Illinois Centennial Plans and Farm Practices Featured
The article covers Sangamon county centennial plans with a pageant The Sword of America to aid war relief and notes Miss Florence Lowden as America The piece also reports on farmers adopting formaldehyde treatment for oats barley rye wheat and potatoes to combat smut diseases It mentions Illinois plans for the April 18 centennial celebration including officials and speakers and delays in unveiling Lincoln statues due to freight embargoes The horticulture update notes onion planting and a rebound in seed stock prices in 1918
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Oli Improvement Association
Ammboy
Lee County
Ilinofg
Sangamon County
Illinoia
Sword of America
America
Florence Lowden
Érnor
Frank O. Lowden
Springfield
Wil! Chauncey Langdon
University of Illinois
State Historical Society
Illinois Centennial Commission
The
Historical Society
Jessie Palmer Weber
John H. Finley
State of New York
Union
Lincoln
Doug- Ape
Vesitennial Commission
Cal Society
Sangamon Party Centennial Committee
Illinois
Probate Court Notices and Real Estate Transfers
Probate actions list final settlements guardian reports and guardians ad litem for minors with orders for sale and appraisals. It includes numerous real estate transfers listing grantors, grantees, and parcel descriptions across multiple townships and counties. Also notes marriage licenses and a long juror and grand jury roster for Putnam County with names and districts.
Law Concerning Vehicle Dimmers Explained in 1918 Letter
Secretary of State Emmerson explains the 1918 motor vehicle law change on dimmers. The advisory notes that any sensor device reducing headlight glare meets the law and that no specific dimmer type is endorsed. The letter aims to clarify the change and help readers understand proper headlight use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Waterous
Emmerson
Springfield
Ill
Thomas C. Waterous
Henry
Illinois
Edward J. Brundage
Louis. L. Emmerson
War Cyclopedia published for public information drive
A new War Cyclopedia by editors Paxton Corwin and Warding is a 300 page ready reference on the great war. The government sells copies for 25 cents to cover production and distribution costs and offers them through the committee on public information at 10 Jackson Place Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Public Information
Frederick L. Paxton
University of Wisconsin
Edwin S Corwin
Princeton University
Samuel B Warding
Indiana University
Jackson Place
Washington, D. C
Winds of recent years require tax notice by newspaper posting
Information to Taxpayers explains that Illinois law now requires the tax collector to publish notice in a county newspaper and post notices in townships to demand payment of taxes. Taxpayers should pay at the designated time and place to return tax books by March 10, 1918. There's many a better half that doesn't know how the other half lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winds
Sach
State of
Illinois
Henry Fire Department Holds Confab and Elections
On March 8 the Henry fire company met at the engine house for conference. Walter B. Duke resigned as foreman after being promoted to fire marshal. Frank Krenz was elected foreman and Louis Kleim secretary. A vacancy from Clifford C. Doran’s death was filled. A committee of Halbleib Duke and Balleweg will recruit new members. The initiation fee was suspended for sixty days for certain working members. Duke was appointed fire chief and Peter Toemmes assistant chief by the city council at their March 4 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter B. Duke
Clifford C. Doran
Frank Krenz
Foreman
Louis Kleim
George Halbleib
Walter Duke
Charles Balleweg
Peter Toemmes
Novel Servion for Soldiers to Boost Spirit in France
Mrs. R W Spencer of Magnolia sent a small booklet to base hospital 12 in France with 28 names and addresses of sick and wounded soldiers from various nations. The note promises the book will return to the U S bearing the men’s names and messages. A prayer service for the soldiers and families followed, and film notices highlight The Garden of Allah in Henry theatre with detailed sets and two famed characters. The State Council gratitude message from Samuel Insull thanks editors and contributors for wartime support.
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France
R. W. Spencer
Magnolia
U.S. A
Local notes from Lestant and surrounding towns
Long list of moves, travel and visits among Lestant residents. George Barr from Bloom-Lowell E. Roberts serves at Camp Dodge. Mrs. Gould visits her mother in Streator. others travel to Iowa, Chicago, Florida, and Indiana. Community events include Eastern Star initiation and a village primary election with light turnout. Condolences shared for local families. several births and health notes appear among residents.
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George Barr
Bloom
Lowell E. Roberts
Otto. Paulson
Montana
Aliender
Iowa
Lostant
Helen Winans
Rutland
Merritt
William Fyffe
Sterling
William Griffith
Indiana
Southland
Shaw
Florida
Clarence Robison
Dwight
Chicago
Ed Favorite
Clem Brent
Eastern Star
W. H. McDaniels
G. A. Eberly
Lestant
A. J.will
W. H. Daniels
Clara Allen
Marom
Ind
George Rockenfield
Eli Burnsworth
Magnolia
Atha Boshell
Burnsworth
W. B. McConnell
Arthur Barclay
Emma Kreis
Peru
Rose Hartenbows
Laura Smith
Helen
Max Whitney
James E. Conlin
Perry Mills
Minnesota
James Wright
Keysport
Will Does
Michigan
Frank Phillips
Peoria
L. Y. Dugan
Ada Wilson
R. E. Phillips
Maxine
New Parcel Post Regulations Expand Weight Limits
New parcel post rules raise the maximum weight from 60 to 70 pounds for most zones with March 15 effect. seven pounds for parcels to European expeditionary forces. The change aims to boost usefulness and direct contact between producers and consumers to aid food distribution during the war. Also live chickens may be mailed after March 15 if properly prepared, not insured or C O D, and not beyond 72 hours' mailing distance.
