Farmers debate seed insurance and trade at Springfield session
A large Springfield gathering heard Board of Trade figures disputing farm policy claims while Senatorial and gubernatorial figures heard pro and con on insurance driven speculation. Ed Tanquary urged thorough soil prep before planting with weed control. Delegations from Marshall and Putnam counties attended, and Governor Len Small welcomed the group.
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Committee-of-Sevventeen
Prairie Farmer
Board_of Trade- men
Board of Trade-men
Paul - S. B
Senate
Housé
Len Small
Marshall
Putnam Counties
Willis Shearer
Saratoga
Ed Tansquary
Steuben
Il. Barrett
Lawrence Hunt
Funeral of Civil War veteran Jef Traver noted
The funeral for Jef Traver, longtime Sour Civil War veteran, was held at the Christian church with Rev. W J Carpenter officiating. Honor guards included World War I veterans in uniform and several Civil War veterans attended as pallbearers. He is survived by his wife, children, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. he is buried beside his wife A B Smith.
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Christian— Church
W J.carpenter
Walter Cook
Carpenter
Jesus
R. C
Jesse
Nehemiah
Wilbur Hawkins
John Pfiester
Paul Marshall
Han Lawrence Latourette
Wim
Sherman
Charles Heaton
Peoria
Henry High School Concert at Sparland
A large Sparland crowd gathered at the M. E. church last Thursday evening to hear the Henry High School Orchestra. The concert, under Prof Seitz, showed the students have made great strides during nine months of study and instruction.
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M. EB
Sparland
Henry High—School
Seitz
Henry
Fragments Query Economic Lesson At High School
A fragmentary passage discusses education and economics in a high school setting. It mentions figures like $3780.00 and 87.80 and asks how merchants and farmers economize by choosing cheaper or better goods. The text raises questions on value and decision making.
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Aigus “Howe
Potter letters question board duties and tax concerns
A fragmented note from Fred W Potter questions the duties of directors, stockholder rights, and a high school board's handling of finances and salaries. The message hints at course changes, sums owed, and accountability within the corporation.
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Een
Bem Geriie
Henry
Fred-W
Potter
New City Council Organizes and Names Leaders
The new city council met Monday night at City Hall then reorganized with the re elected mayor George Pace presiding. Committees were named including Finance Dewey Winship Ong. Buildings and Grounds Schultz Haynes. Rules and Ordinances Winship Dewey Phillips. Fire and Water Dewey Winship Ong. Light Phillips Schultz Haynes. License Haynes Ong Schultz. Health Board appointed Dr Swem president, John Barry one year, Thomas Waterous two years. Potter city attorney. Halbleib waterworks superintendent. John Williams night police.
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Ald
George
Pace
Phillips
Dewey
Winship
Ong, Schultz
Haynes
Schialtz
Phillipa
Schults
Licerse
Ong
Schultz
Thes
Dr. Swem
John Barry
Thos.’ ,Waterous
Charles
Fred Potter
George Halbleib
John Williams
Women’s Club hears Japan talk and election notes
The Woman’s Club met at M E B Van Leer with Mrs Charlotte Sparling presiding. Delegates to the 26th State Federation Convention in Chicago were elected: Mrs Clifford Haws and Mrs S May Stickel as principal delegates, with Mrs Enid Case and Mrs R F Burt as alternates. Rev. Paul L. Corbin spoke on Our selves and Japan, noting Japan’s rise as a world power and record in Korea and China, urging ways to prevent war.
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M.E.B
van Leer
Charlotte’. Sparling
Co E.—Griffin
State Federation of ‘Women’s Clubs
Chicago
Chfford-Haws
S. May Stickel
Enid Case
R. F. Burt
Biff Perkins
Sallie Haws
Bruce Bauter
Golden ‘Lane
Paul L. Corbin
Japan
Corbin
Mraz Corhbin
Korea
United States
Commodore Perry
China
Formosa
Russia
Nina
St Marys Church Mass Times Listed
Sunday masses at 8 and 10 o clock with 2 30 p m vesper and benediction weekday mass at 8 o clock noted.
