Atkinson News Roundup Highlights Local Visits and Events
Mrs. Sarah Riley visited friends in Mineral. Mrs. Clara Eckhout joined Peter Vandersnickt’s Dainty fabrics for summer dresses at Verbeekmoes. Town updates cover shoppers at the Atkinson Lumber Yard and Rumler Nowers, farm equipment displays, and a Mothers Day observance. Separate notes report births, property sales, and local shoppings tied to Geneseo, Cornwall, and Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Riley
Mineral
Clara Eckhout
Peter Vandersnickt
Verbeekmoes
H J Vance
Geneseo
Henry Pritchard
Marys
Atkinson
W. H. Hall
Michael Bradley
Frank Mowry
Kewanee
Robert
James Parker
Atkinson—Nursery
Lillian“Johnson
Canbridge
Fred “Atwell
Colona
Henry Rumler, Jr
Atkinson Lumber Yard
Mat Widger
Verbeckmoes
Peter Verkruyse
Anunnawan
Random‘s
R. E.bailey
James Pierson
Tiskilwa
Ransom’s
Jesse Miller
Cornwall
Gust Rumler
Verbeckmpest Department
Ax‘minster
Brussels
Nowers
J. M Goodman
Margaret
Catherine Goodman
Eugene
Scott Nowers
Atkins
Wwere
George Hartman
Carson & Causemaker
Joseph van Hifte
Ed Stemnberger
Mell Deroo
C R Setterberg
Ed Sjostrand
Otto Liecku
The New Idea Woman in City Life and Work
The New Idea Woman’s Magazine portrays the metropolitan girl from a small town as adaptable and eager, pursuing education and diverse careers from music to journalism while facing challenges in urban life. It contrasts the socially vibrant, ambitious young woman with the abnormal or subnormal girl overwhelmed by city conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
State Street
Broad Street
Young Women’s Christian Association
New Idea Woman’s Magazine
Illinois lawmakers urged to work six days a week
The Quincy Whig voices frustration with Illinois state representatives in Springfield. It argues lawmakers should work more and not waste time traveling, criticizing salary increases as a “salary grab.” The column reflects a call for stricter work standards and accountability of elected officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornwall
Galesburg Register
Wm. McBride
Cormwvall
Galva
Republican Register
Froim
Knox County
William—McBride
George W. Bainbridge
Jr—P— Gibbs
Bibbsié
Galva Fire Department
Mr. Brainbridge
Gibbs
Knoxville
Mr. McBride
Fort Sumpter
Rebs
Knox
McBride
E D French
Quincy
Illinois
Springfield
Mankind Wars Needs Deals And Room For Idealism
A reflective piece argues that modern life creates dust that clouds clear vision. It stresses sustaining enthusiasm, dreams, and youth while avoiding coercion of others, and asserts that ideals are essential though must be tempered by practical obedience.
Dutch Festival Lets Women Rule in Netherland Customs
The London Globe notes a Dutch festival where women rule over husbands for a day with lighthearted obedience from men. It contrasts with England and mentions a well known woman named Tia Unleas shie as an example of those seeking yearly mastery over partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London Globe
Netherlands
Tia
Holland
Misread Snippet Reflects Fractured Dialogue From Boston Evening Transcript
A garbled OCR passage recalls a domestic exchange about shopping and desire. It mentions Robert Lowe, an Engisi journalist, and a deaf member of Congress reacting to overlooked natural advantages in a comical misquote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lowe
Engisi
House of Commons
Also Mentioned on This Page
M R&r Wickins
Paris
J. M. Goodman
Wickins
Chicago
King’s Daughters
Rumler & Nowers
August van Owiorp
Maas
Henry Hoogerwert
Chas
Hoogerwerf
van Opdorp
H. L. Lyon
Dixon
Ge Edward Catgur
P. W. Kempster
Prophetstown
John van Hytte
Anthony Billiet
Graceville
Minn
van Hyyte
Arthur Burrell
South Dakota
Charles Minnaert
Masonic Hall
Geneseo Chapter
Steves
Molime
Linis Atkinson
I Hini
DT Netark
Akinson
The
Royal Wreightor
MWW. A
Town Hall
Congregational Church
M Finch
Kennedy
Kennedy Business College
Macomb
Wirth Lowther
Colchester
McDonough County Teachers’ Association
Kennedy , Business College
P.D. Ranson
Tan
M. T. Booth -Atkinsc
Rey . P.S
M. T. Booth
Robinson
Boston Evening Transcript
Atkington
Electric Light
Jesse
Steiner
Cream
Charles Bercroft
Porte Stamboi
Department Store
Evan Joces Laksyette
Juda
Perse Bondue
Twue
Weinrich Brothers
James Lane
Fred J
Pred Armstrong
Richardson Dressmaking School
Sheffield, Il
Cape
Sturdays
Iss
Prosper, Jr
go + roe Lavalines
Cordwall
T.sareth
Tox
Albert Atwed
Corth
aAta
Cso
Samuel Allen Fara
Jace
Pood
Frank Sear
Fred Atwe
Vilette
Servier-Fer
Fred L. Atweli
Evlenson
Foor
Rumler& Nowers
Atkinson, Illinois
Heers -County
Deere and
Emerson
Rock Island
Emerson Discs
United States
Apex
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