Local notes and social events from Orion area
Frank Wilkins of Woodhull visited Orion on Tuesday. J Henry Wilson shipped hogs to Chicago. Miles Shresley 18 spent days there. Mrs Ida South of Elgin visits the Miller home. Wm Pautz of Peculiar Mo visits Orion. Mystic Workers box social drew a large crowd with high auction prices. Gustav and Ellen Brodine celebrated their 21st birthday with a surprise party and a purse gift. Community reflections promote farm life over city living and opportunities for self education. John and Mrs Johnson of Alpha celebrated 25 years of marriage with a social and gifts. readings and music followed, with many relatives attending.
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Frank Wilkins
Woodhull
Orion
J. Henry Wilson
Chicago
Miles Shresley
Ida South
Elgin
Air
J. N. Miller
Wm. Pautz
Peculiar
R. J. McCahon
Mre ‘Pantz
Ed. Wilson
J. E. Wright
Mystic Workers
Tomlinson
Gustav
Ellen Brodine
John Johnson
Alpha
Jotesco
John
Lippincott
St. Petersburg
Florida
Inez
Geneva Engle
Gibson
Iowa
Johnson
Julius Neumann
Wrymore
Neb
George Howard
Win Te Lew
Dubbsor
Macy
Enete Howard
Maivono
Jown
Eidla Eogie Barnes
Waliamsoure Liwa
HH Burr B.oge
Orou
Brerrard
Lyno
Orin
Cuesgis
Ralph Joboson
Oricon Times
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription and its claimed benefits
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery as remedies for female ailments, infertility, and pregnancy discomforts. It claims to heal ulceration, stop drains, and strengthen the system, with testimonials from a Syracuse reader and an offer for a free medical book upon request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
James
Catherine St
Syracuse
Pierre
Common Sense Medical Adviser
I. Y
Suit Against Prophetstown Village Dismissed by Plaintiff
Mary Berge filed a $10,000 claim against the village of Prophetstown over her brother David Schone’s death. The village demurred and the circuit court sustained it, leading the plaintiff to dismiss the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te Bate
Prophetstown
Mary Berge
Unjust Criticism of Judge Graves Over Handley Trial
A disputed Albany Review passage claims Judge Graves lashed Handley and jurors after Handley’s acquittal for the Burton Mapes slaying. The Morrison Sentinel quotes say Graves remained calm, thanked the jury, and admonished Handley to reflect and reform without losing judicial dignity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Handley
Burton Mapes
Graves
Handley
Preserving Trees and Forest Knowledge Urges Illinois Action
Mrs. Upton of Waukegan urges Illinois to value tree preservation as highly as game. She notes trees support crops by controlling pests and maintaining moisture, criticizes city cutting and electric companies, and promotes Forest Service help to identify and label trees. The Dispatch cites tax rate in Kewanee at 9.81 per 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Moline
Electric Light Companies
Forest Service
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Fertility Talk Urges Phosphate Use and Soil Balance
The article stresses soil fertility taught by Urbana experiments, highlighting nitrogen potassium and phosphate in proper balance. It notes brown loam uplands are phosphate deficient, suggests ground rock phosphate from Tennessee and legume rotation to rebuild nitrogen, and warns high phosphate demand will raise costs. advises ordering phosphate from John J. Guild of Prophetstown Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbana
Genesee
John J. Guild
Prophetstown, Ill
Nurse Testimony Endorses Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
A Newark nurse with Philadelphia training extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a safe effective remedy for female troubles. She recounts personal recovery after six years as Chief Clinic Nurse and recommends the medicine to patients, noting widespread professional endorsement and confidential guidance from Mrs Pinkham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Pohlman
Chester Avenue
Newark
N. J
Blockley Training School
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Hospital
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia
Pinkham
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Mdorer
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Geneseo
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Centaun Company
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Genucaco
Mutual Phone
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Lakeside Medicine Company
U.S. A
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Arthur Burrall
Mgr
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Ill
Emaline
Cambridge
Henry
Haney E. Brow
Atty
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Rh. M. Wilber
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Will Epperson
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Ed Stoneberg
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Marshall -Frield
Geo. McDowell
D. H. Kelly
Burlia Baker
Linn
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J. W. Johnson
Jack Cass
Charles Fortwangier
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J. P. Baker
I. L. Calkins
M.J Daugherty
Fortwanegier
Bert McLaughlin
Union Temperance
ME. Church
Eva Eiker
Nellie Stromquist
Ben Frankenberger
Mr. Roney
Macel Sexton
May Cole
Cleo Daniels
Don Billings
Young Mate
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