Head of Coast Patrol of Submarine Chasers
Captain Henry B. Wilson takes command of the coast patrol of submarine chasers as the navy builds a large mosquito fleet of motorboats for potential warfare. Wilson, a native of New Jersey, was a former commander of the Pennsylvania and rose to captain in 1911, later serving as president of the board of inspection and survey for ships.
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
The article states proper flag display rules and anthem etiquette. It notes respect for the flag, correct orientation, and standing when the national anthem is played or recognized by the army and navy. It emphasizes rising for The Star Spangled Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Army
NAVY
Mother's Doll Story Rag kittens wake master by pillow fight
A calm tale of two rag kitten toys that wake their sleepy master with pillow battles. A pillow bursts, feathers fill the room, yet the boy continues to sleep as the kittens hide back in their box. The feathers drift as the morning light touches the bed.
The Little Man’s Elusive War Parade
A fragmentary verse recalls a small man singing Catch me catch me all day as children played worked ate and slept. The refrain repeats the chant and paints a whimsical image of the little man forever pursuing and eluding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tver
Draft Bill Passed Expands Selective Service and War Mobilization
Congress approves a selective draft for men 21 to 40 to create a 1,000,000 man army this year and 17000,000 next year. President Wilson to appeal for 500,000 more troops to raise regulars and National Guard to war strength. Officials project a three year war with possible 3,000,000 troops in Europe. efforts focus on training 50,000 for spring and possibly 60,000 for France before year end. Colonel Roosevelt joins public pressure to display the United States flag on fighting lines this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Wilson
Regular Army
National Guard
War Department
the Universal Service
United States
France
Col. Roosevelt
United Stres
SWAT THE FLY CAMPAIGN URGES CLEAN HOMES
Public health notice urges every household to inspect for flies weekly starting Sundays. Emphasizes scrupulous kitchen cleanliness, neighbor awareness, and school education to prevent illness and reduce doctors' bills.
Fly Invasion Prep Urges Cleanliness and Prevention
Preparedness is the big word of the country today. An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure. Guidance covers garbage in metal cans, rubbish in boxes, waste paper dry and bundled, and vacant lots kept clean to avoid health hazards and promote gardens.
Ignorance and luck: reflections on knowledge and fortune
A compact reflection contrasting true knowledge with luck, suggesting that luck may shield one from the worst ignorance. The piece implies that optimism can disguise deeper gaps in understanding and resilience against misfortune is a form of evasive fortune.
Notice of sale of estate property Clark County Illinois 1917
In Clark County court a petition by Randolph Ferris executor seeks an order to sell estate real estate to pay debts. The property includes parts of Section 20 Township 9 North Range 11 West and a 0.5 acre parcel in Section 20. Summons issued for W H Harrison Catherine Hagis Bruce Fitch Grace Fitch Gould Mona Fitch John Greenlee Lewis Greenlee William Greenlee James Greenlee Rebecca Cheeks Mary Roderick and others to appear June term 1917 in Marshall Illinois.
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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
Dollie Abbigal Lewis
Harriet Buckner
Robert Lacy
William Lacy
Ivan Lacy
Samuel Lacy
Mars 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
Mary Callihan
Clark
Ilinois
John Handy
Dent Handy
Marshall
Hinds
Bill Marshall
Rabbit Ridge School Seeks Bids for Well Digging and Cover
The directors of District No 15 Clark County Illinois invite bids for digging a well on Rabbit Ridge school grounds and for constructing a sanitary top or cover per plans on file with the county superintendent. Bids must be for labor and materials, with the district reserving right to reject all bids. Bids to be received by clerk Arthur Guinnip at the schoolhouse between 1 and 2 PM on May 12, 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
Rabbit Ridge
Illinois
Arthur Cguinnip
A Yeas Wonder Kidney Cure Ad
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 it both men and women. Regulates bladder troubles in children. If not sold by your druggist will be sent by mail on receipt of 1.00 One small bottle two months treatment and seldom fails to perfect a cure. Send for testimonials from this and other states. Dr. E W Hall 2926 Olive street St. Louis Mo Sold by druggists everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
E. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
Administratrix Sells Real Estate by Public Auction
By order of the Clark County Illinois county court the administratrix of the estate of Dr. Gunn deceased will offer for sale at public auction on May 26 1917 between 10am and 4pm at the east door of the Marshall courthouse the real estate in Walnut Prairie Clark County Illinois Lots 1 2 3 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 on day of sale The sale is under a court decree dated April 21 1917 Everett Connells attorney on record.
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Clark County
Illinois
Gunn
Court House
Marshall
Walnut Prairie
Ilinois
A. D
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E. Locust Street
Brussels
Axminster
H.M. Dewey & Co
American Press Association
Henry 2B
E. D Morton
Graham & Snavely
Compt
Administratrix
M LL Gunn
O J Gunn
Everett Connells
Rirsehner & Willams
Buster
Cork Farm
Block School House
Cleveland Bay
Peerene
Core Bros
Keopers
West Union
Vandalla
East Weet
Cairo Division
North South
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