Pershing's Sprint Rivalry with Navaho Athlete
The piece tells how General John J. Pershing, then a captain, raced against a Navaho athlete near the Navaho and Moqui reservations in Arizona. Pershing, after a tactical start and a sprained ankle, crossed the line first by a somersault, prompting tribal cheers and respect for his feat.
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John J. Pershing
Pershing
Arigona
Morgan
Indian Affairs
Reams' Canyon
Chauncey Baker
West Point
Chee
Chee Pershing
Tls Sens
Jim
Nona
Dake Goa
Interpre
Chas
Conrades
Will
Safe government bonds beat loss with registered instead of coupons
A Philadelphia Lodger summary explains why registered U S government bonds are safer than coupon bonds. If a bond is lost stolen or mislaid the owner can notify the treasury and have replacement processed. Interest checks are sent via banks and preserved even when older or back numbers surface.
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United States
John Smith
Smith
Poyrap
Yue Aber
John Sith
Tlenee
Treasury
Sam
Anys Bank
Ree Cain
Anstealy
Toole Sam
Philadelphia
Solferino’s Battle Sparks Red Cross Founding Era
The Solferino clash of 1859 inspired Henri Dunant to rally nations toward a relief order. Geneva treaties in 1863 created the red cross as immunity for medical services, with the US only recognizing it in 1882 amid years of private charity and struggle.
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Solferino
Red Cross
Henri Dunant
Geneva
International Order of Mercy
United States
Johnstown
Mabel T. Boardman
United States of America
Auxiliary War Relief Service
War Department
Congress
Army
Navy
The
Letters of Introduction In Plain Gentle Terms
The passage advises that letters of introduction should be modest and not flattering since they are delivered unsealed in person. It suggests the bearer is a friend and any courtesy shown him will be appreciated, quoting a wit about memory of folly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cnller
Judge for Yourself Which is Better Try An Experiment
The piece argues endorsements from home prove merit over manufacturer claims and cites a local testimonial. Mrs. Thomas Craig of 814 Locust St. credits Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney pains and back ache relief, saying they strengthened her kidneys and improved her health.
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Marshall
Thomas Craig
Locust St
Dean
Craig
Foster-Milburn Co
Props
Buffalo
Township Treasurer's Report and Public Notices
The 1917 Clark County Illinois township financial statements cover District Fund and Distributive Fund balances, with receipts and expenditures listed. Notices warn bids for Union School District No. 95, executors and guardians sell and administer estates, and guardianships with sale details and deadlines posted.
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Range
Clark County
Linois
District 12 seeks bids for 1917 schoolhouse building
Bids open July 14 1917 at 2 p m in Marshall Illinois for a new school building on the present site. A $5000 certified check to Howard Grisham ensures contract within five days with bond. Completion required by September 1 1917. District 6 Livingston seeks bids with $60 bid bond to Wm Fraker. bids open 2 p m July 14 1917 in Marshall Illinois.
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Union School District
County of Clark
State of Illnois
Herman Stoelting
Clark County
Minois
Herman W Stoelting
County of
Clark
State of Minnis
Marshall
State of Illinois
Tilfinots
Howard Grisham
Court House
Chas. Becker
T W English
Livingston
Kltolg
County Superintendent of Schools
Illois
Wm. Fraker
Directors appoint date stamp in Illinois notice
Day of September 1917 dated at Marshall Illinois this 4th day of July 1917. Wm. Cork. Wm. Fraker J. A. Hutchinson directors.
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Wm. Fraker
J. A. Hutchinson
Notice for Clark County Court Session in September Term
A notice states appearance before Clark County Court at the courthouse in Marshall during the September term on the first Monday in September. Dated June 23. Mary J. Macke administratrix. Graham and Snavely, attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide R Barber
Clark
Illinois
Clark County
Marshall
Bessie Pearl ModAllister
County of
A. D
Charles H. Macke
Tonola
William H Blankenbeker
Naes
Joseph G Cooper
A. H. Cooper
Mary J. Macke
Admix
Graham & Snavely
Attys
Chas. E Lee
Chas. E. Lee
State of
Buster the stallion to season at Cork farm, 1917
BUSTER Buster the grade stallion will season at Cork farm 14 miles east of Block school house. He is half Percheron and half Belgian with Cleveland Bay Star and weighs 1600 lbs. He is six years old. Terms eight dollars to insure a live colt. Colt to stand for season. Care will be taken to prevent illness and owners not responsible. BE BROS West Unica Iowa Phone 816.
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Buster
Cork Farm
Block School House
Cleveland Bay
Bros. West Unica, I
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Jeb
Leo
Chicago Herald
Jefferies
Registered and Coupon Securities of
Battle Field
City of
City of Marshall
East Side
Main St
6Th St
John W. Lewis
Henry Musselman
Ilinois
Coletifige
P G Pearce
Treas
Notary Public
John Shrel
Teton
Herman Wo Stoelting
Joseph Dunlap
Directors Dist No
Guardian's
Said
F. E Slusser
Marjorie Fliott Minor
Said Minor
Mary Eliott
E. B. Slusser
Marjorie Eliott
Everett Connelly
Samantha Thomas
Admix Graham & Snavely
Altys
William H. Blankenbeker
Si. C Blanken
Atty
Ibeker
Admr
Everett Connelly, Atty
Marshall, Ilinois
Wm. Cork
Wm Marvin
Trustees of
Ilnois
Jeff Davis
Elisha Claypool
Charles Hawkins
Harmon Catcher
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