We start the great war with nations clashing and taunts
The piece blends a comic World War I parody with a claim of the New York Sun’s age and then notes the automobile industry boom. It highlights the start of conflict among Austria Serbia Russia Germany France Britain Japan and Belgium and ends by stating 1,750,000 cars are produced yearly with Michigan leading production and Illinois second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Servia
Russia
Wilhelm
Germany
France
Belgium
England
Japan
Nick
New York Sun
United States
Michigan
Illinois
Automobile lectures highlight farmer benefits in 1915
In a 1915 notice from the University lecture series, J. C. Thorpe outlines the automobile’s value to farmers including speed laws, road rules, and distance relief. The piece notes autos as business aids and life savers, with the era’s growing adoption among rural communities.
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J. C. .Thorpe
Letter From A. N. Tyler Describes Old School Memories
A reader recalls childhood at the old schoolhouse and fellowship with former teachers and mates. He notes few friends remain scattered across the U S and promises to write again if space permits.
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U. S
A. N. Tyler
Alpha Witt Appointed Deputy by County Sheriff
Alpha Witt of this place was named one of the deputies by Sheriff Marion R. Mosley of the county last week. Witt is regarded as capable and popular in the area, and the community extends congratulations on the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mensendick Hardware
West Point
Alvin Scott
John Scott
Col. Alpha Witt
Alpha Witt
Marion R. Mosley
Witt
Correction on dates for Springfield meeting
A previous notice contained an error and now lists correct dates January 28 and 29. The meeting will be held in Springfield on Thursday and Friday of those dates. Attend if possible.
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Wee da
Springfield
Joint Class Meeting Between Antioch and Bowen Churches
Young people from Antioch and Bowen Christian Churches held the second in a series of biweekly joint meetings in the basement of the Christian Church. Activities included games then pie with whipped cream coffee. Guests departed late, and the next gathering is planned for Antioch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Antioch
Bowen Christian Churches
Rooster Guessing Contest at Bartholomew's Grocery Draws Crowd
Last Saturday at 2 30 Bartholomew's Grocery hosted a rooster guessing contest. The crowd packed the store as the unfed rooster faced 888 as the top guess. After ten minutes only three grains remained and prizes were awarded to Mrs. E F Judy 888, Chas Felgar 8738, and Maggie Woods 825 for coffee quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartholomew’s Grocery
E. F. Judy
Hard Luck Tale of Calamities and Taxman
A compact, rural vignette recounts a man facing a cascade of misfortunes including a dead horse a lame mule lost cows in a poker game a summer hurricane and an earthquake that swallows his land followed by a harsh tax collector collection from the hole left behind.
Revival begins with Rev James C Kirkpatrick aid
The article announces a two week revival starting next Sunday with Rev James C Kirkpatrick assisting the pastor. It notes his evangelistic experience and past potential mission work in Calcuta India, says if needed the meeting may extend a third week and invites public attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Kirkpatrick
Calcuta
India
Mr. Sterling
Bro. Kirkpat- Nek
Lord Hath Spot Good Concerning Israel Sermon Notice
A church notice invites the congregation to hear Rev. Kirkpatrick next Monday. He will discuss his work with the group and members are urged to attend nightly if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel
Kirkpatrick
Farms for settlers under irrigation projects offered by Uncle Sam
The Reclamation Service invites practical farmers to take up free land on West irrigation projects. A $1500 to $3000 capital is advised to cover water rights paid over twenty years with no interest. Farms span Idaho Montana South Dakota Nebraska Wyoming Nevada with railways schools and telephones in place. Alfalfa grain sugar beets and truck farming provide profit while livestock and dairying remain main activities.
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Sam
Reclamation Service
Washington, D. C
Idaho
Montana
South Dakota
Nebraska
Wyoming
Nevada
Illinois Issues New Auto Tags Debut From Secretary of State
The Illinois secretary of state introduces a novel 11915 license tag system for automobiles, marking a departure from all prior tag designs and numbers. The groundwork features a yellow theme and signals a major update to state vehicle identification.
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Illinois
Secretary of State
License numbers gain prominence with striped blue figures
The article notes blue figures on license numbers create striking contrast and drivers prize uniqueness by keeping the same number each year. To maintain this, applications must be filed well before the year’s expiration.
Ladies Club Meeting Announced For February
Our next meeting will be held at Mrs Thomas Thorntons home on Wednesday afternoon February 3 with Miss Nellie Colyer and Mrs F W Chandler as hostesses Topic This Grace also Service With Money Leader Mrs Lynn Manlove Contest proceeds with Miss Nellie Colyer in the lead
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Thomas Thornton
Nellie Colyer
F. W. Chandler
Lynn Manlove
Wages of Sin Ended in Divorce Case in Oil City
In Oil City a pumper named Archybald Sinn faced a divorce after his wife sued. She obtained a decree and Sinn was ordered to pay half his wages, twelve dollars a week, as alimony. Evidence cited his habit of abusing his wife and threatening with a knife.
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Oil City
Archybald Sinn
Sinn
Alleg
E. F. Mcintyre
Probate Court News on multiple estates in 1915
Probate court notices detail estates of John H Supple John W Ketcham Poppa Fooken William Gray Jacob Reiselt Morey Cutler and others. Statements include proofs of death dates in 1914, appraisals guardians sales final accounts bonds and hearings with heirs and minor guardianship actions across LaHarpe and Augusta Illinois.
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Fredereka Supple
Thomas Supple
Rosa Supple
Washington, D. C
Frederek Supple
John T. Supple
Lena Salisbury
May Little
Emma Crystal
Pontoosuc
John W. Ketcham
Ida V. Ketcham
Revell
William Samuel Neill
William J. Ewing
Said Minor
Edward Rampley
James E. Rampley
John Rampley
Guardian
Poppa Fooken
Erielt J. Uskes
William Gray
William H. Gray
Joseph A. Gray
Jacob Reiselt
Effie Reiselt
Henry
William and
Mar
Henry W. Kopsicker
William H. Kopsicker
Alberta M. Kopsicker
William Kopsicker
Isaac Fisher
Phillip B. Weber
Frank Harrison
William Lehr
Frank Hastings
Isaac N. McKown
Ida G. Powell
Janed
Sétie
Orville PF
Berry
John H. Bullock
W. W. McCulloch
John C. Houston
Henry D. Wright
Mary P. Woolfolk
George Schafer
Geo. F. Graff
Elwyn Treuthart
Vernice Treuthart
Hubert Treuthart
Grace Treuthart
George F. Graff
Frederick C. Urban
P. B. Walter
Elnora Crear
Edith M. Crear
Mary M. Crear
Eugene E. VanBrunt
Nelson VanBrunt
Geo. F. VanBrunt
Augusta
Notice to settle accounts after stock and building work
A partial notice states accounts are heavy due to new building and stock purchases. The speaker asks creditors to drop balances as settled elsewhere, noting large bills remain and seeking prompt settlement.
Public Sale Notice for Mrs McGinnis Set Feb 9
A public sale is announced by Mrs J L McGinnis for February 9. The notice urges interested parties to attend and view the listed property.
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J. L. McGinnis
SHO Sa
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