Lee County Fair to Feature Newell Horse Demonstrations
The Lee County Fair runs August 17 to 20 with Wm. P. Newell of Washburn showing horse training and hitching for four days. Demonstrations include hitching green colts to wagons without restraints and a practical eight horse hitch on plows and discs, plus Arabian horse acts by Farmer Girl.
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Farm Bureau and Fair Association
Wm. P. Newell
Washburn
Illinois
Lee County Fair
Mr. Newell
Farm Bureau
Newell
Lee County
Allied Nations
Uncle Sam
Horse and pony racing event schedule and purses
The notice outlines pony racing events including a half mile Shetland pony race best 2 of 3 with three money prizes of 50 30 20 percent and no entry fee. It lists wagon or cart races, purses, and pace results for August dates. It also notes a change in Lee County school textbooks replacing Reed & Kellogg with Ginn & Company series for language and grammar across multiple grades and planned bi monthly exams based on the new texts.
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Csence
Lee County
County Superintendent of Schools
Reed & Kellogg
Ginn & Company
Chicago
IS FINALLY AWAKE Life insurance urging greater takeup
H L Goodrow argues life insurance awareness is rising yet only 18 percent of Americans hold policies while fire insurance protects 6 percent of homes. He urges homemakers to provide protection for dependents and notes vast untapped estate potential for those without property.
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H. L. Goodrow
Peoria Life
United States
St John's Lutheran Church Sunday School and Services
St John s Lutheran Church announces Sunday School and Bible Class at 9 30 am and Divine Services in English at 10 30 am. Choir rehearsal Tuesday 8 pm and Sunday school teachers meeting Thursday 8 pm. Ladies Aid to meet next Thursday hosted by Mrs Andrew Vendler. Henry Foelsch, Pastor.
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ST. John's. Lutheran Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Andrew Vendler
Henry Foelsch
Electric light on water tower seen over wide area
The city light on the water tower is visible as far south of Shaw Station and from Paynes Point twelve miles north, spanning over 200 square miles. It costs $20.73 yearly and could serve as a larger, all night advertisement if used.
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Ashton
Shaw Station
Paynes Point
Edwards and Stransky Chosen for Circuit Court
State's Attorney Harry Edwards of Dixon and Franklin J. Stransky of Savanna were elected judges of the Circuit Court for the 15th Judicial district to succeed the late Richard Farrand and Ralph Eaton. The five-county district includes Lee, Ogle, Stephenson, Carroll and Jo Daviess, with majorities around 2,500 overall.
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Harry Edwards
Dixon
Franklin J. Stransky
Savanna
Circuit Court
15Th Judicial Circuit
Richard 8. Farrand
Ralph D. Eaton
Mt. Carroll
Lee, Gyle, Stephenson, Carroll
Jo Daviews
Joseph M. Nack
Martin H. Eakle
Carroll and Lee
Stephenson
Ogle
Jo Daviess
Ashton
Edwards & Stransky
Nack
Eakle
Bradford Township
Edwards
Stransky
Dixon Township
Heard
Returned Soldier Praises American Farm Machinery And Utilities
A returning soldier from France tells how modern farming equipment and electric conveniences transformed his experience. He notes backbreaking work in France without modern gear, then praises American farm machinery and the comforts of camp life, urging adoption for health and productivity. Two men from Lee County seek rental farms in Ashton, praising the town in Chicago Gazette office inquiries.
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France
Army
Gasette
Lee County
Ashton
Jointly Install Officers and Evangelical Notes
Pastor J. W. Davis reports on upcoming preaching at Bradford forest and Ashton in the evening with services next Sunday. Oakdale holds prayer days Tuesday and Wednesday. The pastor invites laymen to attend as possible with free attendance and repayment provisions. A quarterly meeting followed a Sunday service described as a season of blessing. The official board approved the pastor's release effective the 1st and hopes for continued support from Ashton.
