Splendid Bird Exhibit At State Fair Draws Crowds
The Illinois State Fair will feature a major game farm exhibit with thousands of pheasants and ducks on display. Officials say the birds represent a strong effort in conservation and public education, with emphasis on game farming, breeding, and distribution across the state. Old Soldiers Day will honor Civil War veterans, alongside an Educational Exhibit highlighting school progress and county projects.
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Game and Fish Conservation Commission
Nilnois
Game and’ Fish Conservation, ‘Commission
State’ Board ‘of ‘Agriculture
Grant
Lee
Illinois
Illnoisa
Absurd Names for Children Spark Public Debate in Induced Fashion
A Victorian style letter to the editor laments odd child names given on a steamer near Hyansville Indiana. It argues for sensible naming, noting dangers of cruel or pun causing names and suggesting neutral or descriptive options, with comparisons to Indian naming customs and fair practices.
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Green River
Hyansville
Ind
Juliet
Houta Globe
Democrat
Wilson
Stéaraboat
Grovers Tin
Theodores
Poynter
Shows and fairs in Great Britain and Ireland
In June shows in England and Scotland display livestock machinery and other exhibits judged by experts. They are orderly, orderly meals and spectator comfort with little selling. This contrasts with British fairs held fortnightly or monthly aimed at promoting sales via auctions across counties rather than centralized markets.
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Ata Waa
England
Scotisna
Great Britain
Censorship and Secrecy Strips War News of Details
The outbreak of war brought unprecedented censorship as governments seize communication lines and bar reporters. News of operations becomes scarce and war correspondents are sent away, sparking anxiety over the fate of the Colonel amid the Liege bombardment.
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Liege
Ap peal for Funds Issued by United Charities Leader
General Superintendent Eugene T. Lies of United Charities issued an appeal as heavy demand hits the group. The July report shows 3,476 families aided, about 14,000 people, up 181 families from June, with unemployment and illness driving distress. Nine months show 10,973 new families and 65,144 more than last year. Total families treated nine months reach 138,063, up 6,042 from last year.
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Chicago Herald
Eugene T. Lies
United Charities
Foreign-born Chicagoans rethink war return plans
The initial rush of volunteers to Europe after wartime declarations has faded. Many foreign-born residents now choose to stay in the United States and contribute through Red Cross relief, with leaders and editors advising supporting efforts from home.
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Chicago
Europe
Germany
Austria
France
Belgium
England
Red Cross
Illinois Horses Rise in Farm Valuations
The Illinois horse population on farms has grown by about 15 000 in a year though total value declined. The Minoiz Horse is now valued at 113 dollars by the USDA, down from 120 last year. On January 1, 1914 Illinois had 1 497 000 horses worth 169 181 400 dollars, ranking second in both count and value among states.
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United States Department‘ of Agriculture
Illinois
Kidney Pills Help Mrs Greene Recover Says Hopkinton Letter
W T Greene of Hopkinton New Hampshire writes that Foley Kidney Pills aided his wife’s long stubborn kidney trouble more than any other medicine and recommends them. Administrator's Notice Estate of Hannah M Wilson deceased Clark County Illinois notice to creditors to present claims at Clark County Court Marshall Illinois October term.
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W. T.greene
Hopkinton, N. H
Guardian's Sale of Amanda Sturgeon Minor Property
Court orders sale of a one fifth undivided interest in real estate in Clark County Illinois. The Guardian Thomas J Forsyth will sell August 21 1914 at 2 PM at the Marshall Illinois courthouse east door with cash in hand. Attorneys H R Snavely and Miller White listed.
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State of Illinois
Clark County
Circuit Court
Said
Thomas J. Forsyth
Amanda Louise Sturgeon
Clark
Northwest Quarter
Mill Street
Cooper
Martinsville
Court House
Marshall
Ilinois
Guardian
Milor
H. R. Snavely
Miller & White
Attormeya
Notice of Publication Chancery Illinois Clark County 1914
In the circuit court of Clark County Illinois for the November term 1914 a bill of complaint is filed by Elmer Newlin Anna Harris George W Newlin Emily Lee Bella Cartwright Charles Newlin Riley Newlin and Anna Hammond against John Stilwell Jane Stilwell Rachel Newlin Rebecca Warner George Newlin Newton Newlin Eliza Hodson Roy Price The Ohio Oil Company a corporation William Willis and George Felver non-resident defendants George Newlin Newton Newlin Eliza Hodson are required to appear and plead answer or demur by the first day of the next term on November 9 1914 at Marshall Illinois or the bill will be taken as confessed and a decree entered. Marshall Illinois July 28 1914. Jay Swern Clerk Everett Connelly Compts Sol 30-4
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Ilinois
Clark County
Elmer Newlin
Anna Harris
George W. Newlin
Emily Lee
Bella Cartright
Charles Newlin
Riley Newlin
Anna Hammond
John Stilwell
Jane Stilwell
Rachel Newlin
Rebecca Warner
George Newlin
Newton Newlin
Eliza Hodson
Roy Price
Ohio Oil Company
A Corporation
William Willis
George Felver
Circuit Court
George Newn
Marshall
Master In Chancery's Sale In Clark County Illinois
Public notice announces a partition sale by Master in Chancery J A Sweet under a 1914 decree. The property is the east half of the northwest quarter and the south half of the west half of section 11 in township 9 N range 12 W Clark County Illinois containing about 120 acres. Terms: one third cash at sale, one third in 12 months, one third in 18 months with mortgage security. cash option available. Sale at Marshall courthouse door on August 28, 1914 at 1 pm.
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State of Illinois
Clark County
Circuit Court of
Jeremiah Gard
Alexander Gard
J. A. Sweet
Marshall
Clark
Atate
Daois
Inols
Dhadeers
Davison
Compt
s.Sol
Foley Cathartic Tablets Advise Lively Liver Action
An advertising snippet from Wimberley Texas promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets as a fast remedy for sluggish livers and constipation. It cites Ney Ora ham praising the laxative as better than calomel, describes it as wholesome stirring cleansing and without griping, suitable for stout persons, and notes sale by all druggists.
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Ney Oraham
Wimberley
Texas
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