Illinois Congressman's First Speech Sets Peace and War Debate
The Republica reports Clifford Ireland, newly elected representative, delivering a forceful floor speech. He asserts peace as the aim but defends American rights, warns against complacency, and urges preparedness. He notes district loyalty to the nation and addresses German constituents, calling for calm, rational action, and a strong stance with the administration while praising Lincoln’s legacy in a centennial context.
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Thie
Clifford Ireland
Nature Cures the Doctor Takes the Fee Ad
There is an old saying that Nature cures while the doctor takes a fee. The ad promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy claiming it relieves the lungs liquifies mucus and aids cough to hasten recovery. It asserts the medicine aids nature in restoring health.
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Chamberlain
Lost A Chaperon senior play earns praise at Henry Township
The Henry Township High School senior class staged Lost A Chaperon at the Henry Opera House last Friday. Actors portrayed Jackson girl students at a Sherwood camp and male rivals from Pellows camp, ending with the chaperon’s arrival. Receipts totaled $50.
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Henry: Township High School
Henry :Opera
Sherwood
Jackson
The
Times
Pellows
George
A. B
Jack
Abbah
Taft
Fred Lawton
Ruth French
Agnes Arbella
Bates
Agnes Arbella Bates
Jee Charles
Williame
Clifford Merdian
Raymond Swiger
Georgie Wright
Hazel Schwarz
Grace Hartley
Beatrice Kuos
Jane Steele
Lorna Blackburn
Vesta Belle
Weaver
Ethel_Stoner
Lela
Gray
Letter From Ohio Suggests Dry Town Support Grows
Marysville Ohio letter from Charles W Aukland to Burt discusses local dry movement progress in Ohio and nearby towns, notes cold spring, high prices, and farming conditions. Mentions son Harry’s marriage, Joseph finishing school, and inclosing money for newspaper. References Marion and Lacon as dry towns and quotes optimism on state votes.
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Ohio
Marysville
Burt
Willis
Marion
Harry
Joseph
Charles W. Aukland
Court House News Highlights From Circuit and Probate Courts
Circuit Court matters include Motter versus La Vier in assumpsit and attachment, Osborne versus Orris in divorce, and Greig versus Berry in confession. Probate filings note estates of Perrone Kohler Zilm with administration, executor bonds, and May 14 adoption hearing. real estate transfers list several lot deeds. licenses issued to Fay Taylor Doric Golick and others.
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Circuit Court
Charles F. Motter
David la Vier
Grace Osborne
Orris
Osborne
Bill
James Greig
Sylvester Berry
Tony Perrone
Kohler
Henry Zilm
Baron
Harper
D. W. Davis
C. F. Scott
Susan Griffith
Caroline Sorenson
Susan L.’ Peters
Maude B. Daw
Davis
Henry
James Cain
Ignatz Achuell
Sherwood
Venona
Martin King
Frank King
Roberts
Benjamin King
New Trail Linking La Con and Momence Explained
Minonk News-Dispatch reports a proposed 1.7 mile west trail connecting Momence Kankakee Dwight Streator Wenona Varna and Lacon with multiple highways. A Streator meeting is planned and a later session to finalize the Lacon to Galesburg division. John I Thompson of Lacon supports dedicating time to this project.
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Momence
Kankakee
Dwight
Streator
Wenona
Verna
Galesburg
John “I. Thompson
Karikakee
Starved Rock Way
Varna
Alton Way
Minonk News-Dispatch
Prom Rock Inland Union Marches With Flags Through Geneseo
An afternoon parade in Geneseo featured American flags with a marching troop at the corner urging attention as the military ceremony passed by. The scene described as least pleasant by observers reflected strict pageantry and civic display during the procession.
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Prom Rock
Inland Union
Geneseo
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