Memorial Day observance plan for Carthage outlined
A Carthage meeting in the court house assembly room laid groundwork for Memorial Day events. Plans include Moss Ridge cemetery graves, a march to Carthage cemetery, and ceremonies at the court house park with committees naming speakers, program, grounds, decorations, transportation, finance, and music. A final committee meeting set for 7:30 pm at the G A R hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Court House
Commercial Club
W. E. Lyons
J. N. Markle
I. C. Davidson
Moss Ridge
Carthage Cemetery
Court House Park
S. Tf. Ferris
Arbaugh
Luther Shipton
J. H. McCullough
J. P. Beckman
Will O. Sharp
M. F. Shepherd
W. E. Lyon
Otha McMinimy
John Helfrich
Russell Smith
John Shultz
Women’s Relief Corps
Clyde Johnson
Ellis Cox
E. A. Wilcox
Samuel Naylor
L. C. Cherrill
Lee Leibenborn
O.is Brink
Farrell Cutler
J.s Palmier
E. S. Coombs
Willian
M. Gordon
L. W. Berry
J. E. Helfrich
Fred Johnson
IT. M. R
Scarlatti
Rachmaninott
Your Stomach A Garbage Can
An old advertisement extols Dr Hart's Vegetable Compound as a nourishing food to cleanse toxins and repair nerves and blood. It claims the body suffers from waste overload and aging, promising a 30 day treatment for 25 cents at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burk. Hart
Chase to down German plane ends 40 km chase
Captain David Peterson of Honesdale Pennsylvania shot down a German two seater aircraft near Chateau Salines after a long pursuit along the American front. He chased the enemy for 40 kilometers along the line and 12 kilometers behind German lines before victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
France
David Peterson
Honesdale
Chateau Salines
NOWS THE TIME TO GET INTO THE ARMY NOWS THE TIME TO GET INTO THE ARMY
A wartime recruiting message urges men turning 21 since June 5 1917 to register on June 5 and volunteer promptly to choose their branch. Delaying risks crowded enlistment and less favorable assignments while benefits include training, discipline, and future prestige in a national patriotic society after the war. Citizens fall into three classes dutyful slackers and patriots. the call asks where you stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.5. Army
America
Ufe
Patriotic Society
France
England
Italy
Canada
United States
Independent Workers Dinner for Red Cross in Quincy
A large fundraiser event hosted by the Independent Workers at Mrs. Henry Webb’s home on Spruce Street raised about 100 for the Red Cross after serving dinner to roughly 250 attendees. Donations came from multiple local figures, with decor and contributions provided by several donors and organizations. The dinner committee and officers are listed, praising those who aided in hosting and organizing the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincey
Red Cross
Henry Webb
Spruee Street
Hathach-Schroeder Company
P. Washtain Hrockenkamp
Almeset
Rieter
Miller
Rode
Mumper
Ruth Brown
George Wilkins
Mendon
Magpie Walker
Sadie Me. Woerter
Charlotte McWooerter
Mary Washington
Wadley
Sarah Young
Susie A. Brent
Anna A. Smith
Joseph Bullett
Jane Jackson
Estelle Zimmerman
J. W. Tutt
Kelley
Tlenry Webb
Henry Smith
W. W. Fields
Dutton
J. H. Nichols
T. W. Tutt
Georgia Webster
America
Red Cross Committee
Less Hessian Fly In Adams Than for Last 10 Years
County farm agent "Farmer" Rusk reports Adams County wheat shows unusually low Hessian fly infestation this spring. Chief Entomologist W. P. Flint confirms nationwide fly pressure at a ten year low. Varieties vary in resistance with Red Cross and Blue Stem least infested, Fultz notably susceptible, and early sowing advised only if fly levels remain low.
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Rusk
Adams County
W. P. Flint
Roy Mortonfield
Houston Township
Michigan
Fultz
L. G. Hoke
Red Cross
Morton Field
Ihlint
Mr. Flint
Nature Works Wonders Then Man Sells Them For Ten Cents
An observed natural marvel becomes a public spectacle as a man offers access to nature at ten cents per person and five cents for children, prompting questions about commercialization of natural sights.
Springfield Man Among Cyclops Passengers
Washington May 23 The navy department released a list of 13 names believed to be aboard the collier Cyclops during her last voyage. The list includes Oscar Evans of 1504 Carolina Avenue Springfield Illinois, among others transferred from different ships to the Cyclops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cyclops
Navy Department
Osca- Evans
Carolina Avenue
Springfield
Chicago man killed in British air force action
London reports Second Lieutenant H W Preston of the British air forces was killed on May 14 while flying in England. He is the son of Robert K Preston of Chicago. A stray line about a whistling woman follows, noting a preference for one who whistles over one who whines.
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Chicago
London
H. W. Preston
British Air Forces
Robert K. Preston
England
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Ford
George Dillon
Collins Plow Co
Badamo
State Street
A. E. Newberry
Prop
Vermont St
Hampshire
Kellogg's
Adams
State Entomological Department
Illinois
Flint
Castoria
Chas. H. Fletcher
Crooks Bros. Millinery CO
The
Humanity
Lewis Shoe Store
Maine St
Quincy, Ill
Quincy
Ss Shoes
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