Mexico Border Melodrama Captures Hunger and War
Noted playwright George Scarborough describes conditions on the border as a vast stage with a sky curtain. He reports hungry soldiers and villagers, a squalid adobe hut, and a poignant scene of a family awaiting corn and beans funded by silver dollars, illustrating the human tragedy behind the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Scarborough
Jwright
Mexico
Footlights
International Bridge
Juarez ,Plaza
Jong
Nansing
Juarez
Niga
Spectacular Air Gals II Europe Focus on War Aerial Tales
A 1914 era overview describes young aviators in Europe’s war, depicting peril and daring as pilots duel above battlefields. It recalls pilots Boelke Immelmann and Geronault and notes Warneford’s lone attack on a Zeppelin and tragic deaths in aerial combat. Deer killed by predators amid deep snow near Eugene Oregon also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Europe
Cowdin
Thaw
Boelke
Immelmann
Guynemer
Bone
Vedrines
Beaumont and Garros
Avion
Forges Forest
Baron von Althaus
Lihons
Warneford
Needham
Mulhausen
Upper
Alsace
Adolphe Pegoud
When Mexico Was Punished For the Massacre at the Alamo
A historical account recounts the 1836 Alamo siege and the San Jacinto victory, highlighting Sam Houston's leadership, Davy Crockett and James Bowie, Santa Anna’s defeat, and Texas independence. It notes Texas later joined the United States after the Mexican War and mentions Texas bearing six flags in its history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Sam Houston
Tennessee
Jackson
Mexico
Santa Anna
Alamo
San Antonio
Davy Crockett
James Bowie
Crockett
San Jacinto
Houston
New Republic
Union
United States
France
Spain
Texas Republic
Philadelphia Press
Young Hammond's Radiodynamic Torpedo Offered to U S Government
John Hays Hammond Jr a 26 year old naval veteran investor dedicates eight years to perfecting a radiodynamic torpedo control system. He pledges patents exclusive to the United States and service to install the apparatus without pay. Congress may honor him with a vote of thanks as experts say the coast could be made invulnerable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hays Hammond
United States
Hammond
John Hays Hammond, Jr
House
Mer. Hammond
Congress
B. M. Weaver
Bureau of Coast Artillery
Richmond P. Davis
E. J. Behr
House Committee
Billions Lost as Birds Destroyed by Pests Warned by League Leader
Colonel Shields, president of the League of American Sportsmen, says birds loss costs the United States about a billion dollars yearly. He cites boll weevils, chinch bugs, Hessian flies, and potato bugs as major pests, claiming quail and other birds once common are now scarce. He notes the impact on wheat and potato growers and references studies by Margaret M. Nice of a state university.
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Coldnel
Shields
League of American Sportsmen
United States
Ohio
Kansas
Pennsylvania
Margaret M. Nice
Massachusetts State University
Probate of Merium Chronic will set for June hearing
The County Court of Clark County Illinois has scheduled a hearing for June fifth 1916 at Marshall Court House to prove the will of Merium Chronic deceased. Heirs and legatees named in the will are notified to appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Morton Co. Arthur Poorman Atty Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Illinois
Clark County
Dudley Towers
Edgar Towers
Stella Sterner
Irma Kaufman
Fannie Hart
Carl Hart
Anna Hart
Myrtle Williamson
William Williamson
Charles ‘Chronic
Marie Wiliamson
Mary Eizabeth Williamson
Merium
Illinois
Marshall
Buried Alive Case Stuns 19th Century Readers
An account cited by Dr Thoinot tells of General Ornana struck by a bullet near Moscow. Thought dead, he was buried in snow on command of Prince Eugene's aide Tascher. Dug up, he revived and later attended Tascher’s funeral, proving the peril of burial alive and shaping life by daily dental mortals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoinot
Ornana
Moscow
Prince Eugene
Tascher
Ornona
France
Executor's Notice in Estate of Stephen Applegate Illinois
Executors Aquilla Applegate and Robert A Stricker announce and will appear at the Clark County Court Marshall Illinois during the June term on the first Monday to adjust all claims against the estate. Debts should be paid promptly to the undersigned. Dated April 8 1916 Graham and Snavely Attys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Applegate
Clark
Illinois
County Court
Clark County
Court House
Marshall
Iredell Evans
State of
Notice of Administrators for Iredell Evans Estate
Administrators of the estate of Iredell Evans of Clark County Illinois announce a June term appearance at the Clark County Court House in Marshall to adjust claims and collect debts.
Water Extension Ordinance For Marshall Illinois
City of Marshall Illinois passes an ordinance to extend water mains along multiple streets and alleys. It authorizes borrowing six thousand dollars via six one thousand dollar bonds bearing six percent interest to fund a four inch main, with annual tax levies to repay principal and interest through 1922. The ordinance outlines bond terms signatures, payment dates, and account controls.
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City of
Marshall
Illinois
Michigan Avenue
Osk Street
Eighth Street
Spruce ‘Street
Hickory
Fifth Streets
Fifth Street
Spruce Street
Second Street
Fourth and Locust Streets
Locust Street
Main
Second Streets
Pine Street
Maple
Cherry Street
Third Street
Third
Elm Street
Walnut
Ninth
Tenth Street
Vine Street
Sixth Street
Seventh Street
Fourth Street
City of Marshall
John W. Laivis
Ancsti TY
Estate of Saraia Carter Administrator Seeks Discharge
The administrator Edward Pearce petitions the county court at Marshall to be discharged from all duties related to the estate of Saraia Carter. The filing notes his acts and administration and invites any objections at the May 19th hearing. Graham and Snavely are listed as attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Court
Clark County
Marshall
Ilinois
de. Blas
Pasig
Admr
Griiam & & Sasvely
Attys. Wees
Ultinots
Clark
Saraia Carter
Safa
Minos
Fai
Whitch
Edward Pearce
Graham & Snavely
Attys
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Arte
Eugene
Ore
Oakridge
American Press Association
Boelee
Pegoud
The
ARMAL
Young Hammond
Hoag
Wii
Morton, Co
Arthur Poorman
Atty
Bruce D. Evar Graham
Daniel H. Miller
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