St Josephs Church Mass Times Listed
Rev Brennan presents Sunday mass at 8 00 a m and 10 00 a m with a weekday service at 7 30 a m. The church notes the mass schedule for parishioners.
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Mo . Brennan
Methodist Chimes Mothers Day Sermon Preview
The note quotes a Methodist message praising mothers and announcing a Sunday morning sermon on gold memories. It hints at a church service with a pastor or speaker sharing a motherly tribute and a song, attributed to M. B. Van Leer.
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M. B. van- Leer
Sunday Services at St John’s Church Include Confirmations
The Rev Father Cooper presides over May services with Holy Communion at 7 30 and 4 30 p m and a 11 00 Holy Eucharist and sermon on Sunday May 8. Sunday School at 9 45. On May 12 at 4 30 Holy Communion with sermon by the Bishop of Quincy.
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Quincy
Mothers Day Theme At Presbyterian Church Service
The Presbyterian Church invites all to Sunday services celebrating Mothers Day. Morning worship at 11:00 will honor mothers with a Sunday school at 9:45. An evening stereopticon program about Korea follows at 8:00, with a summer schedule announced.
Henry High Athlete Mathew Steele Wins Javelin Honor
Mathew Steele captured first in the javelin at the Peoria Bradley meet last Saturday with a throw of 150 feet 5 inches, beating 70 competitors in the event. Henry High, led by Coach Doyle, drew thousands as Steele helped put the school on the map amid a field of about 65 high schools and 471 athletes.
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Doyle
Henry
Peoria_ Bradley
Mathew Steele
Steele
Humphreys Visit Sister in Sparland on Monday
Leslie and Frank Humphrey visited their sister Mrs Henry Hawksworth who resides in Sparland on Monday.
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Leslie
Frank Humphrey
Henry—Hawksworth
Sparland
Dam Site Beat Orchestra Receives Warm Concert Praise
The Henry High School orchestra under H. W. Seitz delivered a well received concert Tuesday night, showcasing a wide repertoire including original compositions by Miss Mary Coggshall and Rev. Me. B. Vath. Audience applause was strong and door receipts exceeded $130, honoring the students’ progress and the teacher’s guidance.
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Ttis
Aireence
Henry
Leslie Deck
Frances Elizabeth
Forbes
Mary. Coggshall
Orman
Rowe
Julius, Hoschelt
Josephine Green
Elizabeth Weaver
Vyail Wa
B. Vath
Liter
Mise-Margaret
Sant_ j Edwin
Daniels
Seitz
Charles. Russell
Olive Elizabeth Smith
Henry High to Stage Preliminary Literary Contest at Opera House
Henry High School will hold its preliminary inter scholastic literary contest at the opera house tomorrow evening in preparation for the May 21 inter scholastic literary and track meet. Citizens are urged to attend and support local contestants.
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Henry High School
Opera House
Burt Family Welcomes Sister in From Miami
Mr and Mrs R F Burt host Mrs Oliver O Davis and daughter Marguerite who arrived Monday from Miami Florida due to Mrs Daviss health. Davis reports her condition improved over the past five years pleasing many friends. A peddler sought to park at John Hawse barn and stole two bushels of corn a corduroy coat and a bale of hay belonging to Charles Jones before slipping away unseen.
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R. F. Burt
Oliver O. Davis
Marguerite
Miami
Florida
John Hawse
Charles —Jones
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Barbara
Kuehne
Tal
Peet
Eve
Mr.Potter
NEW _CITY COUNCIL
Woman's Club Meeting
Prof
Pitkin
Columbia University
St. Mary’s Church
St. Joseph's Church
Methodist
Father Cooper
Presbyterian Church
Rev
H.G. Dusenberry
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