War Cost and Prisoner Pay Clarified
A US Adjutant General letter refutes claims of regular salaries to German POWs. International law allows pay to defray food clothing and approved purchases, not wages. The note confirms no direct salaries, only wartime support and eventual reimbursement by Germany. The state tax rate rises to 90 cents and county rate to 75 cents per $100 for 1917 to cover war expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Washington
Secretary of War
Germany
United States
German Boy Scouts and Youth Army in Wartime
The article recounts Baden-Powell's pride in the German Boy Scouts later called the Jungendwehr. It notes German youths trained for arms since the war began and mentions hunger strikes in Düsseldorf with women leading protests while soldiers resisted command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Baden-Powell
Germany
Boy Scouta
America
Otder
Juenudwehr
Trainal
Erms
Runseldorf
War With Austria Recognized by Congress
Congress formally recognizes the United States is at war with Austria-Hungary, noting prior neutrality violations and submarine activity while stressing moral support to allies Italy and Serbia. The declaration changes status of citizens in Austria-Hungary to alien enemies and aligns U.S. policy with wartime aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Serbia
Italy
Austria- Hungary
United States
Are Shoe Prices Justified by Shortages and Demand
Delegates at a National Association of Tauners meeting doubt the hefty shoe price hikes. They cite possible justification for leather goods due to army demand and leather shortages, while warning that profiteering and overreaction risk harming public trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Tauners
Boy Scouts’ German youth practice alleged wartime brutality
A historical reflection questions the German Jugendwehr youth scouts aged 14 to 16 who reportedly killed women and girls in the name of the Kaiser. The piece contrasts this with the Boy Scout aim of training for citizenship and moral duty, noting such acts as printed in German papers as examples of discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout
Jugendwehr
Kaiser
Vaterland
Boy Scouts of
Germany
Black Locust Lumber Demand for Shipbuilding Surges
The revival of wooden ships drives strong demand for black locust wood used in iron walls and planking. Once limited to Appalachia from Pennsylvania to Georgia, the timber now appears in merchantable sizes across a wider area. The wood is very hard and close grained, prized for its durability in marine construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appalachian Mountains
Highlands
Pennsylvania
Georgia
State increases 1917 tax rate to meet past deficits
The 1917 state tax rate was fixed at zero cents, rising ten cents from last year. Of the levy 63 percent funds general revenue, with the rest split to University, Schools, and Waterways. The Fiftieth General Assembly appropriated 1.517 million for 11 departments to finish the 1915 17 biennium, amid prior revenue shortfalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowden
General Revenue Fund
Fiftieth General Assembly
Send information to State Council for signed tips
The State Council of Defense urges readers to sign their letters with full names when sending information. Anonymous reports cannot be acted on, and confidential information will be kept private. Citizens are encouraged to provide useful tips to aid the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Council
State Council of Defense
Mare
Council
America
German War Practices chronicles atrocity as policy
A Government Printing Office issued study edited by D C Munro assembles German and Allied accounts to document the system of frightfulness guiding Imperial Germany. It cites proclamations, diaries, and Hoover and Whitlock commentary to show routine barbarity and its human toll, with requests for copies from the Public Information Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Printing Office
Committees On Public Information
D. C. Munro
Princeton
State Department
Gerard
Masurian
Brand Whitlock
Belgium
Whitlock
Herbert Hoover
Frederick C. Walcott
Poland
Saint- Maurice
Fred
Attila
China
General von Hartmann
Brussels
Ryckere
Baron von Luettwitz
von Bernhardt
Committee On Public Information
Jackson Place
Washington, D. C
IllinoisCentennial Drive Reflects Regional Cooperation
Illinois counties in the Black Hawk war belt mobilize for broad cooperation in centennial preparations. The piece notes Lincoln’s early military service and Civil War figures, highlighting the lasting impact of early Illinois history on the state’s memory and exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Abraham Lincoln
Danofians
White House
Logana
Palmera
McClernands
Qogbabya
Executor's Final Settlement Notice in Illinois Clark County
The executor of Mary A. Miller deceased will present his final report to the Clark County Court in Marshall on Monday January 7, 1918 and ask to be discharged from duties. He invites heirs and distributees to be present or to resist the application if they choose. Levi Miller is the Executor. Arthur Poorman is the Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Illinois
Clark County
Mary A. Miller
Marshall
Ilinois
Levi Miller
Arthur Poorman
Executor's Sale of Real Estate in Clark County Illinois
Randolph Ferris executor of Sopronia Brooks estate announces a public sale of real estate in Clark County on January 12 1918 from 10am to 4pm at the court house east door Marshall Illinois. The parcels include half acre in Section 20 and surrounding 80 acres plus 48 acres in other quarters, with cash on day of sale. Also includes Master in Chancery sale details for Mary J Macke et al. cases with parcel descriptions and dower considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
Ilinois
Randolph Ferris
Sopronia Brooks
Court House
Marshall
Illinois
John Handy
Dent Handy
Nori
Mary J. Macke
Fred Macke
Everett Connelly
Clark
Towit
Robert Thompson
Graham & Snavely
Estate administrator to sell judgment in Clark County case
George W. Newlin administrator announces public sale of a judgment in his favor against Moses Stricker and Gertrude Stricker for 1126.84 in the foreclosure case Geo. W. Newlin vs. Moses Stricker and Gertrude Stricker. Sale in cash on date of sale per County Court order. Everett Connelly, attorney. November 17 1917.
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John’ ‘Newlin
Executor's Sale of Clark County Real Estate 1917
James Nichols executor of Meriam Chronic deceased seeks court approval to sell the northeast quarter of section 20 and the east half of section 18 in township 9 Clark County Illinois. Public sale at the north door of the West Union post office on December 24 1917 at 1 pm. Cash on day of sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Clark County
Illinois
James Nichols
Meriam
West Union
Ilinois
Gaid County
Eratate
Moriam Chronic
A. Poorman
E. Connelly
Administratrix's Notice for Lilley Estate
Administratrix of the Peter G. Lilley estate announces appearance before the Clark County Court at Marshall in February to adjust claims and settle debts. Notice asks all creditors to attend and present claims. debtors urged to settle amounts owed to the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter G. Lilley
Peter C. Lilley
Clark
Jillinois
County‘ Court
Clark County
Marshall
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Manahell
State Board of Equalization
State Commission
General Revenue
University of Mlinots
Austria
New York
Houston
Deceanad, Graham& Snavely, Attys
She Feremcoe
Eleck
George W. Newlin
Ator
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