
Fragmented OCR greeting fills strange card note
A garbled line of faux dialogue mentions Christmas cards, a stationary store, and a costly gadget. The passage includes unclear names and phrases, resembling an OCR error from a newspaper card or greeting section with distorted quotes and stray words.
Deep Valley in Palestine Described Amid Outdoor Notes
An outdoor note details a deepest valley in Palestine thought to lie 100 feet below sea level. The account discusses a fishs leaps and water behavior, noting the skill of a hunter aiming with accuracy and the instinct to follow the current.
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Palestine
Davp
Judge and Doctor Case Misreads Law in Trial
A court scene centers on a judge and a physician arguing over legal responsibility. The exchange hints at a doctor’s role in a supposed crime and questions whether the verdict fits the alleged conduct. The dialogue emphasizes duties of law and medicine.
Camp Fire News Camp Members Seek Membership and Wood
Camp Fire News describes efforts at Camp Pleo airia where girls earn badges and build silhouettes, with a competition for a seven cent badge and various craft items. The piece includes market-like notices from Forest Park offering ads and a wood gathering scene with a wood pile, sharpening chaps, and old-time shop chatter.
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O-Kiit
Ruthurere
Pleo Airia
Barheror
Rovergt
Nedasary
Patriot Am
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M. E. Church Notes
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Hothing Graa
Methodist ‘Church
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Adama
Wadabaday
Sares A. Blooma
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N-Wall
Olerance
Hironghaer
Willie Vigoruinty
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Lowry
Ayele
Tate
Wotyan
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Shy
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Edison Laboratories
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