Teachers Open Sessions With Ringing Pledge
Illinois teachers gather for the 64th convention in Springfield as President Hatfield leads a war session pledge of unequivocal support for the government. Governor Lowden votes, prizes awarded for spelling, and officers are nominated for top posts at the meeting.
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Springfield
Ill
Illinois
W. R. Hatfield
Phisage
Hugh 5. Macal Jr
Gov
Lowden
Ane
Representatives’ Hall
State House
Hatfield
Magill
To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Brom Quinine
Advertises a cold cure with 30 cent tablets and a money back guarantee from druggists. Promoted under E. W. Grove’s name on each box, claiming a single day cure. Indicates refund if it fails.
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E. W. Grove
LocalOfficials Named in Chicago Board Roster Mystery
An executive board listing appears with names including H. E. Brown of Kenilworth and Charles McIntosh of Monticello among Chicago leadership. The fragment hints at governance roles with Dr. Iurerr-Charles McIntosh as a participant in the board lineup.
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Chicago
Iurerr
Charles McIntosh
Monticello
H. E. Brown
Kenilworth
Teuton Raiders Lose 13 Planes In Northern Italy Raid
Italian and British air forces repelled a major enemy raid on December 27 near Treviso. About half of a 25-strong formation was shot down or damaged, eight enemy aircraft were brought down, and several more were destroyed in two waves. A dreadnought aircraft carried three men who were all killed or captured.
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Associated
Presa
Italy
Treviso
German Plotters Found in Brazil
Dispatches from Florianopolis Brazil report a large number of German conspirators arrested after a plot to overthrow local authorities was uncovered. The Germans, armed and meeting as a German society, were active in Florianopolis a coastal city of Santa Catarina with about 20 000 residents.
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Brazil
Buenos Aires
Florianopolis
Braz
Santa Catharina
Seed Corn Shortage Talks in Illinois Meeting
Chicago Dec 28 seed corn and farm labor shortages dominated a meeting of Illinois representatives and a US food administration committee. They agreed to connect farmers with seed corn owners and to survey farm labor, plus discuss plans for Urbana food production war conference next month.
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Chicago
Illinois
United States Food Administration
Urbana
Marion County MO classifies more men in 1A and IV groups
Hannibal and Palmyra area list of men added to Class I and Class IV-A and IV-B under Marion County draft board. Names include George Miller Allison F. Smith Clarence Wright Drix Turner Burl Sommers Everett Taylor Charles Brown Samuel White and many others across Hannibal Palmyra Monroe City and Philadelphia with multiple routes and district brackets.
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Hannibal, Mo
Marion County Draft Board
George Miller
Hanmibal
Allison F. Smith
Hannibal
Frank
Schaick
Palmyra
Allen M. Wilcox
Enden
Clarence Wright
Cecil F. Rife
Philadelphia
Drix Turner
Burl E. Sommers
Monroe City
Everet C. Taylor
Chas. L. Brown
Samuel F. White
George McPike
Clark
Raymond C. Mense
William A. Diemer
Raymond W. Carpenter
Maywood
Henry T. Stark
Chas
T. Dalley
R. J. Everett C. Ackerson
Robert W. Perkins
William Specht
Frank A. Watson
Jesse Gibbs
Earl J. Morley
Howard Young
Benj. F. Clark
John F. Burks
Harvey D. Bolton
Nelsonville
Roy Trower
John Cook
Harry C. Bross
Howard D. Ayres
Albert Joseph
Win
J. Shank
Harry R. Zeigler
Charles Griffin
Harry E. Roberts
John S. Sandridge
Zindrew Monach
Robi. M. Clayton
Joseph B. Schaick
Pal
Oder Starr
Cliferd L. Newton
Grover D. DeJarnett
Clyde M. Fenton
J. Floyd Hansbrough
Curtis W. Lee
Alvin W. Powell
Norman Gallagher
James D. Branham
Walter D. Fowler
Arthur H. Ely
Fallie A. Masterson
Ely
Jesse F. Thurston
Marion H. Stewart
Thomas E. Barr
Russell S. Dearing
Tavier
John G. Yungk
Walter J. Smith
John T. Moss
Ely Thomas R. Richards
David L. Stewart
William J. Porter
Painyra
Joseph A. Cady
David Redd
Darrell E. Bradshaw
Munroe
Clarence H. Harris
Benjamin Gash
Joseph H. Averksamp
Fabius
Louis A. Keith
Charles J. Boner
Major Griggsby
George A. Cary
Clarence Bonebrake
Lloyd L. Sims
Mus Rose
Lewis E. Young
Otho W. Tedrow
August H. Drebes
Walter L. Reed
Daniel W. Swigert
Monroe
Otto H. Arp
Carl B. Hendren
Benjamin F. Otten
Russell C. Harvey
Jesse O. Gibbons
Robert F. Kuhn
Nick Palos
Albert Bockhold
Han
Ernest Coward
Hon
