Wonders that defied a skeptic’s nine lives
J S Newman notes a doubter claimed all great discoveries were past but in the following decade Hertz revealed electric waves Marconi wireless telegraphy Roentgen X rays Curie radium Ramsay new elements Edison moving pictures the Wright brothers flight and many more reshaped science, making today’s wonders tomorrow’s commonplaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Newman
St. Nicholas
Thomas
Hertz
Marconi
Roentgen
Madame Curie
William Ramsay
Edison
Wright Brothers
Tax on Luxuries Could Raise 100 Million in Revenue Next Year
1916 luxury imports rose nearly 50 percent from 1915 totaling 464.4 million dollars. Spirits wines and beverages up 64 percent. tobacco 30 percent. precious stones 100 percent. dressed furs 30 percent. raw silk 60 percent. fruits and nuts 80 percent. An extra 20 to 25 percent duty on luxury imports could yield about 100 million dollars in 1917, with further gains from higher rates on manufactured goods and profits taxes benefiting the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Ways and Means
Ils
Committee
Illinois oil output in 1916 falls from 1915 amid price rise
Output from Illinois oil fields reached 17 714 235 barrels in 1916, down 7 percent from 1915. The average well price rose to 1.65 dollars, up 68 percent from 1915, boosting total market value beyond any prior year. Field activity surged with 1 461 new wells completed, compared with 757 in 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
John D. Northrop
United States Geological Survey
Department of the Interior
Illinois State Geological Survey
Curing tired feet and strengthening arches
An Los Angeles Times piece notes that tired feet stem from hard pavements and proposes keeping feet parallel while walking. Two quick exercises are described: toeing in to stress outer foot muscles and crossing legs to load the outside of the feet, each for short daily sessions to build strength and prevent fatigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles Times
Good Roads Bill Nears Final Action In 1918 Referendum
The Minors campaign for a statewide hard roads system advances as the $60,000,000 bond bill clears conference and awaits House approval before Gov. Lowden signs. Forty six routes are mapped with all differences settled. The plan pledges bond payments from motor funds and taxes, with Route No 1 and the National Road in Illinois counties to be improved under the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Lowden
Department of Public Works
Dill Clark County
Chicago
Harrisburg
Metropolis
Gray Leaved Plants Brighten Foliage With Silvery Hues
Country Life in America notes a wide range of hardy gray foliage plants for year round color. Silvery mirfoil gold dust white and purple rock cress woolly seaved chick weed hardy pinks Siebolds day fly Fischer horned poppy lavender cotton woundwort and woolly thyme offer varied silvery and blue tinted tones, with a caution against overuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Precedent Nobly Ignored by Revolution Leaders
James Madison remarks that without bold, new courses the United States might have been crushed by mis guided counsels and copied governments. He praises the Revolution leaders for pursuing a noble, unprecedented path that saved liberty for America and humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
America
James Madison
Seed Germination Time By Crop List
The article lists average germination ranges under normal conditions for various crops. Beans take five to ten days, corn five to eight, lettuce six to eight, tomatoes six to twelve, peppers nine to fourteen, radish three to six, parsnip ten to twenty, and squash like cauliflower five to ten days.
Ironing Hint for Dampening with a Sponge
An ironing tip notes using a common sponge and a dish of water to dampen clothes that are too dry for ironing. The sponge works better than a cloth for this purpose, and dry garments can be ironed immediately if dampened with a sponge.
Wife of Famous Actress Chooses Homemade Corned Beef
A magazine note reports the actress’s husband says his wife’s favorite dish is peach bloom fudge cake with orange wisp salad in articles, but at home she prefers plain corned beef and cabbage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puck
Pa Cynical Smile Riddle Still Teases Quiet Family
A terse exchange about money reveals a strained family moment as a mother and son discuss finances. The dialogue hints at hidden tensions and unspoken expectations within a household.
Lucky Angry Wife Cook Quote
A quirky quote features a quarrelsome exchange about cooking and indigestion with a cryptic line about growth and power attributed to Tagore. The dialogue plays on irony and domestic banter in a humorous tone.
