Local News and Holiday Notices from Osco Area
Cambridge residents visit and travel notices appear alongside church services and poultry show results. Names include Clyde McCurdy Blanche Fleming Laura McCurdy Nellie Gookes Ada Barker and Louis Blomberg with recognitions for Buff Rocks and Toulouse geese at Davenport Thanksgiving exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde’ McCurdy
Alpha
L. A. Taylor
Osco
Jug
H.C. MceMullen
Kewanee
Mra
Chicago
Laura McCurdy
Nellie
Gookes
Robert Neville
Ada
Barker
John-S. -Peterson
Orion
John Ww. Nelson
Peterson
the-Orion State Bank
Johnson Furniture Co
B.west
Cambridge
Lutheran Church
M. Luther League
Davenport
Louis Blomwre
B O Ball
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Boberg
Frank Stoughton
Frank Werbach
Martin Johnson
Louis Blomberg
Martin Johann
Witte
L. Boberg
Toulouse Geese
Marriage Licenses Issued Across Kewanee and Nearby Towns
A list of wedding license registrations dated November 18 to November 21 showing recipients in Kewanee and surrounding areas. Names include John G M Meleon with Miss Ella McCoy, Leo P Rose with Miss Carlamme P Minzer, Felix G Herscheid with Margaret A Mursener, William P Bishop with Elizabeth Reiter, and others from Kent Littihan Burns Osco Annawan and Osco communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G M. Meleon
Kewanee
Ella McCoy
Leo P Rose
Carlamme P Minzer
Felix G Herscheid
Margaret A Mursener
Wethersfield
William P Bishop
Mzabeth Reiter
Women Behind Many World Changes, Inventions and Trends
An analysis asserts that women have driven numerous societal shifts from clothing like panta loons to broader cultural evolutions. The piece argues women influence both positive and negative outcomes in history and daily life.
Local notices and farm news from Ebenezer area
A roundup of neighborhood happenings includes Fairlie completing a new house, Mandle returning from vacation, corn harvesting nearly finished, and Mrs Evans recovering from illness. Farm sales, fish yields, and housing moves are noted along with church events, school openings, and a Thanksgiving program. Penny Slough renamed Shadow Lake Slough amid local fishing activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fames Fairlie
Inl Mandle
Aloe
Mrrs
Willis Evans
John Black
Bhbenezer
Frank Black
Moody Bible Institute
Hampshire, NL
Mr Wyklie
Penny Slough
Shadow Lake
Satem Ebenezer
Tilinots Farmers’ Institute
All Recognize Her Wealthy Bank Presence
A humorous remark praises a very wealthy woman whose status makes bank staff greet her with deference as she enters. The narrator notes that her wealth draws instant recognition and reverence in financial settings.
Collegiate Notes on Geneseo Institute Activities and Staff
Miss Altte Holzinger begins a typing course as new students are expected next Monday. Several teachers and students travel between Bureau, Whiteside, Neponset, and Chicago areas for duties and studies. The Geneseo Collegiate Institute emphasizes Bible study despite state laws restricting Bible use in public schools, sparking community reflection.
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Whiteside County
Helen C. Lane
Bessie Smithers
Bureau County
Duncan School
Six
Elsie Adams
state-Y-w- c
Adams
Francis- Schimer Academy
Mt. Carroll
Chemical Laboratory
Department of History
Physical Laboratory
Geneseo Collegiate Institute
Th- Linois
On Asking Questions in Society Etiquette
The piece condemns impertinent curiosity in polite society noting that inquiries about income occupation age and general condition are common lapses in breeding. It argues questions should be restrained and respectful, avoiding personal detail.
Heart and Brain on Enthusiasm and Education
The piece argues fear of enthusiasm should not curb warm earnest interest. It cites an Indian proverb: better the pot boil over than not boil at all, praising passionate soul-to-soul zeal over mere intellect in education.
Cause of Yawning Linked to Air Supply Deficiency
A period view explains yawning results from a deficiency in air supply to the lungs. The statement notes that breathing inadequacy triggers yawns as the body seeks more oxygen.
