Progress in Rail Transformation at Century of Progress
Edward Flynn announces for Burlington & Quincy Railroad a stainless steel motor driven train by Buddy Manufacturing. The three section articulated unit uses eight cylinder 600 HP Winton Diesel, runs at 120 mph, air conditioned, with seating, buffet, mail, baggage and express, replacing steam service.
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Edward Flynn
Qops
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Buddy Manufacturing Company
Philadelphia
Winton Engine Works
General Motors
Burlington
Boys 4-H Club News Meeting and Tour Planned
The 1-H club held its last Commercial meeting on Friday June 16 with two absentees. President Luthy led a tour set for Wednesday June 28 at 2:00 PM to view other projects. After the tour, a Feeding the dairy heifer talk was given, followed by two talks on Feeding the hogs by Fritz Lutby and Self feeding and slopping by Jimmie Harding. Jimmie Harding reported.
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Luthy
Fritz Lutby
Jimmie Harding
Still No Rain Weathery Woes Hit Local Farms
The area reports no rain since May 23 with crops suffering. Oats stand damaged as ground remains hard and dry, late planted corn struggles to germinate, early potatoes risked by drought, gardens yield little, and pests like mosquitoes fleas and chiggers thrive amid heat.
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Brimfield
Village Upbeat Despite Wide Rain Showers
A short, fragmentary note describes heavy showers described as falling all around Tucaddymcon with the village retaining an upbeat mood despite wet conditions and an unclear location reference Yi.
Average farmer son inspires safe Fourth of July
An editor’s poem extols the hard work of rural life while Independence Day broadcasts warnings from safety groups. The piece is followed by a public advisory urging caution with fireworks, swimming, and motor travel, citing recent death tolls and injuries and stressing prudent behavior for a safer holiday.
The Good Citizen and Patriotic Fathers Quote
A Beecher quote extols humble fathers teaching self reliance and independence to children as patriotism. It contrasts those who build men who value liberty with those who debase them, warning against despotism and begging for support. The passage frames virtue as personal responsibility and steadfast self-sufficiency.
Community Events Highlight Local Social Visits
Mrs Frank Carter and Edith were callers at Carl Wurmnests Thursday. Mr and Mrs W E Carter and children visited in Peoria Friday afternoon. Stella Kelly and Ruth Tucker called at W Carters Thursday afternoon. Mr and Mrs E Vaughn of Elmwood visited sister Mrs W M Carter Wednesday. Mrs Jackson Reed and Ruth dined with her mother and sister in Peoria Friday. Robah Ruth and Ruth Ann Oakes visited Herriott and Kemp relatives in Elmwood Thursday while Hubert attended the Farm Bureau meeting on soil erosion.
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Frank Carter
Edith
Carl Wurmnests
W. E. Carter
Buster
Mary—Lou
Peoria
Stella Kelly
Ruth Tucker
W. Carters
E . Vaughn
Elmwood
W. M Carter
Local social notes and visits around Galesburg area
Jack Crahan visits locally while Ray and Mrs Douglas travel from Princeville. Various residents attend picnics at Lake Storey Spoon River banks and Alt a Fourth of July basket event. A Grange picnic, a hospital operation, family trips to Great Falls and Joliet, and Epworth League attendance at a Keewanee convention are listed with multiple names and places.
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Jack Crahan
Ray Douglas
Princeville
Orville King
Maurice
Ed Kalb
Kitherine Krouse
Pep Ia
John Sargent
John H. Whittaker
Marcella
Henry
Ray Norris
Spoon River
Clarence Catton
Near West Jersey
Tom Miner
Henry Kelley
Everett Barrett
J.C. Whittaker
Wm. Reed
James Kemper
Vrs
John He Whittaker
Margret Reed
Galesburg
Wm. Chapman
St. Macy’s Hospital
Millbrook Grange
Peoria
Alta
Paul Noland
Great Falls
Montana
Frank Ric
Joliet
Charles Bacon
Chicago
Local Social News and Farming Notes from Southport
Dick Troth caller here Monday and many visitors from Rock Island Princeville and Oak Valley. Families gathered for visits and haying winds down as farmers near wheat cutting. local park shrubbery damaged by careless children during band concerts.
Brimfield Merchants Plan Thursday Half Day Closings
Brimfield business and professional men will close their places of business at noon every Thursday in July and August. The aim is minimal confusion and to assist customers unable to visit before closing. Arrangements will be made for threshing orders Thursday afternoons. The plan makes Thursday a general holiday for local merchants and patrons.
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Brimfield Business
Brimfield
Village Council urges compliance with anti screeching ordinance
The Village Council states its purpose is to enforce the ordinance against running cars tracks and motorcycles with cut outs open. It says it will not arrest or fine violators if the motoring public cooperates, warning that more severe measures will follow otherwise.
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Wiair
Esther Maher Weds Glenn DeFord
Esther Maher daughter of Mr and Mrs T F Maher of Brimfield married Glenn DeFord son of Mr and Mrs G U L DeFord of Elmwood on June 20 at Brimfield The ceremony was by Rev Father Harrison St Josephs Church Brimfield The bride wore ivory lace and accessories Her sister Ida Maher attended and Willard DeFord was best man After graduation from Brimfield High School she taught nearby He is Elmwood High School graduate and worked in Peoria The couple will reside at 200 Main Street Peoria
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Misa
Esther Maher
T. F. Maher
Brimfield
Glenn DeFord
GU. L. DeFord
Elmwood
Father Harrison
St. Joseph's Church of
Ida Maher
Willard DeFord
Mana
de Ford
Elmwood High School
Peoria
Main Street
Hon S P Strong Draws Inspiring Union Church Talk
Congressman Sterling P Strong of Texas spoke at Union Church Sunday sharing how laws are made and urging focus on homes schools and churches. He warned against party loyalty overshadowing national duty and urged selflessness in public life.
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Union
Sterling P.strong
Texas
Notorious Girl Exposé Explores Mysterious Charges
Local items note a village weed fire al arming near the railroad right of way as the fire department battled the blaze. Rudolph Savage and family visited Farmington with Will Hicks and spouse on Sunday. Weeky Magazine recalls Chicago Herald and Examiner charges in a sensational expose.
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Rudolph Savage
Farmington
Will Hicks
Chicago Herald
Examiner
County Legion Meets Next Week in Peoria
Peoria County Ameri can Legion holds an open meeting on June 29, 1933, at 8:00 pm at Peoria Post No. 2 Legion Home 408 N Monroe St. Families and friends invited. Committee reports cover the County picnic. Entertainment by Peoria Pas American Legion Field Band Inc under Prof Forrest J Woodman.
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Peoria County Meeting of the
American Legion
Peoria Post No
Monroe Street
Chicago
Peoria Pas American Legion Field Band ,Inc
Post
Forrest J. Woodman
Pesgia Post
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