Illinois Salt Springs and Ancient Salt Work History
The piece describes Illinois salt springs near Equality and Gallatin County, noting federal control of Saline works, large regional employment, and high daily salt output. It mentions early transport, fuel use, timber depletion, and archeological shards from a prehistoric saltmaking culture. It also covers a county court sale of real estate in Clark County, Illinois, in 1917 with detailed parcel descriptions and sale terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawneetown
Equality
United States Geological Survey
Interior Department
Illinois
Gallatin County
United States
Town of
Half Moon
Tennessee
Kentucky
Indiana
Noy
Clark County
de Bonis
Cora Clawson
A. D
Towit
Court House
Marshall
Towsehig
Weel
Ihence
Adams Street
Dulaney
Carey
Ilinois
He. Casey
Cost to equip an American infantryman in France
War department figures show the cost of clothing 101.21, fighting equipment 7.36, and eating utensils 7.73 per man. Each infantryman receives fifty clothing items, 107 fighting items, and eleven eating utensils, with detailed prices for rifle, bayonet, belts, and gear totaling 156.30 per man.
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France
War Department
United States
Cheer Up For Health And Self Denial
James J Montague writes in The New York American that readers fearing death from dieting should keep spirits up. He argues restraint over indulgence can improve health and longevity, even if cravings persist, and urges endurance through conservative eating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
J Montague
Dig Up Indian Relics From pre Pueblo Cultures
Dr Byron Cummings of the University of Arizona reports finds of ancient cremation and dismemberment burials near the Navajo reservation on the New Mexico Arizona boundary. Dr Franklin W Hodge notes discoveries at Hawatkah near Zuni NM from Hawatkah sites revealing stone utensils pottery looms cotton clothing and corn with a thousand year old context. A White House lawn policy proposal asks President Wilson to replace mowers with sheep to promote a sheep for every family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Cummings
University of Arizona
Arizona
New Mexico
School of American Research
Navajo Reservation
New Mexico-Arizona
Cummings
Franklin W. Hodge
Bureau of American Ethnology
Santa Fe
N. M
Hawatkah
Zuni
Cibola
Hodge
White House
Wilson
National Sheep and Wool Bureau
Chicago
Wheat Situation Urges Careful Planting for Stable Prices
Congress passes emergency food bill likely stabilizing wheat prices and boosting farmer confidence. Farmers should seek good seed, prepare seed beds, and plant late to avoid Hessian fly, consulting the state college extension director for dates.
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Congress
State College of Agriculture
Mosquito Kitts Three In Family
A brief notice reports a deadly incident linked to a mosquito bite affecting a family member. The event details are sparse but indicate a fatal outcome and health concerns stemming from vector exposure.
Pleasant surprise for Robert B Weekly on 29th birthday
Neighbors gathered at his Redman home Tuesday evening to honor Robert B Weekly with an unannounced birthday party. Old fashioned games and lively conversation filled the night. Refreshments included pink ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B. Weekly
Redman
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Salt Springs
Wisiote
Robertscea
Pia
Theas
Doctor
Southwest
America
the Paige
Paige
The
Stratford
Fairheld
Linwood
Brooklands
Dartmoor
F. O. B. Detroit
O. B. Detroit
Lloyd Pulver
J. W. Smith, M.D
Michigan Ave
Kinloch
Lawrenceville
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