Boy killed in France in World War action
Henry Fay Hertz, 26, of Sheffield, son of Mr and Mrs F Wortz, was killed in action with Company C 18th Infantry on September 14 in France. He had earlier tried to enlist in Chicago in 1917, returned to Sheffield, and later shipped to Camp Gordon then to France after six weeks training. He was a junior member of E F Hertz & Sons hardware and left Princeton May 26, 1918 with other selectees. He was born May 25, 1892 in Sheffield. His brother Edwin serves in France. memorial services were held October 6 at Congregational church.
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Henry Fay Hortz
F. Wortz
Sheffield
France
18Th Infantry
Henry
Chicago
E. F. Hertz & Sons
Princeton
Camp Gordon
Atlanta
Georgia
No Man's Land
Henry Fay Hertz
Edwin
Margaret
Genevieve
Anna Skinner
Emma Johnson
Rock Island
Henry Hertz
Odd Fellows Lodge
Business Men’s Association
Hertz Brothers
Cecil ©. Carpenter
Christian Church of
Wilson
Evanston
Pervier
Republicans Endorse Chas Beyer for Sheriff in 1918 Race
The Bureau County Republicans urge voters to reelect Chas Beyer for Sheriff arguing his four years of service were efficient and conservative. They question replacing a proven public servant with someone unfamiliar to local work.
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Chas
Chas. Beyer
New U S Food Regulations Tighten Hotel and Restaurant Service
New rules take effect Monday October 21 from the United States Food Administration to curb food use for Allies. The plan limits butter to ½ ounce per person per meal and restricts meat variety. Sugar is limited to one teaspoon per person per meal upon request. Bread must include 20 percent substitutes and no garnish with bread or bacon. Ameri service limited to one hall.
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United States Food Administration
Wer
Unu Us
Misfortune Follows the Meissants Across Years
A Spring Valley family story spans Cherry and Spring Valley as Mrs Meissant killed an innocent bystander, a son drowned, another brother died by suicide, and Mrs Meissant died after childbirth and influenza. The couple's son survived, while a 9 year old daughter remains seriously ill. Neighbors care for the infant as authorities investigate a separate Peoria county robbery tied to Scrivens and Baer.
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Joe Meissant
Spring Valley
Meissants
Cherry
Death on Interurban West of DePue
An unidentified man about 50 was killed last Friday afternoon when struck by a westbound interurban car two miles west of DePue while the Rock Island train nearby drowned out the warning. Motorman Werner and Conductor Reeves reported braking too late as the victim failed to see the oncoming car. coroner Malm helped with the body brought to Princeton. An inquest was held at Phelps Furniture store Saturday afternoon.
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DePue
Princeton
Werner
Reeves
Rock Island
Malm
Spring Valley
Phelps Furniture Store
Tiskilwa Man Arrested on Peoria Warrant Charge
Milt Scrivens of Tiskilwa was arrested on a Peoria County warrant alleging his role in the robbery of a hardware store. The case details the charges and custody status as provided by county authorities.
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Lou Main
Peoria
Serivena
Sidney Baer
Chillicothe
Scrivens
Baer
Peoria County
Milt Scrivens
Tiskilwa
Congregational Shrines lecture may be shown next week
The Congregational Church plans a stereopticon lecture titled Congregational Shrines with 70 colored slides. If public meetings resume next week, the talk could be presented on Wednesday the 23rd, free to all with a voluntary offering to cover expenses. Church services are set for next Sunday at 10, 11, and 7, weather permitting.
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Ongland
America
Visitation ban at St Margaret's Hospital by State Health Board
An order from the State Board of Health excludes all visitors from St Margaret's Hospital and similar institutions until further notice. The directive must be enforced statewide.
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State Board of Health
St. Margaret’s Hospital
State Board
Card of Thanks for Brother and Daughter
The undersigned express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and death of our sister and daughter. Gratitude for floral offerings from B Pytlik and family.
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Pytlik
Administrator's Notice for Estate of Frank Ferme Deceased
Administratrix with the Will annexed announces to Bureau County Illinois court at Princeton the December Term on the first Monday in December next. Creditors must attend to have claims adjusted and debtors are asked to pay promptly. Dated October 2, 1918.
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Frank Ferme
County Court
Bureau County
Court House
Princeton
Translations and their limits in capturing great sights
The author argues translations resemble photographs for drawings but fail to reproduce real cathedrals or the Pyramids. Travelers' tales offer a closer view yet remain interpretations by teachers, which can be accurate or deficient, according to Andrew F. P. West.
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Andrew FP. West
New York River Naming Sparks Local Debate
The piece notes New York’s habit of naming the Hudson stretch by Manhattan shores from the Battery to The Bronx as the North, a labeling that stirs local reaction and hints at broader regional ties to New Jersey or Florida amid urban pride.
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New York
Hudson
Manhattan
Hendrick Hudson
Battery
Bronx
New Jersey
Florida
Saving to Save the Country How Clothes Save or Cost War Efforts
Paul M. Warburg argues that buying fewer new clothes could save billions of dollars for Liberty loan bonds and speed the war. He details how cloth, wool, and cotton use fuels, transport, and labor, risking delays and casualties, and urges voluntary economy across 105 million Americans.
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United States
Argentina
Uncle Sam
Chile
Peru
South America
Germany
War Industries Board
Food and Fuel Administrations
Capital Issues Committee
Department of Labor
Department of Agriculture
A Bit of Home Within the Camp
A vivid scene describes YWCA hostess houses near military camps offering homey spaces with fireplaces and warm welcomes for soldiers and their families. The piece highlights democracy of care across social classes, the role of hostess work in boosting morale, and overseas centers like Hotel Petrogad Paris supporting war workers.
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Henry F. Hortz
U. S. Food Administration
Meissant
Bauer
Downs
Scriven
A. Bachman
Abe Nathan
Bachman
Mr. Nathan
Bureau
Congregational Church
A. D
Paul M. Warburg
The
Federal Reserve Board
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Sam
John
Young Women's Christian Association
Y. W. CG A
Y. W
War Department
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Great Lakes Station
Petrograd
Paris
Signal Corps
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