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Newspaper
Toluca Star Herald
Location
Toluca, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1915
Page
3
The United States coast and geodetic survey unveiled a complex new tide-prediction machine in Washington. It can generate a year of tide levels for any station in ten to fifteen hours, producing a graphic two-line record on a 370 foot long roll showing mean sea level and tide fluctuations.
A text explains that under laws of war any civilian found with weapons may be executed. It argues distinguishing badges define combatants and prevent bands from posing as Belligerents. It notes even noncombatants who arm themselves for defense could be shot.
Sterling and Champaign report marriages and deaths. Bloomington details a fatal transformer shock. Anna hosts a Woodmen of the World memorial for John Ragsdale with delegations from Cape Girardeau and Springfield. Mendota man shoots himself, leaving a note. Rock Island features a U S war veterans encampment session and a river excursion. Danville records the thirteenth post office robbery in a year. Harrisburg reports a fatal Interurban collision. Springfield notes tax and tax-tax resistence case and foot and mouth disease classifications shift. Mount Vernon reports a submarine prisoner letter. May 22 Springfield outlines state utilities board involvement in Chicago strike. Aurora reports a prominent widow dies after an auto accident. Duquoin notes a rescue of a missing yachting party member in New York.
At Rock Island Illinois Encampment United Spanish War Veterans elected H J Donahue of Streator as commander and W L Miller Springfield as senior vice commander Julius Strauss Rock Island as inspector M J Nevis Chicago as marshal Dr W F Schaars Chicago as surgeon Rev H W Jameson Decatur as chaplain The 1916 convention chose Woodlawn Illinois as a future site.
Personal testimonials from Cleveland and Hanover describe relief from female troubles using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs. Griffir reports side pain vanished after a bottle, while Mrs. Ada W117 says severe pains eased, avoiding surgery. Letters handled confidentially by Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn, Massachusetts.
In the German Southwest Africa campaign General Botha leads an expedition where the sun scorches waterless deserts. Troops endure extreme heat with veils and goggles as hundreds of Boer burghers blister and seek hospital care. Sand and shadeless tents intensify the harsh conditions for fighting forces and supply challenges.
The English and German war reports diverge on the latest battle details. Editors note that truth and veracity proved elusive from the first cannon blast, as competing narratives hardened early.
An Ohio woman recounts severe heart trouble and nervous prostration tied to coffee. After switching to Postum, she says symptoms faded and she regained energy, with health restored and no further medicine needed. She urges others to try Postum as an alternative beverage.
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