I’d Let Them Live for Kaiser in Grim Verse
A Civil War era style poem by Priv Edward C. Lynch of Troop L 302nd Cavalry expresses brutal wartime sentiments toward a Kaiser figure. It contrasts imagined mercy with violent imagery including stabbing grinding glass and gas in No Man’s Land. The piece ends with a quiet Illinois scene and a service flag bearing a star.
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Edward C. Lynch
L” 302Nd Cavalry
Harry J. Jones
Douglas
Arizona
In memory to represent The lad that was once there
A wartime foreword frames loyalty and sacrifice as voters prepare for the September 11 Republican primary. The speaker pledges to support war efforts first and conduct nonpartisan unity, seeking re election to Congress and urging victory over the Kaiser.
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Congress
Letter referencing wartime policy and Americanism
A brief excerpt shows Clifford Treland signaling support for vigorous war prosecution and urging readers to align with the true loyal spirit of Americanism. The letter frames allegiance and promises reciprocal support from the public.
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Clifford Treland
Tented City For State Fair Visitors
The Illinois Centennial State Fair and Industrial management rents an eighty acre park west of the Illinois State Fair Grounds for camping. Tents and full equipment can be rented for one or two weeks at nominal prices. The fair opens August 12 with a Centennial program and big exhibits, including U S and British government war displays.
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Ilinois
Springfield
United States
Fifty Thousand Voices Praise Dean's Kidney Pills
Spring Valley resident Frederick Heep narrates kidney pain relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills from J. C. Pinkley's Drug Store. He describes backache and blocked kidney secretions improving after two boxes, price 60 cents, and urges asking for Dean's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York.
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Dean
Spring Valley
Frederick Heep
Baker
E. St. Pat
Doan
J. C. Pinkley
Mr. Heep
Foster—Milburn Co., Msgrs
Buffalo, N. Y
Housewives Urged To Use Graham Flour
The United States Food Administration asks housewives to use graham and whole wheat flour as heat spoils inventory. Purchasers must buy six tenths of a pound of substitute, with tips to buy small quantities, store in cool dry places, sterilize before storage, and avoid mixing lots. It also urges using breakfast foods from wheat and macaroni to prevent spoilage in summer.
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United States Food Administration
Food Administration
Manufacturers Learn New Uses for Cane Sugar Substitutes
Manufacturers discover cane sugar substitutes like corn sugar glucose molasses and corn sirup can substitute cane or beet sugar under Food Administration rules. Since May 15 1918 firms in Illinois and nationwide report profitable practical use of substitutes for non edible and emergency needs.
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United States Food Administration
Charles Stevenson
Illinois
Patriot Chicagoan’s Sugar Saving Syrup Recipe
Chicago business owner S A Fisher submits a sugar saving recipe to the U S Food Administration Tilmois division. Mix 20 pounds light corn sirup 6 pounds granulated sugar and 1 1/2 gallons water to yield four gallons of heavy sirup without boiling. Cost estimates show 1.78 dollars for four gallons.
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Chicago
S. A. Fisher
South Wells Street
U. S. Food Administration
Tilmois Division
Decatur Sets Record in Sugar Conservation
Decatur reports a major sugar saving for June with only 40 percent of 1917 usage. City food administrator Frank L. Evans states grocers’ sales were recorded and mail order figures from Montgomery Ward and Sears indicate 194000 pounds sold in 1918 versus 460000 in 1917, a 266000 pound monthly reduction.
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Decatur
Frank L. Evans
Evans
Montgomery Ward & Company
Sears, Roebuck & Company
Farmers Caution To Dry Wheat Before Thrashing
Mr Hoover urges farmers to dry wheat in the shock before thrashing to prevent heating in elevators and cars. Wet or damp wheat deteriorates quickly and will not be fit for mills, risking food supply in the war effort.
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Mr. Hoover
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Anhols Bros. Publishers
Spring Paley
Brute
No Man’s Land
TILE
16Th Congressional District
Unitted States Food Administration
Atte
West Indies
Paul F. MC
WM. Hawthorne
Attorney At Law
sLincoss
J. L. Murphy
Im Peltier Bldg
Boston
J. J. Moran
Physician
W. St. Paul Bt
Spring Valley Hiteats
Majestic Pool
Cassiday Bros
DE. J. H. Franklin
Jagodsinshi
BR. Li
BR. A. Rummell
Peter Wadzinski
John Wishnevsky
Prop
Salvatore
Rathburn’s
Dakota Street
Goodyear Tires
Mobilosis
Ford
Keeley Institute
Dwight
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