Captured German Diary Details British Artillery Hell
A German corporal’s diary translated from May to June 1917 portrays the British barrage at Messines and Wytschaete as “hell,” with gas alarms, drumming shells, and relentless front-line bombardment. It chronicles fear, strain, and high casualties as German troops endure sleepless nights and shattered trenches.
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Germany
Messines Ridge
Wytschute
Menin
Comines
Chateau Road
Arras
Prizes Awarded for Best Gardens by Palmyra Pupils
Palmyra Parents Teachers Association offered prizes of 3 2 and 1 for the best garden planted and cared for by children. Nearly 80 enrolled across two age classes. In the older group Mildred Potter won a $2 prize. Francis Young took first place in the younger group with Earl and Stanley Nielsen second and Frank Reynolds third. Prizes to be awarded at fall meeting. plans include canning prizes and a county fair exhibit.
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Palmyra
Parent-Teacher Association of
Mildred Potter
Francis Young
Earl
Stanley Nielsen
Frank Reynolds
Parent Teacher Association
Man seriously cut by separator knife in harvest field
Howard Dennin was seriously cut on the right arm Tuesday morning at 9 o clock by the knives of a separator while he rewailing in the harvest field on the John Cox farm. Several stitches were required to close the wound.
SAILORS HEALTH CLOSELY WATCHED IN BRITISH WATERS
Aug 1 report on American destroyers in British waters notes excellent health after two months of active service. Only six major operations in hospital, no deaths from war or illness, and fewer than fifty total hospital cases. Surgeons cite strong appetites and high activity, with outdoors sport aiding health. The shipboard hospital is well equipped, with UK hospital ashore available for hundreds of patients if needed, and a local resident offered a private home as hospital but declined.
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Geon
Drops Dead From Heat In Champaign
George Freeman prominent Mason and wealthy Ogden resident collapsed in the streets of Champaign at noon Tuesday, overcome by heat.
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Champaign
Ill
George Freeman
Ogden
Notice to Chiropodists Requires License in Illinois
Illinois law requires chiropodists to hold a license after October 1, 1917. Current practitioners applying before that date may obtain a license for 25 dollars if at least 21, of good character, and with one year of practice before July 1. Afterwards all applicants must pass an exam. penalties include fines or imprisonment. Send inquiries to Francis W. Shepardson, Director, Springfield.
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Illinois
Ilinois
Francis W. Shepardson
Department of Registration and Education
Springfield
A Plea For Our Allies Poem by Mrs M R Martin
A period poem urging national unity and interracial harmony. It appeals to fathers, mothers, and the Lincoln ideal to embrace colored Americans serving abroad and to end race riots and lynching. The verses beg the flag to shield all patriots and teach justice through divine guidance.
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M. R. Martin
Lincoln
Registration of Illinois Women for War Service Sept. 17
Chicago reports registration of Illinois women for war service to begin September 17 under the Illinois branch of the women's committee of the Council of National Defense.
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Chicago
Women of Illinois
Illinois
Womens Committee
The
Council of National Defense
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France
Associated Press
Lutherman
Kriegschule
Raabwald
Hell
Dammwek
Company Ia
Tommy
Life Extension Institute
Pioneer
Grocer
Pioneer Creamery Co
Spring Street
Quincy, Ill
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Free Country
Keokuk
Quincy
Boat
Bevo
Anheuser-Busch
Deslora
ST. Louis
Asia
Swaynie’s Bath
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