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Bradford
Forest
Ashton
Oakdale
Pas
Sfiuy
J. W. Davis
Community Labor Day Picnic Proposed for Ashton
Business leaders discuss holding a large Labor Day picnic in Ashton, aiming to unite the community in a festive gathering as farmers gain a bit more leisure. A meeting is urged to start plans and “get the ball rolling.”
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Ashton
Belgian Stallion Cham paign de Lillis at public auction
We the undersigned offer our imported registered Belgian stallion Cham paign de Lillis for sale at public auction at the stock yards Ashton on Saturday July 31. Pedigree will be furnished day of sale. Also to be sold a cart harness and accessories. Terms one year with approved security on sums above 10 dollars. Interest 6 percent. Sale held at 2 30 p m by Ashton Belgian Draft Horse Company.
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Champaign de Lillis
Ashton
Belgian Draft Horse Company
Card of Thanks for Mr. Heibenthal and Family
The Heibenthal family expresses heartfelt thanks to neighbors relatives and friends for support during illness and death of husband and father Mrs Charles Heibenthal and family acknowledge gratitude and aid received.
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Charles Heibenthal
Ice Cream Parlor Opens at The Ashton Hotel
The Ashton Hotel announces the opening of its ice cream parlor offering ice cream and a full range of soft drinks at popular prices.
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Ashton Hotel
La Fayette Township approves $14000 road bond unanimously
At the Tuesday election on the 14,000 hard road bond for La fayette township, 47 votes were cast with unanimous approval. The road will be built next year. Also mentioned are guests Mr and Mrs Arthur Coffman of Hawatien Iowa visiting John A Kersten and family.
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Lafayette Township
Arthur Coffman
Hawatien
Iowa
Rome
John A Kersten
Tem
Methodists Gather For Bible Study And August Services
The Methodist church invites members to Bible study at 9 30 a m and Sunday worship at 10 50 a m with a sermon on A Great Christian Grace. A Thursday prayer meeting moves to a large August service for strong attendance and inspiration. Nine Sundays remain before conference as the church aims to keep benevolences paid and budget ready by September first.
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Methodist News
Bible School
God
W. E. Kern
Gazette Unveils Folding Machine To Speed Print
The Gazette has received a new folding machine bought last fall. It arrived Friday night from Ohio and was ready for use Monday in Crline advice and tiptop. It folds 4 to 12 page papers at 1200 to 2400 per hour, reducing manual labor and speeding mail routing. Nathan Sanders of Georgetown Minnesota visited relatives and friends Monday.
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Gazette
Ohio
Crlne
Nathan Sanders
Georgetown
Minnesota
Dixon Rock River Assembly Opens Thirty Third Session
Secretary Wilson will speak Sunday August 8th at Dixon Illinois Assembly. The Rock River Assembly opens July 31 with cottages filled and hotel busy. The Chicago Light Opera Company performs August 1st and 8th, Buckner's Jubilee Singers featured, Kable Brothers Band plays August 8th.
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Rock River Assembly
Dixon
Illinois
Assembly Park
Assembly
Assembly Beach
Chicago Light Opera Company
William B. Wilson
Wilson
Pennsylvania
Buckner
Jubilee Singers
Kable Brothers Company Band of
Mt. Morris
Ilinois
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Ashton Rebekah Lodge
Martha Kaecker Noble
Clara Bode
Mae Wisman
Gussie Weishaar
Emneere
Anna Pierce Eke
Lena Bode R
Hattie Brown
Des Bode
Guardian
Wood
Alice Hann Seiras
Knecker Noble Grand
Gilbert Oe Eees
Jak Bassleres
Grand Brge
Aschenbrenner
GQ. Wisman
IV Dale
Gence Ogle I
Nl Pfetzing
Bya Schafer
Liam Witzel
Dixon Assembly
Pusseyfoot Johnson
Lincoln Hospital
Oral, Mall
Chicago Tribune
Rosecrans
Ment
A. W. Rosecrans & Comp’y
Ashton, Illinois
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