Dorsey Dayton Writes From France Wounded in Action
A letter from Dorsey Dayton of Co. B 6th Infantry U S Eng A B S details a shrapnel wound just below the right ear during a March 27 mission in France. He describes digging a shelter, hearing shells, reaching a dressing station and field hospital, and awaiting mail at the British General Hospital.
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LaMoille
France
P. C. Dayton
Dorsey
Field Hospital
British ‘General Hospital
Dayton, Co
U. S
Eng
Riad of State Warns Against Mob Rule in Riot Tone
Governor Lowdon warns that any riot or violence in the state will be met with the heavy hand of state government. He urges peace officers to uphold law within their jurisdictions and emphasizes that mob rule will not be tolerated by officials.
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Lowdon
Democracy on trial as mob rule endangered our wars
The passage argues that democracy requires lawful government and condemns mob justice as aiding the enemy. It asserts treason and sedition must be handled by proper tribunals, not by popular mobs, and urges orderly punishment of offenders to protect national aims.
Truant Officers Press School Attendance in DePue Area
County and village truancy officers and the DePue School Superintendent enforce attendance laws for children ages 7 to 16. Seven irregular pupils and their parents were summoned. three parents fined 18.55 each, others released on promises to enroll. Ben Dobbs of Normandy fined 21.25 for neglect. Mary Rose Seic pleaded to attend school.
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DePue
Skoglund
Fowler
Bansch
Princeton
Herron
Ben Dobbs
Normandy
Malm
Mary Rose Seic
State Council Appeals for Farm Jobs for Boys Working Reserve
County Clerk Fletcher appointed to collect farm job applications for the Boys Working Reserve. Over 20 400 boys ages 16 to 20 enrolled to fill farm labor as many workers join war or factories. Officials urge farmers to place volunteers now to avoid a shortage next year and support Illinois food production.
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State Council of Defense
Fletcher
State Connect of Defense
WU. S. Boys’ Working Reserve
Illinois
Children Want School Access Despite Parental Obstacles
A report notes cases where children are eager to attend school but parental denial or lack of clothing keeps them from enrolling. One boy spent three weeks helping a boarder with fence building, illustrating wider willingness among pupils to learn if families can provide.
Farmers urged to aid boys for next season
The Council appeals to farmers to give the boys a chance and apply for them to County Clerk Fletcher or Burridge D Butler State Director or U S Boys Working Reserve 120 W Adams St Chicago.
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Fletcher Or
Burridge D. Butler
U. S&. Boys’ Working Reserve
W. Adams St
Chicago
Destruction of Beer Car and McBeth Station Fire
A beer car on the Northwestern at Round Grove caught fire Tuesday afternoon. Morrison fire department saved the beer but the McBeth distributing station burned to the ground, likely incited by an arsonist. County officials pursue the guilty party, under Illinois law.
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Whiteside County
Northwestern
Morrison Fire Department
McBeth
McBeth Place
Round Grove
Morrison Motor Company
Illinois
Bradford Youth Seeks Early Call From Exemption Board
Noble Leslie Ames of Bradford requests to be included in the next draft call in May. He states he works on the farm and asks the Bureau County Exemption Board for consideration and immediate induction.
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Bradford
Noble Leslie Ames
Bureau County Exemption Board
Fearful message from Noble Leslie Ames in Bradford
A fragmentary note from Noble Leslie Ames of Bradford Newfoundland expresses fear and asks to hear back soon. The text includes a plea to provide a quick response and mentions awaiting contact.
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Noble Leslie Ames
Bradford
Savanna Ends Dry Era With New Liquor Licenses
Savanna plans to end a fifty year dry period after May first by issuing licenses for saloons. The move marks a major shift in local policy and signals the emergence of licensed drinking establishments in the city.
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Savanna
Saloons Seek Extensions as City Hikes License to 1000
The Harper act set a minimum license at 500 dollars after a 150 dollar yearly fee. Two years ago Savanna raised licenses to 1000 dollars affecting nine teen saloons. Propr proprietors petition city council for a two week extension to close and retire.
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Dorsey Dayton
Lowden
LOND
Spring Valley City Bank
Sey, Sr
PRIK
Rearin
Liberty Bond
Oettinger’s Bakery
Western Sand and Gravel Company
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