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Newspaper
Spring Valley Gazette
Location
Spring Valley, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1918
Page
6
Poem praising the Golden Sword of Freedom as a victory symbol over the Huns. It lauds patriot sacrifice and knighthood spirit born from Plymouth’s heritage, urging Freemen to wield the sword for light and justice as monarchs fall and a new era begins.
A wartime appeal by Miss Blanche Bates urges American women to sacrifice and thrift to support soldiers overseas. She frames mothers and wives as essential in sustaining liberty, praising patriotism and urging all to shoulder to wheel. The call emphasizes shared responsibility and moral rebirth through service.
A wartime address urges women to lead domestic adaptations for war, directing family life toward health and spirit. It stresses thrift, saving pennies and stamps, and contributing time and thought to support Liberty bonds and national sacrifice. The speaker envisions women joining mothers of the world in defending liberty.
Illinois confectioners last week decided to limit sales of candy to one pound per person to cooperate with the food administration in conserving candy. The rule excludes soldiers sailors and Red Cross nurses. civilians buying for servicemen may purchase more. Dealers may use surplus two three and five pound boxes. Retailers will allot half window space to war activities like Red Cross Liberty Loan and War Savings stamps.
The United States food administration urges Eat less, waste less as the war effort. Reports show wheat and corn look promising while potato yields may fall sharply in Michigan and Wisconsin. Beef shortages and drought refugees threaten cattle herds. sugar remains scarce and conservation is urged for those at home to aid troops.
The message extols constant effort in wartime food saving paired with ongoing military wins abroad. It urges daily restraint and perseverance, linking civilian thrift to battlefield successes and national morale.
A Louisiana physician recalls Uncle Caleb, dying among his kin. Preacher Jeff presses readiness to meet God, but Caleb replies he is not ready and that his cabin suits him well, then dies without religious last words.
The Charleston News and Courier argues happiness hinges on how we use our abilities and blessings. It notes circumstances may hinder talent, but perseverance can lead to success if we appreciate and apply what we have, recognizing individual ambitions vary and fulfillment follows from using one’s gifts.
A London Daily Chronicle correspondent recalls a boy scout’s praise of a high flying airplane. The piece contrasts youthful criticism of birds with adults’ sense of marvel at flight and power as a plane soars above clouds.
The article outlines how Alexandre Dumas pere embodied traits from his grandparents, linking him to the Marquis Alexandre Davy de la Pailleterie and a Haitian grandmother. It notes Dumas fils as a leading modern French dramatist born in 1824, famed for La Dame aux Camelias as a high point in Sarah Bernhardt's career.
A compact history tracing Amiens from Samarobriva and Galle tribe roots through Roman and Frankish eras to its medieval rise as a commercial center and later a key French textile city. The narrative notes Marcus Aurelius’s regard, Frankish conquest, and its status as capital of Piesrémy until 1790.
City of Spring Valley Illinois announces sale of a team of grey draught horses a wagon dump boards and one set of double harness by ordinance. Bids open at the January 13 1919 council meeting with Mayor and City Clerk authorized to convey on payment. Council may reject all bids.
The administrator of Antonio Golfo's estate announces appearance before Bureau County Court at Princeton Courthouse for December term on the first Monday in December. All creditors must present claims and debtors should make immediate payment. notice dated August 26.
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