Royal Duke rman Grade Stallion No. C 8283
Royal Duke rman Grade Stallion No. C 8283 State License 11465 License Renewed Jan 15 1917 Color Blackweight 2260 foaled 1912 Will make the season of 1917 as follows Mondays Tuesdays and Wednes days at the home of John Diverbiss the remainder of the weeks at the home barn Terms 15 to insure cost to stand and suck Parting with mares or moving away from the vicinity will forfeit insurance and money becomes due and payable at once Care will be taken to prevent accidents but will not be responsible should any occur
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Rman
John Diverbiss
Ivy Way meeting elects directors and chooses officers
About 40 members of the Ivy Way association met at La Salle to elect directors R J Fennigan J R Blackhall Fred Gebhard Al Richards C W Knapp J O Winship Clifford Haws Ed Hull and vice presidents W G Edens Len Northern F L Stephen L J Pfeffer R Lewis Clarence Griges George Wilson Sr Andrew Hebel Nathan Frank Robert Hoffman M J Welsh Alva Miller A R Westcott John S Thompson Frank Lynch Eugene Brown and decide on temporary wooden markers replacing cement posts for Ivy Way along state roads. The group endorsed a 60 million bond issue for hard roads and budgeted 100 for publicity. The state highway department plans cement posts but Ivy Way will use wooden markers.
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la Salle
W. T. Bedford
Axel Heiberg
Ottawa
R. J. Fennigan
Cook County
J. R. Blackhall
Will County
Fred Gebhard
Grundy County
al Richards
la Salle County
C. W. Knapp
Bureau County
J. O. Winship
Putnam County
Clifford Haws
Marshall County
Bureau
Alva Miller
Putnam
A. R. Westcott
Sparland
John S. Thompson
Lacon
Frank Lynch
Chillicothe
Eugene Brown
Peoria
Summit
Western Springs
Lemont
Lockport
Channahon
Henry
State Highway Department
Wars Fought by Boys in History and Today
An essay argues wars are fought largely by young men. It cites the Civil War with Union average age about 23, notes Confederate ages, and asserts boys show endurance and efficiency. The piece laments war’s persistence and claims only abolition of war would prevent youths from serving.
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Europe
Sworn Statement Demanded by New Postal Law for Henry Republican
A sworn statement for The Henry Republican printed in Henry Illinois lists editors George Burt and George A Burt with George A Burt as managing editor and business manager. It states owners George Burt and George A Burt, none of the bondholders hold over 1 percent. Notarized April 8 1917 by J L Jones with seal. commissioner expires 1918. Life advice closes the piece.
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Henry Republican
Henry
Congress
George Burt
George A. Burt
Ill
Lil
George Burt & Son
J. L. Jones
Rock Island Railway proposes stock amendment at Chicago meeting
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company schedules a special stockholders meeting for June 21 1917 at 10 a m in Room 1007 La Salle Street Station Chicago to vote on amending Article V and Article VI of the June 2 1880 Articles of Consolidation. The proposal would raise capital stock to 140 million dollars divided into 75 million common and 65 million preferred stock with two classes of preferred stock and revised dividend and redemption terms.
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Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company
Chicago
Finois
la Salle Street
County of Cook
State of
Ols
Consolidated Corporation
Board of Directors
United States Mail
Bupgering
Manhattan
New York
Llinois
Srcoup
James Eb, Gorman
George H, Crosby
Hunting Clubs Urged to Farm Their Estates
An appeal urges hunting and fishing clubs to convert thousands of acres into crops this year. A 4200 acre Illinois river island could be planted 700 800 acres with corn and potatoes, hog farming, swamp hay, and fishing industry planned. Wealthy clubs including Swan Lake Duck Island Langanois Coleman Lake and Wausaukee are invited to participate.
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Illinois River
Canada
Swan Lake Club
Duck Island Club
Langanois Club
Coleman Lake Club
Wausaukee Club
President Urges Strictest Economy During War Time
The president calls for maximum economy and increased production of edible goods to curb prices and support war munitions. Citizens urged to reuse unused items and advertise their surplus. patriotism extends beyond the trenches. Billy Sunday campaign to begin in New York City with a $65,000 tabernacle and a three month newspaper Extra for $1.50. Measles outbreak at Princeton grows with 109 total cases and 87 affected homes. quarantine of at least 14 days required after the last case in a family.
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Wilson V.s
United States
Billy Sunday
New York City
New York
Princeton
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J. A. Swem
Henry, III
C. Elsie Smith
Main Street
E. A. Hall
Henry, Ill
Edward Street
Carrie Weatherly
Central Park
F. C. Willett
M. D.V
NRV
Whitefield
W. A. Smith
Illinois
M. D. Maylfair
Granville
Bayne
Eleon A
Henry, Illinois
Fred W. Potter
Henry HB. Jacobs
Telephone
Gerry V. Stibgen
la Salle St
R. M. Barnes
J. H. Magoon
W. J. Black
Lacon, Ill
W. W. Dewey & Sons
Oscar E. Wright
Henry, Iil
Agent Farm
Fidelity-Phenix Fireins, CO
New City
John Hartley, Jr
Riley O. Divelbiss
IVY Way
Ilinois
Bergner Store
Central Illinois
P. A. Bergner & Co
Woolner
Itafford
Public Service Company
Northern
The
Northern Illinois Co-Operative Burial Association
B. Smith
Henry, Illinois &W
Black
Chamberlain
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