Spring Valley News Highlights War Efforts and Local Moves
Local Red Cross fundraising nearly reaches 500 dollars with 27 dollars to go. donations from N Weberling’s carved sewing box bring 25.60 from Dan McDonald. William Mueller licensed to run a family saloon at the old Palace Theatre, rear pool hall. Sugar certificate program issued by U S Food Administration to standardize canning supplies. local administrators receive bulk certificates. Spring Valley ice deliveries falter as driver shortage and price controls strain residents. Bartolo’s Ice stops private-home service. Spring Valley Concert Band under Angela Fontecchio praised for rapid improvement. band explores bookings with DePue and potential city support.
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William Mueller
Old Palace Theatre
Red Cross
C. W. Knapp
J. €. Sitterly
United States Foot Avision
U. SS
Food Administration
Robert Stevenson, Jr
Spring Valley
Tech Gazette
Peter Bartolas
Mr. Barto
Barto
Thirty Boys Depart for Fort Thomas for May Call
Bureau County will send 278 men in three May calls with thirty from Dist. No. 1 leaving Princeton Friday at 2 47 P M for Fort Thomas Kentucky and thirty from Dist. No. 2 departing Spring Valley Saturday at 2 30 P M. Listed names include Carlo Carlessure Domenic Garboline Frank Boroski Rosario Anzalone Henry J Brotherton Vittorio Sebben Charles L Rhyne Joseph Slack Wm Fitzpatrick Joseph Ferrari Stanley Reinseh James Miglio Joe Riva Isidor A Faul Jose Suarez James M O Connor Timothy E Sullivan Wm Young Anton C Tustaitis Peter Navieose John Dowling Frank Jesse Stanley Cumminski Frank Margherio Francesco Manfredini Roy A Rambo John Bobbio John Grosso Edward J Morton alternating selections John F Scott Peter L Cassidy Julius Bertash Rodolfo Muzzarelli Emil T Wolf with alternates listed.
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Carlo Carlessure
Marquette Domenic Garboline
Spring Valley
Frank Boroski
Roosario Anzalone
San Jose
Califor
Henry J. Brotherton
Vittorio Sebben
Cherry
Charles L. Rhyne
Bureau
Joseph P Slack
Wm. Fitzpatrick
Marquette
Joseph Ferrari
Ladd
Stanley Reinseh
James C. Miglio
Granville Joe Riva
Dalzell
Isidor A. Faul
St. Bede College
Jose Suarez
DePue
James M. O'Connor
Timothy E. Sullivan
Wm. Young
Anton C. Tustaitis
Aetis
Peter Navieose
John Dowling
Frank Jesse
Stanley Cumminski
Frank Margherio
Francesco Manfredini
Roy A. Rambo
LaMoille
John Bobbio
John Grosso
Edward J Morton
Seatonville
Spring Valley Merchant Held on Assault Charge
Eli Sear was arrested after his wife accused him of assault and battery at their home last Sunday. He was taken to the county jail in Princeton, given a ten day continuance, and released on bonds. Neighbors and doctors report the wife suffered a head injury with multiple bumps and a cut.
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Eli Sear
Spring Valley
Sear
John L. Murphy
Murphy
Missing man traced after afternoon in LaSalle
Reports say a man left for LaSalle and could not be found by fellow Assyrians who searched for him. He returned later, then on Monday night was arrested and taken to Princeton. Police foresee calls against Eli if plans proceed. Mrs Lear testified she earned about $400 sewing and crocheting at Wyanet and invested it in a grocery business and seeks repayment. The first hearing has been postponed for ten days.
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Camp Gordon
Atlanta
Spring Valley
Angela Fontecchio
Fontecchio
Ehlery
United States
LaSalle
Ilinois Central Depot
LaSale
Tf Monny
Princeton
Eli
Lear
Wyanet
Man credits Dean's Kidney Pills for rheumatic relief
E M Thomas of 207 E First St says severe rheumatic pains and back twinges kept him up at night until Dean's Kidney Pills from Rathbun's Pharmacy provided relief. He reports passing kidney secretions more easily after uses. price listed as 60 cents at dealers. FosterMilburn Co Buffalo N Y.
