Betsy Johnson of Bishop Hill Celebrates 100th Birthday
Betsy Johnson, born July 15 1808 in Sweden, celebrated her centennial at Bishop Hill with 75 relatives. Four generations were represented including daughter Mrs Fred Spiegel and Andrew Johnson of Sioux City Iowa. Mrs Johnson has lived in Knox county near Altona and remains in good health, reading the Bible without glasses until recent injuries.
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Betsy Johnson
Sie
Fred Spiegel
Bishop Hill
Hale
Amon
Andrew Johnson
Sjax City
Iowa
Iowa, and Mrs. Spiegel
Mrs Johnson
Ooklébo Parish
Sweden
Jonas, Johnson
Almerica
Knox Counoty
Altona
Johnson
Community Notes Include Visits and Local Notices
Erwin Gabrielson visited Gatesburg last Tuesday and Robert Jacobsgn with Mrs Olof Chilberg and Mrs John A. Ericson traveled to Watertown on Wednesday. W. W. Hunt and family arrived from Los Angeles for an extended visit. Local remedies and products are advertised for eczema and stomach disorders. Mrs Hans Dahlgren, an early colonist, died at age over 90. funeral at M-E church. A Shopp health coffee ad and a church class surprise for Mr. and Mrs. Johnson are noted with social details.
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Erwin Gabrielson
Gatesburg
Robert Jacobsgn
Olof Chilberg
John A. Ericson
Watertown
W. W. Hunt
Los Angeles
California
Burdock
J H Walker Bonbury
Ohio
Hans Dahlgren
J.E Wrieht
G.M- Burkey
F Nelson
Burkey
M.E
C . Johnson
E. H. Peterson
Johopod
Johrosonr
P ¢ Stonenborg
Johnson
Johnson Feallngl
Galva News
Illinois Opposing Governors and State Institutions Debate
Representative Pervier voices support for the governor amid bills and a partisan investigation into state institutions. He cites a Lincoln asylum incident, critiques the investigating committee, and argues current management of state facilities has improved under the present administration.
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Pervier
Poreraorsocke
Bureau
Bureau County
Deneen
Tar County
Henrycounty
Tr Inter
Lincoln
Sir. Hill
Chicago
Hill
House
Illinois
Kankakee
Dear Sally Letter Teases Hidden Romance
A fragmented note by Miranda Jane mentions Sally and a playful romance, with odd phrases about a gate post, good complexion, Hollister and Rocky Mountain Tea. The readable lines suggest a personal, intimate exchange.
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Sally
Miranda Jane
the Gate Post
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Jse Wright
Richest Man Values Name Over Gold Motto
The piece extols a person who prizes reputation, robust character, and wide knowledge. It notes wealth lies in access to art and literature, noble thinking, and cheerful resilience, with a life of plain living yet rich inner wealth.
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Rlehax
Atnd
Ufmsrk
Success Magazine
Notre Dame Ladies Appeal for Home Treatment Aid
A Notre Dame letter invites readers to request a home remedy claimed to cure lumbago backache kidney pains and stiff joints. It promises widespread testimonial proof and asserts the remedy purifies blood tones the body and relieves aches. Mrs. 3. Summermn provides a mailing address in South Bend Indiana.
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Notre Dame Lady's
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Geneleo Illinois
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North Main Street
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