Ford cars praised by British Army veteran from India
A veteran in Bangalore writes to Ford Auto Co. detailing Ford performance in World War I theaters. He claims Fords served in France Italy Egypt Mesopotamia and beyond as tanks lights pumps ambulances and supply vehicles. He asserts Ford’s superiority and cites dramatic wartime uses and a note from a funeral director about Chamberlain’s Liniment after medical advice.
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Bangalore
India
Ford Auto Company
Detroit
Mich
Ford
France
Italy
Egypt
Mesa
Bagdad
Persian Mountains
Garden of Eden
Holyland
Black Sea
Bosun Gilbert
P. S
Kut
Spring Valley Ace Glen Sitterly Boosts Victory Loan
Adj. Glen Sitterly of Spring Valley Bureau county returns from overseas service decorated four times for bravery. He served with Beloit college ambulance unit in France, joined French aviation with Lafayette squadron, and later flew with the 38th French Squadron, credited with six German planes. He endured three crashes without injury and now tours Illinois promoting the Liberty Loan finishing the job. Also notes a local sale: acre and a half farmland in Whitefield, the Will Niblock homestead, listed by John Divelbiss.
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Illinois
Liberty Loan
Adj
Glen Sitterly
Spring Valley
Bureau County
Adj. Sitterly
France
Beloit College
French Foreign Legion
French Aviation Service
Lafayette
America
Gouraud
Madon
Sitterly
Adj Sitterly
Lacon Church Fares 83rd Anniversary With Gift Plan
The Lacon M E church marks 83 years since its founding. The current structure will be replaced on court house lots thanks to a 480 acre Manitoba land gift from William M. Dever in Bloomington in memory of his sister Mary F. Dever. Two speakers include Dr F W Smith of Galesburg and Bishop William A. Quayle of St Louis speaking on The tragedy of Rip Van Winkle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon M. BE
the Democrat
Lacon Methodist Church
Quinn Hall
Jesse Smith
William Cundiff
F. W. Smith
Galesburg
William A. Quayle
St. Louis
Rip van Winkle
County Chairman Named for Liberty Loan Drive
G. B. Harper of La Rose is named new county chairman for the Liberty loan drive, succeeding John I. Thompson who tendered his resignation. Harper, a La Rose banker, is well qualified for the post. Thompson is praised for his long service to Liberty loan drives in the county and Donates significant time despite business demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Harper
la Rose
John I. Thompson
Harper
John S. Thompson
Lacon Journal
Miss Ellen Harrison obituary held at Saratoga church
Ellen Harrison born September 22 1859 died April 20 1919 aged 60 years 6 months 28 days. Survived by three brothers John Detroit Minnesota George Peoria Albert at home and sister previously, plus nephews and a niece. Funeral Wednesday at 11 a m Saratoga M E Church conducted by Rev A A Waters.
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A. A. Waters
la Prairie Township
Miss Harrison
Ellen Harrison
Robert
Elizabeth Harrison
Kline
Albert
John
Detroit
Minnesota
George
Peoria
Mervin
Elmer Harrison
Henry
T. Sanford Harrison
Waukegan
Hilda Harrison
Maggie Kline
Bradford
Saratoga M. E
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the Beymblican
FORDS
E. Fenwick
Whitefield
Will Niblock
John Divelbiss
Lacon
Railroad Administration
Thomas
Duke Bros
W. H. Weathers
Magnolia
W. H. Quiram
Lacen
T. H. Gapen & Co
Sparland
M. M. Henkins & Co
Putnam
Rapdr
E. H. Bradley
New Lehman
Ldg
Court House
Ill
Iman
Hayes
Fordson
Granburg Bldg
Daniel Vail
Henry, Ill
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