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Newspaper
Bowen Chronicle
Location
Bowen, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1933
Page
2
The notice states metered mail in Bowen Gilleais post office as second class matter, published weekly on Thursdays. It lists a $1.50 annual advance rate and reserves the right to reject any or all news or advertising for any reason.
The Council of Illinois Merchants seeks leave to intervene in a circuit court sales tax case arguing the two per cent tax violates state and federal constitutions and was improperly passed. Other items note new Smith-Hurd volumes, police radio plans, Farm Day at the state fair, state purchases, and a wide set of highway and penal reforms with bids and projected costs.
The Christian Endeavor Society held a lawn social at the L. S. Massie residence last Friday evening. Attendees played games and enjoyed ice cream during the event.
Mrs. Glen Clark returns home from Ft. Madison hospital. J W Clark heads to Sturgeon Bay for hay fever season. Families attend visits in Quincy Carthage Winfield and Camp Point. The Cheerful Helpers meet with ten present due to rain. Denver Go-Getters 4-H Club hosts a 40-person picnic at the Harris home.
Gardening guide on celery demands rich moist soil and humus. Heavy manure and nitrogen fertilizers boost leaf growth. Start in seed beds then transplant to fields. protect seedlings from frost and time plantings for spring summer or fall harvests.
Crowds at the Century of Progress promenade along Lief Eriksen Drive view the General Exhibits where visitors will see marvels across eighty two miles of free exhibits. A 50 cent admission opens gates to the Exposition and its displays for millions of visitors.
Advice on celery cultivation for winter storage notes blanching options, spacings, plant heights, and building mounds. It covers using boards or paper for self blanching, trenching and covering with boards for storage, ventilation to prevent rot, straw and manure protection, and keeping sand moist in a cool cellar for long term storage.
Mrs. Robert Blythe announced the death of her father Calvin Booz of Portage Kansas. A daily round of church picnics, family reunions, and visits filled the weekend with many Bowen and Mendon residents attending the James Howard sale and spending time with relatives across nearby towns.
Rex Hecox returns from a visit with his mother Mrs. Eunice Hecox of Decatur. Mrs. Mary Arthur stays at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. Wes Lunt of Galesburg visit relatives. George Witt of Loraine visits daughter Mrs. Loy Nelson and son Audrey. Rachel Ann Thomas of Quincy visits grandmother Mrs. Eliza Hopson. Lou Nelson, Wm. Tanner and Alex Clampitt travel to southern Illinois for a truck load of peaches.
The article advises on summer eating patterns and nutrition. It emphasizes lighter meals, a mix of warm and cold foods, and careful portioning to prevent heat exhaustion. Milk, vegetables, fruits, and affordable proteins are highlighted as economical, balanced options.
The remark suggests that an alternate bite remains acceptable while the current one remains valid. The context implies a choice between wording options for a report or statement. No individuals or organizations are named in the readable text.
Edson R. Waite extols advertising pages as time savers for busy shoppers. He argues ads reveal stores that carry in stock seasonable goods and that merchants compete to please customers, making shopping a pleasure.
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