Even Great Skeptic Missed Future Wonders
J. S. Newman cites a skeptical scientist who claimed all major discoveries were in the past. He notes the subsequent decade produced electric waves, wireless telegraphy, X rays, radium, new elements, motion pictures and flight, transforming the list of wonders for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Newman
St. Nicholas
Thomas
Hertz
Marconi
Roentgen
Madame Curie
William Ramsay
Edison
Wright Brothers
Tax the Luxuries in War Time Imports Rise 1916
A 1916 comparison shows luxury imports up nearly 50 percent from 1915 totaling 454.4 million dollars, with spirits wines and beverages up 64 percent and tobacco 30 percent. A proposed 20 to 25 percent luxury duty could generate about 100 million in revenue next year, while raw materials stay free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committees On
Ways and Means
Ils
Committee
Oil output in Illinois drops in 1916 despite higher prices
Illinois oil production in 1916 totaled 17 714 235 barrels, down 1 327 460 from 1915. The average well price rose to 1.65 per barrel, up 67 cents. Market value exceeded all prior years as activity grew with 1 461 new wells completed, despite varied county contributions.
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Illinois
John D. Northrop
United States Geological Survey
Department of the Interior
Illinois State Geological Survey
Curing tired feet and strengthening arches
Los Angeles Times reports simple daily foot exercises to prevent fatigue and falling arches. Walk with feet parallel to balance the outer foot muscles and perform two routines Toeing in and leg cross stance to tone the outside muscles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles Times
The Good Roads Bill Moves Toward Referendum in 1918
The Meents 60 million dollar hard roads bonds bill cleared conference, awaits House action, then gubernatorial approval for statewide roads. Forty six routes mapped. funds from motor vehicle revenue first pay debt. Clark County gains two improved roads Route 1 Chicago to Harrisburg Metropolis and the National Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Lowden
Department of Public Works
Clark County
Chicago
Harrisburg
Metropolis
Gray Leaved Plants Offer Month by Month Foliage
Gray leaved plants provide a restful color in foliage with many hardy options for each bloom month. Silvery mirforl gold dust and white and purple rock cress appear alongside woolly seaved chick weed hardy pinks Siebolds day fly Fischer horned poppy lavender cotton woundwort and woolly thyme. Some display a silvery hue others a blue cast especially globe thistles and sea hollies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Precedent Nobly Ignored by Revolutionary Leaders
James Madison argues that no exact model or precedents existed for the new United States and that leaders chose a noble, untried course. He warns that without bold action, liberty could have been crushed by misguided counsels, and he expresses hopeful pride in America’s pioneering path.
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United States
America
James Madison
Seed Germination Times by Vegetable List
The text gives average germination times for many vegetables under normal conditions. Examples include bean five to ten days, corn five to eight, carrot twelve to eighteen, lettuce six to eight, onion seven to ten, pepper nine to fourteen, tomato six to twelve, and turnip four to eight days.
Ironing Tip Using Sponge and Water
An ironing hint suggests having a common sponge and a dish of water to dampen dry clothes. The sponge works better than a cloth for moisture, and if needed, dry garments can be ironed immediately without a sponge.
Wife of Famous Actress Reveals Favorite Dish Conflicts
In a playful magazine exchange, the husband notes that public articles praise a peach bloom fudge cake with orange wisp salad, yet at home he recalls her real favorite as plain corned beef and cabbage.
Pa Cynical Smile Riddle Echoes Through Family Ties
A fragment from a father child exchange centers on money tensions and a mother’s forthcoming guidance about finances. The lines hint at bargaining within a family, a son seeking funds, and a mother set to respond with a cautionary stance.
Lucky Angry Wife Quote Appears in Poem Exchange
A brief quoted exchange features a wife venting anger about cooking and a husband retorting that he gets indigestion, with a line about the false never growing toferrot by growing power attributed to Tagore.
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Tagore
Dean's Kidney Pills promoted for kidney weakness
An advertisement warns of rising kidney troubles and urges rest and Dean's Kidney Pills as the solution. It includes a testimonial from Mrs. Edgar Nay of Marshall and claims broad use and world wide acceptance, price 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Marshall
Edgar Nay
Nay
Foster-Milburn Co., Props
Buffalo, N.Y
Pearls of Pearl Divers From the Persian Gulf
E E Calverley in Science American describes perilous pearl diving in the Persian Gulf. Native divers face scurvy from lack of fresh food and impure water, with sharks and strong currents causing injuries and drownings.
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Persian Gulf
Gulf
Kuweit
E E Calverley
Scientiie American
Flags and colors in world banners
The article notes red as the dominant flag color worldwide with Greece as an exception in Europe. It cites blue for justice and white for purity, and mentions Egypt, Morocco, Austria Hungary and Japan as examples with red-only flags.