Local Briefs and Visitors Over Christmas Week
Snyder's Taxi advertises phone numbers 101 and 201. Mrs Vesta Hassan and two children of 2236 Hampshire visited relatives in Lewistown, IL, for Christmas. Home guards held four squads for drill in the armory Thursday night. Walter and George Flack of Kansas City spent Christmas with parents here and left Tuesday evening. Mrs Edward Johnson hosted a reception for her sister Mrs Jeffries of St Louis with about 100 guests. Dr H F Lafler offered chiropractic treatments. Henry Carlson of Detroit is visiting his wife's parents at 81 State street. N S B Club hosts a New Year’s Eve dance with prizes for spot dance. Born to Charles Seifert and wife at 1208 State street a son on Thursday morning. Only one person sat the civil service exam for stenographer and typewriter. the weekly test had been postponed from Christmas. K M Botsford left Blessing hospital Thursday for home at 1656 Maine street. he is recovering from a minor operation. Police ambulance also moved Orville Worthmann from Blessing hospital to 21194 Hampshire street. George Bergman, ex Quincy resident now running a large dairy in Bethel Kansas, is visiting. will return Jan 2. No war tax on Eagles’ New Year’s Eve dance funds for lodge members serving in colors. Art Johnson of 603 North Sixth street retired from a business trip to St Louis.
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K. M. Botsford
Blessing Hospital
Maine Street
Botried
Orville Worthmann
Hampshire Street
George Bergman
Quincy
Bethel Kansas
Eagles’ Hall
Lodge
Art Johnson
North Sixth Street
St. Louis
Russians Defeated at Harbin in Manchuria Clash
A report from Harbin says Chinese and Russian maximalist troops clashed Wednesday morning. Russians surrendered, were disarmed, and taken prisoner while Chinese troops reportedly now hold the Harbin garrison. The dispatch notes the engagement occurred in Manchuria. Also mention of U S Marines cultivating potatoes in Haiti.
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Torio
Harbin
Manchuria
Cures a Cold in One Day Ad Promotes Laxative
A vintage ad promotes LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE as a cure for a cold in one day. It claims signature BE. W. GROVE and lists 30 cents as the price.
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BE. W. Grove
Willsey Aber Rites In Home Of Bride Pittsfield
Pittsfield December 28 James Callette Willsey married Miss Lada Florine Aber in her parents home with relatives present. Rev D N Wetzel officiated. Newlyweds left for a brief trip. Willsey taught and worked on Willsey farms. Aber a local teacher. County Clerk issued marriages to Lerch-Stuller and Brayman-Wood. Several locals visiting or listed with families and students, including Rose Brenner and Lucy Wetzel. Class of 1917 reunion held at E P Opera House with twenty nine members.
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Pittsfield
James Callette, Willsey
Lada Florine Aber
Charles L. Aber
D. N. Wetzel
The
Christian Church
W. R. Wiltsey
Willsey Farms
Frank Shadel
Chicago
Charley Shadel
Otto Fisher
St. Louis
Lambert Hirsheimer
Michigan State University
Ann Arbor
I. G. Hirsheimer
W. S. Binns
Andy Lerch
Lola Stuller
Chambersburg
Herman Brayman
Louella Wood
Pearl
Aaron G. Ham
Rose
Maud Brenner
Karl
Auburn
M. D. King
Charles Webster
France
Newport News
Merle Allen
St. Francis
Perry C. Allen
Albert Drucker
Isaac Strauss
Nurses Honored in St Anne's Hospital Event
A delightful evening was spent as Mayme Hassett, superintendent of nurses, led activities at St Anne's Hospital in St. Louis, showcasing staff dedication and hospital community engagement.
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Aves Mayme Hassett
St. Anne's Hospital
Louis Spends Holidays With Ned Mother Mrs Mary Hassett
Louis spends the holidays with Ned’s mother Mrs Mary Hassett in this typewritten notice fragment. The readable text notes family gathering details and names a resident relative.
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Louis
Ned
Mary Hassett
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Capital
Francis G. Blair
Lotha Rhine
Hamilton County
Margaret Sanford
Henry County
Dorothy Mulberry
Christian County
Normal Schools’ Council
W.C. Bagley
Columbia University
George D. Wham
Carbondale
Elizabeth D. Harvey
Belvidere
Marion Hoedley
Streator
Albert W. Evy
Teuton Raiders
Jim
Marion County
Victrola
Weilers
Haiti
United States Marine Corps
Willsey-Aber
Joseph Kane
Timothy Kane
Lucy Wetzel
David N. Wetzel
Eureka College
Eureka
E. P. Opera House
Percales
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