War tax on admissions and wartime theater notices
A letter reports a $1500 war tax payment by Jons Murphy of Spring Valley for five small theaters in Ladd and Gherry districts to the internal revenue in Peoria. It notes taxes for months from November to February, with March's total pending after Easter. It cites Wilson’s praise of motion picture theatres aiding Four Minute Men and includes a long digression on wartime food controls and sailors’ letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jons Murphy
Tio Aid Houses
Spring Valley
Ladd and Gherry
Collecor
Internal Revenue
Peoria
Noaber
Alicom
Eisner
Naw
Uncle Sam
Heouse
Gvernment
Chicago Herald of Yesterday
Moving Picture Theatres
Wilson
William McCormack Blair
Chicago
Four Minute Men
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Panama
Alaska
Hawaii
Results That Last Appeal to Spring Valley People
Kidney sufferers in Spring Valley want lasting relief and reliable tests. Mrs. Ida M. Norris reports five years without kidney trouble after using Doan's Kidney Pills, praising relief, steadiness, and back comfort. She recommends them to friends, noting the pills’ proven track record and price of 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N.Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Valley
Ida M. Norris
St. Paul Street
Doan
Deans
Letter from Ed Tieman Describes Life in France in 1918
A letter dated February 27 1918 from Ed Tieman in France to Mr and Mrs Henry Tieman shares reassurance about safe conditions and good rations. He notes Uncle Sam's care and good treatment for soldiers and mentions ocean travel and hopes of returning home, with hints of fighting and leisure activities in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Henry Tieman
France
Uncle Sam
Columbus
New Conservation Message Urges Wheat Cut and Substitutes
The document cites bites from U.S. Wood administration bulletins urging drastic wheat reductions. It calls for substitutes like potatoes milk corn and oats, limits on flour sales to individuals and towns, and two wheatless days weekly with strict portions per person and guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. $ Wood Administration
Papmlace
Akes
Economize on Tires
The article warns of wartime tire shortages abroad and urges conserve and patch work. It promotes TIR-O-FTX a semi liquid tire saver tested by Lloyd H. Wilson on a club run showing no air loss after 2 200 miles with nails driven into the tubes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Kaiser’s
Lloyd H. Wilson
Wilson
Chicago
Tirq-Fix
Anniversary of America’s War Declaration Day Flag Watch
The notice urges every man with a flag to fly it on Saturday April 6 next in observance of the anniversary of America’s declaration of war against Germany. The call emphasizes patriotic display and civic participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Germany
Illinois Flag Day Proposed for April 6 During War Mobilization
Counties Auxiliary of the State Council of Defense urges demonstrations and public gatherings on April 6 to show support for troops in France and the government. The message echoes the 1917 alignment with Christian civilization and calls all men to display flags and promote patriotic unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Tlinois
State Council of Defense
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Washington
ED. Tieman
Illinois
Hall Township
Bureau County
John Stewart
Harry Mills
D. Magnani
Patrick Barry
Peter Mattioda
Commissioner of Highways
Joseph McFadden
Harry Weber
Andrew J. Pricco
Charles Sulski
Charles Johnson
Louis J. Murphy
Fred E. DE Filippi
Daniel Burnell
Barney Cyrus
Louis Weber
John R. Kinder
Peter Barto
Lekey Athe
Majestic Theatre
Mahara & Yarnell
Ooe
Ttinger’s Bakery
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