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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1918
Page
10
Captain H R Hess of Camp Beauregard La denies having failed the overseas exam and notes he hopes to pass it when submitted. He reports he and Mrs Hess are well amid the Spanish flu and plans to go to France with the 17th division if selected.
Notice to all claimants against the estate of Ellen Rowe deceased to present claims to Marshall county court Illinois at Lacan City on December 2 1918 and to settle debts. Administrator Henry S Rowe directs immediate payment from indebted parties. dated September 23 1918.
Alice Record of New Castle Indiana says six bottles of Vinol a cod liver and iron tonic restored her health after measles sickness and a severe lung cold. She reports regaining strength and ability to do housework. A. J. Ironmonger Druggist promotes Vinol for weak and nervous conditions.
Illinois to build a connected statewide road network linking main cities and communities. Roads will be state inspected durable surfaces, 10 to 18 feet wide, using standard hard road types and funded by automobile license fees.
Sarah Hubbard and Fred W. Potter as executrix announce the Marshall county Illinois estate of Frank Daniels will appear at the December term 1918 of the county court in Lacon to settle claims and demand payment of debts. The notice calls all claimants to attend and directs indebted parties to pay promptly. Wenona Red Cross shipped five barrels and five boxes of old clothes to Belgian relief headquarters.
Clara Cotney Klein died October 4 after surgery to regain health at Allegan Michigan. She leaves Maryin G and Phebe M Cotney. husband Peter D Klein. ten children, four surviving daughters and two sons in Michigan and Illinois. a sister and a mother. memorial service held October 7 at the Allegan home with Rev. Potter officiating. Interment in Allegan cemetery.
Dr W E B Evans Chicago city health commissioner writes in the Sunday Tribune that the current influenza is the grippe later called Spanish influenza and once Russian influenza. He advises avoiding crowds, staying warm, ventilated spaces, changing wet clothing, and seeking early medical care. He notes pneumonia as the greatest immediate danger and urges those at risk to consider wintering south or west.
The War Department aims to send one standard parcel per serviceman. Pershing’s authorities issue labels to mail to relatives. parcels require abroad labels. Parcels sized 9 by 4 by 3 inches, weighing three pounds, will be sent from Division HQ to chapters for October distribution. The Red Cross supplies cartons and handles packing and delivery to Post Office authorities. Packets must be ready before November 15, 1918. Howard W. Fenton, Central Division Manager, American Red Cross.
Collector E D McCabe urges purchase of new treasury certificates bearing 4 percent interest maturing July 15 1919. Certificates may be bought at the federal reserve bank or banks and trust companies at par with accrued interest adjustments applied to income and profits taxes. Denominations range from 500 to 100000 dollars to ease tax payments for individuals and corporations.
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