Daily Rural News Clippings From 1920s Sparks Heat Deaths and Markets
The fragment reports several rural items: heat linked horse deaths near Ekimoord, farm activity with Wyand grain elevator plans, Prof Benfield teaching in Reading, and various local officials. Wheat prices around 39c, corn 170, oats 105, butter 43, eggs 33, hogs 14. A farm home burned, Royal Neighbors planning a Fourth of July picnic, and local clerics noted. Market notes show mixed grains and livestock prices amid hot weather and harvest activity.
Our Flag Flies Again At Park Pole Restoration
The local Legion repaired a park flagpole after a vandal cut the rope, installing a chain to lift the flag daily. St Joseph's church workers did the restoration, hoping the flag's daily rise will inspire residents. Mr and Mrs L F Pacey and families visited Galesburg, Joan joined for a country visit, Eva Fisher of Peoria spent time here. Early copy for news and ads requested.
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Levioa
St Joseph's Church
Picnic and baseball tournament at Breede park
A community event outlines a four team baseball tournament with five inning games, children's and adult races, and a refreshment stand run by the county organization. Free tickets for Legion families and a program by Lee Pacey and Caleb Rosuvaum accompany a Sunday gathering at Brimtela with officials Swede Israeleon and Yom Lamou coordinating activities.
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Geners
Jchairman
Lee Pacey
Caleb Rosuvaum
Leo Harmon
Jono de Wein
Chamen
Israeleon
Yom Lamou
Fourth of July Celebration in Brimfield Planned
Brimfield volunteers host an old fashioned Fourth picnic with music by Brimfield School Band, vaudeville acts, races, and platform dancing. Events begin at 4/4:30 p m with a patriotic address, then Brimfield Races, dances, and a grand fireworks displays ending with a new outdoor platform dance. Local families are urged to bring picnics and join in the town’s Independence Day celebration.
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Brimfiela
United States
Englain
Atady
Brimfield School
Bard Vauuerie Patriotic Addresary
Stephenson
Laura Stockyards
Brimfield
Next Thursday Holiday Disrupts Mail Service
Next Thursday is a holiday and offices will close at noon with no window service at the post office after 9 o clock. Rural mail delivery will be suspended on that day.
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Poffica
Local social notes from Galesburg area visitors and calls
Readers list neighbors and visitors including Mrs Tom Willer and family shopping in Galesburg, Jansen Renger home visits, Edwin Reed Massey Reed call, Gladys Boynton and Keery of Knoxville, funeral details for Mr Steinman, Leigh Beamer returning from Des Moines, and A E Catton recovering from illness.
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Edwin Reed
Eimweo
Massey Reed Home
Wald Keyeer
Galesburg
Gladys Boynton
Son Keieryn
Knoxville
James Kimper
Leigh Beamer
Des Moines
Iowa
Wren
Hia
Don Webster Be
State Grange and Kerr sponsor 1910 canning contest
All Grange members eligible to enter. For details contact Home Economics chairman Merle McKown. District canning demonstration at Dantap drew the largest attendance in the state this year.
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Illinois State Grange
Kerr Glass Manufactering
Grange
Re. Merle McKown
Dantap
Rumor of Secret Messages From Kimwood Radio Station Declared Bunk
Dr. W B Nolting denounces rumors that amateur station W9HROF has sent secret messages to belligerent nations. The licensee operates lawfully under an Amateur Radio license. a $1008 reward is offered for proof of any misconduct or for evidence leading to conviction of those spreading false claims.
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W9hrof
Kimwood
Peestore ]Resaitary
W. B. Nolting
Funeral services for Fortre Will Weil
Community notes from Tonion detail a Saturday funeral for Fortre Will Weil at the Freeek Grove cemetery. Numerous relatives and neighbors, including Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Haddle and Jesse Peve, visit and attend local events from Iowa and Saginaw to Elmwood and Galisburg. A birthday surprise for Margaret Rowman brings together friends from Peoria Canton Elmwood and beyond.
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Will Weil
Wereei
Tonion
Beri
Freeek Grove
Margaret Rowman
Alice Tolay
Peoria
Janet Simmel
Canton
Eileen de Ford
Elmwood
Bernice and
Rath Brage
Mildred Coon
Meilva la Follette
Kathryn Talmage
Sarbsra Johnson
Pelen Clark
Mobrta
Margaret Bowman
Community Potluck Highlights Neighborhood Activity
District 46 neighbors held a schoolhouse potluck last Sunday with ice cream and cake. Attendees included Henry Kellstadt family, Mary Louise Stenger and her sisters, Wilbur Cluskey clan, John Rook, Nina Mulls, O Lattrick, Chas Welch family, Henry Smith family, and many others.
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Suaday
Everyoree
Henry Kellstadt
Lloyd
Leroy
Ewis
Clarence
Mildred German
Wi Dell
Rosemary
John Rook
Eagle Rabell
Marcia
Nina Mulls
Stussell
Booby
Harry Pacey
Gilbert
O. Latt
Hayward Heiress Widely Connected In City Circles
The text notes Cora Hayward’s daughter Mire is a noted social figure tied to a prominent family. It mentions a large circle of friends in the city and surrounding territory, with references to an identity as a milliner and connections to a presidential insurance company.
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Dew
Cora
Hayward
Abepe
Pesria
Sarreesdhogg
Marriage of Bene Beth Fines and Edward Janes Altorfer
The wedding at First Presbyterian Church Peoria united Bene Beth Fines and Edward Janes Altorfer with many relatives and friends in attendance. Rev William Atarmenced Young officiated. Bridesmaids wore blue lace. groom's party included his brother and four uncles as ushers. A garden reception followed at the Foxtons home. The couple will reside in a new Peoria apartment. Altorfer Mrothera Company ties noted. bride is DePauw alumna.
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Mise Bene Beth Fines
Edward Janes Altorfér
Ueverend Walliam
Bertscon C. Fintona
Stas Altorfer
Rpoasia
Ac. Altorfer
Altorfer Mrothera Company
BrimGeid 4-H Club Meeting at Mrs Shaw Home
The BrimGeid 4-H club met at Mrs Julius Shaw's home with president leading. Attendees paid 50 cents for the bake sale. Shirley Shaw sang a vocal solo. games were played. Refreshments by Dorothy Molin, Jacky Riges and Betty Garter. Next meeting scheduled for June 2 at Mrs Julius Shaw's. Reposter Bertha Garter.
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Julius Shaw
Jay
Funeral attendance noted for Henry Merritt of Chicago
Mr and Mrs Waller Rayfield attended funeral services at Ghillicothe last Wednesday for Henry Merritt of Chicago a former neighbor and friend who had lived in Chicago for years Also present were Mr and Mrs Earl Stine and Barlene of Appleton.
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Waller Rayfield
Ghillicothe
Henry Merritt
Chicago
Earl Stine
Barlene
Appleton
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