Salt Preservation Of Soft Corn In Whiteside County
A traveling investigator reports on salt used to preserve soft corn around Prophetstown Illinois. Farmers like T J Marshall and E J Mathis note success with 2 to 2 1/2 barrels of salt per 1000 bushels, drying mold and rot, keeping corn cool and sweet. Local dealers confirm strong salt demand as method spreads among farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiteside County
Ilinois
Prophets- Wise
Minois
T. J. Marshall
Prophetstown
Kansas
Marshall
John Liphart
Liphart
Germany
Sweden
Marshal
E. J. Mathis
Mathis Bros. Co
Albert Bessire
Falt
Prophetstows
Transfer to Camp Pike and Marshall County training details
The article lists the mass transfer of 1,200 men to Camp Pike in three contingents from Marshall County. It names soldiers and units across 249th and 11th Infantry and indicates a December 1917 government notice for muster and classification. It also describes a funeral for American soldiers in France with a French general delivering a solemn farewell and honouring Private Enright, Hay, and Gresham.
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Camp Mike
Little Rock
Ark
Camp Pike
Marseat County Way
Tagsler
Allen, Tale, Jr
Magnolia Drownson
Arvid
Maxwolte
Nore
Lawrence W
Sparland
Pettigrew
Gordon T
Wengna
249Th Infantry
Teblomer
Wien
Lacon
Marley
Devin
Toluca
Hellgren
John HH
Magnolia
Waito
Oliver
Varna
Conerra
Clinton J
Tacon Hallxoxkl
Theodore d
Kowaleks
Carts
Wenana
Rocheland
America
France
Enright
Gresham
Hay
United States
Only a Volunteer Soldier’s Poem From Camp Greene
A poem sent by Marcellus G Riggs son of Mr and Mrs John Riggs of Henry Ill and now in training at Camp Greene Charlotte NC is published with a note on his voluntary enlistment in the first call. The piece reflects pride in his decision and the enduring question of drafted versus volunteered service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shem
Marcellus G. Riggs
John Riggs
Camp Greene
Charlotte
N. C
Marcellus
Fort Sheridan
Peoria
60Th Infantry
Henry
Henry Republican
Charlotte News
Illinois Schools Asked to Aid Soldiers and Belgium’s Children
Illinois state officials urge schools to hold a patriotic day to aid soldiers abroad and relieve Belgian and French children. Students would make items for the troops and for foreign children, with speeches and food conservation efforts emphasized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair
Illinois
Belgium
France
Francis G. Blair
Illinois Council of Defense
Gilan Ig
Irance
A Noble Definition From Bowdoin College President Hyde
A clipping from the late B. H. Hutchings pocketbook quotes Bowdoin College President Hyde on what the school today offers students. It speaks of feeling at home across lands and ages, forming artful acquaintances, appreciating others work, carrying the world library, and shaping character under Christian teachers for the best years of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Hutchings
Hyde
Bowdoin J College
Y M C A War Work Surges Past 35 Million Mark
Reports from Chicago headquarters show the Y M C A war work drive surpassing 35 million dollars with a national goal of 50 million. Illinois pledges reached 3.21 million by midnight November 16, and Chicago Heights and Des Moines led regional tallies. Descriptions of per capita pledges and industrial worker contributions highlight broad support as districts report progress and optimism grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Work Council
Young Men's Christian Association
Chicago
Central Department
Liberty
Red Cross
Illinois
F.M. Deerdake
DeKalb
Boone
McHenry
Lake
Kane
DuPage
Cook
Kendall
Will
Green
Calhoun
Jersey
Macoupin
Montgomery
Bond
Madison
Whiteside
Rock Island
Henry
Bureau
Putnam
Stark
Allen Township
McLean County
Chicago Heights
Saline County
Aurora
Grand National
Wisconsin
Racine
Kentucky
South
North Dakota
Kansas
Ohio
Missouri
Des Moines
Colorado
Gary
Ind
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the Republican
Feliers Trans
Tupere
T. Ser
Marshall Cenenty
Winns
Carl
Lawresse C. Gregory
Palestine
Jeruselen
Biggs
Goth Infantry
Charlotte, North Carolina
Lane
Osage
Oklahoma
Aee
Asto
Prance
Lawrence Ash
Brother
Pa Fu Fa
American Expeditionary Forces
Pink
Nellie
Avord
Bee
Mina
Skinney
Bamanky Minos
V. Gregory
Wdler Prairie Farmer
Wen Pu Ra
Mre
Lowden Wink
Frank O. Lowden
Springfield Improveement
Jengde
Trieves & Bons of
Pooria
Texas
T. J. Clancy
Louisville
Kaiser
Serbia
Joffre
Turkey
the Daniels
Brumsey Estate
Tirs
G. E. Fenwick
Illinois Public Schools
Y. M. C. A. Work
Europe
Loyola
Alnee Adam
Kya
Republican
Vpardon
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