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Dean
Spring Valley
E. M. Thomas
First St
Rathbun
Foster-Milburn Co, Msgrs
Buffalo
N.Y
Statement of Judicial Qualifications and Request for Support
A speaker asserts commitment to duty if elected next Monday and vows to uphold the law evidence and oath. They urge acquaintance with their record and qualifications and express gratitude for support if warranted.
Dalzell man charged after stabbing of Bergina
Victor Mannpedini of Dalzell was arrested by Spring Valley Chief Hicks after an argument over a pasture led to Bergina being cut twice on the face and once on the neck with a knife. Bergina and his wife were present when the attack occurred near the Dalzell school. Bergina's condition was described as serious but improving as doctors treated his wounds. Manpedini posted $1000 bond after waiving examination on an assault with intent to commit murder charge.
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Hicks
Spring Valley
John Bergina
Manpedini
Dalzell
Bergina
Hieron
Notice of temporary lodging at Dalzell house residence
The notice states that the speaker is now rooming at the residence of Mr. John Collings, Dalzell house, and invites those seeking contact at night to call 14312, DR MILTENBERGER.
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John Collings
Dalzell House
DR. Miltenberger
Food Administration Orders Reduction in Flour Substitutes Prices
Washington directs immediate action to lower flour substitute prices. Retail margins must not exceed 16 to 20 percent of selling price, with invoices required on request. Wholesale margins for bulk and small packages capped at 10-12 or 12-15 percent, violations treated as prima facie evidence of illegality.
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Washington
Food Administration
Republican Judicial Campaign Call to Voters
The Republican Judicial Campaign Committee urges voters in the Fifth Supreme Court District to vote for Justice on the upcoming election Monday June 3. The candidate reports visiting many communities though limited time and weather hindered meeting every voter.
Re-elect Judge Craig for Fair Deal on June 3
The Illinois framers placed judicial elections in June to curb partisanship and favor merit. In this crisis, true and tried judges should be retained. Judge Craig has been independent of special interests, a clean fearless exponent of justice, and deserves a square deal on election day June 3.
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Craig
Illinois
Supreme Court
Sacrifices Must Be Made by Major General James Parker
Maj. Gen. James Parker urges total national effort to win the war. He argues the nation must demonstrate readiness to sacrifice, comparing Allied costs in France to American commitments, and calls for broad participation in Liberty Loans to prove resolve and support for victory.
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James Parker
Camp Custer
Battle Creek
Mich
England
France
Italy
Russia
Kaiser and Russian Wheat Feeding Armies
Reports from neutral countries say Germany and Austria ship Russian and Romanian wheat to their starving populations. American farmers receive solid prices as the government asks loans back to fund more purchases, arguing it is better to lend to the government than let Germany profit from the crops.
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Germany
Austria
America
Be Safe Invest Bonds Against Kaiser's Looting
Propaganda urging citizens to lend money to the government to guard savings against German looting as Kaiser's forces advance through Belgium and northern France. Emphasizes bond investment to prevent robbery of personal finances.
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Belgium
France
Household goods sale in May at West Erie Street
E G Walker announces a sale of complete furnishings and garden tools at his residence on West Erie Street during the month of May. The notice specifies household goods are for sale.
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Weat Erie Street
G. Walker
Fires by Spies Drive U S Losses in War Year
The national board of fire underwriters reports enemy incendiaries caused more than 43 million dollars in losses of war munitions and equipment since April 1. Across eleven cases the damage exceeded 1,000,000 dollars, with grain losses over 6 million and pier damage over 5 million in 1917, the worst year on record.
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United States
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Balsimore
San Francisco
America
Journal of Commerce
Aeas Oren
National Board
Chicago
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Dan McDonald
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Ft. Thomas
Ken
John F. Scott
Peter L. Cassidy
Arlington
Julius Bertash
Rodolfo Muzzarelli
Tovey
Ill
Emil T. Wolf
Wife
Les
Victor Mannpedini
Illinois Supreem Court
Wilson
Charles C. Craig
Republican Judicial Cam
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Fifth Supreme
Fide
Brussels
Roy
Fehr and Cumming
Parker
Liberty
Castoria
Penmare
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