Six Reasons Why U S Should Enter War Says Rev Shank
Reverend W O Shank of Central Baptist Clayton argues for U S entry into World War I. He frames war's bright side as nation making and democracy rising, listing five reasons including preserving the country, aiding weaker nations, defending seas, honoring allied debts, and establishing worldwide democracy, urging Americans to choose courage over pacifism.
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Rev. W. O. Shank
U. S
Germany
W. O. Shank
Central Baptist Church
Clayton
America
Union of States
Philippine Islands
Mr. Shank
Grant
William McKinley
Belgium
France
Pimples to Healing With Cuticura Soap Ad Story
James H McManaway of East St. Louis recalls two years of burning itchy pimples on arms and limbs turning yellowish. After trying Cuticura Soap and Ointment via a free sample, he was healed. Ad promotes Cuticura products and a free sample rack by return mail from Boston.
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James H. McManaway
T. Louis Ave
East St. Louis
Cuticura
Dept. H
Boston
Planes Collide In Practice Drills Over San Diego
In San Diego on Monday two military aircraft collided during practice at about 500 feet. Sergeant N Frey and flying instructor N B Robbins escaped unharmed as both planes, moving around ninety mph, entered slides and dives near the North Island aviation school. Robbins later recovered from a slide and both crews were rescued. Lieutenant R C Clark, Utah National Guard, was aboard one machine and also survived. The wrecked plane ditched in San Diego bay with its nose in the mud.
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San Diego
Cal
N. Frey
N. B Robbins
Wren
San Diego Bay
North Island Aviation School
Frey
R. C. Clark
Utanis National Guard
Robbins
Woodmen subscribe for Liberty Bonds
Rock Island Illinois June 6 The executive council of the Modern Woodmen of America voted to subscribe for 250000 worth of Liberty Loan bonds The organization has 1000000 members The executive board also decided to pay the salary of any employee of the order who may enlist for the period of the war
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Rock Island, Tih
Executive Council
The
Modern Woodmen of America
Prison riot over new rules at Joliet leads to troop call
Fire broke out at Joliet penitentiary as convicts revolted over tightened discipline. Guards, soldiers, and Captain Ridgway forced rebels back while fires were extinguished. Major Clinton arrived with troops tightening security. One fatality occurred after a jumped second story window. not a single shot fired. Governor Lowden was informed the situation was under control and damage capped at about $20,000. Federalized guards aided in stopping the riot.
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Joliet
Chicago
C. Ridgway
Fire Department
Ridgway
Bowen
J. W. Clinton
Hinton C. Clabaugh
Federal Bureau of Investigation
George A. Zeller
Prison Board of Administration
Dickson
Charles Thorne
Department of Public Welfare
Springfield
Lowden
A. L. Bowen
Joliet Penitentiary
Windstorm Rips Through Shawnee County killing and damaging property
A severe windstorm swept Shawnee County near Topeka on Tuesday night killing at least three people and injuring several others. Poor farmhouses were demolished as towns including Elmont Valencia Maping Hill and Menoken suffered extensive damage.
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Topeka
Kans
Shawnee County
Elmont
Valencia
Mapig Hill
Menoken
Stonn
Dutch Dividing Food Supplies Amid War Strife
Dutch authorities reveal a wartime plan to apportion Holland’s surplus foods between the Entente and Central Powers. Details show butter cheese eggs milk and vegetables split with Britain France Belgium and Germany. exports to Britain continue despite submarine activity while some goods are redirected to Germany.
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Hague
Netherlands
Germany
Song of
France
Foreign Office
London
Associated Press
Holland
Austria
Britain
Holand
Entente Alles
Agricultural Export Bureau
British and General Trading Association
Belgian Relief Commission
Britains
Great Britain
Netherlands Oversea Trust
Zeebrugge
Solland
Coor
America
Flooded sewers and creek rise threaten town and crops
A storm flooded sewers and private drains creating a water stream around the public square impassable between streets until drainage systems could cope. Crooked Creek reached its highest level since 1905, threatening the Perry Meyers residence bridge abutments. Annual College Banquet held by Carthage College Academy Alumni Association featured music, readings, solos, and a large officer slate. Legal notices include multiple foreclosures, partitions, injunctions, and distributions with various decrees and amended bills.
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Crooked Creek
Perry Meyers
Carthage College Academy Alumni Association
Christian Church
CG. A. Sundberg
Ain Polk
Nellie A. Zinn
Electrical Storm Strikes Carthage Causes Barn Fire
A severe electrical storm hit Carthage and vicinity on Monday afternoon with heavy rain. Five buildings were struck within forty minutes. The Miller barn and Lower residence sustained minor damage, O Marra residence barely touched, Roy Weaver barn burned, totaling about 350 dollars with insured contents.
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Carthage
R. B. O'Marra
B. F. Miller
Twink Lower
Prairie Avenue
Roy Weaver
Hancock Court Orders in Hancock Carthage
June court session convened with no juries. Judgments favor plaintiff in Herrick vs Phillips for 1800 plus costs. Assumpsit cases argued or dismissed. Master in chancery appointed for two years. Foreclosure master reports approved. divorces granted and docket items acted.
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Carthage
Harry Waggoner
Florence Mabelle Herrick
William F. Phillips
Assumpsit
Grover Ewing
Cleota
Alfred P
Preston N. Quick
Henry Rams
Frank Booz
Grace Erwin
Luther Shipton
Shipton Grocery Co
D. E. Mack
Hancock County
Armand F. Pierrot
Mary A. Bolton
Samuel J. Russell
Photoplays and stars in latest film lineup
Pauline Frederick stars in Sleeping Fires. Bessie Love features in Cheerful Givers The Petticoat Perils. Cavoy presents The Little Moccasin Love and Blazes Universal Screen Magazine. Carey appears in The Fighting Gringo. Belasco Alice Joyce in Her Secret Gem Vivian Rich in A Gentle Conspiracy The Bath Tub Elopement. Martha Hedman in The Cub.
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Pauline Frederick
Bessie Love
Cavoy
Universal Screen Magazine
Tarry Carey
Belasco
Alice Joyce
Gem
Vivian Rich
Quineey
Martha Hedman
the Cub
Tweedledum
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