Paris in War Time Shows Quiet After initial mobilization
A Paris correspondent describes a calmer city days after mobilization. Flags of France and Britain remain, but Belgian and Russian colors appear more. Red Cross signs, ambulances, and army transports fill streets. Notices on walls regulate travel and behavior as the city remains orderly and vigilant.
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Bois de Boulogne
Place de ‘Talboitcorne
Paris
England
Red Cross
Rue Francois Pre- Imar
Redross
Police
Department of the Seite
Ates
Dgliverea
Nord
L: M
Thes Est
Berlin
End of the War Reflections and Peace Prospects
The piece argues Americans favor a swift end to the European conflict but warns peace is unlikely soon. It notes Germany’s tentative peace offers miss the Allies' aims, while Prussian militarism remains a threat. The war hinges on opposing ideologies about war and righteousness until one side prevails or exhaustion ends it.
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Paris
Est
France
Juvisy
Italy
Germany
Russia
Poincare
Berlin
Washington
London
Chicago Population Rise Reveals Age and Nativity Details
A biennial census by the Chicago education board shows the city's total population at 2,437,526 with 1,245,741 males and the rest females. The report notes a four year population increase of 259,248 and identifies a minor population of 954,413 including 212,871 children under four.
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Ff Education
Chicago
Ine
Abandonment of Mexico Sparks Bitter Forecasts
Sir Lionel Carden, the retiring British minister to Mexico, warns that chaos rules the country as US forces withdraw from Vera Cruz. He says law and order vanish, Carranza troops loot homes, Yaqui fighters bolster garrisons, and hundreds of Americans remain stranded. He advocates US occupation with 400,000 troops to restore governance.
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Lionel Carden
Mexico
England
Lionel
United States
Vera Cruz
Sir Lionel
Carranza
Huerta
Tanza
Zapatistas
Wilson
Evangelist Louis R. Patmont Leaves Anti-Saloon Work
Rev. Louis R. Patmont quits the anti-saloon ranks, now engaged in evangelistic work in Wisconsin. After recovering in northern Wisconsin from a kidnapping incident, he rejoined his wife and tours churches there. He plans to headline meetings, drawing large crowds while avoiding details about his disappearances.
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Louis R. Patmont
Detroit Tribune
Wisconsin
Patmont
Po Do Lax Promises Clear Complexion and Health
A vintage advertisement urges Po Do Lax as a pleasant laxative to cure indigestion headaches biliousness and constipation. It claims it tones the liver purifies the blood and steadies nerves leading to a clear complexion and overall health with a money back guarantee.
Local notes and minor moves from Casey
Serena Sharp attends the state normal in Charleston. W S Emrich travels to Hereford Texas for ranch property. William E McDaniel from Detroit visits his mother. Crude oil market slips below one dollar. Mrs J J Hudson of Snyder Oklahoma visits sister-in-law Mrs C C Brummett. Burglars rob Clark and Waterman drug store, netting $5 or $6. John McKnight to Cleveland for work. wife to join later. W W Mays returns from Sioux Falls. James McClarey and Mary McClarey visit local friends and neighbors.
Notice of Publication Chancery Divorce Nay v Nay
In Clark County Illinois the circuit court November term 1914 issues a summons in the divorce case Jennie C Nay v Henry E Nay for non residence. Henry E Nay must appear at Marshall November 9 1914 otherwise the bill will be confessed and a decree entered. Jay Swern Clerk B M Davison Compt’s Sol.
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State of Illinois
Clark County
Circuit Court
Jennie C. Nay
Henry E. Nay
Marshall
Illinois
Jay Swern
B. M. Davison
Guardian's Sale of Minors Real Estate in Marshall Illinois
Guardian Edith Cole asks to sell one sixth of twelve and a half acres in Clark County Illinois for Margaret Cole and Richard D. Cole. Sale set October 12, 1914, at 10 am at the Marshall courthouse, with terms one third cash, one third in one year, one third in two years with 7 percent interest and a mortgage on the premises. J W Graham, attorney.
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Clark County
Said County
A. D
Edith Cole
Margaret Cole
Richard D. Cole
Clark
Hainels
Archer Street
Manly
Marshall
William B. Archer
Illinois
Executor's Notice of Robert L Donham Estate
Arthur Poorman executor of Robert L Donham late of Clark County Illinois gives notice he will appear before the Clark County Court at Marshall for the November term on the first Monday in November. All claims against the estate must be presented for adjustment and all debts should be paid promptly. Dated September 7, 1914.
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Robert
le Donham
de Cea
L. Donham
Coun ‘Ty
Clark
Ilinois
Clark County
Marshall
Arthur Poorman
Neighborly Kidney Advice From a Marshall Resident
Mrs. Julia Thacker of Marshall DL describes severe backache bearing down pains blurred sight and dizzy spells caused by disordered kidneys. She credits Doan's Kidney Pills purchased at Harlan's drug store with a rapid improvement in 24 hours and a complete cure in five weeks. Price 50c at all dealers.
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Marshall
Julia Thacker
Marshall, DL
Dean
Harlan’s
Doan
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