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Europe
Greece
Egypt
Morocco
Austria-Hungary
Japan
Estate of Cathrine Harmon sale and executors notice
Notice announces public sale of deceased Cathrine Harmon's personal property at Marshall Illinois on June 22 1917 plus sale of South half of Lot 132 Woodford Dulaney Addition. Executor Everett Connelly and Clyde Knowles Auctioneer. Also executor's notice for claims with August court date. Divorce suit of John Evans vs Addie Evans in Clark County Circuit Court July term 1917 with summons returnable July 9 1917.
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Cathrine Harmon
Marshall
Clark
Tlinois
Woodford Dulaney
Clark County
Ninois
Everett Connelly
Clyde Knowles
Notice of Sale of Minor Real Estate in Clark County
Everett E. Slusser guardian of Marjorie Elliott will apply to Clark County Court Marshall Illinois at the next term on the first Monday of July 1917 for an order directing sale of a large portion of the minor's real estate. The property includes multiple parcels totaling about 84 4 acres in sections 29 and 32 town 9 north range 13 west to fund support and education and invest proceeds as allowed by law. Everett Connelly attorney completes the notice.
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Everett E. Slusser
Marjorie Elliott
Clark County
Marshall
County of
Clark
Illinois
Mary Ellott
J W. Elliott
Notice in Chancery in Hancock, Reeder v Hancock et al
Public notice from Clark County Circuit Court announces that nonresident defendants Bruce Hancock Fred Hancock and Elizabeth Perry must appear July term 1917 to plead answer or demur to the bill of complaint filed May 14 1917 or the relief sought will be granted by default. Also includes state highway bid notice for Turkey Run Bridge in Casey township Clark county with bid date June 7 1917 and engineer's estimate of 5235 00
Notice to Contractors for Bridge Work in Anderson Township
Notice to contractors describes bid details for a reinforced concrete abutment under the East end of the Loat Hall bridge over Auburn Branch in Clark county Illinois. Bids due June 8 1917 at 1 00 pm with bond and certified check 25 06. Bids opened and contract awarded by Bridge Committee.
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Zane Arbuckle
Marshall
Court House
Loat Hall
Auburnn
Anderson Township
Clark County
Iinois
John Paddock
Burns Hurst
W. A. Byram
Henry Miller
Newt. Brossman
G. J. Boesinger
Illinois
Jane Arbuckle
Publication Notice in Illinois Circuit Court 1917
State of Illinois Clark county ss In the Circuit Court July Term 1917 Elen C Bowers J E Johnson unknown heirs of J E Johnson and unknown owners Ino Chancery Affidavit of non residence filed notice given to non resident defendants that complainant filed bill May 23 1917 summons issued returnable July 9 1917 unless appearing before the next term at Marshall on July 9 1917 to be held. Clerk Jay Swern Marshall Illinois May 29 1917 Graham Snavey Compt's Sols
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State of
Minois
Clark County
Circuit Court
John Evans
Addie Evans
Marshall, Lls
Marshell Il
Jay Swern
Arthur Poorman
Sal
Ilinois
Lawrence Hancock
Zermiah Reeder
Bruce Hancock
Fred Hancock
Elizabeth Perry
Westfield Building & Loan Association
Lawrence Rahmley
Holden
Marshall
Bill Marshall
Illinois
Everett Connelly
Illmois
Elen C Bowers
J E Johnson
J E. Johnson
Bill Jay Swern
Iinois
Graham & Snavey
Compt
Bids Open for Jeff Davis School Building in Marshall
The Jeff Davis school district in Clark county Illinois invites sealed bids for a new school house on the present site. Bids due June 16 1917 at 2 pm in the County Superintendent of Schools office Marshall Illinois with a 5000 dollar certified check. Plans on file with Scholfield Scholfield attorneys Marshall. Directors reserve the right to reject all bids.
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Jeff Davis
County of Clark
State of Ilinois
Scholfield & Scholfield
Marshall
County Superintendent of Schools
Clark County
Tlinois
Pearl Garver
District Board of Directors
Sach
Court House
Illinois
George Burkett
Wellington Hurst
Guardian Sells Minors Real Estate in Clark County Illinois
By decree of the Clark County Court dated May term 1917 guardian Walter Jones of Nina Harold and Marian Jones minors offers to sell their undivided one half interest in one acre of southeast corner of the southwest quarter section 15 township 9 north range 14 east Clark County Illinois. Sale to occur June 15 at 2 pm at the east foot of the courthouse in Marshall. Terms cash. Arthur Poorman attorney.
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Ilinois
Clark County
W Walter Jones
Nina Jones
Harold Jones
Marian Jones
Clark
Sinie
Illinois
Walter Jones
Court House
Marsha
Sne
Guardian
Harold and
Arthur Poorman
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N. J
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Ideal
Billy Sunday
Cathrine
Guardian of Said Minor
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State Highway Department
State Highway Commission
County Superintendent of Highways
Clifford Older
Springfield
Iliois
Casey Township
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
Marshall, Dinois
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