40000 Farmers Frolic At Annual Picnic In Marshall Putnam
The Marshall Putnam Farm and Home Bureaus held their sixth annual picnic at John Swaney school grounds near McNabb. Over 10 000 people attended with 3 000 cars on site. Henry Municipal Band provided music and dozens of contests crowned local winners in weight lifting rolling pin throwing pig calling dynamometer pulling and more. Local talent performances and a basket dinner closed the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall-Putnam Farm and Home Bureaus
John Swaney
McNabb
Henry Municipal Band
Leo Schumacher
la Rose
Lyle Dixon
Mag‘nolia
Schumacher
Ethel McCuskey
Lacon
Della Graves
Sparland
Eugene Stadel
Putnam
State Farm Bureau
Taylorville
Durley Boyle
McNa
L.F. Boyle
Hennepin
Shirley Griffith
Magnolia
Mildred Edminister
la Prairie
Edna Schumacher
Bell Plain
Maxine Chesney
Mildred Crone
Evans
Margaret Arnilt
Roberts
Shanklin
Bernice Spangler
Bell Plain Township
Guy R. French
Louis Quiram
Varna
Ervin Morgenson
Ervin Kirste
Washburn
Lawrence Green
Eugene Clift
Henry
Lester Morgenson
Mr. Isaacson
G. A. Gadbow
Toluca
J. la Barrett
Peterson Brothers
Richland
Bennington
Granville
Minoc
Elmer Hoogner
Moline
Griffith
Anderson
Eva
Putnam—county
Susan Peters Dies After Long Illness in Henry
Susan L Merritt Peters, longtime Henry resident, died Saturday of chronic Brights disease at home. Born May 16, 1848 in Cattaraugus County New York she lived most of her life in Illinois and Iowa. She married Norman L Peters and left seven children, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Henry Methodist Church Tuesday at 2 pm with burial in the city cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Peters
Susan L. Peters
Henny
Susan L. Merritt
Cattaraugus County
New York
Joseph
Amanda Merritt
Tiskilwa
Iowa
Henry
Norman L. Peters
Floretta A
Chauncey Peters
Joseph N
Canton
Mont
Eber Frank
Huldah Parker
Edith McCoy
Lima
Ohio
Dewitt J. Peters
Brainard
Minnesota
Electa
Chicago
Stephen Merritt
Henry Methodist Church
Church of Her Faith
Bumper Factory Directors Elected In Davis Nu Matic Venture
Local directors named for Davis Nu Matic Bumper Co include A. J. Ironmonger C. E. Vogelsang Dr C. M. Nielson Charles Dille Mr. Davis Mr. Moore and William Bumgarner. Articles of incorporation sent to Springfield with officers to be chosen this week. Production expected to start next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis Nu- Matic Bumper Co
Springfield
A. J. Ironmonger
C. E. Vogelsang
C. M. Nielson
Charles Dille
Mr. Davis
Mr. Moore
William Bumgarner
Fuller finds new alfalfa disease in La Prairie township
Farm adviser Fuller inspected a small patch of dead alfalfa in La Prairie township marking the first local sighting of a new unnamed alfalfa disease. The illness kills all plants it touches and spreads about a foot per month, with larger outbreaks reported in the western state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuller
la Prairie Township
Klan to Stage Labor Day Celebration at Henry Fair Grounds
The Ku Klux Klan plans a Labor Day event at Henry Fair Grounds with a Klan band at 10 AM, a Bekker dinner at noon, a robed parade at 6 PM, and a fireworks display. Delegations from each county are expected, and sponsors urge broad participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Fair Grounds
Bekker
Greatest September Premium Drive For News- Republican
Marshall and Putnam counties residents are offered a September premium with new and renewal subscriptions. The Mirro aluminumware line is provided to subscribers paying a full year in advance, valid until October 1, 1926, with booths at the M Pi Fair showcasing the home articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Putnam
News- Republican
Mirro
Mirro Aluminum Offer Promises Free Pieces with News Republican Ad
The ad promotes Mirro Aluminum claiming unmatched world quality and liberal guarantees. It announces September free premium pieces stamped Mirro and touts the News Republic an extensive local paper with multiple correspondents across Marshall and Putnam counties. It highlights farm bureau tours coverage, clean reporting, and superior paper quality and layout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Republican
Marshall
Putnam
News-Republican expands live local news coverage
The News-Republican reports months of fourteen to twelve pages with 60 percent news and 40 percent ads while maintaining a cash in advance policy. It notes growing live local news and announces a $2 annual subscription despite expanded service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Republican
