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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
7
Classified snippets show sale advertisements for six room and five room cottages with inquiries to local offices. An election notice from May 13 1918 announces Supreme Court judge race in the fifth district to be held June 3 at 7 am to 5 pm across Marshall County precincts.
Meteor 1914 chestnut stallion bred by W E Prichard Son Ottawa Il first premium at LaSalle County Fair 1916. Dam Fashion by Hercules Saint Germain. sire Noirot by Oscar. Weight 190 pounds. season planned at Rome barn 2 miles north of Henry. Insurance and forfeit terms listed. NAN HORROM owner.
Obituary and community notices recount William Sherman Murphy of Putnam County born February 14 in Wheatland township Illinois died May 28 1915 after long illness. Also includes thanks Card of Thanks farming notes clipping about clipping oats and a riddle about flies.
Work starts on the Ivwax trail from Tuscarora to Pekin and toward Peoria with a steam shovel. Engineers plan fence adjustments to satisfy right of way for state and federal aid. Landowner Mrs Thorne welcomes the road, and officials expect at least eight miles completed this spring.
Samuel Parker writes from California reflecting on longtime readers of The Republican and the deaths of old associates. He recalls Kate Woolay and her family, notes the talents of the Wooley siblings, and recalls church circle memories in Putnam and Chicago. He mentions friends Mrs Hodge and Mr Westrey in Los Angeles, C C Smith and Minnie Green Hartley, and hints at wartime views with Decoration Day approaching.
Under a modification of the selective service law Provost Marshal General Crowder authorizes 30 cents per classification for total draft board members. The sum is divided among board members excluding medical examiners and clerks. If a member does not serve or works gratuitously payments are proportionate and unclaimed shares go to the government. Payments are made on an installment basis. Letters from soldier boys fill local papers and provide lively reading in recent weeks.
Harry of the 462nd Aero Squadron writes from a French camp about living quarters with loft beds and a fireplace, building roads and landing fields, hunting wild boar, and feeding a three week old mascot pig Archie. He mentions engineers, friends from Frisco at Springfield, mail delays, and awaiting redirection of letters to the 400th squadron.
A fragmentary World War I letter from Frank Latourette to his father in May 1918 describes staying alive and well despite shellfire and shrapnel. He mentions a pay delay, allotment issues, and fixing damaged telephone lines as a signal detachment member. He requests cigarettes and tobacco and shares personal notes, a song tribute, and family greetings.
A letter dated May 5 1918 from W E Applen in France to sister Stella Sutton describes camp distance about 60 miles, front drive, digging trenches barbed wire and railroads, new rifle, separations with British and Canadian troops, damp conditions, rationing in the States, high egg prices, local farming, hills and unthrifty locals, a new clothing surplus, tobacco loss to Old Fritz, and awaiting further news with mentions of Nina Aunt Phoebe Sam and a request to tell Sam about address issues.
Wallace Rice releases a new state hymn titled The Illinois Hymn written by Edward Moore of Chicago to honor Illinois centennial celebrations. The piece presents a pledge to defend right, honor freedom, and unite the state under faith. publisher offers free service alongside his words.
Letter from Private Irl Ransom of the 28rd Engineers in Base Section No 4 France to his parents describes muddy conditions and new barracks with bath and mess halls. He notes passes from 5 to 9 50 pm and finds towns full of wine shops, mentions trucks and cars he works on, and expresses longing to be home.
The State Council of Defense appeals to all citizens to place more Boys Working Reserve volunteers on farms as food production strains grow. Some 20 000 youths aged 16 to 20 are needed this summer to fill farm labor gaps as schools end. The drive urges farmers to apply for boys for training and work and notes the 1914 impact if not prepared. Also covered is the Starved Rock centennial pageant plan with 20000 expected attendees and Indian participants, plus the Streator Fair sale of land for 17447.14 to Philip Saunders and the Ottawa Free Trader Journal suspending its weekly edition after July 1.
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