Public Service Company Gives Life Insurance to Illinois Employees
The Public Service Company of Northern Illinois presented thousands of employees in Henry Lacon and nearby communities with life insurance policies from Travelers Insurance Company. Policies start at 500 dollars for those hired by October 1 1920 with varying amounts up to 1500 dollars for six or more years of service. New hires after October 1 1920 receive a 500 dollar certificate after three months. The company covers premiums. if an employee leaves the policy can be kept by paying premiums. Upon death relatives receive the policy face value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service
Cowee
Illinois
Henry
Lacon
Travelers Insurance Company
Hartford
Conn
Netter
Onyun
Young Folks Wed in La Rose and Noble
Miss Revella Kamp of La Rose wed Louis Tolliver of Noble III in a Tuesday ceremony at the Congregational parsonage with Rev D G Davies officiating. Witnesses were Mr and Mrs Mearle Harper and Mrs D G Davies. They honeymooned in Peoria and Christmased with the bride’s parents before a southern trip. American Legion bills seek emblem protection, veteran discharge records by counties, boxing legalization, and Armistice Day holiday status.
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Revella Kamp
la Rose
Louis Tolliver
Noble, III
D. G. Davies
Peoria
Martin—Kamp
Marshall County
American Legion
Legion Legislative Committee
American—Legion
Iowa
Arkansas
Indiana
Minnesota
Legion Post Growth Near Ten Thousand by 1921 Start
The American Legion will enter 1921 with about 10,000 posts. in the week ending December 10, fifteen new posts raised the total to 9,930. Arkansas led with one post, the Woman’s Auxiliary added twenty units to reach 1,586, and New York’s department gained four posts to lead the week. Foreign posts added include Chunquicamata Chile and Guatemala City Guatemala.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Arkansas
Woman’s Auxiliary
New York
Chunquicamata
Chile-and-Guatemala City
Guatemala
Rail fare increases draw protest as new rates take effect
The 3.6 cent per mile rate hike last week raises Sparland trips from 21 to 26 cents and Chicago from 4.15 to 4.98. The state and railroads are in dispute over the higher fares, while travelers are advised to keep receipts for potential rebates if rates are reversed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparland
Bureau
Peoria
Chicago
Bred Sow Sale at Yalehurst Farms Near Peoria
Duroc Jersey bred sows offered by Yalehurst Farms six miles north of Peoria on Mt. Holly Road at 1 o'clock January 20. Transportation from Jefferson Hotel to the farm or from Prospect Heights car line end. Bred to big and good boars with multiple bargains expected. Private treaty sales also available. Write for catalog or information to A. Y. Bartholomew, Manager Yalehurst Farms, Peoria, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duroc Jersey
Yalehurast Farm
Peoria
Mt. Holly Road
Jefferson Hotel
Prospect Heights
A. Y. Bartholomew
Yalehurst Farms
Winols
Lightning Strikes Barn Near McNabb Injures Boy and Horse
A lightning bolt hit Ben Hoyle's barn near McNabb on Monday shocking William Seibert and son Buster, knocking the boy unconscious for about an hour. The horse survived and walked away, while Dr. Hartman treated injuries at the farm. The student, who had sought shelter in the barn, will share his close call and real life electric lesson with classmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Hoyle
McNabb
William "Seibert
Buster
Mr. Hoyle
Charles” ~Hatton
Ton
Dr. Hartman
A Good Offer for The Youth's Companion 1921 Subscriptions
Promotes a year of The Youth's Companion with 52 weekly issues in 1921 and remaining 1920 issues. Highlights include serial stories, 200 short stories, articles by authorities, family pages for all ages, editorial page humor, and family value. Mentions combined price options and savings for new subscribers.
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Companion
Things That Never Die in The Guardian Verse
A poetic reflection on enduring ideals of virtue and mercy. The piece urges action and compassion, insisting that the noble qualities of youth and character endure while every hand must find work to do. It frames these enduring values as a guiding light, with angelic voices affirming that such things can never die.
Roanoke Mine Hires Ponies for Hauling Cars
Two Shetland ponies were lowered into the Roanoke coal mine last week to haul cars from the face to the parting. This marks the first time ponies have been used in the Roanoke mine. The Metamora Herald reports the ponies are now in actual duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shetland
Roanoke
Metamora Herald
Lawmaker Seeks Amendment on Wartime Deserters
Senator Moses of New Hampshire proposes an amendment to the House joint resolution to speed punishment for deserters and slackers. The amendment clarifies that repealing war legislation does not end military status or shield noncompliers from prosecution under the selective service law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Moses
New Hampshire
United States
Lincoln Circuit Marking Association Plans Monuments
Lincoln Marking Association to place stone markers and boulder monuments at county seats along the old Eighth Judicial Circuit once markers are ready. Counties include Sangamon, Tazewell, Champaign, Woodford, Vermillion, McLean, DeWitt, and others. work to begin soon.
