One Tractor on Every Ten Farms in Rock Island County
Farmers see improved conditions as hog and cattle prices rise. Rock Island County Farm Bureau officials say about one farmer in ten owns a tractor, with optimism growing as markets rebound. Implement dealers report increased demand for tractors, spurred by better crop prices and rising meat values, though gas and feed costs temper buying.
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Rock Island
Rock Island County
Mississippi River
P. R. Edgerton
Moline
Corn Belt
Illinois
Senate
Edgerton
Tax help session set for Friday at Ashton Bank
Income Tax Collector Martin J. Gannon of Dixon and deputy will be at The Ashton Bank in this city Friday afternoon March 3 from 1 to 4 o'clock to assist anyone needing help with their tax returns.
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Martin J. Gannon
Dixon
Ashton Bank
Miss Irene Cleary Weds Thomas MacLean at Rochelle Church
Miss Irene Cleary of Chicago and Thomas MacLean of Steward were married at St. Patrick’s Catholic church in Rochelle with Rev. Father Paul Bourke presiding. The couple, both from respected families, planned to reside on a farm north of Rochelle after a ten day honeymoon in Chicago.
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Irene Cleary
Chicago
John M. Cleary
Thomas MacLean
Near Steward
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Rochelle
Paul Bourke
Mary Cleary
Jay MacLean
Ashton
Ashton High School
Steward
MacLean
Presbyterian Church Notes March Services Change of Time
Presbyterian Church notes report March and April time changes for Sunday services. Worship includes 10 4. m. service, 3 p.m. vespers, and 6 p.m. Christian Endeavor with sermon on Gods Plan for Financing His Work. Thursday prayer service led by Mrs Ada m Wagner. Sizable attendance and choir music noted along with study of The Manhood of the Master. Community purse of 173.50 raised for Theodore McCade and family amid serious paralytic stroke and Mrs McCade’s long invalid status.
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Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor
Adam Wagner
Merril T. MacPherson
Theodore McCage
Strievel
Store Nears Completion at Rosecrans & Co
Carpenters near completion of remodeling at A. W. Rosecrans & Co. store. Painters have started work and the project is expected to finish by week end. Store improvements include centralized cashier area and balcony space set for room-sized rugs and more merchandise. The upgrade promises a neater up-to-date appearance and easier access for steak sales.
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A. W. Rosecrans & Co
Odd Fellows District Meeting Elects Officers at Ashton Lodge
Lee County Odd Fellows held a district meeting with most lodges represented. Charles W. Jeanblanc was named President, R J Bissell Vice President, Raymond P B Losey Secretary, Roy Mackley Treasurer. A degree instruction followed, with light refreshments served and mentions a March lion snowstorm delaying progress.
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C. F
Lee County Odd Fellows Association
Ashton Lodge
Charles W. Jeanblanc
Tee Center
R. J. Bissell
Amboy
Raymond PB. Losey
Ashton
Roy Mackley
Dixon
A. Robbins
Colorful Masquerade Party at Masonic Hall Impresses Members
A Friday masquerade hosted by the Order of the Eastern Star and Masonic fraternity drew over 200 attendees at the Masonic hall. The event featured a jazz wedding comedy, colonial Minuet dances, unmasked grand march, and festive decorations with American flags. Brides Mrs N Dellig and bridegroom Mrs Pierce sparked merriment, as ladies and guests enjoyed refreshments and late dancing into the night.
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Masonic Hall
Order of the Ern Star
Masonic Fratern
N. Dellig
Pierce
Cliff Knapp
J. Dale
Chries Hunter
Women must be 21 before casting a ballot in Illinois
Announcement from county clerks explains the suffrage law requiring women to be 21 or older to vote. The text notes residency requirements and registration rules, and contrasts voting age with the 18-year minimum for all other purposes. Also mentions a revised North-Western time card and train arrival changes.
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Agsnanice
General Assembly
United States
Illlinois
Pastime Theatre Week Lineup Plays and Jokes
Saturday double feature Farnum in The aid us one reel comedy. Monday Buck Jones in Bar Nothing two reel comedy. Wednesday Wahi Hart in Squire Deal Sanderson two reel comedy.
