Good roads measure explained to Bureau county voters
Representative John W. Walters argues the proposed bond issue funds 4400 miles of state roads through automobile license fees with no property taxes. He notes roads will pass through towns, connect large centers, and be maintained by state license receipts, with bonds issued as work proceeds and no tax on real or personal property.
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John W. Walters
Bureau County
Walters
Illinois
Wereasahan
Uood
Lowden
Pancho Villa
Mexico
Salted corn experiment shows limited benefit without ventilation
State Senator C. C. Pervier summarizes 1917–1918 trials on salting ear corn in Whiteside and other counties. Farmers report mixed results. salt can inhibit molding briefly but requires thorough crib ventilation to dry moisture. Salted corn often rotted without airflow, while well ventilated cribs produced mixed but sometimes good outcomes.
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C. C. Pervier
Prophetstown
Whiteside County
No. 1
Lee County
LaSalle County
Memorial Day Proclamation by President Wilson
President Wilson proclaims Thursday May 30 a day of public humiliation prayer and fasting urging Americans to assemble in worship and seek guidance from Almighty God. He prays for forgiveness of sins and unity to support just and right acts and to see victory for armies fighting for freedom.
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United States
Woodrow
Wilson
United
Corn Cropping and Ventilation Technique Highlighted
Clayton C. Pervier notes that corn preservation hinges on ventilation. He cites a method using a double partition in a crib to create a one foot air space through the entire structure, improving airflow from floor to top and end to end.
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Clayton C. Pervier
Charles A Johnson Improves After 45 Foot Fall
Charles A Johnson nearly died after a 45 foot fall at the Davis and Hopkins coal bins. He shows signs of improvement though remains in critical condition. An operation on the spine was performed by Dr Hasha after specialists from Chicago were consulted. The first lumbar vertebra was broken and pieces removed. a cast supports him from the hips down. Johnson has regained feeling in his lower limbs but cannot move them yet.
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Charles A. Johnson
Davis & Hopkins
Charles
Barrett
Princeton
St. Luke’s Hospital of
Chicago
Johnson
Bliss Native Herbs Promises Cure All Ailments
An advertisement touts Bliss Native Herbs claiming to cure rheumatism constipation kidney and liver complaints and blood impurities. It offers 200 tablets for $100 with delivery by an agent and a guarantee, signed by L J Jagodzinesei.
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Upom
Best Fed and Best Clothed Army in World
Report from a Californian with American Forces in France describes American troops well supplied, warmly housed, and better fed than the French in winter. Details of clothing, food, barracks, and a camp armory show a disciplined, rugged force ready for front lines amid snow and ice, contrasted with French rationing and stoic endurance.
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Sun
Mee
Italy forms war council to speed up military policy
Italy’s cabinet solidifies a working majority as Premier Orlando creates a war council with top ministers and service chiefs to decide urgent wartime measures. He vows no compromise with antiwar factions, stressing unity and continued alliance support amid food assurances and distrust of Austro-German peace proposals.
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Orlando
Italy
Navy
Treasury
Army
War Council
Senate
House
Signor
Crespi
United States
Argentine Republic
al- Hes
Bear Meat On Market In Rockingham County
Citizens in Harrisonburg and nearby Rockingham Pennsylvania towns face high prices for beef veal and pork so bear meat is offered at lower cost. Hunters recently bagged several bears including a 300 pound and a 250 pound animal. Hides valued at about 35 dollars each will be tanned into overcoats.
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Harrisonburg
Rockingham County
Pennsylvania
Air raid robbery feared as London crime grows
Police warn of a new crime in London described as air raid robbery. Bands of thieves exploit German air raids to loot homes while families are away, raising concerns over security and peacetime safety.
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London
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