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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1918
Page
7
Notice declares a June 3 1918 election at usual precincts in Marshall county Illinois to elect a Judge of the Supreme Court in the fifth district. Polls open at 7 AM and close at 7 PM. Dated Lacon May 13 1918. Lawrence D Gregory County Clerk.
Imported 1911 by Dunham. Pedigree dark grey stallion foaled 1909. Prolific sire producing high class drafters. 1918 breeding season set with reported locations and times from July to week at owner barns. Insurance terms $15 to insure a living colt. mare movement forfeits insurance.
Pure Bred Percheron stallion Meteor foaled 1914 bred by W E Prichard & Son Ottawa Illinois. Sired by Oscar and Germanicus with Fashion as dam. Won first premium at LaSalle county fair as a two year old in 1916. We offer season at home barn north of Henry with 1900 pound weight and costs of progeny to show. Care advised to prevent accidents. insurance due if mares move. DAN HORROM, Owner.
A midwestern grandson at Camp Merritt writes home from New Jersey describing a rough journey from Vancouver to the U S army post. He mentions trains, a near by New York City area, weather, gear, insurance, and plans to sail abroad. He notes training, discipline, and jokes about Kaiser Wilhelm with a light homespun tone.
Hermin of the 106th Aero Squadron at Everman Field Fort Worth writes to Kathek recounting the camp mix of Royal Flying Corps and US troops English Canadians leaving soon US troops taking over responsibilities Canadians may stay as instructors planes repaired readying for final buoyant waterproof doping rain and trenching tents Bert may be en route to join from across the pond.
Henry Applen quotes from a WWI letter home dated April 13 1918. He describes the 12th regiment still in action near France, heavy bombardments, gas shells, and shell shock cases. He notes lost tobacco, cold nights, rain, and censor restrictions while attached to British forces.
Edward Kroeper writes from France in April 1918 about the voyage, climate, and life overseas. He mentions friends, health, food, local towns, and hopes for higher pay, while asking family to check on other relatives and share news with him.
Notice to creditors and debtors of Patrick Kennedy deceased, asking claims be presented to Marshall County Illinois court by July first 1918 and debts paid promptly. Conservator Frank Krenz and attorney Fred W Patter are overseeing. Also mentions Red Cross auction at Hamilton bringing $1000 and Mrs Wilson gift handkerchief $213.
An eclipse of the sun will be visible in the United States just before sunset June 8 with the greatest path since 1865. Illinois will see about 70 percent coverage. some areas may experience two darkenings in one day as the shadow travels from Seattle to Florida in a forty seven minute crossing at 742 eastern. The article also notes postwar famine pressures and global food demand during the war period.
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