German Atrocities and United States War Resolve
The writer denounces German misdeeds in Belgium and the submarine war. He claims crown prince William supports the crimes and urges no peace terms with Germany until defeat. Emphasizing dangers to American independence, he calls for renewed vigor to win the war and secure future liberty and justice.
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Nero
Germany
William
Belgium
Lurpoe
Capita
Jaye
Bern
Tore
Great Britain
France
Italy
United States
Antil
Europe
H C Bell
Railroads Show Record Freight Carrying In May 1917
The Railroads Grow Efficient reports a new freight carrying record, with May 1917 showing 16 percent more freight moved than May 1916 despite only small rises in locomotives and cars in service. The War Board measures boosted efficiency through cooperation with shippers and the public, as locomotives averaged 713 miles daily and freight cars 296 miles, up from 656 and 283 respectively. The number of idle or under-repair cars rose to 104,061 in May 1917 from 113,147 in May 1916.
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Railroads’ War Board
Smart Fixings For The New Season In Dress Accessories
The article notes shoulder wraps cape like collars and knit bags as key accessories. It highlights filet lace collar and cuff sets beaded bars belts sweater chains and smart beaded combinations for inexpensive home made options. Army style sleeveless vests are popular with young women including Lucy Carter.
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Lucy Carter
Having a Great Ancestor
Sid of the American Magazine ponders ancestry and heredity using a bishoply claim as a springboard. He argues that even a single named forebear does not guarantee worth, noting that over fifteen generations a person would share 82 768 ancestors and that Nature balances talent and fortune across lineages. He warns heredity cant predict genius or failure and notes surprises in every generation.
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Sid
Aan
Tie
Umpteump
Eng Inter YT
Iif
Mrs. George E. Jones Dies After Illness in Effingham
Emma M Eaton born May 2 1887 in Marshall died August 9 1917 in Effingham after illness aged 30 years 3 months 7 days She married George E Jones on May 4 1905 and left three children Walter Margaret and Russell aged 11 9 and 7. Survived by husband mother four brothers two sisters and other relatives Funeral held in Effingham then Marshall with service at Methodist church burial in city cemetery. History spends half its time repeat ing itself and the other half in getting itself revised.
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Emma M Eaton
Marshall
Effingham
George E. Jones
Walter
Margaret
Russell
Local blacksmith backs Dean's Kidney Pills remedy
W Houk of Marshall endorses Dean's Kidney Pills after two years of back and kidney trouble. He used five or six boxes to eliminate the pain and restore steady work. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
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Herald
Marshall
W. Houk
W. Main St
Mr. Houk
Dean
Foster Milburn Co., Prope
Buffalo
N. Y
Try This on Your Aeroplane
A London paper recalls a wartime moment when a young British aviator flying low over German lines encountered a swarm of bullets. He watched a bullet pause midair and then casually pocketed it, illustrating the era’s dry humor amid danger.
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London
Administratrix of Haddix Estate Sets September Hearing
State of Illinois Clark County administers estate of Samuel Haddix deceased announces final report by Administratrix Lillie Haddix to Clark County Court at Marshall on September 8 1917. Heirs and distributees may attend and oppose discharge from duties. Attorney W T Hollenbeck represented.
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State of
Illinois
Clark County
Samuel Haddix
County Court
Court House
Marshall
Lillie Haddix
Admx
Wm. T. Hollenbeck
Atty
Administrator's Notice Estate of William M Clapp deceased
The undersigned appointed Administrator of the estate of William M. Clapp late of Clark County Illinois deceased. he will appear before the County Court to proceed with administration.
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William M Clapp
William M. Clapp
Clark
Mitnois
Notice of Estate Claims and Debts in Clark County
In Marshall at the October Term on the first Monday in October next all persons with claims against the estate of George B. Arthur Poorman are notified to attend for adjustment. Debts to the estate should be paid to the administrator Kehler. Dated August 9, 1917. Notice to Contractors for road work in Wabash township Clark County Illinois with multiple contract items and bid details due by August 23, 1917 to the town clerk Aaron Spencer.
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Clark County
Marshall
Wabash Township
Illinois
Aaron Spencer
Dennison
National Road
Marshall and Baggs Road
Darwin
Terre Haute
Dennison and
Five Points
Crooked Creek Bridge
Macklin Farm
Five Points Road
John Taylor
Lee
Abe Garver
Norman Forsythe
Tinois
Weaver
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St. Ustics
George B. Arthur Poorman
Kehler
Admr
Hawk's Creek Bridge
Stone Road
Harry Maurer
Wm. Mackey’s
Indiana-Tllinois State Hee
Crother Creek Bridge
Indiana-Illinois State Line
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