Ship wrecked couple back in New York
The Wagner family learns their daughter and her husband survived nine days at sea after the Powhatan disaster. Letters recount storms, near abandonment, and salvage attempts by Bardic and Western Comet, ending with rescue by a U S destroyer and transport Northern. Continued on Page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justus Wagner
Gladys
New York
Powhatan
Smoke
Northern Pacific
Herbert
Cunard
Bardic
U. S. Transport Northern
Installation of Ashton Rebekah Lodge Officers
The semi annual installation of officers for Ashton Rebekah Lodge No. 497 was held in the Odd Fellows hall Friday evening. Officers installed for six months include Noble Grand Mrs May Wisman and Vice Grand Mrs Martha Kaecker with others such as Secretary Miss Hattie Brown and Treasurer Mrs Minnie Kersten. A supper followed in the banquet room served by Mrs Sara Losey and other positions filled by Mrs Dora Putman Mrs Alice Hann and Miss Hazel Beach among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashton Rebekah Lodge No. 497
Odd Fellows Hall
May Wisman
Noble
Martha Kaecker
Alma Mall
Ida Bassler
Hattie Brown
Minnie Kersten
Lewis Wood
Sara Losey
Dora Putman
Alice Hann
Lara Dugdale
R.S.N.G
Gussie Weishaar
N.G
Clara Bode
R.S.V.G
Hazel Beach
V.G
World War Veterans to Meet Next Thursday Night
World War veterans from the American Legion Ashton Post No 345 will meet Thursday night February 5 at Woodman hall. Ex servicemen urged to attend with visitors from Dixon Post. Meeting starts at 7:30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Woodman Hall
Ashton Post
Dixon Post
Government argues social issues with several points
A government briefing lists 8 arguments about aging, work, and welfare.1% fail to provide for old age or death, 8,000,000 women must work to live, 90% of estates over 5,000 dissipate within seven years, 90% of children starting school at six drop out before eighth grade, half of 25-year-olds depend on others by age 65, 35% of country widows are in want, life insurance reduces pauperism by over 33% in 35 years, and life insurance saves the nation over 30 million annually. St John’s Lutheran Church outlines services and activities.
Reynolds Church News and United Evangelical Services
Reynolds Church News lists Ashton services at 10:00 am next Sunday with Bible school at 1:30 pm and preaching at 2:30 pm plus Y P A at 7:00 pm and a February 6 workers conference with Rev E H Straub of Geneseo. United Evangelical Church reports Ashton services 10:00 am Bible school 11:00 am preaching 6:15 pm and Bradford events 1:30 pm Bible school 2:30 pm. includes pastor E K Yeakel and Celesta Kersten. Be. Randall visited Chicago and Glenn Ellyn in week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
W. E. Kern
Reynolds Church
Ashton
Reynolds
E. H. Straub
Geneseo
F. W. Doede
United Evangelical Church
Celesta Kersten
Bradford
E. K. Yeakel
BE. J. Randall
Chicago
Clinton D. Nickey
Glenn Ellyn
George A Lyman endorses Lowden in California
George A Lyman former editor of the Amboy Journal now living in Claremont California praises Frank O Lowden of Illinois in a Claremont Courier editorial. He lauds Lowden as a people man with strong business and administrative ability, noting his Pullman leadership and Illinois governor reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Lyman
Amboy Journal
Illinois
Clarem
California
Fant O. Tewden
I Johnson
Claremont Courier
Gov. Lowden
Lyman
Frank O. Lowden
Leonard Wood
Wood
Winchester
N. H
Lowden
Siwnilsippi
Nois
Ilinois
Eorrt
Sinnissippi
George M. Pullman
Pullman Company
Illnois
Geo
A. Lyman
Retired merchant promotes Adler-i-ka as stomach cure
A former merchant writes that his wife suffered from chronic catarrh of the stomach and finds relief with a glyceryne and buckthorn bark mixture, claiming Adler-i-ka cleanses both upper and lower bowels, relieves sour stomach and gas, often cures constipation, and may prevent appendicitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. O. Smith
Lee County War History May Be Last Chance Orders
The Lee County War History has been turned over to The American Legion at Dixon for completion and orders are extended two weeks. To obtain a copy, place your order with W. P. Klingebiel as this will be the final opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee County
