Correction clarifies overseas exam rumor involving Dr Hess
A letter from Captain HR Hess of Camp Beauregard dated October 8, 1918, disputes a published report about failing the overseas examination. Hess says he has not yet taken the exam, hopes to pass, and notes the Spanish flu's impact, with alluding to potential service with the 17th Division in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amt. Co
Camp Beaure
gard.La
Sburt
Hess
France
M. C
Estate of Ellen Rowe deceased claims notice
Administrator Henry Rowe summons all persons with claims against Ellen Rowe deceased to present them at Marshall County Court in Lacon Illinois on the first Monday of December 1918. Creditors are urged to pay any debts to the administrator promptly. legal counsel Fred W. Potter represents the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Rowe
Ellen-Rowe
Marshall County
Illinois
Lacon
Sgald County
Vinol Claim From New Castle Reader
A New Castle Indiana reader asserts Vinol restored her strength after measles and a lung cold. The testimonial says six bottles returned her energy and ability to do housework, praising Vinol as the best medicine for run-down and nervous conditions.
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New Castle
Indi
11Th St
Ind
Illinois Road Bonds and Statewide Road Plan
Illinois outlines a statewide road program funded by automobile license fees. Bonds worth sixty million dollars will finance durable roads, with payback solely from car fees, and no direct tax. The plan aims to start after the war and be completed within five years, benefiting all residents.
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Illinois
Wsay
Alec
Secretary of State
General Assembly
America
Tllinois
Lowden
Toyscol
Crown Prince Letters to Father About War and Americans
A fragmented diary style missive from the Crown Prince to his father describes battles in France and belief in German superiority. He complains about American troops, praises German courage, laments Belgian civilians, and asks for strategies and speeches for morale.
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Der
Ron
Rhine
Lorig
France
Marne
Iowa
Furder
Belgium
Eder
Executrix Notices for Conrad Apfel Estate
Gertrude Apfel as executrix for the estate of Conrad Apfel of Marshall County Illinois will appear at the Marshall County Court in Lacon for the December term to adjust and pay all claims against the estate. Dated October 14 1918. Attorney is Freder W Potter.
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Conrad Apfel
Conrad “Apfel
Marshall
Illinois
Marshall County
Lacon
Marshall ‘County
A. D
Executor's Notice in Estate of Frank Daniels Deceased
Executrix Sara Hubbard of Marshall county Illinois notifies creditors to appear at the Marshall county court in Lacon at the December term 1918 to adjust claims. All debts to the estate should be paid promptly. Dated September 39 1918.
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Frank Daniels
Marshall
Illinois
Marshall County
Lacon
Smald
Clara Gotney Klein Dies After Illness in Allegan
Clara Gotney Klein born February 6, 1865 in Putnam County Illinois and raised in Marshall County Illinois died October 4 after a long illness. She married Peter D. Klein March 11, 1885 and had ten children, four dying in infancy. survivors include four daughters Beulah Hazel and Floyd of Allegan Michigan and Mrs George Effording of Putnam with her mother Phebe Cotney and sister Mrs William Hannum of Peoria. Memorial services were held October 7 at the Allegan home with Rev. Potter and interment in Allegan cemetery.
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Clara
Elizabeth’ Cotney
Marvin, G
Phebe M. Cotney
Putnam County
Saratoga Township
Marshall County
Illinois
Peter
D. Klein
Melvin Myers
Glen
Hazel
Beulah
Floyd
Allegan
Mich
George. Effording
Putnam
Phebe
Cotney
Slater
William Han
Jove
Medesth
Allegan, Mich
Potter
Methodist ‘Church
George Efferding
Carrie Sparling
Putnam, ‘Il
E. L. Hunt
Henry, Jil
William Hannum
Mies Helen Hannum
Peoria
Ill
Allegan Cemetery
Influenza guidance and war parcel rules from 1918 Tribune
Dr. W E Evans Chicago health commissioner extols influenza as battling grippe era strain. Advice covers avoidance basics, pneumonia risk, and when to seek care. Also outlines 1918 Red Cross parcel rules to ship standard sized Christmas boxes to troops under Pershing.
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War-- Department
American Expeditionary—Forces
General Pershing
The
Red Cross
Ion
Treasury certificates urged for four year term purchases
Internal Revenue Collector D McCabe promotes buying four year Treasury certificates of indebtedness bearing four percent interest maturing July 15 1919. The treasury secretary says these issue certificates will be accepted at par with accrued interest adjustments. Purchases available at Federal Reserve banks and banks or trust companies in denominations from fifty dollars to one hundred thousand dollars.
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Internal Revenue
D-Mccabe
Treasury
Secretary of the, Treasury
Ain
McCabe
Sand St
Federal Reserve
Dank Oryapy
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W.E. Evans
W. E. Evans
Chicago
Sunday Tribune
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California
Arizona
Howard W. Fenton
American Red Cross
United States
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Chain
Usco
Duke Bros. Henry
Estate Griswold
Nish
Bradford
Range
Milo
Rangé
Wheatland
A.R. Griswold
Decem Moles Fox
Anotionecg
R. _B. CUSHING
Rivers
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