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Parcel Post
Europe
Post- Office Department
Auditors' Notices For Henry Town and Saratoga Township
Two auditors meetings set for March 26 1918 at 2 PM. Henry Town Clerk Louis Kraus announces at Joyce's store courthouse auditing all claims against Henry Township Marshall County Illinois. Saratoga Township Town Clerk Willis Sheardown schedules at the town hall auditing all claims against the township in Marsh County Illinois.
Auditors Notice For White Township Claims Audit
Auditors of White Township Marshall County Illinois will meet at the town clerk office Tuesday March 26 1918 at 2 p.m. to audit all claims and demands against the township. Henry S Rowh town clerk signs the notice dated March 11 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Auditors
Whitefield
Marshall
Illinois
Henry S. Rowh
Whitefield Township Annual Town Meeting and Election Notice
The annual town meeting and election of Whitefield Township Marshall County Illinois will be held at the town hall on Tuesday April second. Voters will elect a moderator supervisor town clerk highway commissioner justice of the peace constable schools trustee and poundmasters as needed. Polls open 7 a.m. and close 5 p.m. Henry S Rowe town clerk dated March 11 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield
Marshall
Ilinois
Henry
A. D
Rowe
Annual Town Meeting and Election for Henry Illinois 1918
Notice to Henry Marshall county voters of Illinois town meeting and election on April 2 1918 at Engine House Henry. Polls open 7 am to 6 pm to elect one supervisor town clerk assessor school trustee highway commissioner two constables. Meeting at 2 pm to hear reports authorize funds and discuss township matters. Signed Henry March 4 1918.
Executor's Notice of Will for William M Rickey
Notice by Robert Rickey executor of the William M Rickey estate Marshall county Illinois to appear at the Marshall county court in Lacon for the May term 1918 on the first Monday of May. Creditors must present claims for adjustment and debts must be paid promptly. Dated March 7 1918. Robert Rickey Henry E Jacobs Attorney.
Administrator's Notice in Estate of Charles Doran
All persons having claims against the estate of Charles Clifford Doran deceased are notified to present claims to the county court of Marshall county Illinois at the court house in Lacan on the first Monday of May 1918 being the 6th. The administrator is Robert Doran with attorney Henry B. Jacobs.
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Charles Clifford Doran
Marshall County
Ilinois
Lacan
Said
Sata
A. D
Robert Doran
Henry B. Jacobs
Railways Cut Newspaper Ads Amid govt Advertising Control
Practically all railway companies cancel advertising contracts with newspapers as government controls road grants and may appoint a special agent to finalize free announcements for the public.
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Roadg
Finnih
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Ghursday
Court House News
Barbara Batrum
Mary Huber
Hannah Stoner
Timothy Donnelly
Wallace J. Black
Guardian Ad Litem
Ward
Peter Hohner
Alvin William
Lee’ Foster
Ralph Alonzo Foster
Guardian
Vera Antrim
Edward Merdian
William Barth
Henry Township
Robert E. Black
Angelina
Fitschen
Lacon
William E. Moffitt
Thomas Cain
Evans
Amanda Carlson
Louise Laible
Richland
Katherine Fitzpatrick
Mary Anna Fitzpatrick
Bennington
Michael Lee Wise
Charles Doherty
Saratoga
John B. Wilson
Lee E. Murphy
Nathan O. Tanquary
Henry Sargent
Steuben
Arthur Lee Turner
Daniel J. Kennedy
Minnie B. Gerd
David W. Dwyer
Charles B. True
William Hufnagle
Persena J. Taylor
James Laffina
Tots
Toluca
Mary E,. Dever
Board of Education of Lacan Union Schools
Lacon Comfort
A. Dixon
Mary Kiwatowski
Wenona
Frank Russell
Nellie M. Cornell
Hiram Hunter
David Dwy
Ney
Timois
John Downey
Charles Bishop
Frank A Barr
James Sargeant
John van Dusen
Nellie Songer
Putnam County
Grand Jury
James Leslie
Medford
Ore
Tore
Henry Opera House
Allen Film Corporation
Garden of Allah
Great
Sahara Desert
Robert Hichens
Helen Ware
Thos. Santschi
Garden of
Allah
Domini
Edith Storey
William Doncan
Henry Fire Department
Servion
Oasis
Benad
Bene-Mori
Count Anteoni
Robert Hitchen
Larbi
W.N. Selig
State Council
State Council of Defense
Samuel Insull
F. E. Dennis
Joyce
Louis Kraus
Saratoga Township
Board ‘of Auditors
Marshball
Willis Sheardr
William M. Rickey
Ilnois
Robert Rickey
Henry E. Jacobs
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