Service memories of Jack Hoffman in early 1900s Army
J C Jack Hoffman of Shannon Illinois recalls his path to enlistment in the U S Army in 1901 after turning down a railroad job. He joined Company L 1st Infantry in Kansas City Missouri a unit recently back from Cuba under Lt Colonel Theodore Roosevelt.
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United States Army
J. C. ‘Jack’ Hoffman
Shannon
Ilinois
Prairiesburg
Ohio
U.S. Army
Kansas City
Missouri
Rock Island
L 1St Infantry
Cuba
Theodore Roosevelt
Jack
Arizona
U. S. Army
Veteran recalls early Philippine duty and hardtack days
A 91 year old Army veteran recounts duty with Company L in the Philippines after 1901 training gaps. He describes starvation rations of canned beef in embalming fluid and hardtack, scarce medical care, tropical diseases, and life aboard a slow converted cattle boat for 64 days.
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Presedo
Caifornia
Philippines
Jack
Honolulu
Vietnam
Prediction talk and farm notes from Lanark University visit
Mrs. Irene Hughes discusses ESP predictions at the University of Illinois including snow on October 16 25 and a future for cancer prevention. The report covers farming tips from Ulinois experts on carcass grading concrete mixes erosion control and calf or lamb care plus local scholarship fundraising and National Farmers Organization news. County agents from across the United States attend the Louisville Kentucky meeting.
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Irene Hughes
Kennedy
Chicago
University of Illinois
California
Israel
Marvin Martz
Lanark
National Farmers Organization
Across the Fence Musings on 4H, Con-Con and a Novel Baldness Cure
The writer notes attendance at the Extension Workers Conference and the upcoming National Association of County Agriculture Agents meeting. He mentions 4 H expanding into urban poverty areas, the Illinois Con-Con vote on November 5, and a dubious baldness cure using a green persimmon. He cites University of Illinois enrollment: 1800 in College of Agriculture, 600 in home economics, 1200 in agriculture.
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University of Illinois
National Association of County Agriculture Agents
Extension Workers
Illinois
University of Ilinois
College of Agriculture
University of Linois
Community Calendar and Meetings Schedule
October dates list meetings for Mount Carroll York Progressives Salem Otter Creek at designated hosts. Times include 3 p.m. 7:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. with host names Mrs Arnold Sikkema Mrs Max Fulton Mrs Robert Neubauer.
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Mount Carroll Community Council
York Progressives
Arnold Sikkema
Salem
Max Fulton
Otter Creek
Robert Neubauer
Grange Social Meeting Scheduled for October 21
The Rock Creek Grange invites members to a social gathering Monday October 21 at 8 30 p m in the Grange hall. Refreshment committee includes Bernard Diehls Russell Lamoreux and Mrs Linnie Bornemeier. Entertainment planning by Mr and Mrs Earl Carbaugh Mr and Mrs Nathaniel Martz and Mr and Mrs Wesley Miller.
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Grange
Rock Creek Grange
Grange Hall
Bernard Diehls
Russell Lamoreux
Linnie Bornemeier
Earl Carbaugh
Nathaniel Martz
Wesley Miler
Repossession Of Cycle Leads To Court Charge
An Illinois man was charged after an attempted repossession by a Community Loan Corporation employee led to property damage. James Hess of Sterling allegedly entered the Argo Fay garage to seize a motorcycle and damaged a boat. He was released on bond as the case was continued.
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Carroll County
Harry H. Miller
Community Loan Corporation
Sterling
Illinois
Argo Fay
Thomson
James Hess
Hess
GAINERS FINED AT THOMSON TRIM TOPS CHAPTER
Myrna Sippel and Isadore Sen neff each ruled one week as Queens of the Thomson Trim TOPS Chapter. A surprise punishment was handed to the gainers, the meeting upset but attendees enjoyed the entertainment despite the penalty.
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Myrna Sippel
Isadore Senneff
Thomson Trim Tops
Thomson Reviews Chronicle of Thomson Village
A compact 19th century recap noting Thomson Illinois town events from 1875 to 1893. It references the Village, Thomson Review and local periodicals, highlighting town milestones and community discourse across years.
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Thomson Review
Thomson
Illinois
Physical Fitness Talk At FHA Tea October 8
Mount St. Clare college instructor Mrs. John McQueen spoke on Physical Fitness to FHA members and mothers at the high school library tea on October 8. She demonstrated posture exercises and led a session on walking and sitting correctly, with questions afterward.
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John McQueen
Mount St. Clare College
Clinton
Iowa
Mooney Couple Buy 114 Acre Thomson Area Farm
Mr. and Mrs. David Mooney Jr. of Cordova have purchased the 114 acre farm in the bluffs northeast of Thomson from Ben Dimmick. Possession is set for January 1, 1969.
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David Mooney, Jr
Cordova
Bluffs
Thomson
Ben Dimmick
Mooneys
Fall Colors Welcome Visitors to Mount Carroll Illinois
Fall foliage along Clay Street highlights Mount Carroll in Carroll County with Shimer College campus scenery and local landmarks. New downtown openings include Krafts clothing store painting Bowmans Drug red carpet and The Runaway Unicorn emporium with gifts and art. The Armstrongs’ cafe serves coffee and tea, and courthouse lawns plus Carroll House offer seasonal strolls.
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Illinois
Mount Carroll
Ulinois
Carroll County
Clay Street
Shimer College
KRAFT
Bowman's
Runnaway Unicorn
Andrew Armstrong
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Paris
Cuva
United States
Puerto Rico
Guam
Spain
Hoffman
Buffalo
New York
Indiana
U. S
Stoffman
Aarold Brinkmeier
Franklin Reiss
Anim
Benny
Walter Behrens
Don Jedele
U. of I. A
Salem Home Economics
Pe Fcotitt
Herb Carson
Carroll
Illinois Farmer
Earl Gilliland
Louisville
Kentucky
Emporium
MT. Carroll
Asp Char Fan
FHA
Lanark Beavers
Dakota
Northern Illinois
Dixon
Samuel H. Shapiro
Savanna
Lena- Winslow
Lena-Winslow
Ember
Aaa
Atanara
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