Private sale of estate items ordered by exrs Goodley report
Red P Swanson presents inventory and petitions for private sale of personal property. John T Goodley and James A Goodley, executors of Ainger Goodley estate, submit report from appointment to January 4 1912, same approved. Adaline L Willett, administratrix of Caroline Johnson estate, files claim allowance of 6300 dollars.
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Ol ‘Red P. Swanson
John T.=Goodley
James—Aa Goodley
Ainger Goodley
Adaline L. Willett
Admx
Éatatée
Caroline— Johnson
Fortunes in Faces Advertisement Preview
Advertisement claims beauty comes from health with Dr King s New Life Pills. It argues pimples skin eruptions and blemishes stem from impure blood and promotes health and beauty. Sold for 25 cents at Wright s.
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Dr.King
JUE. Wright's
Prayer of Covenant Faithfulness and Obedience
A religious excerpt urges renewed faithfulness to the Lord, recalling God’s promises to Israel through Moses and asking that believers remain steadfast, walk in God’s ways, and keep commandments, so all nations may know the Lord is God. The speaker prays for divine guidance and protection.
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Israel
Moses
14 Years After I Regain Health at Dr Walsh Davenport
A former patient, Charles D. Quick of Cordova Illinois, credits Dr Walsh Davenport specialists with a full recovery from years of catarrh nervous breakdown backache and indigestion. He depicts improved health after months of treatment at 124 West Third Street Davenport and notes reasonable charges. Office hours and free examination are advertised alongside testimonials from local patients.
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Drs. Walsh
Davenport
West Third Street
Walsh
Charles D. Quick
Cordova
Illinois
St. Anthony'’s Hospital
Petition and estate actions in county court session
The county court judge grants petitions for reopening Mary Way's estate and private sale of Henry Purdy property, orders testamentary letters to John J. Weaver and Willis E. Way, and approves multiple creditor notices and claims. Conservatorships, probate hearings, inventories, and final estate closings are recorded for numerous estates including Johnson, Kewish, Parsons, Eshelman, Woodring, Faber, Norstrum, Becklin, Crowe, Benson, Carter, Peterson, Garland, and Ziegler estates with bonds set and notices verified.
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L. B. Telleen
John J. Weaver
Mary E. Way
Willis E. Way
A. J. Record
Admr
Henry Purdy
John A. Spiegel
Betsy Johnson
Clark Aby
Eliza J. Phillips
John T. Kewish
Irvey K. Kewish
Gustaf M. Anderson
Ellen Parsons
Andrew A Johnson
Annie M. E. Johnson
Alos
Margaret BE. Eshelman
Harry EB. Eshelman
John Henry Eshelman
V. Conover
John Woodring
Martha Boostrom
Margaret Becklin
Douat L. Crowe
Harry. C. Dana
Leo H. Lowe
John W. Crowe
Sarah A. Benson
Sarah A.benson
Haring
Sarah A-Benson
Well Known Sunday School Worker to Retire
George W. Miller of Paris state field worker for the Illinois Sunday School association for twenty one years will retire at the end of the year. He will take possession of Archer book store on November 1st after a long career marked by constant travel and broad service to Illinois churches. Miller is described as an earnest capable Christian gentleman whose retirement brings regret to many in the Sunday school movement.
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George W.miller
Paris
Illinois Sunday School Association
Miler
Paris Beacon
George W. ‘Miller
Illinois State Sunday School Association
Archer Book Store
Miller
Illinois
Association
Peaty Swamp Lands Improve Yields in Illinois Experiments
Illinois researchers report peaty swamp lands deficient in potassium yield corn an average 40 to 55 bushels per acre after potassium addition. The bulletin notes nitrogen on sand ridge soil near Green Valley boosts six crops from 56 to 129 dollars per acre and clarifies alkali soils differ from peaty swamp soils.
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Ilinois
Tampico
Momence
nNo
Cyril G. Hopkins
J. E. Readhimer
O. 5. Fisher
University of Ilinois
Green Valley
Tazewell County
Sand Ridge
Illinois
Price Of Land Fifty Years Ago In Woodhull Area
The Alpha correspondent reports land values from fifty years ago in Franklin County Pennsylvania and Galesburg. Zeigler visited Alpha friends to discuss estates of Lawrence Hammond who bought 160 acres near Woodhull for 600 dollars. Other 160 acre plots fetched 800 1200 dollars. total value cited near one hundred thousand.
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Alpha
Woodhull Dispatch
W. S. Zeigler
Franklin County
Anna_Griffith
Galesburg
Zeigler
Rebecca Roush
Lu Lawrence Hammond
Woodhull
Campbell
Tate
Widney
Stitt
Pipe Creek
A Soldier's Training
Colon Gilfor Hurry criticizes an encampment officer for fussing over troops. A famous editor observed the officer guiding the men in routine tasks before bedtime. The editor noted a missing gesture, saying prayers and good night were not yet spoken.
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Colon
Gilfor Hurry
National Guard of
New York
Artful excuse from Minnie about secrets slipping out
A mother asks why her daughter cannot keep a secret and Minnie replies that two of her front teeth are gone so the secrets slip out. The quip is attributed to the Chicago News and showcases a playful child’s logic.
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Minnie
Chicago News
Scott's Emulsion promotes natural nourishment after illness
After sickness and vigor as Scott's Emulsion nourishes the body feeding every organ and tissue. It claims rapid restoration of health with no drugs or alcohol and lists cod liver oil and hypophosphites as ingredients. The ad targets post illness recovery for children and adults and cites Scott & Bown of Bloomfield New Jersey.
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Scott
Scott & Bown
Bloomfield, N.J
Legal Vacation Fund Supports Son Solo Trips
A New Jersey man leaves a will funding a yearly two hundred dollar vacation for his son only when used for travel. The son must take the vacation alone, with no accompanying wife or relative. The provision aims for an uninterrupted escape, sparking commentary on marital duties and independence.
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New Jersey
Man
No Guessing In Conversation About Future Marriage
Dialogue fragment presents a witty exchange between an amateur palmist and a young lady. The pair joke about marriage plans with a sharp comeback and a hint of social humor typical of the period.
Heartiss Pikes Tale Of A Safety Pin Offer
A Chicago News fragment shows Heartiss Pikes describing a harsh moment when a woman offered only a safety pin to aid comfort. Muddy Lanes nods, and Pikes notes the world is heartless.
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Pard
Chicago News
Old Fashioned Doctor Tells Kidney Cure Tale
A 1860 Millersville physician recalls treating Bright’s disease with a bowel remedy later named Peruna. He notes a neighbor’s dramatic recovery from catarrh misdiagnosed as kidney disease, and links catarrh to kidney illness. He defends Peruna as a catarrh remedy not a universal cure, and cites continued use in his practice.
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Millersville
Pennsylvania
Philadel
Phia
Bright
Shiy
The
Jefferson Medical Col
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