Local notes mix of travels and farm life across towns
The item lists residents visiting relatives in Illinois and elsewhere, returns from Florida and Camp Sherman, quarantine in Meridian, a cattle sale purchase in Aberdeen, and preparations for spring travel. It references Mrs Gregory of Sand and several local families, with brief health and transport updates.
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Gregory
Sand
Harry. Snell Hneeton
J. Gregory
T. Floyd Monier
Chicago
Florida
Llroyd-Jones
Camp Sherman
Hhey
Smith
Kansas City
Frank Woods
Merdian
Grant In
Irles
Hartley
Elwdiniy
Frida
James i
Waughop
Aberdeen
Galesburg
Dina
Dina U
Ohio
Whitefield Gravel Fund Passes By Wide Margin
In Whitefield township a special ballot approved creating a nine thousand dollar gravel fund by 66 to 40, a 16 vote majority. Eleven miles of state aid roads will be transferred to county and state maintenance after grading and gravelling, with a four year completion outlook. The plan aims to ease mud and lower long term costs despite tax impact during the funding period.
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Whitefield
State Highway Department
Civilization film at Henry opera house features war critique
The Henry opera house screens Civilization on April 8, praised as a modern photography feat with sweeping battle scenes. The film critiques rulers who wage war, showing Christ observing slaughter and delivering a pointed anti-war message. Producer Thomas H. Ince notes the world’s reluctance to accept Christ’s teachings after nineteen centuries. Henry Downey of Putnam has also sold 80 bushels of clover.
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Henry Opera House
Christ
Earth
Thomas H. Ince
Farmer Drives for Better Roads to Back Up Autos
The author argues farmers embraced autos and see hard roads as immediate need and investment. Paved streets and country roads connect farms to markets, boosting value and attracting investors. good roads will pay for themselves and improve land value.
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Illinois
Henry
Miss Fischer Cast in Jilted Jane at Henry Opera House
Miss Margarita Fischer stars in Jilted Janet a lively American Mutual play full of deceit mistaken fortune and comedic situations. The strong cast and expert direction promise strong popularity and a final climax that tops the rest. The show opens Monday April 7 at the Henry opera house.
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Margarita Fischer
Janet
Miss Fischer
Henry Opera House
Red Cross meeting called for Friday afternoon
A quota of fifty children under shirts was received by Red Cross workers. Mrs Dusenberry, workshop chair, calls a Friday after noon meeting at Red Cross rooms to complete the quota. Secretary Mabel L Steimie urges attendance despite busy housework. We also note condolences for the loss of a daughter and sister and report a wedding at the parsonage between David Hankins and Mary Humphrey.
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Dusenberry
Red Cross
Mabel L. Steimie
D. G. Davis
Lacon
David Hankins
Mary Humphrey
Henry
John Hankins
Conditions Transform Rural Commerce and Town Life
An optimistic yet cautious view outlines how organized capital and motor trucks reshape farm trade and small town economies. It notes rising rural prices, reduced local stores, migration to cities, and risks to small towns while hoping a postwar revival may restore vitality through strong local centers.
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Chicago
United States
Fine address at M B church lecture by Miss Wintringer
Journalist and lecturer Miss TM Margaret Wintringer spoke to a limited audience at the M B church Monday evening. She recalled thrilling experiences in France and outlined wartime conditions in Russia to come in June as a correspondent. The gathering, led by Miss Clara Waughop, featured music by Miss Eva Harrison and Mrs H G Dusenberry, ending with prayer and benediction.
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M.B
Margaret Wintringer
Wintringer
United States
America
Eva Harrison
H. G. Dusenberry
Rev. Dusenberry
Presbyterian Church Publishes Lent and Services Schedule
Rev H G Dusenberry leads quarterly communion next Sabbath at 11 00 with evening sermon Life's True Glory at 7 30. Sabbath school 9 45 Christian Endeavor 6 prior midweek worship Thursday 7. Church invites all including homeless to services along with Lent masses and devotions at St Joseph and Mary Church.
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Supy
Bible School
Hugh H
Local notes of Whitefield area and nearby towns
Community items report influenza cases in town, births and deaths of locals, a rental suit decided by jury, church events, and county education meetings. Notables include George W. Johnson planning to farm near Lacey Town, the Leech family connection, and a Presbyterian social with playful costumes and games.
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Wonona
George W. Johnson
Whitefield
Lacey
Westy
Joseph
W. Leech
Chicago Tribune
Sarah ‘Leech
3Ohard
Ott Blackwell
Okla
Donald
Abram ‘Bell
Cand
Henry Bell
J. Howard Williams
Squire Dennis
George Dally
Jacobs
Marshall County
Nichols
Licon
Henry
Wenona
Cartern
Illinois
Dailey
Presbyteriant Church
Mary Pickford
Charlie Chapman
Red Riding Hood
Melba McAdoo
Elsie Carpenter
Henry Morse
Manda
Marie Smith
Esther Hunter
Clara Downey
Ded
Margaret Riddell
Meadames Harriet - Stevens
Weimar
H. Morse
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