Local Folks and Business Notes From Watseka
Pr and Mrs Ray Hershman visited Watseka on Friday. The Little Bakery is undergoing repairs this week. Dried milk chick feed costs only 2 to 5 tents per unit at Ltook Feed Brill. I D Rebi was in Indianapolis on business. Mildred Shilts visited home from Schnider over Sunday. Cossie Weaver returned from Brazil Indiana and moved there for light housekeeping. Bedspreads on sale from D Hess Sons, 3 75 to 6 50. Paul Hanson travelled to Chicago for Gem Dry Goods. Montgomery Snyder sells Kodak gifts for graduations.
Lawrence and FitzPatrick LAW. LOANS & INSURANCE
Local Brook Indiana ad notes loans insurance agency under Lawrence and FitzPatrick with services and contact. Mentions residents visiting towns, court and business visits, new office location in New Bank Building, optometrist Dr A G Catt in Rensselaer, and various local merchants advertising products and sales positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bank
A. G. Catt
Optometrist
Rensselaer
Ind
Southbound travel highlights from Monday evening posting
Mee dud Mira Walter Virgin brought their daughter to the southbound area Monday evening, while Mr and Mrs Dan Lathrop were also seen there Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mira
Walter
Mra
Dan Lathrop
Anti Cigarette Movement Gains Community Support
Bert Myers and families visited or hosted relatives near Kentland as the anti cigarette campaign reports rising local interest. A church, school, and several clubs join the effort, with 500+ pledging to oppose tobacco, while a conference in Brook outlines Newton county relief targets for Near East, China, and Hoover funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Fleming
Clyde Fleming
Sisters of Ruth, Christian Church
U. B. Missionary Society
M. EB. Aid Society
Social Service
Brook Wowman
Methodist
Brook
Clarence D. Roger
Ayist
Newton County
McCray
Kenthind
Chase Lowe
Washington Township
Roy. Risley
Rose Lawn
Clara, Boyle
Luther Lyons
Mu Ayr
W. R. le
Colfax Township
George H Hilig
Morocco
L. Weiler
Goodland
Claremont Rider
Kentland
Mt Ayr
Near East
China
Hoover Fund For
Clothcraft Serge Suits Special at 32 50 at Leopold s
Local ad notices clothcraft serge suits for men priced at 32 50 with additional items mentioned. Also listings for athletic and work garments, car fuels and oils, and cheap meat meal tankage. Brief social items include a couple from Newton County and a crossing accident with minor injuries. Estate insolvency notice for W B Harry in Newton Circuit Court with creditors urged to file claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leopold's
Newton
Kentland
Indiana
Chas E B. Hosler
Newton Circuit Court
Red Cross Notes on Home Hygiene Classes in June and July
Red Cross offers Home Hygiene and Care of the Sick classes in June and July if enough women enroll. Mish Ott taught the previous sessions and the same textbooks will be used. Fees are one dollar. Enroll with Brook Red Cross Chair or Public Health Nurse. Also advertising Zepher Flour sale with specific price and date reminders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Cross
Mish Ott
Red Cross
Brook
Brook Tax
Anti Cigarette Cure Promoted At Local Church Event
The U B Church Temp erance Sunday entertainment featured a home remedy labeled the anti cigarette cure. Instructions claim use as a mouthwash with foods avoided, a minor diet change, and avoid swallowing the solution. Also advised to chew a bit of Gintlan Boat to curb the craving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B
Famine Relief Drive Seeks Continued American Support
A mid 19th century appeal outlines the half completed famine relief work in China, urging continued American subscriptions to fund shelter, food, and medical aid until the harvest. It emphasizes the urgency of sustaining aid, notes prior contributions, and urges readers to donate through Vernon Mann, treasurer, at the Mable House in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
yoRmineus
Amelia
China
China Pantine Fund
Vernon Manere
Mble House
New York City
Ufe
Mte
Munger
Heyort
America
China Week Fund Drive Sets Aid Highlight Week
A nationwide China Week drive is organized to show sympathy for the Chinese famine victims. From May first to May eighth communities are urged to collect funds and goods for famine relief, aiming to aid up to four million people dependent on outside aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Saeed
Simuches
Vivie
Neale Sci
Help China Famine Relief Fund Urges Quick Action
A plea portrays 5,000,000 Chinese famine victims needing American aid before June. The paper encourages readers to spend one day’s amount, pick a pal in China for a day, and forward contributions to the China Famine Fund via the Bible House, New York City, aiding the National Treasurer for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Be Fergation or Prosecution Trial Opinion
The passage reflects a juror or editor’s defense of a young man acquitted of killing his father and possibly mother, alleging unequal pursuit of evidence, urging continued vigor to avoid persecution, and criticizing perceived injustices in the prior proceedings. The writer insists the trial was fair, the youth was freed promptly, and argues against perceived ongoing persecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. Davis
Davis Sr
Ion
Davis Released On Bond In Morocco Visit
Davis was released on a five thousand five hundred dollar bond Saturday after facing murder and embezzlement charges. He will appear at the September term to answer the charges, accompanied by his wife to Morocco where she stays with her mother. The bond was signed by local residents including A Halleck and W Harris, with several others from Morocco and vicinity listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manele
McCray
Fredrick van Nuys
United States
Indiana
Morrow
Kentucky
W. Galbraith
American Legion
W. A. Ketcham
The House Fly Health Campaign Message
The House Fly warns that flies spread disease and kill thousands yearly. Prevention focuses on cleanliness, manure removal twice weekly, sealed garbage, and fly proof privies. Start campaigns in March or April to stop breeding early. Old public health papers are sold in bundles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ray Hershman
Watseka
I. D. Rebi
Indianapolis
Misa Mildred Shilts
Schnider
Cossié Weaver
Brazil
D. Hess Sons
Paul Hanson
Chicago
Gem Dry Goods
Kodak
Matgomery &Snyder
Lawrence
FitzPatrick Law. Loans & Insurance
G. E. West
Mr. Sad
Ed Wilson
Rover
Burford Lyons
La‘Tayette
A. D. Babcock
Grace
Felix Tyler
Borsung & Merchant
Car
Fremont
Michigada
H. F. Stokes
Chester Besse
D. Hess
Star
Pertins
AeroMotor Wind Mills
Chas Bentley
Lennox Oland Paint Co
Cleveland, D
Chase
Sanborn
Antigarette Movement
Bert Myers
C. C. Madden
Chas. Gerrich
W. L. Remsburg
Elr
Shank
Marton
John
Floyd Hedrick
Bert Bell
Herman Brandt
Buch Herath
Bert Harden
Wm. Schaffer
Chas. Gerticks
Hess Drag Co
Bossing & Merchant
Roy E. Barnett
Hess
George Welshaar Lave
Penu, Indiana
Frank
Tie Chapin
Jefferson Streat
Espen
Foresman
Rowley
James Hall
W. B. Harry
de Loe Confectionery
Sanitary
Red
T. Hess Sons
National Anti-Cigarette League
W. Hoge
Ladoga
Ray White and Childran
Maywood, IL
Thomas Whiting
South Bend
Kann Cafe
Frank Cox
Gua Smiter
Danville
Thomas W. Lamont
Jerem Gominlttar
Faye Cid
Themwae
Uieyac
Fedy F
Anich
Tony
Lamont Poins
Herding
Kevie Weston
Witwan
Spee
Focal
China Famina Fund
Bible House
Davis
Kaynee
J Leopold
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