City Schools Do Their Bit In War Relief Efforts
The Spring Valley Public Schools report shows strong active patriotism with donations to Red Cross and War Savings, Liberty fund contributions totaling 9501.21, and 1500 coal shovel tags placed in the Tag Your Shovel drive. Pupils engage in garden work, war garden circulars, seed distributions, and civic language and arithmetic tie ins with thrift themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Valley
Irving Munson
Howard T Willson
Woman's Liberty Loan Committee
Springfield
Red Cross
Liberty Fonds
U S. Department of Agriculure
Clifford Trelant
Farmer
Huntington
Sheffield Soldier Walter Sprague Dies for Country
Walter J. Sprague of Sheffield died at Fort Sill Oklahoma on April 21 1918 after diphtheria and pleuro-pneumonia. He served in Co FE 21st U S Infantry then Motor Company 380 and was a non commissioned officer prior to his illness. His funeral in Sheffield drew a large crowd with military honors and a broken wheel floral tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter James Sprague
Theophilus and
Elizabeth Jones Sprague
Sheffield
Ouly
Fort Sill
Oklahoma
William
Ben F
Idaho
Army
Navy
Vancouver Barracks
Washington
Co. FE
21St
U. S. Infantry
Motor Company 380
San Francisco
Water rents due for six months ending May 1 1918
The notice states water rents for the six months ending May 1 1918 are now due and payable at the city clerk’s office in City Hall.
Miller's Cemetery Notice Price Increase May 1918
The Board of Miller's Cemetery announces price hikes effective May 15 1918. Whole lots rise from 30 to 40 dollars and half lots from 15 to 20 dollars, single half lots from 25 to 25 dollars, and single graves from 5 to 6 dollars. Thomas Moir signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Moir
Monument Company Offers Varied Marble and Granite Monuments
Mendota Monument Co. under F. J. Schmitt Jr. promotes quality memorials honoring faithful citizens. Choose from modest to grand mausoleum designs crafted in enduring granite and marble. Write and I will call.
Liberty Bonds Inspire Patriotism Across Generations
A persuasive editorial argues that Liberty Bonds symbolize sacrifice and investment by fathers for their sons future. It claims the bonds represent pride in but also reinforce national duty and devotion during America's time of need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Erica
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by W F Gunther
W F Gunther of 209 KE St Paul Street testifies after ten year kidney trouble that Doan's Kidney Pills gave great relief. He reports continued benefit three years later and recommends trial for backache tied to colds. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY endorses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Valley
W. F. Gunther
St. Paul Street
Doan
Mr. Gunther
Dean
Mr._Gunther
Foster-Milburn Co. Msgrs
Buffalo
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
Walter Sprague
Okla
Aly
Albert Hansen
Peter Haertjens
Walter
Dr. T. Sprague
Motor Company
Miller’s
Mendota Monument CO
F. J. Schmitt, Jr
Prop
Mendota, Illinois
Brown Bros. Construction Co
Germany
France
Fehr & Cumming
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