Informing the Public on Public Funds and School Boards
Frank O Edgecombe urges open accounting of public funds following audits showing deficits in York County offices. He cites school boards as large money spenders and argues for frequent, transparent financial reports by boards, with or without new law. Citizens should demand public access to records and expenditures.
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Frank O. Edgecombe
Geneva
Neb
Signal
National Editorial Association
York County
York
The
York Republican
Board of Education
Central City
Wyoming farmer dies on 65th birthday
Orpheus Bailey a well known retired farmer of Wyoming died at his home on his 65th birthday from heart trouble. He spent his life in Stark county and is survived by his wife and brother A C Bailey of Wyoming. Funeral services were held at the home last Friday.
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Orpheus Bailey
Wyoming
Stark County
A. C. Bailey
Farm near Annawan sold at 225 per acre
A farm sale completed last Saturday transferred 80 acres about two miles south of Annawan to John Van Heft from J. H. Machesney at 225 dollars per acre. The unimproved property has no improvements, while well improved 80 acre farms might command around 325 dollars per acre.
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Annawan
John van Heft
J. H. Machesney
Hopewell News Briefs From Peoria to Henry and Lacon
Local tidbits note Mrs. Wm DeWalt’s business call in Peoria and visits by Mrs. Mariel Steimle and others in Lacon Henry and Washburn. Advertisements invite pickle buyers from Lacon. Jalmer Hultgren and family tour Minnesota. Several residents call on neighbors around Henry and Schlossers. A sickbed improvement is reported for Clarence Stoner and Iven Deitsch underwent appendicitis surgery.
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Wm. DeWalt
Peoria
Mariel Steimle
Henry Remley
Ed. Armbruster
Lacon
Anton Schlosser
Ill
Jalmer Hultgren
Minnesota
Louise
Dorothy Retter
Washburn
Henry Schlosser
Mitchell Miller
Fannie Gluntz
Henry
Clarence—Stoner
George
Travis
John J.—Schlosser
Phillip Bischler
John J. Schlosser
William Parkins
David Parkins
William Maybach
Leona May
Fred Zook
Hopewell
George Thomas
Frank Schlosser
Metamora
Laverne Glaub
Kate Maubach
Frank
Fred Klein
Tiskilwa
Fred ‘Zook
Irven Deitsch
Charles Deitsch
Henry Hospital
Blandinsville Electrician Survives 11 000 Volt Fall
Vernon Carmack, Blandinsville electrician, touched an 11 000 volt live cable while on a pole. The shock burned his fingers and caused him to lose grip, sending him 30 feet to the ground. He suffered serious burns and injuries but appears to have no permanent damage.
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Vernon Carmack
Blandinsville
Vernon
Ford Car Found In Gravel Pit Near Tiskilwa
A 1923 Ford touring car, likely stolen, was found last Thursday in a gravel pit near Tiskilwa. The vehicle is held at a Tiskilwa garage awaiting identification with engine number 8 964 430. Sheriff’s office is tracing the owner through the Ford agency.
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Tiskilwa
Ford Aency
Sheriff’s Office
Grammatically Speaking
A quip centers on a man asking to kiss a woman and she refusing. He ignores her denial and kisses her, joking that two negatives make a positive because of his grammar lesson. The brief humor plays on language rules and social flirtation.
Wenona Home Sells for 1875 by Master in Chancery
The Wenona residence of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lauf sold at public sale last Saturday afternoon. L. W. Parks bid 1875 to become the purchaser, with Master in Chancery Charles P. Green conducting the sale. Parks and family plan to move in soon.
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Frank Lauf
Wenona
L. W. Parks
Charles P. Green
Auto Club Expansion Near Chillicothe To Rename North Shore
Plans for a 60 by 63 foot addition to the Peoria Automobile Club south of Chillicothe include expanding the dining hall and dance floor. The project envisions showers and locker rooms for players and a proposed swimming pool. If completed, the club will be renamed North Shore Country Club.
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Peoria Automobile Club
Chillicothe
Polr
North Shore—Country_Club
How Inconsiderate Funny Quip About Coupons Ending
A humorous exchange features a husband quitting smoking and his wife reacting with sarcasm about needing 859 coupons for a manicure set.
Duke Surprises Crowd With Halitosis Claim
A humorous scene unfolds as an elderly man bursts in gasping and declares he has captured a black and white cat with halitosis, prompting amusement among onlookers. Local witnesses describe the odd, comic moment and the man's theatrical entrance.
Dean's Pills Promote Kidney Relief in Henry Case
Is every day a backache day. Weak kidneys cause these troubles and Dean's Pills are advertised as a stimulant diuretic. The Henry case of Mrs. George Kroeper describes relief after taking Dean's Pills bought at Ironmonger's Drug Store. 60c at all dealers. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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Dean
Henry
George Kroeper
Edward Sr
Ironmonger’s
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Allen B. Smith
Black
Henry, III
Fred W. Potter
Henry, Jil
Hubert
Hubert’s
Master-Inchancery
Auto Club
Dearie
OLD Settlers
Illinois
Woodmen
American Legion
Marshall County
Hudson and Essex
Essex
Hudson
Hudson Brougham
Detroit
Chas.e. Matter
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