Lincoln Highway Work Stalled by Material Shortage and Permits
Highway construction along the Lincoln Highway is at a standstill due to material shortages and a pending permit from the Interstate Commerce Commission. West of town nearly completed except 500 feet. east stretch work resumed with dismantled plant moved to the Yorty corner area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Highway
Lmits
Yorty Corner
Interstate Commerce Commission
Jakks
Linco
Dunkard
Franlin Grove
Rochelle
Pleas
Insurance Moral Spurred by a House Visit
A short tale uses a dialogue between an agent and a prospect about fire engines and hearses to warn on insurance. It notes 23 miles of Lincoln highway paving between Chicago and Clinton and forty miles under contract. Gazette and Chicago Tribune $8.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Chicago
Clinton
Farewell for Pastor and Community News
The Bradford United Evangelical church held a farewell reception for Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Davis and family at the Aschenbrenner home south of Ashton. About 40 attendees shared ice cream cake and a purse of 40 dollars was given to the departing pastor before his LeMars Iowa appointment. Davis spoke and friends wished him success on his new post while they await the Oakdale camp meeting and a Shannon visit.
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United Evangelical Notes
Ashton
J. W. Davis
Rev. Davis
Oakdale
Bradford
LeMars
Iowa
Davis
Shannon
Safety-First Rules Promoted for Illinois Car Drivers
Secretary L L Emmerson issues a digest of Illinois safety first automobile laws. Key provisions set speed limits from 10 to 30 miles per hour depending on area, require brakes and signaling, and grant right of way to approaching vehicles. Drunken driving may incur $200 fine and jail. Under 15 cannot drive without owner or licensed chauffeur.
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Illinois
L. L. Emmerson
Mobile
Cites
Auto Law Enforcement Across Rochelle Praises Caution
A Rochelle Herald item reports a state officer on patrol since Friday arresting over twenty five drivers for fast driving with fines up to ten dollars and costs totaling twenty four dollars. The piece cites a general push to curb careless driving and urges continued compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Highay
Rochelle
Ashton Band Presents First City Concert
The Ashton Band makes its debut in this city with a concert this Saturday evening, August 28. The band has prepared diligently and asks the public to attend and hear the boys perform.
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Ashton
Mrs Arnould Visited Relatives in Franklin Grove
Mrs E B Arnould spent yesterday visiting relatives in Franklin Grove as reported in local news notes. No further details or prices appear in the brief dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Arnould
Franklin Grove
Mystery in the Sidney House Questions Solved
A strange household welcomes Dr. Michelson as resident physician to Mr. Homer Sidney. A piratical Spaniard risks life for a manuscript. Annual ailing returns and eerie past tyranny drive the plot toward a final astonishing answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Michelson
Homer Sidney
Ander
Mr. Sidney
Life insurance keeps U.S. capital active
The article argues that life insurance stabilizes individuals, communities, and the nation by keeping capital active. It notes U.S. wealth around 220 billion dollars and annual income over 40 billion, with 2 percent of income spent on protection and suggests investing more of the remaining 98 percent in life insurance.
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IFE Insurance
U. S
H. L. Goodrow
United States
American Legion Dance Planned Near City With Jazz Orchestra
Ashton Post No 345 American Legion to host a dance at Charlesomerman barn three miles south of town Tuesday evening. Music by the Toot Sweeters of Dixon. Admission one dollar ten including tax. Tickets available from legion members. Committee in charge.
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W. T. Jenkins
William Klingebiel
Jensi*Bignning
Jaiks Construction
Kansas City
American Legion
Ashton Post
Picnic plans teased for Labor Day gathering
Community members discuss organizing a Labor Day picnic. A treasury fund exists to help cover costs and a business leader is asked to call a meeting to start the planning process.
Card of Thanks
Card of thanks expresses gratitude from a family for friends and relatives who sent post cards letters fruit and flowers during a period of remembrance.
Presbyterian Church Plans Special Sunday September 5
Sabbath school will be at the usual hour next Sunday with other services omitted during vacation. Members are reminded to keep Sunday, September 5th open for a requested service.
Dr Carlson to See Patients in Ashton on Aug 31
Dr J E Carlson will visit Dr Hapawalt's office in Ashton on Tuesday August 31 from 9 30 a m to 4 p m to fit glasses Band concert scheduled for Saturday night August 28.
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J. E. Carlson
J. BE. Carlson
Ashton
Ashton Public school to open Sept 7 with new heating plant
The Ashton Public school raises the start date to September 7 to allow Labor Day travel. A new heating plant costing about 3,000 dollars was installed in the basement by John F. Stadeble. Miss Ella Hart will teach 5th and 6th grades, replacing Miss Kay. The faculty includes O A Fackler, Laura Hobart, Bernice Brunsvold, Ruth Howell, Pearl Billmire, Clara Bode, Ruth Zeller, and others.
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Ashton Public School
John F. Stadeble
Ella Hart
Miss Kay
O. A. Fackler
Laura Hobart
Bernice Brunsvold
Ruth Howell
Pearl Billmire
Clara Bode
Ruth Zeller
Harry Wisman
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H. C. Brown
Franklin Grove Institute
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Tampico
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Gehant
W. E. Kern
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Chicago Tribune
Minnie Aschenbrenner
Miss Aschenbrenner
George Beach
Barbara Smith
LeRoy Beach
Dixon
Assembly Park
Gazette Nook
Holly
Willig Phillips
Ashton Central
Votor Law Digest
Arius Beachley
Texas
Old Loliers
Franklin Grover
Beachley
Pennsylvania
David Ilimire
Eachley
Ith J
Moats
Beachly
Red Valley
C. G. Hanit
Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad Company
Miinois Utilities Commission
New Mlford
Rockford
Camp Grant
New Milford
Hartley
By Clifford S. Raymond
Chicago Bribune
Henry J. Messer
Orphan's Aid Society
William Degner
Frank Wieser
Lucile Lydia
Frances Dorothy
Henry Foelsch
H. C
Palace
A. W. Rosecrans & Comp’y
Ashton, Illinois
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