Farm Bureau
News- Republican
Lst
Premiums for new and renewal subscriptions offered
The note explains a 12 month period for paid circulation and no forced bills. Premiums described include Mirro aluminum items and a rubberized cretonne tea apron. five premiums are available for a charge. Aluminum items require special mailing boxes and will not be mailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mirro
Two Boys in Serious Trouble Near Speer and Sparland
Merlin and Harold Ruck of near Speer are jailed awaiting grand jury on charges. Ben Hunt near Sparland reports his car and tools stolen and recovered damaged, with suspects linked to a pony cart and a truck. A second boy is held in Lacon, and a stolen kit of tools tied to Armon Preston’s theft near Rome. Investigators seek to prove if the truck was stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merlin
Harold Ruck
Near Speer
Ben Hunt
Sparland
Albert Greening
Putnam
Armon Preston
West of Rome
Henry Township High School Opens Tuesday September 1
Henry township high school begins the new term with a smaller senior class but a likely record freshman class raising total enrollment above last year. Freshmen take algebra English general science and a choice of manual training Latin or cooking. The state requires physiology in freshman year, influencing course plans for girls in cooking and Latin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helper
DuVal
Juxena
Gambile
Toluca
Henary
Hamond
Scotts
Blair
Henry High School
Henry Township High School
Gertrude Bickerman
Matt Steele Sells Poultry Business to Grampp & Sons
The poultry business of Matthew Steele has been sold to Frank Grampp & Sons of Princeton and possession will be given next week. Walter Moline, son in law of Mr Grampp, will move to Henry to manage the new branch. Steele had previously operated the Wrigley station for six to seven years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Steele
Frank Grampp & Sons
Princeton
Walter
Moline
Grampp
Henry
Steel
Wrigley Station
Best Fair in Central Illinois Opens at Henry September
The Marshall Putnam Fair begins a four day run at Henry on September 15 in its fourth year. Agriculture, industry and arts will feature the largest exhibits to date with livestock, baby show and Boys and Girls Club exhibits highlighted. Governor Small to award Governor's Cup for the most perfect child. Concerts by local bands and fireworks mark evenings along with a horse show and midway attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Henry
Dairy
Houshold
Benjamin McAllister
Ourarshall
Putnam
Wenona
Washburn
Magnolia
American Legion
Sterling
McNabb Bride Weds Springfield Field Man in Quiet Home Wedding
Miss Engelina Morgenson of McNabb married Newman Metzler of McNabb at a quiet Friday ceremony at a grenta home near Springfield. The bride’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. John Morgenson of McNabb. The groom operates a local grocery in McNabb. They will reside there after returning Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grenta
Springfield
Engelina Morgenson
McNabb
Newman Metzler
John Morgenson
Mr. Metzler
Miss Emma Weis Weds Frank O Hentz at Princeton Court House
Miss Emma Weis and Frank J. Hentz were married last Tuesday afternoon at the Princeton court house. They were accompanied by Mrs. Kate Swiger. Mrs. Hentz has long lived with her brother Alex Weis on the Edmond Weis farm four miles southwest of the city. Mr. Hentz has resided here and works on farms during busy seasons. The couple has not decided where to live.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Teyana Weis
Frank J. Hentz
Kate Swiger
Barn Fire Destroys McNabb Farm Buildings
Louis McNabb on the old McNabb homestead reports his barn and part of the farm burned after a fire started Monday night. The blaze consumed 250 bushels of oats and hay, a buggy, harness, oil and tools, with only the house garage and vehicle saved. No lives were lost and insurance was limited. Fire origin under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis McNabb
McNabb
REASONASSY Why have they got chains They caught him
A fragmentary dialogue notes shock at restraints as a figure is captured. The brief line hints at a chase or arrest scene and the crowd's reaction to securing the suspect. No clear names, places, or dates are present in the readable text.
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KLAN
Lerro Aminula
Mantes
SPEER
Henry T9inship High School
Matt. Steele
Grampp & Sons
Central
Emma Weis
Frank O ' Hentz
Mcnabb -Farm
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