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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1917
Page
5
A Monday blaze in Atlanta Georgia burned seven square miles or about 100 blocks of the residential area. The fire began in a warehouse and spread under strong winds. Losses are expected to run into the millions.
All members are requested to be present at the regular meeting Friday evening May 25 when prizes from the recent contest will be awarded and a special program presented.
A long list of local social visits and movements includes Prof. Harnish in Chicago, I L Gifford of Oblong, D W Hull of West Union, and many others visiting Casey Terre Haute and Marshall. Military service notes mention Vern Jones and John Daniels applying as electricians, and Roy Elliott recruiting sailors in the Navy with pay ranges. Community events cover auctions clubs campus activities, Red Cross support, and the purchase of the Marshall House by G M Waldron.
The State University at Urbana hosts a two section mobile exhibit showing powered farm utility and Household Science, with free admission and daily 2 to 4 pm hours. The event includes lectures at Livingston Methodist church and calls for land use, seed distribution, and fly control to aid national food efforts.
Nathan Wright kept a running tally on the Chicago road north of town last Sunday recording 168 passing cars between 5 a.m. and 8 p.m. The observer noted the steady flow of traffic in the rural area.
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