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Newspaper
Ashton Gazette
Location
Ashton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1921
Page
1
An agent arrives amid a dispute over information and refusal to sign. Cc. D. Sanders requests access as the confrontation centers on obtaining data and clarification.
An American farmer writes from North Dakota arguing the Lantz bills regulating the Board of Trade threaten political control over marketing. He questions motives of opponents and promotes information on the U. S. Grain Growers Inc. as a potential replacement. He urges county meetings to discuss the new exchange before agents visit. The piece also covers a Sunday school picnic planning in the Steward area with churches uniting, flags for Flag Day, and a detailed schedule of events.
A ten ton steam roller owned by Mr. Lynch of Chicago toppled into a ditch while loading for shipment. Henry Girton and a capstan with two ten ton jacks extracted the machine onto a flat car. Also noted are memorial services for Ashton Lodge No 977 and Ashton Rebekah Lodge No 497 next Sunday at 2 PM with Rev. Joseph Burrows delivering the address and special music.
The annual Ashton High School Alumni Association meeting will be held in the high school auditorium next Wednesday evening June 16. Each member may bring one guest. Members who have not paid fifty cents in dues should pay the treasurer Clifford Schafer.
Lecturers plan to strike over a new music allocation at the university, arguing for clearer funding and placement of performances. The dispute centers on rehearsal spaces, scheduling, and the distribution of resources among departments.
A lineup of speakers led by Robert Seeds, Denton Crowl, Louise McIntyre, and C. Wil Wassam will discuss community improvement, health, electricity, and national problems over four days. The events aim to boost local interest and ticket sales for the Ashton Chautauqua season.
A beloved caregiver drew deep affection from numerous patients, and her sudden death left them in sorrow as they mourn a compassionate figure who touched many lives.
A Tuesday evening reception at the Presbyterian church honored Rev. MacPherson and his bride. The event featured floral decor, a Sunday school orchestra, performances by soloists and a trio, and greetings from church and community members. About 125 guests enjoyed strawberry ice cream and cake.
Faust H Boyd Dodge representative received a distant message announcing price cuts for Dodge Brothers vehicles. Five passenger touring now $1 028 sedan $1 010 business car $1 100 and Penne? 170. All prices include tax delivered at Assist on.
Residents of Ashton and nearby areas receive heartfelt thanks for kindness shown after a house fire Saturday evening. The Gazette and Chicago Tribune report the loss and community support following the incident.
A buyer seeks 10 000 pounds of clean well tied wool to ship to a manufacturing company. Offer at 13 cents per pound through June 1 1921. June 15 1921 delivery date referenced.
The Frank Aschenbrenner family lost their E. F. Gehant farm home five miles south of Ashton to a Saturday evening fire. Neighbors and crowds rushed to help but only a few belongings and meat from the cellar were saved. Insurance was $200 for the family, $1,200 for Gehant, who arranged a new house. The cause remains unknown, lamp or kerosene heater possibly involved. The family plans to stay in a tent pending the new dwelling.
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