Dean's Kidney Pills Promoted Against Kidney Weakness
An advertisement urges relief from back ache and kidney trouble with Dean's Kidney Pills. It cites government figures, claims safety and worldwide use, and includes a Marshall county testimonial from Mrs. Edgar Nay. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y distributes the product at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Marshall
Edgar Nay
Nay
Foster-Milburn Co., Props
Buffalo, N.Y
Perils of Pearl Divers Facing Harsh Gulf Conditions
Science American quotes E E Calverley on Persian Gulf native pearlers. Divers suffer scurvy from lack of fresh food and impure water. sharks and strong currents cause drownings and injuries. Rope pullers endure cracked palms and poor first aid amid widespread danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persian Gulf
Gulf
Kuweit
E E Calverley
Scientiie American
Colors In Flags and Their Meanings
A historical note on world flags describes red as the dominant color with Greece as the sole European flag without red. It notes blue, white symbolism, and cites Egypt Morocco Austria-Hungary and Japan as examples with all red banners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Greece
Egypt
Morocco
Austria-Hungary
Japan
Notice of sale and executorship for Cathrine Harmon estate
Public sale of personal property and real estate in Marshall Clark county Illinois will occur June 22 1917 at 10 a m executors Everett Connelly and Clyde Knowles auctioneers list items including stove bed chairs couch carpets canned fruit books and more half of Lot 132 Woodford Dulaney Addition with cash terms. Executor also announces August term court appearance for claim settlement and provides notice of chancery divorce suit John Evans vs Addie Evans with summons returnable July 9 1917 and July 5 1917 deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathrine Harmon
Marshall
Clark
Tlinois
Woodford Dulaney
Clark County
Ninois
Everett Connelly
Clyde Knowles
Cathrine
Illinois
Notice of Guardian seeks sale of minor's Clark County real estate
Everett E. Slusser guardian to Marjorie Elliott applies to Clark County Court for an order directing sale of several parcels in Illinois to support and education of the minor. Parcels include 844 acres off East 18 acres, 7 acres off Southeast Quarter, 8 acres off Northeast Quarter, all in Town 9 North Range 13 West, with dower rights of Mary Elliott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett E. Slusser
Marjorie Elliott
Clark County
Marshall
County of
Clark
Illinois
Mary Ellott
J W. Elliott
Notice of Chancery Suit Nonresidents in Illinois Case
Publication in Clark County Illinois Circuit Court regarding Lawrence Hancock et al vs Bruce Hancock Zermiah Reeder et al. nonresident defendants, required appearance by July term, with summons issued May 14 1917 and returnable July 9. Clerk Jay Swern and Compts Sol Everett Connelly oversee records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Illinois
Clark County
Lawrence Hancock
Zermiah Reeder
Bruce Hancock
Fred Hancock
Elizabeth Perry
Westfield Building & Loan Association
Lawrence Rahmley
Circuit Court
Holden
Marshall
Bill Marshall
Illinois
Jay Swern
Everett Connelly
Notice to Contractors for East End of Loat Hall Bridge Work
Notice to contractors describes bid date and place for reinforced concrete abutment at East end of Loat Hall bridge over Auburn Branch in Anderson township Clark County Illinois. Plans and specs on file with Zane Arbuckle County Superintendent of Highways Marshall Illinois. Bids due June 8 1917 with certified check for 25.06 to John Paddock chair Bridge Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
County Superintendent of Highways
Clifford Older
State Highway Department
Springfield
Ilinois
Court House
Marshall
Iliois
Casey Township
Clark County
Zane Arbuckle
Llinois
Turkey Run
DuPont
Vandalia
H O. Slusser
Rebbi
J O. Slusser
Harry McDaniel
J W Price
Caliehan
Orville Arnold
A Rudy
Gane Arbuckle Co
Loat Hall
Auburnn
Anderson Township
Iinois
John Paddock
Burns Hurst
W. A. Byram
Henry Miller
Newt. Brossman
G. J. Boesinger
Illinois
Jane Arbuckle
Notice of Quiet Title Chancery Suit in Clark County
State of Illinois Clark County Circuit Court July Term 1917 Elen C Bowers J E Johnson unknown heirs of J E Johnson and unknown owners file affidavits of non residence notice to non resident defendants summons issued returnable July 9 1917 complainant seeks quiet title in Chancery Marshall Illinois authorities require appearance by July next to defend the case seen in official notice filed May 29 1917 by clerk Jay Swern with Graham Snavey as solicitors
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Minois
Clark County
Circuit Court
John Evans
Addie Evans
Marshall, Lls
Marshell Il
Jay Swern
Arthur Poorman
Sal
Illmois
Elen C Bowers
J E Johnson
J E. Johnson
Marshall
Bill Jay Swern
Iinois
Graham & Snavey
Compt
Jeff Davis School District seeks bids for new schoolhouse
Notice to bidders in Clark County Illinois for the Jeff Davis district building a schoolhouse on the present site. Bids due June 16 1917 at 2 PM at the County Superintendent of Schools office Marshall Illinois. A $5000 certified check required with each bid to assure contract and bond. Completion by September 1 1917. Directors reserve right to reject any bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Davis
County of Clark
State of Ilinois
Scholfield & Scholfield
Marshall
County Superintendent of Schools
Clark County
Mlinois
Pearl Garver
District Board of Directors
Sach
Court House
Illinois
George Burkett
Wellington Hurst
Guardian sale of minor's Clark county real estate
By decree of the County Court of Clark County Illinois guardian Walter Jones is authorized to sell one half undivided interest in a one acre tract in section 15 township 9 north range 14 east. The sale occurs June 1 At 2 pm at the courthouse steps Marshall. Terms require cash on day of sale. Arthur Poorman attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Illinois
Clark County
W Walter Jones
Nina Jones
Harold Jones
Marian Jones
Clark, Sinie
Illinois
Walter Jones
Clark
Court House
Marsha
Sne
Guardian
Harold and
Arthur Poorman
Atty
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Crawford
Lawrence
Paterson
N. J
Board of Health
Ideal
Tagore
Billy Sunday
Guardian of Said Minor
Atty - Att
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