National Guard Uprooted as Federal Service Widens War Changes
The War Department says National Guardsmen drafted into federal service will not return to state armories after the war. States may form new National Guards under a law limiting to 800 members per representative and senator, but overall the old Guard is being eliminated with little opposition from regular troops.
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The
Indianapolis Star
National Guard
State National Guard
War Department
National Guard of State
Congress
Germany
Army
United States
Shoes Invention Of Celt Shapes Footwear History
A writer notes the Celtic origin of shoes with simple hides and buskins protectively shielding feet from stones and thorns. The Norman conquest brought tanned leather introducing styles that evolved from practical to elongated pointed toes, later fixed to the wearer’s knees.
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British Isles
Normandy
How Shepherds Know Their Sheep from Westmorland
Westmoreland correspondent of the English Manchester Guardian relates a shepherd tale. A shepherd identifies his black-faced sheep by unique facial features rather than markings, accurately recognizing a sheep seen far off by sight. The anecdote shows the skill of a shepherd to distinguish individuals without relying on standard marks.
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Westmoreland
Manchester Guardian
Shap Fell
Christian Belonee Monltor
How New Electric Half Cutter Works
An electrically operated half cutter dominates the shears with a light stand and cross arms supporting a small motor connected to clippers by a flexible cord. The device trims hair rapidly, with cutters worn in front and pressed to the skin for close outlines.
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Popular Science Monthly
Gee Stove Pwts Clean Guide
A compact guidance note outlines removing grease from a stove using a dish mop and kerene alternatives. It emphasizes careful handling, focused scrubbing, and avoiding damage while ensuring the surface shines without residue.
Waste to wealth the lesson of the economy drive
London Tit-Bits reports a campaign highlighting waste reduction and byproduct salvage. Cities like Glasgow and Nottingham collect oils, fats, potash from banana stalks, metals from dustbins, and digesters turn waste into animal feeds and fertilizers.
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Ministry of Food
Nottingham
Nottindam
Glasgow
Itels
London
Ex-King Manuel of Portugal Heads Noted War Rehab School
A party from the Interallied conference praising a Paris war disabled veterans school in England. The young director, ex-King Manuel of Portugal, responds that he has directed larger matters in the past.
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Paris
England
Manuel
Portugal
Congress of Polish Technicians in Moscow
Polish engineers and technicians living in Russia held a Moscow congress with 285 attendees. Discussions covered postwar rehabilitation and Poland’s industrial development and technical education. A Polish association of engineers and technicians in Russia was to be established with branches and a biweekly organ. Resolutions also endorsed Poland’s future economic growth.
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Russia
Moscow
Poland
Polish Association of Engineers and Technicians
New Lima Hotel to Be Built by Peruvian Government
Peru Congress has authorized a modern hotel project in Lima costing at least 200000 pounds. The venue will be on government property in central Lima and built under national supervision by the contracting company. Commerce Reports cites growing travel demand on the west coast as travelers press for better accommodations.
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Lima
Peru
Congress of Peru
National Government of
Commerce
South America
Edmonton Soldier Reports Big Load Of Autos And Beans
A young Edmonton soldier describes a day's work loading 2 205 pounds of automobiles onto vans and 68 892 beans for the cook. He notes nine hours of labor moving cases weighing 1 700 pounds each and a total 45 900 pounds loaded. He adds he is worn out but proud of the effort.
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Edmonton
Junkers blamed in Washington war critique
H. C. Bell from Washington, DC, reports on German political structure and the Reichstag as a sham, condemning the Prussian aristocracy and Kaiser Wilhelm II. The piece argues democratic nations must unite against autocratic power, citing President Wilson’s call for peace and justice.
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Germany
Kaiser
Empire
William the Damned
Willam the Damned
Wilson
County School Notes Highlight Busy Mississippi County Schools
Otto Taubeneck from Concord reports over twelve dollars added to the library fund from a box supper. Martinsville and Hatton districts show strong school spirit and cooperation. Miss Eva Manhart leads No 6 York with excellent attendance and Reading Circle success. Jackson school benefits from a box supper raising over eleven dollars for the library. Choctaw reports Reading Circle adoption and new equipment. Forrest Rollings, nine, attends exams from home due to infirmity. Junior Red Cross drive runs Feb 12-22. all teachers urged to participate. Next teachers’ exams set for Mar 14-15 with penmanship exempt questions.
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Otto Taubeneck
Concord School
No. Six
York
Eva Manhart
A &. Phillips
Jackson School
Anderson
Golda Thompson
McKeen
Forrest Rollings
Uttle Forrest
Red Cross
Russell Sage
Russell Sage Foundation
New York
N. Y
Paris Bay on Tuscania Military Liner Sinks
Robert Means formerly of Paris but from Detroit joined the army and was aboard the liner Tuscania when it was torpedoed last week.
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Robert Means
Paris
Detroit
Tuscania
Publication Notice Petition for Sale of Real Estate
Publication in Clark County court for April term 1918 regarding Saloma Lilley as administratrix of Peter C. Lilley estate. The petition seeks sale of real estate to pay debts. Defendants include Daniel Lilley Mary Ann Clapper Julia Walker unknown heirs of Catherine Marvin and Peter Lilley deceased W L Cole and Will Drake. Affidavits filed as to defendants residences and heirs.
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Elinois
Clark County
Saloma Lilley
Peter C. Lilley
Daniel Lilley
Mary Ann Clapper
Julia Walker
Catharine Marvin
Pater C. Lilley
W. L. Cole
Will Drake
Aisd
County
Daniel Tilley
Julian Walker
Catherine Marvin
Peter G. Lilley
Petition to Sell Estate Property in Clark County Illinois
Peter C Lilley deceased files in Clark County Court a petition to sell lot 12 and east half of lot 13 in Stephen Archer's Addition to Marshall to pay debts. A summons is issued returnable at the April Term 1918, to be held April 1 at the Marshall courthouse.
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Peter C. Lilley
Clark County
Stephen Archer
Marshall
Illinois
Heirs Named in Suit Against Catharine Marvin Estate
The unknown heirs of Catharine Marvin and of Peter C Lilley must appear before Clark County Court at Marshall on April 1 1918 to answer the complainant's petition. If they fail to plead the bill will be confessed and a decree entered. Marshall Illinois February 12 1918. E D Morton Clerk Everett Connelly Compt's Sol.
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Cee Pete DE
Lilley
Julia Walker
Catharine Marvin
Peter C. Lilley
Clark County
Marshall
Illinois
E. D. Morton
Everett Connelly
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House of Commons
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Italy
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Berlin
Social Democrats
Cologne
H. C. Bell
Washington, DC
County School Notes
Harold Bright
Paris Bay
Black & Hutchinson, Grocers
Sunbright Cleanser
the City Drug Store
North Side Square
the Herald
Herald
Terre Haute Daily Star
Poorman Bros
West Union
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