Start of Great War Stirs Nations in Comic Diatribe
A satirical recount depicts tensions among Austria Hungary Germany France Belgium England Japan and Russia escalating into war after a provocative incident. The piece humorously frames mutual accusations and bets on who started the quarrel while noting the broader push of militarism. It then shifts to a New Jersey Newark Sun item praising automobile lectures at the University by J C Thorpe on legal aspects speed laws and farming benefits. It highlights auto growth noting 1,760,000 yearly production and Michigan leading in output with Illinois second.
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Sergia
Rnssia
Wilhelm
Germany
France
Belgium
England
Japan
Nick
Newark
J. C .Thorpe
Engineering
Veryone
Inis
Reader letters ponder grouch concept and virtue
John Barger writes from Brashear Me reacting to a Chronicle piece about the grouch. He argues the grouch is an effect with a cause and questions humanity’s duties and the role of God and truth. He cites Altgeld Tanner debate and urges virtue and responsibility. He signs off urging Chronicle subscription.
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Brashear
Sirs
Chronicle of
Therr
Chronicle
Altgeld
Tanner
Illinois
God
Natn
Ingersoll
John Barger
Letter From Oklahoma Describes Drummond Life and Prices
A. N. Tyler writes from Drummond Oklahoma describing local farming, crops and stock, prices for corn and wheat, and wages. He notes dry years, six inches of snow on Christmas, cold snaps, and pine for home while hoping to visit Illinois soon.
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Drummond
Okla
Bowen Chronicle
Bowen
Frisco
Blackwell
Okeenew
Enid
Illinois
Land Sale At West Point For Alvin Scott Farm
Last Thursday a land sale in West Point in front of Mensendick Hardware sold the late Alvin Scott farm. The 265 acre property brought $78 per acre and was bought by John Scott. Col Alpha Witt presided over the sale amid a large crowd.
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Mensendick Hardware
West Point
Alvin Scott
John Scott
Col. Alpha Witt
Alpha Witt Appointed Deputy by County Sheriff
Col Alpha Witt of this place was named as a deputy by Marion R Mosley sheriff of the county. Witt is regarded as capable and well known in the area and the community congratulates him on the appointment.
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Col
Alpha Witt
Marion R. Mosley
Witt
Correction notice for January meeting dates
A correction updates last week’s item correcting the dates to January 28 and 29. The ere meeting will be held in Springfield on Thursday and Friday of those dates. readers are urged to attend.
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Springfield
Joint Class Meeting At Two Churches
Last Thursday evening a joint gathering of young people from Antioch and Bowen Christian Churches met in the basement of the Christian Church. The event marked the second in a series held every two weeks with games, pie, whipped cream, and coffee. Guests departed pleased. next meeting to be held at Antioch.
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Christian Church
Antioch
Bowen Christian Churches
Rooster Guessing Contest at Bartholomew's Grocery
Last Saturday at 2:30 the Rooster Guessing Contest drew a full house and the coop held three grains at the end of ten minutes. The highest guess 888 grains earned the bird that number. prizes went to Mrs. E. F. Judy at 888, Chas Felgar at 873, and Maggie Woods at 825 for coffee rewards.
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Bartholomew’s Grocery
E. F. Judy
Hard Luck Tale of Calamities and Losses
A mock epic recounts a man whose horse died, mule lame, six cows lost in a poker game, a hurricane wrecked his home, an earthquake swallowed the land, and the tax collector charged for the hole in the ground, all on a sunlit summer day.
Revival welcomes Rev. James Kirkpatrick to lead two week effort
The article announces Rev. James O. Kirkpatrick will assist in a revival starting next Sunday. It notes his evangelistic gifts and past mission interest in Calcuta, India, and invites broad participation. The plan favors a two week initial run with possible extension to a third week if beneficial to the Kingdom.
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Kirkpatrick
M. BE
James
Calcuta
India
Ting
Mr. Sterling
Bro. Kirkpatrick
A. Re
Israel
Farm Grant Offers Westward Homes for Practical Farmers
Uncle Sam seeks several hundred practical farmers to settle on irrigation projects in the West. Land is free but settlers must pay for building the irrigation system, requiring moderate capital. New Extension Act allows twenty years to pay water rights with no interest. Farms span Idaho Montana South Dakota Nebraska Wyoming and Nevada with roads schools churches telephone and rural delivery already in place. Alfalfa grain sugar beets and truck farming provide profits. livestock and dairying sustain the local economy.
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Sam
Reclamation Service
Washington, D. C
Idaho
Montana
South Dakota
Nebraska
Wyoming
Nevada
License Tags For Autos In Illinois Change From Earlier Usage
The secretary of state issues new Illinois 11915 auto mobile numbers different from those previously used. The groundwork features a yellow coloring scheme and marks a shift in plate tagging style.
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Illinois
Secretary of State
Wages and Woes in Oil City Divorce Case
A pumper Archybald Sinn faces divorce after a wife sues and is awarded half of his twelve dollar weekly wages. Probate Court News lists multiple estate actions including heirs, guardians, appraisals, and final account hearings for residents in the region, with inventories and bonds filed and approved.
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Oil City
Archybald Sinn
Sinn
An’ Simm
Alleg-Manee
KE. F. McIntyre
Ereka 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. Ketch
William Samuel Neill
William J. Ewing
Poppa Fooken
Hick J. Uskes
William Gray
William H. Gray
Joseph A. Gray
Jacob Reiselt
Effie Reiselt
Henry
William and Margrettte Reiselt
Mary M
Henry W. Kopsicker
William H. Kopsicker
Alberta M. Kopsicker
William Kopsicker
Isaac Fisher
Phillip B. Weber
Frank Harrison
William Lebert
Frank Hastings
Isaac N. McKown
Ida G. Powell
Public Sale Notice for Mrs J L McGinnis Feb 5
Notice states Mrs J L McGinnis will hold a public sale on February 5 to settle accounts and meet large bills caused by stocking a new building and increased expenses. The notice urges attendees and creditors to attend.
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Ohige
Sid H.R. Martin
J. L. McGinnis
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