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Pastime Theatre
F. Farnum
Aid Us
Buck Jones
Wahi
Hart
Squire
Deal Sanderson
American Legion Meeting Tonight at Odd Fellows Hall
Day evening events list a 7 30 start at the Odd Fellows hall with all members urged to attend the American Legion meeting this evening at the lodge venue.
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Wwe Hall
American Legion
Mortgage Record Shatters County Figure in Lee
Circuit Clerk Edwin Rosecrans reports the Chicago Burling ton and Quincey railroad filed a 30 million dollar mortgage for bondholders in Lee county the largest ever recorded here. The 167 page instrument with nearly 67000 words will require at least 15 days of work and a $100 recording fee. Also, the Schafer farm near Rochelle sold for 225 per acre to Charles Kersten, far below estimated value due to cash terms, lack of fall work, and no current tenant.
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Circuit
Edwin
William ©. Schafer
Shton
Charles Kersten
Rochelle
James W. Watts
Dixon
Farmers' Company Blands First in Livestock Sales
The Producers' Live Stock Commission Association, a farmer owned cooperative firm, leads fifty at East St. Louis yards since starting January 2. It ranks among the top ten weekly and plans similar commissions in Chicago and Buffalo by April 1. County farm bureaus and Illinois Agricultural Association back the effort. Lee County Shippers’ Association supports future consignments to Chicago market.
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Commission
Chicago
Buffalo Yards
State
Illinois Agricultural Association
East
Evang elical Church announces Thursday prayer meeting and services
The Ashton Stansted area lists a Thursday 7 p.m. prayer meeting and a study on the Third Epistle of John with invitations to Sunday services on March 5. Bradford adds preaching March 5 and 2:30 p.m. sessions. St John’s Lutheran Church notes 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. English service, with lessons from Jonah 3:1-10 and Lent services upcoming.
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Ashton
IK. L. C. EB
Bradford
Reynolds Church News Preach at 10:80 a m No Evening Service
Reynolds Church News lists preaching at 10 80 a m with no evening services. Pastor William Albrecht presides. A spare tire and rim from a Ford sedan are missing. finders should contact Frank Hart.
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Frank 8. Hart
Church Activities Highlight Week at Local Parish
Sunday worship and Sunday school drew good attendance as Rev. Hutchinson led services. The Men's Bible class and Young People planned weeks of activity with the Prayer Meeting, choir practice, and Epworth League led by Miss Lena Bode. Reports from the Dixon Law Enforcement Conference were expected at 10:30 service. Rock River rose sharply at Dixon forcing possible I N J U plant shutdown.
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Hutchinson
The
Foreign Missionary Society
Clarence Drummond
Ralph ‘Dean
Charles Vogeler
Dixon
Young People’s Choir
Epworth League
Lena Bode
Tryig
Excellent Dramatic Debate Renews Respect for Law
Tuesday Law Enforcement day in Lee County featured meetings at the Methodist Episcopal church in Dixon. J J Armstrong of Dixon presided the afternoon session with talks by George McGinnis, L B Neighbour, and others. A banquet followed with speeches by Mayor Mark D Smith, States Attorney Mark C Keller, Representative John H Byers, and Rev L W Walter. The conference highlighted a dramatic debate Can the Law Be Enforced with J W Langley for the affirmative and O G Christgau for the negative, drawing eleven Ashton church representatives.
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Lee County
Methodist Episcopal Church
Dixon
J. J. Armstrong
George McGinnis
Anti-Saloon League
L. B. Neighbour
E. E. Wingert
Mark D. Smith
States
Mark C. Keller
John H. Byers
L. W. Walter
McGinnison
J. W.langley
O. G. Christgau
Ashton
Card of Thanks from August Schafer
I thank friends neighbors and those who assisted me in controlling the fire at my residence Monday evening. August Schafer signs the note appreciating support and help during the incident.
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Schafer
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Rock Island County Farm
Theodore McCade
Ady
the Gazette
Stars and Masons
Ininton
Omaha
Schafer Farm
Charles Kersten, Jr
Farmers’ Company
F. Brandfellner
ST. John's Lutheran Church
John Reitz
Luther League
Henry Foelsch
Vastor
Methodist Church Notes
James A. Foard
Rock River
I. N. Ju
the Carpenters and Decorators
A. W. Rosecrans & Comp’y
Ashton, Illinois
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