County School Notes and Wartime Edication Stance
County Superintendent Harold Bright reports March teachers meeting changes with a pie supper fundraiser, new classroom improvements, and ongoing War Savings Stamps drive. He defends school patriotism amid editor attacks while noting staff changes and district progress across several county schools.
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Kile
J D Reece
Reece
Red Cross
Gospel of the Red Cross
Y B. C
Beneft
Clark County
Monitor
Ainer- Carty
Death compensation details for war dependents and widows
The article outlines government death compensation under military and naval insurance. Payments depend on dependents and rank, with widow and child totals ranging from 25 to 75 dollars monthly, plus additional child allowances. Automatic insurance ceased February 12, but the compensation provision remains.
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Osr
Military and Naval Insurance Act
War Speech Vows Victory Despite Great Losses
A speaker urges resolve in wartime, insisting victory is possible and necessary. He predicts a decisive western-front battle, contrasts German hope with Allied strength, and calls for relentless action to defeat the enemy without shying from heavy casualties. He frames sacrifice as essential to democracy and safety.
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Washington, DC
Vallambrosa
Germany
Paris
Flanders
Verdun
Great Britain
France
Italy
United States
Prussia
Rhine
Berlin
Unter den Linden
Belgium
House approves dollar war appropriation with no roll call
The House of Representatives approved a one dollar war appropriation Monday without a roll call. Reports indicate the money is being spent informally, with no formal procedure. Dope springs eternal in the human breast.
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House of Representatives
War on Onion Neckrot Takes Shape in U S Agriculture Plan
The United States Department of Agriculture will help onion growers test methods to control neckrot disease. Specialists will advise districts in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Ohio, Indiana, Delaware, Wisconsin, and Oregon, aiming to establish a practical control for commercial use.
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United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Ohio
Indiana
Delaware
Wisconsin
Oregon
Chicago
Railroads Use Large Coal Quantities in 1916 Report
C E Lesher of the United States Geological Survey reports 136.0 million tons of bituminous coal 6.735 million tons of Pennsylvania anthracite and 22 950 tons of coke used by U S railroads in 1916. Increases over 1915 and regional breakdowns are given with percentages and shares of total production.
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C. E. Lesher
United States Geological Survey
Pennsylvania
United States
Tmnois
Ohio
West Virginia
Masonic Notice and Final Settlement Reminder
Special meeting this evening at 7 30 for work in the B A degree all Masons invited H R Bamesberger W M M Brossman Secy Final Settlement Notice in Clark County Illinois estate of Iradell Evans deceased heirs and distributees notified administrators will present final report March 4 1918 in county court at which time they seek discharge Graham Saavely Attys
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H. R. Bamesberger
W. M
M. Brossman
Sec'y
State of Illinois
Clark County
Iradell Evans
Marshall, lUniots
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Five Points
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McClure School
Joel Hutson
Miss Hutson
No Six
Orange
Ova Stanfield
Aaron Kannamacher
Prairie
Arthur Davis
Piqua
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Kaiser Wilhelm
America
Kaiser
Davis
Dr Davis
Mr. Bell
Graham , Saavely, Attys
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Black & Hutchinson, Grocers
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Sunbright Cleanser
Terre Haute
Darwin Road
Frank Murphy
Poorman Bros
West Union
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