Local notes from Varna district provide social and travel updates
A long Varna area column records visitors and residents' activities from late July to August 1913. It lists calls from Miss Mae Coe of Granville, Miss Hattie Reymer and others, trips to Peoria and La Salle, and attendance at races in Streator. It notes church and school events, Beta Sigmas meetings, a sale by Frank Horton, and an August 13 benefit program with Gertrude Rennick and Miss Old Hoge for the new church. The Putnam County Board of Review schedule is announced with dates in August and September 1913.
Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment Cures Persistent Tetter
Mrs D L Kenney praises Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment for curing a long troubling tetter after years of itchy burning skin. The advertisement lists Pfeiffer Chemical Co of St Louis and Philadelphia and names A J Ironmonger and T J Segraves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobson
D L. Kenney
Pfeiffer Chemical CO
St. Louis
Philadelphia
A. J. Ironmonger
T. J. Segraves
Anna Tomlinson Wins Grand Diamond Medal at Pontiac Chautauqua
Anna Tomlinson of McNabb won the Grand Diamond Medal in the WC T U contest at Pontiac Chautauqua. Her selection titled The Triumph of Principle placed sixth reader, with four defeated rivals. Judge panel included Rev. Pentecost, Miss Hollister, and Mrs. Brumbach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontiac Chautauqua
Anna Tomlinson
McNabb
WC. T. U
Nellie Slyan
Livingston County
Pontiac
Pentecost
Ann Arbor
Mich
E. Louise Hollister
Evanston
Brumbach
Odell
Tomlinson
Henry
Lostant
Ww. OC. T U
Kicpakoo Worm Killer Ad Offers Child Health Claim
A vintage ad touts Kicpakoo Worm Killer to treat worms in children claiming it cures feverishness irritability and appetite issues. It asserts benefits for stomach liver and overall growth and lists 25 cents price with mail order through Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co. Philadelphia and St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. I. Segraves
A. J
Enthusiasm for Chamberlain's Colic Remedy Stems from Rescue
A man praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after quick relief from bowel trouble. A German farmer humorously rejects a tempting horse choice due to distance from town and return walk. The piece notes river tunnel plans in New York as conceptually simple but to be tested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
T. J. Segraves
A. J. Ironmonger
Lexington Avenue
Harlem
New York
Columpus
Judge Otman Seeks Circuit Seat in Peoria District
Judge A M Otman resigns as Peoria County Probate Judge after holding the post since 1910 to run for Circuit Judge. He cites issuing over 10 000 court orders and ruling on property rights totaling about 9 million dollars. He asks voters to consider his qualifications and character and requests support in the September 29 primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenth Judicial Circuit
Peoria County
Peoria
Adytsrene
Local Notes From Lostant Area and Surroundings
Mrs Levi Munst visited La Salle Tuesday. Deputy sheriff injured in town Monday. Kreger families camping. Eugene Boshell bought J M Hannum residence. G F Weber went to Iowa to look after land. Dave Williams left for North Dakota. Ben Griffin family guests of Clem Brenn. Mrs Emma Lehnhausen entertaining from Leonore. Mrs JG Blair and two grandchildren visiting in Ransom. Mrs Emily Dugan returned from Farmer City. Margaret Richards with daughter Baker. Louise Blair visiting school friends in Keithsburg. Henry Leipke and wife at Theodore Matthews home. Miss Georgia Lynch visiting uncle in Monmouth after New Castle trip. Rev Lackland and grandson en route to Wisconsin. Wayne Lynch wins Hope township state Normal scholarship for top grades. Henry Naumann sells 130-acre Hope Twp farm to John Gehm for about 32000. Hannum at Illinois Masonic Orphans' Home reports 62 boys 33 girls. John Hartenhower spent July 4 with them, says best time of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Reymer
Else Paxson
L. A
Sammong
John
Missour
Rey
Adelbert Phillips
Lostant
Margaret Lackland
Bloomington
Warner Lackland
Iowa
Joseph Sivell
Henry
Hera
Hattie Hillabrand
Peoria
