British Tide Turns at Messines Ridge in Major Belgian Victory
London reports that dawn assault by British forces captured the Messines Wytschaete ridge, breaking a nearly three year German hold opposite Ypres. Explosives, mines, and gas shells devastated German trenches as Plumer’s troops advanced with minimal British casualties and air superiority supporting infantry.
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London
Messines-Wytschaete
Belgium
Wytschaete
Messines Ridge
Ypres
Messines
Vimy Ridge
No Man’s Land
The
Bomme
Plumer
Russia
Illinois Whipsaw of Public Claims and Local News
Mrs. Scott Durand seeks aid from Governor Lowden over cattle losses in the foot and mouth epidemic after Dunne vetoed a prior appropriation. The Rockford diocese faces Muldoon transfer, while a Chicago arrest involves Mrs. Lillian Scott and Frederick Spies. Elder Jackson faces prison for an orphanage scam, and a burglar is thwarted by a strike home. Illinois G A R elects officers. Peoria to host 1918 encampment. First Cavalry becomes Second Field Artillery with Milton Foreman as commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Durand
Lowden
Dunne
Livestock Commission
Muldoon
San Francisco
Rockford
Lillian Scott
Thomas I. Porter
United States Secret Service
Chicago
Frederick Spies
J. C. Jackson
Jackson
Danville
Dickson
First Cavalry
Illinois National Guard
Second Field Artillery
Milton J. Foreman
H. Boyer
Carthage College
Paxton
San Jose
Lincoln State School
Virginia
James A. Crain
Pana
Central Ilinois
Berwyn
Rose Miesner
Woman’s Church Federation of
Ilinois
Committee of National Defense
Washington
Army
Navy
Cain
Springfield
Cairo
New York
John H. Cameron
Rockford Association of Commerce
War Department
Thomas N. Barry
Illinois
State Council of Defense
Samuel Insull
Peoria County
Liberty
William Poynter
Carmi
Thomas Stevens
Robert Walker
Marian
H. VY. Schroeder
Minier
Tuscola
Sarah A. Jarman Memorial Hospital
Illinois Traction System
Red Cross
Plainview
Joseph Bird
Carlinville
A. R
Bloomington
L. &. Wertman
Galesburg First National Bank
Schuettler
John Pollack
Herman Wiert
Frank Gerald
James F. Pershing
John A. Pershing
France
United Mining Company
Christopher and
Buckner
Duguoin
Old
Havana
National W
Quincy
Alex Richard
Peoria
Waterloo
Charles Reis
Mutual
Lanark Mutual
Mattoon
Henry Slade
Urbana
Interstate Railway Company of
J. R. Widdows
Walter Key
BRB & O
Cass County Teachers’ Institute
Peter Kumporio
James Matthews
Stella McClain
Aurora
Atlas
Ilinois Shoe Dealers’ Association
Hillsboro
Charles Ives
Kenneth Dailey
Harker Blake
Pecatonica
Watseka County
Lincoln
Grant
Lincoln Park
American Lighting Company
Barnyard Parade Ends With Feasting And Fun
A lively barnyard parade led by Mr. Rooster draws all animals into a noisy march. The Geese and Sparrows join the chorus while Peacock tails demand space. The farmer ends the event with a birthday-style feast, leaving everyone happy.
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Mr. Rooster
Mr. Peacock
Mrs. Peacock
Rooster
Miss Slam
Harnsard
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Kaleer
Pinky Pig
Brother Bacon
Miss Ham
Porky Pig
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