Campaign to explain Illinois new constitution to voters
Justice Orrin N. Carter will chair a state wide campaign committee to promote the adoption of Illinois new constitution ahead of the December 12 vote. The effort includes county committees and an educational push with speakers to explain provisions and benefits to voters.
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Illinois
Orrin N. Carter
Justce Carter
Ilinois
Supreme Court
Cook County
Justice Carter
Chicago
Thompson
Edward H. Morris
Sneed
Williamson County
Coal Miners’ Union
Howard Ells Fyke
Centralia
Abel Davis
132D
France
Charles H. Hamill
Martin J. O'Brien
Mendota Fair September 19 to 22 in Mendota
Mendota plans a large four day agricultural fair from September 19 through 22 with varied exhibitor classes and sizable prizes. Floral hall and other buildings promise standout displays, aiming to attract many visitors as premium lists guide entries. In Bureau county, women will not serve on juries next year due to Attorney General Brundage ruling. officials dispute the stance citing constitutional and statutory arguments.
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Mendota
Mendota Fair
Bureau County
Board of Supervisors
Brundage
United States
Sullivan Oil Company's Auto Monoply Oil Claim
Advertisement warns against buying cheap cars from strangers after two Galena residents were forced to surrender stolen vehicles. Sullivan Oil Company promotes its oil and urges skepticism toward bargain autos, noting a public notice from M. M. Billmire.
Black Beauty Screens At Ashton Public School Auditorium
The Ashton Public School enrolls 216 students with 122 in grades and 94 in high school. A Friday evening screening of Black Beauty in seven reels will be shown at the school house with Miss Genevieve Randall among local staff.
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Ashton Pub
Genevieve Randall
Ol '21
Fug Business College
Ralph
Arletta
Ethel Metvea
Ralph Cross
Edwin Orner
Rochelle
DeKalb
Florence Vaupel
Gertrude Semmler
Faye Moore
Hazel Johnson
Effie Oellig
Helen Hart
Northwestern University
Esther Hutchinson
Clinton
Town
Esther
Clinton Sinc
Amelia Hann
Peat Warber
Automobiles blamed for rising deaths after World War I
A 1920s-style editorial argues motor car deaths in the United States exceed WWI fatalities by a wide margin. It notes 45,000 veterans and many more car deaths, warns the danger of grade crossings, and calls for action to curb a growing national disaster.
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United States
America
Illinois Voters to Receive Three Ballots in November
Illinois voters will cast three ballots in the November general election. The largest ballot will include legal, district, and state candidates. another covers the soldier bonus proposition. a third covers the light wines and beer proposition. A judicial ballot may also appear. The light wines and beer petition was presented to Secretary Emmer last week and, unless court action enjoins it, the question will be voted on.
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Carl
Eigtteenth
Be y Burned During an Electrical Storm
A barn five miles north of Ashton on the Ed Wood farm burned last Thursday evening when lightning struck. Harold Cross milking cows saw smoke from the hay mow and moved stock outside before help arrived. the barn and its hay and grain contents were lost.
Illinois towns fade from map as mining, trade shift
Seventy five Illinois towns have disappeared since statehood and 219 others have had name changes. Many deserted villages grew around mines then faded after closures or were removed by changing trade routes. Some towns were absorbed by larger cities through annexation.
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Illinois
Illinois Historical Association
Dance At Hasselberg Pavilion Sunday Evening
A dance is planned for Sunday evening September 17 at the Hasselberg Pavilion located 31 miles northwest of West Brooklyn. Music will be provided by Rosinski's orchestra of LaSalle. Everyone is invited.
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Hasselberg
West
Brooklyn
Rosinski
Orchestra of LaSalle
H. H. Hasselberg
Community Picnic at Franklin Grove Camp Grounds
A large community picnic is planned at Franklin Grove on Thursday September 21 with free coffee and lemonade. Activities include games races and contests starting at 10:00 am, a prize ceremony, band music and singing. all are welcome to attend with lunch baskets.
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Franklin Grove
Gideons Plan Morning Services in Ashton Churches
Gideons will hold morning services in local churches and a union service at the M. E. church in the evening. An open-air service is scheduled for Saturday evening.
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Gideon
Ashton
Gideons
M. E
Wanted Farm Livestock Notice From Ashton Illinois
WANTED 20 broad sows 20 Milch cows and 0 stock feeding cows steers or heifers. Write or phone Frank Hart Ashton Illinois 2018.
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Frank
Hart
Ashton
Illinoia
Steam shovel finishes excavation for 16 blocks paving
The steam shovel completed excavation for 16 blocks of new paving by Tuesday noon and was moved to a switch track for shipment to Dixon for factory site work by Reynolds Wire Screen Co. Two weeks’ work expected elsewhere. car embargo limits material supply. Frank Trompeter reports heavy expenses in attempting to secure sand and gravel shipments amid car shortages. The Joliet Dixon district Woman’s Foreign Missionary convention plans were discussed in Ashton with out-of-town delegates named. convention for the Joliet Dixon district will be held next month in Ashton.
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Dixon
Reynolds Wire Screen Co
Perul
Frank Trompeter
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
The
Methodist Church
Ashton
N. G. van Sant
McNeil
Glenn Craddock
C. N. Timmons
Sterling
Hobbs
FE. C. Page
F. 8. Greeley
DeKalb
Joliet-Dixon
Noted Cash-Only Coal Policy From Griffith Lumber
A notice states all coal is cash and prohibits credit requests. Identified parties are Griffith Lumber Co and William Lesslie, with Oscar Schade & Son named in association.
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Griffith Lumber CO
William Lesslie
Oscar Schade & Son
Poultry Buyout Ad by Schwerdefeger and Dorland
Poultry sellers urged to contact Schwerdefeger and Dorland to sell poultry for cash at top prices, with emphasis on speed and reduced shrinkage. Local buyers promise prompt payment and high value for poultry stock.
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Schwerdefeger & Dorland
Ashton Folk Visit Rochelle for Merchants Picnic Parade
Thirteen autos paraded 75 vehicles from Ashton to Rochelle for a merchants and farmers picnic. About 1000 attendees, roughly 500 people in 100 plus cars, enjoyed a welcoming parade, band music, a flag bearing group, and evening amusements including theatre parties and street dancing.
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Ashton Folk
Rochelle
Ashton
Ashton Band
Guests At Mrs. Batchelor’s Home Include Family Friends
The report notes Dr. aid MS. Pettyplace and the son of Freeport along with the doctor’s sister from Seattle as guests this week at Mrs. James Batchelor’s residence.
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Aid
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Stockton
Rodney H. Brandon
Mooseheart Fame
Down State
Henry I. Green
Urbana
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Sullivan Oil
M. M. Billmire
Galena
Finhed
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