Magnolia township notes on politics fire and local life
Magnolia township report notes a strong Republican showing with varied majorities. Local items include visits from relatives, a baby birth, an upcoming home talent play, and cemetery association meeting. Also reported: a fire scare, a serious work accident, and praise for grain firm Surface and Ensign with premium corn deliveries and farm implements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Wilson
Peoria
Jennie Frazee
Toluca
R. G. Dakin
Kansas
Leroy Turpen
Indiana
George A. Lawrence
Magnolia
Charles R. Haws
Magnolia Township
H. A. Slater
Babe
Aberdecar Angus—bul
Frank N. Glover
Magnholia
Magnolia Ladies
John Ramage
Magnolia Cemetery Association
MOE
Dakrirsecompanied
Sd Beret Chicago
Hull
Martine
Leroy Furpen
Frank Koehler
Messrs. Surface
John Davidson
Price Valley
Davidson
Messrs. Surface & Ensign
Pneumonia Patient Recovers After Dr King’s New Discovery
Skippers Virginia resident Jesse P Morris recounts a near-death pneumonia attack in spring 1906. He says a swift course of Dr King’s New Discovery restored his health after a severe cough and feared consumption, with a testimonial of full recovery and a seller’s guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse P. Morris
Skippers
Jung
Putnam County WCTU Institute at Magnolia 1908 Report
Report on the Putnam County W C T U institute held at Magnolia on April 2 and 8 1908. Mrs Marion Dunham Iowa State WCTU president led discussions on responsibilities Loyal Temperance Legion work and youth engagement. Mrs Dunham spoke on Who Wants the Saloons and The Left Overs as well as the value of child training and local option. The meeting included papers by Mrs Celia Spencer and Mrs Tudie Smith, debates on reform laws and member recruitment, and musical interludes by local Magnolia talents. The institute concluded with praise for the sessions and a successful outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County
W. Co. T U Institute
Magnolia
Morris Wilson
Ed Childs
Marion Dunham
Iowa State
Dunham
Skeltons Ward and Smith
Celia Spencer
Our Inheritors
Granville
Olson
McNabb
Spencer
Oklahoma
Miss Fisher
Mrl Bumgarner
Tudie Smith
Charles Morphew
McCormick
W.C
Lights and Shadows of the Great Rebellion hospital drama
Home talent play invites audience to a grand military drama with comedy and sentiment. Cast lists multiple named characters including Guy Vincent and Captain Cree among a large lineup. Further particulars promised next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Guy Vincent
Walker Johnston
Harry Cook
Tracy Skelton
Dutchy
John Dagner
Captain Cree
J. P. Shideler
Sam and
Zeb
Frank Glover
Jack Houck
Harry Bishop
Ike Long
Perry Dakin
Mr. Johnson
Ed Mathis
Bob Reno
Elias Rolley
Willie Johnson
William Titus
Carrie Johnson
Kathleen Dunne
Dora Vincent
Margaret Roberts
Mrs. Long
Ollie Spencer
Johnson
Marie Dunne
Katrina Beddinger
Lizzie Walsmith
The Saloon Question at Magnolia Institute
A 1908 W C T U talk summarized with notes on saloons in Illinois towns. Kankakee, Streator, Joliet figures show license costs, taxes, and per capita support of saloons. Kansas City drive to close illegal joints credited to Mr Tricket. sheriff locks doors and court actions cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Bumparner
W. C. T U. Institute
Magnolia
WC. T. U
Kankakee
Illinois
Spring Valley
Hall Township
Bureau County
Hall
Joliet
Nquor
Tricket
Kansas City
Kus
Srocers
Kansas Law
Board of County Commissioners
Advi
Bloomington
Waggoner
Saloon Closures and Temperance Debate Across Illinois and Kansas City
Fragmentary report shows Kansas City saloons closed by local law as reformers push temperance, while Illinois debates state restrictions and child welfare. Officials urge scientific temperance education. quotes reference Waggoner and Keeley cure influence and ongoing public concerns about liquor, morality, and mothers protecting children.
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Kansas City
Waggoner
Mercantile Club of
Carl Dehoney
Tricket
ST Federation
Truel Street
Boston
Illinois
James Oppenheim
Christ
Shakespeare
Yomelto
Foley's Kidney Remedy Ad Claims by Carrie Harden
A Bowling Green Kentucky woman Miss Carrie Harden reports relief from kidney and bladder trouble after using Foley's Kidney Remedy. She says the first tablet provided great relief and after two bottles she was entirely well. A. J. Ironmonger endorses the product.
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Foley
Carrie Harden
Bowling Green
A. J
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Kingman Implements
Surface & Ensign
Magnolia, Illinois
Northern Illinois Co-Operative Burial Association
G. W. Keller
Undertaker
Henry IL
THE
Magnolia Bank
the Republic
R. A. Ward
Henry Republican
Death
Iso
Jon Drows
Tir Samuels
New York
Bears
Joe Pe
Ada
the Centaur Company
New York City
Roberta, Dakin, M. D
Sicrana
Magnolia, Ill
Red
Griffith
Barly
J. H. Massie
Ill
Grifec Fith's
J. M. Downey
Downey
W. A. Simmons
Olive Street_Bank
Barnes’ University
Medico, Chirurlgical Society
Louis
Ina Bank
Ina
St. To
W. H. Weathers
M. D
A. R. Kreger
Chicago Veterinary Colles Veterinary Hospital
Magnolia and
McNabb Centrals
Bob
Hanson
Combine
Hettie Breshet
Happy Heir
Nellie Grove
Nell
Ned Forrest
Edwin Forrest
Becca G
Overde
Soh
Onward
Ministrator
Tasllom
Abdallah
Goldsmith
Maid
Rata
Ava
Eva
Godvin
Egmont
Langtree
Grant
Shilo
Julia Logan
WJ Zan
Shiloh
Nelly Paul
Bist. John
Salebarn
Mary Quintance
Phillips
Molia
Wesley Allen
Stinger
Grant” Glover
Carl, Phillips, Groom
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