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Newspaper
Spring Valley Gazette
Location
Spring Valley, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
4
A jumble of wartime letters and notices describes life with the American Expeditionary Force in France, daily routines, gear, and conditions. includes a local high school event notice dated May 28 1918 with ticket prices and audience details.
Senior Class of Hall Town High and Vocational School announces a May 8 1918 auditorium performance of Pomander Walk by Louisa M Parker. The comedy set in early nineteenth century England features tangled romances and humorous players amid special scenery and new curtain.
East Peoria Post editorial urges Judge Stone to resign as circuit judge upon Supreme Court nomination. It argues holding two offices burdens taxpayers, risks delays, and spoils court work, contrasting past resignations by other judges and noting possible June election timing. May 10, 1918.
Twelve Bureau County dentists have volunteered to treat the teeth of select individuals needing attention before training. The service follows a notice from Provost Marshal Crowder, offering free dental work to those selected.
A list of doctors and instructors offered for pre camp dental and mechanical work includes T. P. Gunning H. C. Gill G. R. Richardson H. M. McKee H G Carpenter of Princeton E C Peterson S T Currier of Sheffield James Martin Buda J A Shere Paul F. McNamara of Spring Valley F. M. Reed of Wyanet W E Eddy of LaMoille and Thomas B. Girven of Neponset who leaves tomorrow for the Lewis Institute of Chicago for a special course in mechanical work induced by the district board.
Patriots fans daubed the town newsstand with yellow paint reading Red is a Slacker and It s Bertha s Fault in a Tuesday window display. After a Mystic Workers hall dance, residents noted fresh paint and Mrs Hale removed it Wednesday morning amid war time tension over deferred classification.
Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig praises Salvation Army work in France in a letter to Gen. Booth. He commends tambourine collections at Illinois towns, the morale support the workers provide to British troops, and the comfort given by Salvation Army huts. He asks to convey thanks from all ranks of the British Expeditionary Force.
Federal agent Rosene from Chicago and Captain Wells from Springfield arrived in Princeton to gather first hand information on disturbances in Bureau county. They focused on Tiskilwa citizens protest toward Raymond McMahon after his release from the draft, challenging the district board's action.
Two investigators with Sheriff Skoglund visited Princeton then Tiskilwa meeting with the village council. They warned demonstrations are unlawful and urged orderly conduct while gathering data on the McMahon case and other reports of pro German sympathies. Outcome depends on complete evidence review by the adjutant general’s office.
County Judge Prichard appointed the Board of Review members. E F Norton chairs the Board of Supervisors and serves as chair. Clem Kitterman and Daniel Burnell receive two and one year terms respectively starting June 1 1918. Burnell is holdover. one member must hold over for a second year. The board will organize after assessors finish work.
The Christian Science Monitor suggests painting electric bulbs at home to match room color schemes. Use water color paints and a soft brush to create tinted glass that yields softened light. for brown and yellow rooms, painted bulbs can emit a sunshiny yellow glow.
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