Illinois Seed Law Applies to Ashton Farmers Seed Sales
Illinois seed law effective July 1 1919 requires proper labeling for Red Clover to Millet seeds sold in Illinois. Labels must include common name weed seed content inert matter vendor and purchaser details. Violations carry fines and seeds can be analyzed free for five samples per person.
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Ashton
United States Department of Agriculture
State Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
DeWitt Smith
Springfield
Illinois
Illinois Agricultural College
Eis
University of Illinois
Urbana
DeWitt Smith Building
Shoe Shine and Hat Cleaning Offered in Local Pool Room
George W. Cleary runs a shoe shining and cleaning business from his father's pool room under the Gazette Book Store. An expert in the trade he solicits community orders and also cleans straw hats. Orders left at Roy Heidenthal's store receive prompt attention.
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George W. Cleary
Gazette Book
Roy
Heidenthal
Doings Of The High School Animals May Go Parcel Post
Vacation week brings teachers to the County Institute in Dixon while many boys pick corn. The Welcome Home at Rochelle drew several pupils from school. The high school orchestra plans weekly rehearsals as soon as Mr Toenniges completes plans. With limited practice, players attempted a game with a neighboring team but mishaps hindered a win. A recent Gazette program was well received and a lyceum is urged with tickets and tax info. A postwar note promotes parcel post for live fowls and domestic animals within 48 hours delivery. Earlville community urged to greet returning soldiers and sustain local support.
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County Institute
Dixon
Rochelle
Toenniges
Teenniges
Redpath
Ashton
Burle
O. D. Priviledge
Burleson
Keep on Paddling In A Modern Fable About Perseverance
A short fable contrasts two frogs in a cream bucket. One gives up after failing to escape, sinking to the bottom. The other keeps paddling until cream turns to butter, then he rises atop and feeds on the swarming flies, proving patience pays off.
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H. C. IL
Med’s
San Francisco
Ancestors in Europe history book arrives for Lee County students
The Lee County history volume titled Ancestors in Europe has finally arrived after a long delay and is now available at the Gazette Book Store.
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Europe
New
Lee County History For
Gazette Bool
O F Initiation at Ashton Lodge No 017
The initiatory degree staff of Ashton Lodge 017 I O O F will begin work Monday evening on a class of eight candidates. After the degree work, refreshments will be served in the banquet room. See W. F. Klingebiel for War History.
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Ashton Lodge No 017
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
United Evangelical Church Union Service Planned
Services Sunday October 19 at Bradford and Ashton with Bible schools at 10:00. A union service between Evangelical Association and United Evangelical Kee church includes Miss Anna Schnell leading the K YPAKEL meeting and Miss Elmina Bank speaking on her Japan mission at 8:00 p.m. The event welcomes all.
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United Evangelical Church
Bradford
Ashton
Anna Schnell
Elmina Bank
Japan
Board of Missions
United Evangelical Association
Rank
Presbyterian Bible Study Series Opens Thursday Night
The Presbyterian Church begins a new Thursday 7:30 Bible study series on the teachings about the Jew Gentile and the Church with the God Who Doesn t Answer theme. Evening service follows at 7:30. Pastor William H Manshardt leads with Delco Light by Charles L Hunter listed.
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Presbyterian Church
William H. Manshardt
Collision damages autos west of town after 7 30 clash
Two cars collided near a small bridge south of Jacob Aschen’s home causing heavy damage. A D Knapp suffered a broken leg and daughter Mildred was badly bruised while M J Paddock’s car smashed prior to tow. Witness William Schade saw the crash as sand piles hampered the road and the Ford driven by Mrs A D Knapp was badly damaged.
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A. D. Knapp
Mildred
M. J. Paddock
Adrian Knapp
Jacob Aschen Previons
Knapp
William Schade
Bernice Brunsvold Leads Next Sabbath Endevor
Miss Bernice Brunsvold will lead the Christian Endeavor meeting next Sabbath Eve. The discussion topic is Our Pledge and how to keep it and the event seeks good attendance.
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Christian Endeavor
Bernice Brunsvold
Bradford Couple Marry Near Ashton in Quiet Farm Wedding
On Wednesday October 8 near Ashton Bradford County Henry E. Weishaar and Charlotte May Neuman wed at Lizzie Krug’s pleasant home. Rev. B K Yeakel officiated in a ring ceremony with immediate families present. The bride’s family roots, education, and plans to live with her aunt this winter and move to a nearby farm in spring are highlighted.
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High Hoor
Lizzie Krug
Ashton
Henry E. Weishaar
Charlotte May Neuman
B. K. Yeakel
Henry Weishaar
Middlebury
John J. Neuman
Sanborn
Iowa
Charlotte
Reynolds Evan Church News Rally Day and Union Meeting
Reynolds bible school convenes at 10 00 a m with an 11 00 rally day for the Woman's Missionary Society. Evening services are canceled for a union meeting at United Evangelical church in Ashton. Pastor F W Doode urges all to attend. Rebekah's Attention calls for full attendance at next Wednesday's regular meeting with a social time and scramble supper.
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The
Ashton Methodist Church
Kingdom of God
Ideal Church
W. BE. Kern
Reynolds Evan. Church News
Reynolds Bible School
Woman’s Missionary Society
United Evangelical Church
Ashton
F. W. Doede
Rebekah
New Superintendent for Joliet Dixon District Named
The Rock River Conference clos ing in Chicago named Rev Thomas K Gale of Joliet as District Superintendent of Joliet Dixon. Dr James M Phelps's term expired. he moves to Waukegan. Warren Hutchinson of Coleta to Franklin Grove. W E Kern to Ashton church. other appointments include Simester to Rock Falls and Ulrich to Apple River.
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Rock River
Chicago
W. E. Kern
Ashton
Franklin Grove
Warren Hutchinson
Coleta
James M. Phelps
Thomas K. Gale
Joliet
Nicholson
Joliet-Dixon
Dr. Phelps
Waukegan
A. E. Simester
Rock Falls
A. E. Ulrich
Apple River
Fred A. Graham
Woodstock
L. P
Warrington
Steward
Esmond
Rockford
Joliet—Dixon
Anes
Clare
George O. CrestGl
Compton
West Brooklyn
Peete
W. Baker
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Slee W. F. Klingebiel
United States
Burles
Bro. Tabor
Earlville
Sted Cross
W. F. Klingebiel
Delco-Light
Charles L. Hunter
Fulton Journal
Charlotte Neuman
DR. W. €. Kern
T. K. Gale
Soliet Minister
Jollet-Dixon
Hi. G
Ashee
A. W. Rosecrans & Comp’y
Kaneswee
Ashton, Illinois
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