Head of Coast Patrol of Submarine Chasers
Captain Henry B. Wilson is named head of the coast patrol of submarine chasers as the Navy formalizes a mosquito fleet ready for mobilization. A New Jersey native and Annapolis graduate of 1876, Wilson rose to captain in 1911 and led the board of inspection and survey for ships before taking this post at age fifty six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Department
Coast Patrol
Henry B. Wilson
Pennsylvania
Wilson
New Jersey
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Navy
Board of Inspection and Survey
Our Flag and Anthem Standards for Respectful Display
The guide states it is disrespectful to leave the flag up at night and describes correct display with the union in the upper left if stripes horizontal or upper right if stripes vertical. It notes the Star Spangled Banner as national anthem by military recognition and urges listeners to stand whenever played.
Mother's Doll Story of Rag Kitten Sleep Ring
A charming tale about two rag doll kittens in a box under a master's bed. They wake early, bicker over pillows, break a pillow releasing feathers, and fear a scolding, only for the master to sleep through while feathers drift around.
The Little Man and His Eternal Catch Me War
A fragment tells of a diminutive figure singing Catch me if you can all day as children play work eat and sleep. The refrain repeats the old man’s chase and declares the little man’s perpetual war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tver
Draft Bill Passed For U S Universal Military Service
Congress approves selective draft creating ages 21 to 40 registration and drawing soldiers by population. Plan calls for 1,000,000 troops this year and 17,000,000 next year, 500,000 in regular army and national guard, with 60,000 to 3,000,000 potential to France as war progresses. Col Roosevelt and others push for quick action to unfurl the flag and support troops in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Wilson
Regular Army
National Guard
War Department
the Universal Service
United States
France
Col. Roosevelt
United Stres
Campaign urges household efforts to combat houseflies
A call to action to reduce fly-related illness through weekly home inspections, clean kitchens, and community awareness. The text urges children taught about fly dangers and teachers to promote cleanliness in schools, aiming to cut doctor bills and improve public health.
Preparedness for Fly Campaign Urges Cleanliness and Prevention
The notice urges immediate action against a fly invasion using the old prevention saying an ounce of prevention is better than a cure. It covers garbage in metal cans, clearly separating rubbish, waste paper, vacant lots, and emphasizes keeping areas clean and safe, with guidance on storage and disposal.
Quote on ignorance and luck as escape from bad luck
The remark notes that knowing little can fuel false confidence and that luck offers only brief relief from misfortune. It presents luck as a shaky shield rather than genuine knowledge or wisdom.
Publication Notice in Clark County Court 1917
Randolph Ferris executor of Sopronia Brooks estate files a petition in Clark County Illinois to sell real estate to pay debts. The description covers 160 acres in Section 20 Township 9 North Range 11 West and a 0.5 acre parcel in Section 20, with a summons returnable June 4 1917 at Marshall Courthouse.
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State of Illinois
Clark County
Randolph Ferris
Sopronia Brooks
A. Harrison
W. H. Harrison
Catherine Hagis
William Harrison
Winona Dunnigan
Robert Harrison
Bruce Fitch
Grace Fitch Gould
Mona Fitch
Harrison Graveyard
Vorhees Crow
John Greenlee
Lewis Greenlee
William Greenlee
James Greenlee
Rebecca Cheeks
Mary Roderick
Oliver Greenlee
Ed Lacy
Alfred Lacy
George Lacy
Mont Lindley
Cyrus Lindley
Thomas Lindley
Alley
John W Lindley
Dolle Abbigal Lewis
Harriet Buckner
Robert Lacy
William Lacy
Ivan Lacy
Samuel Lacy
Mary Callihan
Eliza Hogue
Hannah Kanan
Mattie Wolverton
Olin Adney
Minnie Adney
Mary Adney
Ralph Adney
Edward Cook
Robert Cook
John Brooks
James Brooks
Mary Slusser
Jane Burke
David Gideon
William Ogle
Joseph Brooks
Mary Rodrick
Oliver Greerles
Alfred Lindley
W H Harrison
Grace Mitch Gould
Rebecca Cherh
Mars Roderich
Olver Greenlee
Daresifred Lacy
George Lacy Vort Landles
Ralph Adnes
Clark
Ilinois
John Handy
Dent Handy
Marshall
Hinds
WH Harrison
Catherine Agit
Grace Fitch
Bill Marshall
Bids Sought for School Well and Cover at Rabbit Ridge
District No. 15 Clark County Illinois invites bids to dig a well and build a sanitary top or cover on school grounds. Plans are on file with the county superintendent. Bids must be in the clerk Arthur Guinnip's hands at the schoolhouse between 1 and 2 PM on May 12, 1917. The district reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
Rabbit Ridge
Tllinois
Arthur Cguinnip
A Year Wonder Cures Kidney and Bladder Troubles
The Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles dissolves gravel cures diabetes weak and lame backs rheumatism and all irregularities of the kidneys and bladder. Regulates bladder trouble in children. If not sold by your druggist it will be sent by mail for 1.00. Two months treatment often cures. testimonials available from Dr. E W Hall 2926 Olive St St Louis MO. Sold by druggists everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Wonder
E. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
Administratrix Sells Real Estate in Clark County Illinois
Administratrix of the estate of Dr. Gunn announces a public sale of real estate in Walnut Prairie Clark County on May 26 1917. The property includes Lots 1 2 3 in Block 4 and undivided half of lots 4 5 and 14 feet off the north side of Lot 6 in Block 4 Original Town of Walnut Prairie. Cash due on day of sale at the east door Marshall courthouse.
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Clark County
Illinois
Gunn
Court House
Marshall
Walnut Prairie
Ilinois
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Genvine
Cole Bros
Pulver’s Garage
The
Herald
Williams
E. Locust Street
Brussels
Axminster
H.M. Dewey & Co
American Press Association
Henry 2B
E. D Morton
Graham & Snavely
Compt
U. S. Army
Administratrix
Rirsehner & Willams
Buster
Cork Farm
Block School House
Cleveland Bay
Peerene
Core Bros
Keopers
West Union
Vandalla
East West
Cairo
North South
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