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Lincoln
Gourt
Herald Monumental
Countié Central
Abraham
David
Circuit
Horges
Versailles
Eureka
Woodford
Mentamora
Davis
Lincoln Marking Association
W. R. Curran
Pekin_is
Andrew_Rusgel
State
Jessie Palmer Weber
Hlinda Historical ‘Library
Edgar Martin
Lincoln Circuit Marking Association
Lottie E. Jones
Danville
Sangamon
Tazewell
Champaign
Vermillion
McLean
Edgar
DeWitt Shelby
Platt
Moultrie
Logan
Menard
Modern Concrete Road Construction film ready for lending
A film titled Modern Concrete Road Construction shows all steps from grading to finished pavement. It depicts a car stuck in mud then ends with a race between a railroad train and a motor truck on a concrete highway to illustrate fast freight transit.
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Delaware
New Jés
Bureauw of
Officials will help taxpayers file under new campaign
A county to county drive by internal revenue officers runs January 1 to March 15 to aid taxpayers in preparing income returns. Officers will answer questions on exemptions and income as 1920 tax rules mirror 1919. Taxpayers are urged to start arranging filings immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Restaurant Exchange Sparks Wry Barbs
A diner complains to a waitress about cold cocoa with a bald headed man responding mispronounced remarks. The waitress retorts that if the drink is chilly he should cover his head, highlighting a sharp social exchange.
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Aman
Sean
Immigration debate drives new restrictive proposals in Congress
Steamers from Europe report full passenger capacity with third class from Southern Europe prominent. Immigration is at a peak and Congress may need stringent rules to admit only the most desirable. Dr. R B Kirkpatrick cites a quirky note about 243 million fewer flies next summer if winter swats increase this season.
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Europe
Congress
Residents testify to Doan's Kidney Pills relief in Henry
D R Blackwell, a retired farmer from Market Street in Henry, says back trouble and kidney irregularity affected him for some time. He used Doan's Kidney Pills from Ironimoji ger’s Drug Store and reports great relief, recommending the remedy to neighbors. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo, N Y manufactures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Dean
D. R. Blackwell
Ironimojiger
Doan
Bureau County Adopts Wisconsin Plan for Roads
The Bureau county board of supervisors agreed to implement the Wisconsin highway plan after a visiting special road and bridge committee advised speeding up work. The first year's focus will brace gravel roads for patrol in 1921, grade and gravel earth roads as funds allow, and relocate to fix corners and widen narrow sections to meet state standards. Highway commissioner C. L. Melcher leads the project.
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Bureau~ County
Board of Supervisors
Wisconsin
Bureau County
C. L. Melcher
May Remove Obstructions on Sparland Chillico Road
Motorists in Sparland and Lacan rally to raise over 450 dollars to secure use of the damaged highway between Sparland and Chillico. Jannsen and Schaeffer, the contractors, report about 2700 dollars in material and moving costs. The road is not officially open and travel is barred to avoid liability.
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Sparland
Lacan
State Department
Chillico
Jannsen & Schaeffer
Buirse
Chillicothe—Santa—Fe
New Parcel Post Ruling Demands Triple Addressing
Postmaster Paskell reports a Washington ruling requiring bulky merchandise sent by mail to bear the sender and recipient addresses in at least three locations on the tag body and on the package. The rule aims to prevent mail loss and allows insurance or registration if met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW Parcel Post
Paskell
Postoffie Department
Washington
Cain
Work and Play a Little Everyday Motto
A fragmented quote urges steady effort and balance between work and play. It emphasizes starting today rather than delaying until someday when skills fade or memories blur. The tone is practical and motivational.
Catarrh Medicine Promoted by F. J. Cheney Co
Advertisement for Halls Catarrh Medicine claims a constitutional cure by acting through the blood on mucous surfaces. It asserts the medicine strengthens general health and assists nature in its work. Distributed by F J Cheney Co Toledo Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Chensy & Co
Tolado, Chic
Museum birds and eggs collection led by Barnes to Smithsonian
A long-time curator, Re Me Barnes, gathered a notable collection of birds and eggs, including arctic species, for the Smithsonian Institute. He warns that bird life is vital to mankind and laments threats from cats and indiscriminate shooting.
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Arnes
Museum
Smithsonian Institute
Istaska
Cmankind
Efficient heater use reduces coal bills for farms
Engineers from the USDA Division of Rural Engineering report that excess coal use stems from heating know how. The guide urges owners to study their heater in the first season, ensure a properly sized chimney, regulate dampers wisely, test coal types, avoid overusing the poker, clean ashes after every shake, insulate pipes and ducts, and maintain humidity around 40 to 50 percent for efficient warm homes.
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Division of Rural Engineering
Bureau of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
Duty to Help Others Defines Self Respect
A reflective moral statement asserting that neglecting duties to assist others harms personal integrity and respect from others, urging steadfast service despite hardship. The piece frames service as a universal obligation shaping character and social standing.
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McCall's
Ms . Oe
W. Potter
Charles ‘P. Green
Ta Edie
E. W. Newhalfen
First National Bank
Henry, Ill
Floyd
Lehman Bldg
Thompson Farm
Ilinois
Springfield
Louis A. M
Springfeld
Carlinville
Decatur
Bloomington
A.M
J. N. Giblin
Earl
Bradford
Curbstone
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