Medical Advisory Boards Named for Illinois War Exemption
Illinois districts named for medical advisory boards to re examine men disqualified for military service. Major Frank Billings directs this at a state conference with Governor Lowden, Adjutant General Dickson, and Dr. C St Clair Drake. Boards include up to twenty physicians in specialties such as tuberculosis and surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Billings
Medical Reserve, Corps
Chicago
War Department
Lowden
Wilson
Dickson
C. St. Clair Drake
Department of Health
Cook
Lake
Cook and
Lake Counties
Aix
Noufolo ZY
Soldier Letter From Camp Stanley Texas
A letter from Mech Albert W Brady of Battery B 19th Mld Arty at Camp Stanley Leon Springs Texas describes Thanksgiving dinner in camp with turkey dressing pies and sweets. He notes gun practice, duties with the chief mechanic, and the rugged Texas landscape. He also mentions sending photos and long shifts with guards and fellow soldiers. Corn Improvement Work reports from Howard Leonard farm showing yield differences across rows and ears and the potential for seed selection to boost future crop quality.
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Ostine Om
Branley
Leon Springs
Tex
Misa Mae Bivell
Henry
Mae
Mech
Battery B
Lindy
Albert W. Brady
Camp Stanley
Texas
Minoak News-Dispatch
Howard Leonard
Woodford County
Farm Bureau
Community Club Holds Red Cross Benefit at Sugar Grove
The Community Club met last Thursday at Sugar Grove School house for a Red Cross fundraiser. A large crowd attended and raised 20.60 dollars. J. Burt spoke on Pep in the Club, and refreshments were dispensed with due to high prices. The next meeting is set for January 3 1918 with a lively program planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehrb
Sugar Grove
Red Cross
J. Burt
Memorandum calendars available by request from Hunter firm
The Hunter firm offers a limited supply of memorandum calendars for trade use. They have distributed them in prior years and will provide a calendar on request or by visiting the office. Call or mail to obtain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EH. F. Hunter
Slavery Fight in Illinois Echoes from 1824 Vote
The passage reviews Illinois 1824 moves toward a slave state, noting a contested seat for Nicholas Hansen, the proslavery victory reversal, and the celebratory protests in Vandalia. Governor Coles funds the anti abolition drive while Dubie leaders aid the effort as the August 2, 1824 vote yields 4 972 for and 6 640 against. County Clerk Lawrence D Gregory reports 1164.25 net earnings for the year.
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Ois
John Shaw
Hansen
Vandalla
Coles
Alidh
Dubie
Samual D. Lockwood
George Forquer
Morris Birkbeck
George Churchill
Thomas Mather
Thomas Lippincott
Minols
Lawrence D. Gregory
Board of Supervisors
Gregory
Bacon—Journal
Holiday Window Wreaths and Christmas Treats Promoted
A listed sale of Holly and Evergreen Wreaths for 10c each and assorted chocolate chips, coated peanuts five ounce packs for 10c, various Christmas books, handkerchiefs, and breakfast caps and aprons in 10c to 15c ranges. Items emphasize frugal holiday shopping with low prices.
Otto's 5 and 10 Store Opens Evening Roll 10c
Otto's 5 and 10 store extends hours to weeknights advertising items at 5 and 10 cents. The ad notes late shopping options and a broad selection for local customers seeking bargains after work.
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Bartan
I. R. Phillips
Charles Greenlee
Hioy Hh
J. Watercott
Y.yanochowski
Lawrence Peterman
G.hoyle
the Republican
Henry, Ill
Pontia
Freeport
Rockford
Aurora
Joliet
Dixon
Rock Island
Ottawa
Galesburg
Peoria
Bloomington
Kan‘kakea
Boys’ Life
Boy Scouts
Illinois
Otto
Otto’s
Edison
Talking
New-Edison
New -Edison
America
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