Champions of America Praised by Geneseo Students
Geneseo students at Michigan State University celebrate a 6 to 0 victory over Minnesota, calling Michigan the champions of America. The letter from Harold Hippler recounts the Ferry Field clash, the 25,000 crowd, and the famed block M rally with both bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneseo
Michigan State i Univer~sity
Wolverines
Harold Hippler
Republic
America
Gophers
Minnesota
Walter Bckersall
Michigan
Wells
Borleske
The
Althoug
Pennsy
Brown
Yale
Princeton
Harvard
Penn
Cornell
Illinois
Michigan Claims Championship But Slights Conference After Wins
The author argues Michigan is the superior team after toppling Minnesota 28 0 and 24 0 while contrasting Syracuse losses. They criticize the conference for unfair conditions hindering fair competition and insist their decisive victories justify a national claim.
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Eric
Syracuse Avas
Syracuse
Michigan
Minnesota
Deo
I Beliere
William Sand's sale at Kincaid farm near Briar Bluff
Public auction on December 10 at the John Kincaid farm ½ mile west of Briar Bluff and 3 miles southwest of Colona begins at noon. Items include 5 horses and mules, 19 cattle, 2 Chester White sows, 2 Duroc Jersey stock hogs, 500 bushels of corn, 20 acres of oats, 25 acres of rough feed, a Moline wagon with new box, a Mandt oscillating bob sled, and work harness. Terms: $10 or under cash, over that 12 months credit on approved security with interest if paid late, 7% penalty, 5% cash discount. Ray Bradley, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Sand
John Kincaid
Briar Bluff
Colona
Ray Bradley,Clk
Items Found in Man's Stomach Hint At Pocket Dread
A New York man reportedly swallowed a boy pocketing items after an incident. Doctors recovered a shoe button hair pin keys lead pencil belt buckle tin toy pistol nails thermometer and needle from his stomach suggesting stages of the bizarre event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
How to Take It Remains A Witty Schoolboy Reply
A schoolboy answers a teacher inquiry on flogging with humor proposing the Italian system of punishment “heavy strokes upward and the down ones light.” The quip reflects playful classroom exchanges and period humor.
Ingenious Australian Washing Machine Attracts Notable Exhibitions
An Australian device demonstrated in recent Melbourne exhibitions uses steam suction and vacuum to wash clothes. It promises snow white results and minimizes rough handling that damages delicate fabrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelbourne
A Common Habit In The Face Of Small Gains
A pithy observation notes people trade bigger earnings for small immediate gains. The saying: if he can get ten cents for nothing a man is generally willing to give up a chance to earn a dollar.
FRANK GREENE P. M. Advertises Local notices
Notice to appear in the next issue calling for des toils by Benson Hayes and others in Sharon and Tinker districts. Advertised. Public notice issued by Frank Greene postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bexeseo- Tons Des Toils
LL Benson
Guy Hayes
G. M
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Kent
t.ittHan
Florent
Lawrerer
Cowden
Burns
Manna
June Crawford
Roy F Saayze
Annawan
Edna G Shaw
Leary J. Hadley
Qosco
Mar
Mantius
Geo
Rielly
Ebenezer
A. Hines
Prairie School
Elwyn Christner
Salem
el, McHenry
Henry W. Sand
Weber
Jacob
Casper Weber
Ladies' Home Society
Will Santee
WIT_Berge
Thomas Kennedy
John Baker
Keystone League
Ralph Keymore
Amerca
Harold—Hippler
Ates
AWM
Sand Sales
Lafate
Nelson
IV —Black—Butle
George Hartman Atkinson
Ilinois
West Pear
Park
Postofice
R.F. D
Mes
EB. L. McHenry
Farmers National Bank
Fice
Wm-Stewart
Geneseo, Iil
First National Bank
PSE
Bince
Biram Wilson
Poland
China
Eale
Geneseco
Berglund Bros
Rock River Traction Company
Comany
William Harbaugh
Ags’t
Charles
Lavery
Charles S. Lavery
Qenesevin
Henry
Henry County
Penribee
Gart
Catherine Lavery
Mico of
West Second Street
Real Barcains
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