Anita Roberts
Ehringer
Washburn
Beta Sigmas
Ollie Roberts
Holley and
Wren Childs
Granville
Lacon
Howard Lambourne
Daniel McKirgan
Streator
Henry Carruthers
Gladys Ruble
Toluca
Joseph Otto
Charles Brenn
John Brenn
Tracy Skelton
W. A. Simmons
Mamie Hull
Wisconsin
R. W. Spencer
Alvin
Metcalf
Louise Merritt
la Salle
Peru
Hazel Glover
Nebraska
Leah Freeman
Eva Sweet
A. W. Dean
Gaylord
Vicur Spencer
B. W. Roberts
F. L. Defenbaugh
Freddie
Mr. Roberts
G. A. Morphew
Madam ‘V
Youngs People’s Meeting
North Dakota
Ben Griffin
Clem Brenn
Emma Lehnhausen
Leonore
JG. Blair
Ransom
Emily Dugan
Farmer City
Margaret Richards
Baker
Louise Blair
Keithsburg
Henry Leipke
Theodore Matthews
Shea
Wm. Groat
Tom
Arthur McGrath
Kinsman
Lewis Worling
Fairbury
Poe
Elizabeth Weber
Thierry
Ne Ebly
Grand Ridge
Henry Kelley
Wenons
Georgia Lynch
New Castle
Monmouth
Wn Herwick
Charles Grant
Bertha Aleckson
Wells
Minn
Walter Grant
Rev
Lackland
Magnolia
Peutz
Wm. Horback
Lizzie
Nellie McCoy
Bessie Comisky
Maynard Williamson
M. H. Bangs
Dorothy
Edward
Bangs
Dr Hattan
Wayne Lynch
Hope Township
Wayne
Henry Naumann
Mt. Palatine Road
John Gehm
Naumann
Cadillac Automobile Company
J .M. Hannum
Illinois Masonic Orphans
la Grange
John Hartenhower
Tonica
Magnolia to Dedicate New School Building on Aug 20
Magnolia will dedicate its new school building on Wednesday August 20 with State Superintendent Blair delivering the principal address. County Superintendent Paxson coordinates with the board for publicity and expects a full program. The event includes support from Rev Stetson and son George and marks the communitys ongoing educational effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granville
Magnolia
Blair
Paxson
Board of Education
Rev
Stetson
George
Magnolia Grange
George Stetson
Charles Bush
Louis Kessler
Taylor
Peru
Bureau Valley Gun Club
Bureau
Princeton
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Fast Pain Relief
An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for cuts bruises sprains burns and skin injuries claiming immediate pain relief. A Clinton Maine reader endorses its effectiveness and the ad notes price and retailers in Ironmonger’s and Sev engages list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Ghabberlain
Clinton
A. Ji
Ironmonger
T.jz
Segravess
Infantile paralysis linked to fly larvae, scientists claim
Bacteriologists and physicians partial to Dr. F E Sanders theory report infantile paralysis originates in fowl diseases and transmits to children via fly larvae. Tests show larvae cause illness in various animals, except cats and rabbits. Sanders ties the disease to insect season and larvae from fowl carcasses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. W. Sanders
Sanders
St. Louis
Fies
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Wenry
Magriolia
Rnurspay
Mre
Harry King
Y Warnas
Mae Coe
W.t Frank
Mary ‘Peradott
Orla
Cea
Art. Dixon
R.A. Ward
C. W. Bush
Allen
Hunter, Allen & Co
Tacon
Helen Funk
DeKalb
Hazel -Péters
Henry Aukland
Whitefield
Griffin
Wilbur Sutherland
Earl Metcalf
Phillips
Louise
Chicago
Alfred Wright
Varna
J. G. Clemens
Curtis Wright
Clemens
Gertrude Rennick
Boston
Old Hoge
Board of Review
Board of Review of
Putnam County
Court House
Hennepin
C C_ Gretner
McCormick
Fairbanks-Morse
VA. S
Harper Buggies
Everett
Citmar
Fuznace
Tebence
Quaker
Lane
Louis Spalding
Mason-Wilson
B. R.bunigarper
Friends Meeting
Emba Ries Nes
Pavilion Park
Dent Parrett
Vuenona
Griffith
Helen Smith
Decantur
Burdette Griffith
Turner Ig
Deer Park
Edna Wilson
Clear Creek
Oscar Bumgarner
Ray
Emma Wilson
Cordelia
Sterling
M.A
S. Griffith
Enida Griffith
Belle Clark
Una Wilson
Art Dixon
Center School
I. P. Wierman
Battle Creek
Sanitarium
F. E Smith
Karene Spalding
Hazel Boman
Mildred Boman
A. M. Otman
Peck-Williamson
Putnam
Marshall Counties
Illinois River
Putnam, Ill
M. M. Henkins
Deere Dairy Farm
Moline
Chicago AA
Chicago Portland Cement Co
N. la Salle St
E. F. Hunter
Henry, Illinois
Mires
Matthiessen
Vietsect
Mattthiessen
H. Stubenwoll
Allison
Dr. King
s.—Adv
Z Frane Titus
Magnolia, Il
Albert Pletsch
Ill
Phone McNabb
Central 183
AL Simmons
Cbte i
Ole Street Bank
Bariues
Univeri Tin
Beak
Via
W.H. Weathers
M. D
McNaphms Hennepin
Dale
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