Local News Items and Notices
Community updates include Eugene Jenness returning from Lehigh University for winter holidays and visitors such as John Shields at the Ongs' home. Mrs Dora Halbleib travels to Washington Iowa, while Mr and Mrs Charles Griffin visit Magnolia relatives. A traveling salesman ad seeks commission-based work. The war risk insurance bureau reports cargo value insured at $12,516,163 with no losses. Christian county records a $266,000 sale transferring 2231 acres to BE A Van Deeveer, totaling $1.5 million in local land value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Jenness
Leigh University
Lehigh
Pas
Pette
John Shields
Varna
Jud Ong
Dora Halbleib
Washington
Charles~ Griffin
Magnolia
J. R. Newman
Cornell
Henry
Cincinnati
soHeitors
Masonic Lodge
W. M
Elmer Quinn
S. W
W. E. King
J. W
Charles Onyan
Frank Johnson
A. R. Phillips
Hubert
N. J. Webber
Denver
Col
Warrrisk Insurance
Bureau of
Federal-Government
Government Bureau
Christian County
Locust
Taylorville
William T. van Deeveer
BE. A. van Deeveer
Port of Boston advocates fish as Massachusetts future
The directors of the port of Boston publish a pamphlet promoting fish as a steady price staple while meat costs have risen. They urge fish to become a regional and national slogan and present reasons tying sacred custom and national pride to a fish friendly policy. A mix of educational materials and public appeal accompanies the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosténs
Begui-Boutiséries
Massachsetts
New ‘England
Maggie Barnett
Mendota
John Reed
Chicago
Reed
Clicuit
Barnett
Sherman Barnett
Johnstown
Dynamite accident injures Buda man near farm
Leroy Stevens aged 33 of the Albert Stevens farm near Buda suffered a serious and possibly fatal injury when a dynamite blast exploded as he lit a fuse to thaw frozen charges. His condition was grave with extensive wounds to the leg and face and possible loss of sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Stevens
George Stevens
Albert Stevens
Buda
Stevens
Local Holiday Socials And Visits Reported In Ganton News
Ganton residents share visits and events over the holidays. Katharyn Griffith shopped in Peoria. Helen Smith returns from Millikan University for break. Emma Mills and Harry John visit relatives in Chicago. WCTWU met at F Smith’s home. Reading Circle gathers Dec 26. The Wilsons plan Yuletide at A B Wilson’s. a Granville high school play drew a sled load of youths. John Swaney ill recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SUR Gant
Wm. Anderson
Henry
Katharyn Griffith
Peoria
Whitten, Hart
Hamilton
Oscar Bumgare Nev
Karene Spalding
Hazel Boer
Helen Smith
Millikan University
Emma Mills
Harry John
Chicago
WCTWU
F &, Smith
Reading Circle
P Mills
J. C. Sutharland
Harold the Wilson
Yuletide
B. Wilson
Granville
John Swaney
Ruth Mills
J. C. Sutherland
Bloomington
John
Pauie
Clarence Lord
Minnesota
Iva
Swanley Basket
Rutland
Gordelin
Olonda
D. Reeves
Miagnoli d'Grange
Jas
R. Bumegar
Mes-Hazel-Bomany
Faye
Thez
Auditorum- Th
Dec
Ato A
Art Age
Jrorine
Weiter
Educational Day notes and school displays draw praise
The article describes Educational Day events at the high school with Prof Jani and Prof Manna visiting Marshall County to inspect high schools. It highlights the eighth grade drawing and manual training wins, domestic science displays, a bob sled party, and a German class finale. A public sale notice for the Bussell farm accompanies the school notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Benools
Beatrice Kuss
Walter Bayne
Lloyd Hunter
Paul Burkhart
Marion Doyle
Belle Doyle
Willis Aukland
Lac
German II
Bob Presley
Lacon
Glenn
Lee
Frank P Bussell
B. L. Bussell
Sparland
Henry, II
Newton
McCormick
Timothy Hay
The Country Woman's Club Christmas Program Summary
The Country Woman's Club held a December 17 program at Mrs. Peter Kuhne’s home featuring song and discussions on Gift Giving and Santa Claus versus telling the truth about gifts. Mrs. Barbara Kuhne and Mrs. Roesch led opposing sides, no decision reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Woman's Choice
Country Woman's Club
Peter Kuhie
Bess Allen
Roesch
Santa Claus
Barbara Kuhne
Kuhne
I E Broaddus
Broaddus
Ash
Sale notices and town advertisements from Henry Illinois 1914
A collage of classified items includes a Durham bull for sale, medicinal ads, wood sales, a residence for sale in Mason City, a bank election notice, a bridge company meeting notice, a farm job request, an outlandish forwarding notice, and a highway stock restriction warning from Wheatland Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Horr
Main Street
Emma Horr
New Farmers State Bank of
Mason City
Henry Edgs Co
The
Bridge Co
Henry
Ill
Joseph N. Krenz
Henry City Bridge Company
Henry, I
Illinois
W. D.mcatee
Quinm Bros
Marshall
Putnam Counties
J. F. Claycomb
New Florence
Westmoreland-Go
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Herit
Henry,illinois
Henry “Opera House
G.S._WRIGLEY,Proprietor
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PHOND
Arin Ein
Sporting
Springlers
Lady Fingers
J. H Hubert
E. H. Bradley
Golter, Woolner
Henry Central
First National Bank
First National Bank of
Henry, Ill
Stuch
Valenée
Wheatland
Em. Charles
JO. Ringtberg
Lindsey Andersony
Commissioners ‘of’ Highways
Dhrean County
Doane Gidney
Othier
WW. Stuart
Greeny Spring Valley
Doan
Desire
Camp House
Satan
Heros
Bogner
Sous Bos Tour ‘Divelbiss
Charles Roy
Horace
Fred’ Bohupy
Joseph
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