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Newspaper
Bowen Chronicle
Location
Bowen, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1933
Page
2
A Bowen Illinois note states the publication is entered as second class mail matter and published each Thursday. It lists a $1.50 yearly advance rate and reserves the right to reject any news or advertising for any or no reason.
A collage of quotes and reflections on prohibition era saloons and wares, U S and European economics, gasping headlines on wealth poverty and debt, plus oblique notes on American gold policies and a Chicago Journal of Commerce column by W G Sibley about gold hoarding and price swings.
A guide to festive fall entertaining lists new games for gatherings such as Balaroo Scrambles and Tell It to the Judge, plus updated decor and tableside treats. Recipes span Manhattan Canapés Shrimps Mouquin Stuffed Pimola Entrée Pineapple and Cherry Salad Snowball Cakes and Hawaiian Fudge with clear steps and ingredients.
Citizens criticize gold bond policy that pays interest in dollars worth about 66.07 cents. The writer argues for gold coins and a sound currency, warning that government actions threaten press freedom and unalienable rights, yet fear suppression or constitutional violation may follow.
Local residents attend family visits church events and club meetings across Augusta Carthage Hamilton and Bowen. Notable items include a Penny supper fundraiser over 28 dollars a rock crusher purchase by L E Hoover for Harmony township and multiple Sunday family gatherings and hospitalities among Duffy Walton Marshall Deterding Kindred and other named families.
Mary Louise Vermillion, oldest daughter of Ed Vermillion, was taken ill with appendicitis last week and operated on at the Augusta hospital. she is recovering. Mr. and Mrs. Leo McQuaid visited Quincy Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. John Covert spent Sunday with Ben Smith. Maggie Dickerson of Chili visited sister Mrs. Harry King. Arch Owens and Bud Wedding enjoyed a Sunday at Chili. John Junk and Frank Launer of Basco called in the afternoon with music. Otho Arnold of Quincy had dinner with Wm. Kimble Thursday.
The National Safety Council warns seven million hunters will hit the woods in coming months. To reduce firearm injuries it lists ten donts, including not carrying an assembled gun in a vehicle, not firing before clearing the barrel, avoiding guns through fences, and not pointing the muzzle at water. Emphasis is on preventing injuries without diminishing hunting.
R W Fisher editor notes in the Walla Walla Union that readers should consider whether editorial silence harms public discourse. He argues for transparency and accountability in local reporting and urges engagement with community issues.
Stillwell residents hosted visitors from Cincinnati and Denver while Chil i Bowen gravel road finished Friday. Thanksgiving program rehearsals proceed at schoolhouse and church. Local dances, visits, and quilting events filled weekend with several out-of-town guests and church services.
The piece argues that advertisers should stay active in slow periods to stimulate demand. It warns merchants who print during prosperity but withdraw during downturns, noting readers rely on newspapers for news and for locating affordable goods. It emphasizes the value of persistent ads to attract customers and prevent losing business to more proactive rivals.
The Golden Book gathers quotes on happiness from Samuel Butler Benjamin Franklin and Eugene Wood. Butler says animals know life is to enjoy it while Franklin notes two paths to happiness by reducing wants or increasing means. Wood claims two happiest life periods are boyhood and about ten years from now.
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