Bales Funeral Held in Bureau for Henry Bales
Henry Bales, a former Bureau resident, died after a two day illness from kidney disease at age 50 years and 26 days. He is survived by Bettie Bales and eight children. funeral was held at the Bureau United Church with burial in Sawood cemetery. The Swain line fleet news and World War era bond bill discussion are noted in the surrounding items.
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Ioar’ Bales
Keny
Illinois
Jay
Hennepin' “Road
BBC
Pete
Balos
Bauter Bros
Bettie Bales
Chile Roy
Hubert
Omar
Pople
Ellis
John Fong
Bessie
E “Fee
Bureau
Sawood Cemetery
Prof King to retire as Henry school superintendent
Prof W E King announces retirement at end of the 1916 17 term after ten years guiding Henry public schools He will remain in Henry and aid the system as a counselor His tenure saw major improvements in equipment curriculum and discipline and two new practical courses in domestic science and manual training lasting 20 years in state teaching King came from Hebron where he led four years as superintendent of schools for the Henry patrons and students this career is celebrated with thanks.
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W. E. King
Henry
Marshall County
Board “of Education
King
Avill B . i
Hebron
Carlothean Percheron Stallion Season Schedule
Carlo Theon state license holder, massive built Percheron stallion Carlothean is described with a long pedigree and prize-winning record. The plan outlines season availability Sundays Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Hunt Bros then Quinn Bros for mares, with care to prevent injury and immediate forfeit of fees if moved or absent.
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W. Tf. Corsa
Whitehall
de Mire
Caprnot
Mouib
Isolin
Brilliant
Brillant
Ceorl
Vieux Chasliniera
Coco
Mignon
John le Blanc
Ruth
Calypso
Beaigur
Beillant
Fenei
Vieux Chaslini
Mignon Vby
Jean le Blanc
Carlothean
Atlotheon
Hunt Bros
Quinn Bros
Feay
Bradford Sailor Boy Drowns in Potomac River
Bertram Hickey of Bradford died by drowning in the Potomac near Washington on March 26 but his body was found a week later. An inquest was held and navy investigators will probe whether foul play occurred or the death was accidental. Hickey, 22, enlisted in 1912 and served on the Louisiana and later at a wireless station on the eastern coast before returning home for duty in the National Capital area.
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Bertram Hickey
D. J. Hickey
Bradford
Potomac River
Washington, D. C
Ireland
Medical and Surgery Department of
the Navy
Young Hickey
Navy
Louisiana
United States
April Fools Day Lingers One Week Late In Mischief
The verse recalls an April mischief season delayed a week with snow and gray skies. It notes gardens plowed seeds planted and Easter plans derailed as April plays tricks and punishes the hopeful with weather and timing.
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April
Letter Writing Tips for Clear and Polished Prose
Guidance on avoiding stock phrases and superlatives when replying to letters. Emphasizes concise language, proper use of conjunctions, and legible signatures to improve clarity and elegance in written communications.
Conscription of Wealth and Income in War Times
A New Republic article argues taxes during conflict should fund war rather than loans. It asserts conscripting wealth as well as men, noting inequities when millionaires hire substitutes or avoid front lines. The piece supports shared sacrifice to prevent future wars and curb wartime fortunes.
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The
New Republic
O. M. W. Sprague
Banking and Finance
Harvard University
Aoe NT
Tarverd
Jess
Carpenter
Mr. Millionaire
Carpenter Redvn
Millionaire
A Delicate Shield Made Strong By Our Vinci
Mrs Gorponix of Fayetteville North Carolina speaks of Vinci a constitutional remedy that creates appetite aids digestion and makes pure healthy blood she notes her delicate child now healthier and urges mothers to try Vinci with a money back guarantee at drug stores and leading towns.
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Fayetteville
N. C
Vinci
Gorponix
A. J. Ironmonger
Drugeist
Iijners
Items of Interest and War Echoes Across 1917 Debate
The piece surveys U S ally lending figures, Russia-U S tensions, and a push toward a republic model in Russia. It notes Ohio supreme court upholding women’s local suffrage and cites April war milestones from U S history. The column ends with patriotic calls and a quip on national per capita worth.
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Russia
United States
Ohio Supreme Court
Ohio
East Cleveland
Concord
Lexington
Mexico
Fort Sumter
Agadez
England
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Ben Bales
Peoria
Swain
Feoealian
David Swain
Verne Pou
Percy Swain
Julia Belle
Percy
America
Meyer
London
New York
Treasury
McAdoo
Carlotheon
BRO & Hun Ruin Bros
Plibt
Bradford Sailor Boy
Uae
Mar
Lests
South Hawk
Gigi Espet
Buick
Camp Grove
N. Bogner
Rad
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Putnam, Illinois
Iowa
M. M. Henkins
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