Illinois Centennial State Fair Opens With Big War Exhibit
The Illinois Centennial State Fair and Industrial Exposition opens Monday August 12 with massive government exhibits from US and British agencies. War relics from Browning and Lewis machine guns to submarines, Zeppelins, and German weapons are showcased alongside hundreds of artifacts, emphasizing an educational and historic display. Separate gravel and road-work bids in Wabash township are invited with details and conditions for contractors.
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Bureau of Animal Industry
Weather Bureau
Bureau of Plant Industry
Forest Service
Bureau of Chemistry
Bureau of Sci
Bureau of Entomology
Bureau of Biological Survey
Bureau of Roads and Markets
Bureau of Vines
Bureau of Fisheries
Uo S War
Nave Department
London
Lusitania
Mesopotamia
France
Ilinois
Notice to Contractors for Wabash Township Roads
Sealed proposals due by 2 pm August 1 1918 to Earnest Page Wa bash township clerk at Dennison NL for Contract No 1 on the National Road starting at the line and running 1100 feet with an estimated gravel need of 625 cubic yards Contract No 2 begins at the west end of the stone near Chas Snedeker residence on the National Road and runs west for a distance of six feet estimated amount remains to be determined
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Five Points
Nelsenedeker
Omer Hall
Wm Macke
Norman Forsythe
Ward Township
Wabash Township
Clark County
Illinois
Weaver's
National Road
Marshall, Ilinois
Zane Arbuckle, Co
J M Turner
Wabash Tp
Earnest Page
Dennison
Siain Line
Chas
Snedeker
Red Cross Shop to Open in Foster Building Next Saturday
The Different and Better Shop will open in the Foster building on Main street selling pies cakes salads chicken bread cookies and more with all proceeds to the local Red Cross chapter. Mrs C A Purdum leads the sale and hopes every chapter member will contribute.
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Red Cross
Foster Building
Main Street
The
C. A. Purdum
Alcala
Madrid
Isaac ¥. Marcosson
Saturday Evening Post
Seven Seas
France
Senate Grants Wilson Telegraph Takeover Authority
The Senate approved by 46 to 16 votes on Saturday the president authority to take over and operate the telegraph network as part of government controls on communications during wartime.
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Senate
Wilson
Selephoua
Why Hatred for Hin Continued from Page 1
H C Bell of Washington DC denounces German autocracy and urges loyalty tests for U S congressmen. He argues many officials sympathize with Germany and calls for defeat of those who deny wartime outrages and infamies. He urges voters to support 100 percent loyal candidates in November.
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Houses of Congress
United States
Congress
H.C Bell
Washington, DC
Twenty Years Ago Highlights From County News
Twenty years ago Harry Lutz returned from Central America while Rev William Smith resigned as pastor of the Congregational church. Miss Lillian Hybarger to wed Major Edward J. Lang of the Fourth Infantry in Jacksonville. A group sailed from Aurora Bend toward Mt. Carmel. Clark county soldiers were wounded in Santiago. Ne ville Craig injured, a Horsley son shot, and Edw Crumlin killed. County officer candidates listed: sheriff A Richart Chas Burk Millard Hedrick. clerk Charles That cher. treasurer Henry Knipe. superintendent John Scrugham Taylor Ryan. county judge J C Perdue. representative D B Miler.
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Harry Lutz
Central America
William Smith
Congregational Church
Charlie Lee
Lillian Hybarger
Jacksonville
Edward J. Lang
Fourth Infantry
Walter Stevens
Lou Doll
Steve Bradley
Tommie Clark
Aurora Bend
Mt. Carmel
Clark County
Santiago
Neville Craig
Taylor Horsley
State Line
John Scrugham
Taylor Ryan
J. C. Perdue
D. B. Miler
New Divorce Precedent Set in Terre Haute Case
Amelia E. Vaulkman was granted a divorce from George Vaulkman in Terre Haute on Saturday. The court cited that he had made life unbearable for her through anti American talk, establishing a new precedent in divorce cases.
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Terre Haute
Amelia E. Vaulkman
George Vaulkman
Opinion Requests Open Debate on Self Expression
Readers discuss the idea that many seek to prompt opinion sharing as a path for expressing personal views. The piece notes a social pattern where requests for viewpoints become a route for individuals to frame their own stances.
Ever Kind and Courteous to Women and Girls
A Pittsburgh Gazette Times reflection contrasts decent boys with boastful rich youths who chase flashy attire and bravado. It urges parents and girls to favor truly decent men who respect women, work hard, and avoid vulgar talk or rowdy behavior.
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Pittsburgh Gazette Times
Chemists at Front Lines Warn of Chemical Attacks
Julius Steglitz in the Yale Review describes chemists stationed at outposts and trenches to detect early signs of gas as a warning for troops and for rapid identification of agents. He notes the chemist’s dangerous, exciting role amid war’s push of new poisons and behind the lines production oversight.
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Julius Steglitz
Yale Review
How Naval Warfare Changed
The submarine enters naval action and alters fleet roles. Battleships no longer rule the sea by sheer force, as submarines threaten all ships. Light cruisers face greater danger, while battleships remain pivotal, with smaller ships focusing on protecting the fleet from underwater threats.
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BB. Ashmond-Bartlett
Spiral Socks Boost Comfort for Soldiers in War Relief
Spiral socks, knitted without a heel, offer superior wear and cling softly. Born in Australia, the design spreads through Washington via the British American War Relief Fund chaired by Miss Helen Ernst. Women like Miss Charlotte Campbell teach others as the Red Cross prepares instructions for the new style.
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Washington
Charlotte Campbell
Washington Committee
Red Crone
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de Laval
Bent. Baird
the Dulaney National Bank
Harry B
Dulaney
Bert Bryan
J R. Burnett
F. W. Greenough
J R Burnett
Edwin Booth
Harry B Dulaney
Hin
Herald
Thrift Car
Daniel Spittler & Overland Co
Gallatin Garage
W. Main St
Marshall
Kirchner& Williams Lumber Co
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