American Legion
Dixon
W. P. Klingebiel
Notice to seed potatoes offered at Thome's store
Early Ohio potatoes for seed are available at Thome's store. Interested parties should call telephone number 20-2 for orders or inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Thome
Train brakes near Chana cause track damage and rail replacement
A westbound freight train discovered a broken wheel near Chana on Thursday causing a derailment risk. The wheel edge damaged rails and plates, with the truck off the track after the stop west of Ha. Repair crews estimate nearly 250 new rails needed to restore the stretch. News notes also cover residents' visits, store stock purchases, railroad yard cleanup, and local events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chana
Flagg
Fegon Republican
Every Human Life Has Value in Insurance Debate
By H L Goodrow the article argues human life holds insurance value to someone and urges recognizing its true worth. It notes life insurance lags behind material goods in coverage and suggests a shift could mark a new era for life insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Goodrow
Lowden Campaign Appeals to South Dakota Voters in Primary
A conservative push from Illinois supporters urges South Dakota men and women to rally for Gov. Lowden in the March 23 primary. The appeal stresses urgent help for his presidential bid and emphasizes the primary's decisive impact on the Republican contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Lowden
Illinois
Legion of Friends
Value of a ton of manure on Iowa soils revisited
Iowa State College soils section reports from trials across major Iowa soil types that a four year rotation of corn oats and clover with a ton of manure added yields increases of 11.4 bushels of corn 17.1 bushels of oats and 0.67 tons of hay per acre. At current prices this totals about 55.65 dollars extra over four years making one ton worth 6.96 dollars. Manure can restore up to 85 percent of plant food and improves soil structure and moisture retention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
Aleyer
Maute
Real Winter Weather Brings Snowbound Roads
January delivers a harsh winter with a heavy snowstorm and east wind that blocked roads Friday. Saturday sees the first days of clear streets as crews shovel and reopen routes. Sleighing has been active since December with continued cold conditions. Delco Light Charlea L Hunter.
County to swear in garage owners as deputies
Sheriff F. A. Schoenholz plans to deputize every garage owner in Lee County who can provide proper references to curb automobile thefts. About 30 garages exist, and deputies will serve solely in this capacity to deter thieves and reduce thefts in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perce Oryamie
F. A. Schoenholz
Lee County
State Board Quarantine Rules For Influenza Control
Illinois announces new state health rules to curb influenza and pneumonia outbreaks. Known or suspected cases must be reported within twelve hours, quarantines apply to affected premises, and residents on quarantined properties are barred from all public gatherings and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
State Department of Public Health
Illinois
Christian Endeavor Meeting at Church Parlor
The next Sunday evening meeting will be held at six o'clock in the church parlor led by Miss Laura Hobart. The topic is What Does Our Pledge Require. All welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther Circle
Nellie
Ruth Zeller
Christian Endeavor
Laura Hobart
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. H. Smoke
Rebekah
Ashton Lodge No
ST. John's Lutheran Church
Henry Foelsch
AL Lyman
Calif
Amboy
News OF the
Bergen
A. W. Rosecrans
Harry Wisman
M. M. Evens
Rochelle Hospital
Leo Hurd
Rochelle
Martin Marxman
Mrs
Harry Cluts
W. B. Kern
B. J. Randall
Albert Beacon
John I. Griese
Nelson
Clifford Knapp
Kaleel Durston
Adrian Knapp
Ford
Christ Klingebiel
Aurora
Vender & Klingebiel
Harry W. Pierce
Mr. Pierce
Pierce
Ashton Mareh
Delco-Light
Charlea L. Hunter
Local Health Board
Rosecrans Store
United States
Lambertville Rubber
Special Men
A. W. Rosecrans & Comp’y
Ashton, Illinois
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