Citizens Military Training Camp Mess Officer Tours 1923 Camp Custer
Brigadier General Moseley named Captain Daniel OConnell Q M Corps as mess officer for the Citizens Military Training Camp at Camp Custer Michigan from August 1 to September 1 1923. He notes the heavy duty feeding about 360 000 meals in thirty days and reports the program aims to keep 150 per company with trained sergeants and two cooks. The 1922 camp saw an average five pound weight gain per attendee after a month of hard work and good meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel O'Connell
Q. M. Corps
George van Horn Moseley
O’connell
Citizens
Rathbone calls press a pillar of democracy in Illinois speech
Hon. Henry R. Rathbone, newly elected congressman at large, urged the Illinois Press Association to strengthen ties between lawmakers and editors. He said the press informs voters, supports local self government, and should not be dwarfed by metropolitan dailies. He proposed regular news from Congress and the State University to keep citizens informed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry R. Rathbone
Illinois Press Association
University of Illinoiis
Congressman Rathbone
Congress
Illinois
Washington
State University
Doan’s Kidney Pills Backed By Spring Valley Claim
A Spring Valley reader Mrs Phillip De Costa of Caroline Street testifies to Doan’s Kidney Pills easing back pain and headaches after heavy work. She urges others to use the same kidney remedy priced at 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY manufactures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
Spring Valley
Phillip de Costa
Caroline Street
Dean
de Costa
Foster-Milburn Co
Mfra
Buffalo
N. Y
Auto Thieves Take Car From Police Station
Auto thieves took a Ford touring car belonging to Loney Wilson of Streator while he was in custody at the Streator police station between 3 and 5 am on Sunday May 13. The car was recovered later by Sheriff E J Welter on a public highway near Covel Creek where it had been abandoned after being stripped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loney Wilson
Streator
E. J. Welter
Covel Creek
Executor's Notice in Estate of John McMahon
Executrix Mary MeMahon gives notice before Bureau County Court at Princeton for the July Term 1923 to hear and adjust claims against the estate. Creditors must present claims. debtors should pay promptly. Dated May 4, 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mc Mahon
Bureau
State of Illinois
County Court
Bureau County
Court House
Princeton
University Scholarship Examinations Set for June
Bureau County schools announce the County Superintendent will hold the annual scholarship exam on June 2 at his office for all accredited high school graduates. The top scorer wins four years of free tuition at the state university. Applicants should file blanks with the County Superintendent. Return library books promptly. Teachers report deadlines loom as schools close. Memorial Peace Day circulars arrive for free distribution with peace education material and a Father Blair pageant. Salary lists show eight districts paying teachers from 85 to 115 dollars. overall salaries hold or rise slightly despite enrollment shifts.
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County Superintendent of Schools
State University
Our
Smith
Francis G. Blair
T's
Blair
Mathis
Stella Milliken
Vera Jackson
Blanche Moran
Inez Anderson
Mildred Longman
Georgia Kirkpatrick
Gladys McDonald
Martha Huffaker
Streator to Build Fifty Modern Homes This Summer
A project launches to erect 50 modern homes at Streator during the summer with a $15,000 fund raised by business interests. Homes will be sold on monthly payments, promising lower costs and prices below usual figures to relieve a housing shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Streator
Sreator
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Citizens Military Training Camp
North Pole
South Pole
Royal
Admiral Peary
Amundsen
Scott
Stanley
Africa
Contairs
San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Diego
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Denver
Colorado Springs
Salt Lake City
Lander
Casper
Wyoming
National Parks
Black Hills
California
North Coast
Ticket Agents
Chicago & North Western
Spring Valley City Bank
Mary MeMahon
Bureau County School Notes
Office of County Supt. of Schools
Teachers’ Annual Reports
Dover
Eckhoff
Pune
Stas Fist
Copekense
Lucille Wilson
Fern Dennison
Bernice Smith
Marjorie Stewart
Billy
Edith Ericson
Forrest Kissick
Faith Huntington
Cenes
B. P. Dalley Company Inc
Buffalo, N.Y
Standard Oil
Standard Oil Company
Ilinoig
Indiana
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