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Newspaper
Spring Valley Gazette
Location
Spring Valley, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1918
Page
1
President Wilson issues the call for universal military registration on September 12 for men aged 18 to 45 who have not yet registered or are not in service. Registration runs 7 am to 9 pm at local boards with options for mail tardy enrollment and for those away from home to register at their current residence.
Voters near the county primaries show growing support for H B Pete Peterson. Advocates emphasize his clean campaign, honesty and broad appeal to tax payers, urging a vote next Wednesday to choose a capable county treasurer.
Community supporters of T. W. Mercer known as Watt express confidence in his Republican bid for county treasurer. They expect Mercer to clinch the nomination at the September 11 primaries based on his twenty years in the area as constable and deputy sheriff and his proven honesty and ability to handle duties. Under the new law the collection of township taxes will be
Spring Valley City schools opened last Tuesday with 1295 pupils enrolled and about forty more expected this week. Supt. Munson leads the district and will stay until called back, with Clara Nelson slated to head the schools in his absence. Miss Harmon becomes principal at Logan, and Mrs. Munson assumes Harmon's duties. If Munson does not return by year end, a new superintendent will be sought.
The candidate announces re nomination for Representative of the 37th Senatorial District at the Democratic Primaries on Wednesday September 11 1918.
A Princeton editor condemns a moblike night of yellow paint vandalism in Bureau County and rebukes the Princeton mayor for insinuating eastern end residents lack patriotism. The piece cites Red Cross and Liberty Bond support elsewhere, contrasts civic actions, and urges proper authority over mob behavior.
The Fourth Liberty Loan campaign will run through the Bureau County Fair week with daily drives to stimulate support for the government. The War Activities headquarters will be the G A R tent in front of the Congregational church dining room. Speeches are scheduled daily at 11 am and 1 2 3 and 4 pm with 30 minute talks at 3 30 pm in the grand stand. Soldiers from the trenches may speak and Unit No 44 I V T under Capt L C Brink will display military drills.
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