Local Notices and Social Roundup from Lostant Toluca and Wenona
A long list of residents visiting, traveling, and social events. Various names from Lostant Toluca Wenona Granville Peru and Ottawa appear with visits homecomings and family gatherings. Recollections of a Big Bend Reunion and church services plus notes on Prof James Wilson and a New York summer school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Horton
Emma Simonton
Ed Defenbaugh
Frank Horton
Bessie
Dirs
Horton
C. H. Merritt
Herbert Wierman
Starved Rock
Deer Park
Ottawa
Morris
Clementine McCaleb Dodge
Wallace and
Bernardine
Great Bend
Big Bend
Our Church
New York Sun
James Wilson
New York
Wilson
Mason Wilson
McNabb
Locak
Mendota Notes on Local Visiters and Social Scenes
Mendota items list callers and visits from Bloomington La Salle Chicago Piper City Rutland and Streator. Social letters mention Mrs Gaisford Mrs Kelso families and a band concert with a dance. An asthma remedy advertisement cites Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as effective and a testimonial from Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendota
Charles
Mirs
A. O.reed
Bloomington
Chicago
A. C
Kelso
Sin la Salle
Dolly Skeels
Carroll
Harry Griffin
la Salle
Ore Curtis
Vera Phillips
Streator
D. C. Richards
Orvil Judd
Baby
Helen
Lizzie Flannigan
Mercy Hospital
Anna Toemmes
Piper City
Frank Gapen
Rutland
John Grow
For Sale Oak Posts and Kidney Remedy Testimonial
For Sale two thousand white oak posts at 1234 cents each located one mile west of Magnolia on Bent Law farm. R. W. Spencer notes. D. C. Bybee, Canton ML contractor, is reported as advertising. Kidney trouble testimonial claims Foley Kidney Pills eased back pain headaches and dizziness with improved sleep and vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Bent Law
R. W. Spencer
D. C. Bybee
Ketling Court
Canton
Foley
A.J. Ironmonger
Political balance hints in Midwest states questioned
A fragmentary political note cites Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Ohio, New Jersey and New York as potential balance makers if united. It references James Pritchard of Buda winning a county judge primary by 16 votes over M A Stiver and John S Murphy of Spring Valley earning a Republican nomination, while ads promote Foley Kidney Pills with claims of health benefits.
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iThes Megroes
Kansas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Ohio
New Jersey
New York
James' Pritchard
Buda
Bireau
M.A. Stiver
assWainut
John S__Murphy
Spring’ Valley
Teddy Thin
Many Local Residents Attend Meetings and Visits Across Towns
Quaker Lane highlights a string of visits and travels among residents. The Wilsons visit Oak Park. Spaldings, Boman, and others attend fairs and Chautauquas in Ottawa and Chautauqua New York. Reunions, schooling plans, and extended tours across Illinois and Washington are noted, with social gatherings at Swaney, Hennepin, and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaker Lane
A. B. Wilson
Oak Park
Karene Spalding
Hazel Boman
Mazon
Harold Sumerang
Toluca
Glenn Carruthers
Bess Davidson
Sparland
Lewis Spalding
Gilbert Willey
Minnesota
The
Consolidated
W. B. Mills
Hennepin
J. Smith
Ralph French
Lora Kays
Ottawa
Tomlinson
Lostant
Henry
Violet
Esther Boyle
Miss Peterson
Chicago
Friends Meeting
Binda Griffith
Marcia Edsall
Marshalltown
Chautauqua
N. Y
Friends General Conference
Big Bend
Magnolia
Wilson
Amos Wilson
Frank Hoge
Oris
Wenona
Fairyman
Peoria
F. E. Smith
Henry County
Swaney School
Fred Stansell
Reading Circle
Fe.smith
Friends Yearly Meeting
Cordelia Wilson
West
George
Seattle
Wash
Fd Laughlin
Enida Griffith
Will Bumegarner
Senator Burton on Prices and Causes
The Chicago Record Herald notes that Senator Burton’s speech on the high cost of living contains solid logic and names many factors. He argues tariffs and trusts are not sole causes, urging a broad, scientific inquiry into price rises, and favors international impartial study to resolve debates among economists.
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Burton
Chicago Record
I Serer
Mayoral move and business sale in Toluca and Lacon
Mayor Turigliatti and Attorney James Tracey transacted business in Lacon and Henry last Saturday in Turigliatti's auto. Great Western Mercantile store stock and business sold to Julius Levin of Peoria with possession taken last week. Joe Berry Ed Berry and Fred Swartz joined a carnival company four months ago and returned home Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toluca Star-Herald
Turigliatti
James Tracey
Lacon and
Henry
Great Western Mercantile Store
Julius Levin
Peoria
Joe
Doc’ Berry
Fred Swartz
Carnival
Fred
John Slattery
Elizabeth Fahy
Ottawa
Michael Fahy
Fahy
Elizabeth
Golden Medical Discovery Promoted as Stomach Restorer
An advertising passage promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a comprehensive remedy for stomach weakness, liver invigoration, and blood cleansing. It claims the medicine strengthens the stomach, improves red blood, drives out disease producing bacteria, and comes with a complete list of ingredients on the bottle wrapper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elver
Pierce
A Political Omen for Good From Wallace’s Farmer
A historical essay on democracy and political ethics argues that campaigns breed slander but predicts a reform era when voters judge candidates by character and policy. It cites Washington Jefferson Lincoln and Holden as examples, urging restraint from attacks and urging candidates to state platforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Farmer
George Washington
Jefferson
Lincoln
Holden
Iowa
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted For Piles And Skin Ailments
A vintage advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a remedy for piles and various skin conditions. It claims quick relief from itching irritation swelling and promises comfort. The copy notes availability at A J Ironsmonger's and Far Segraves drugstores for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Ironsmonger
Segraves
Peg
Remembering the Grand Army boys and their loyalty
Fragmentary lines honor the Grand Army of the Republic as fraternal veterans who fought together, shared hardships, and earned national gratitude for the peace and liberty the country enjoys today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army
Committee Negotiations Stir During State Senate Carpets
Fragmented dialogue shows a committee questioning a senator about corn roads and airships, with references to weather and road plans. The overheard exchange hints at pressure for infrastructure improvements and evolving technology affecting policy decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Alen
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Princeville
G. A. Shearer
S. Holmes
Wenone
John Allen
A. Phillips
Joseph Sivell
Mae Gee
Granville
Sarah Roberts
Chandler
Evanston
Spencer
Robert Johnson
John Jimbal
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Oliver Hiatt
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Downer
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Phillips
Z. Ralph
Gertrane
2. Smith
Mary Etta Smith
Mita
Thomas" Williamson
Ef Lostant
Mire MD
Merritt
Priday
Leonore
Metropolitan Orchestra of la Salle
M. Merethew
N. Searsport
A. J. Ironmonger
Sadie
Mamie
Scott
Scott Scott
Bowne
Bloom
Albert
Pletsch Veter
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Gil Dakin
Asimwons
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