Birds and women in a snowy afternoon club gathering
A meeting at Mrs. Charlotte Sparling’s home on December 26 featured musical solos by Miss Vesta Belle Weaver and Olive Elizabeth Smith, plus a lively talk by Mrs. Sparling on birds and migration. The event included notes on bird behavior, benefits of insectivorous birds, and a reflection on local wildlife with poems and readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosy
Charlotte Sparling
W. Adams
Fred Morgan
J. & Townsend
Vesta Bell Weever
Ireland
Olive Elizebeth Smith
Sparling
Perling
Ana
Halbleb
Harry Wood
Misa May Young
Sinnissippi
Frank Lowden
Ogle County
Swiss
Tyrol
Miss Young
Lacon
Magoon Barnes
J J Barns
Vesta Belle Weaver
Magdalene Phillipe
Olive Elizabeth Smith
Bella Evans
Press Car
Child Welfare Circles Link With Illinois Mothers Club
The National Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher associations promotes books for Young Mothers, focusing on early child study and guidance. Illinois officers seek clear understanding of how these Child Welfare Circles relate to state Mothers and Parent-Teacher groups and plan alignment as children reach school age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association
National Congress of Mothers and
Parent-Teacher Associations
Sista
Atete
National Congress
Mro
Mary L. Langworthy
Illinois Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Associations
Ashland Ave
River Forest
Ilinois
National Board
Ilinois Congress of Mothers
Condit Girl Dies at Home in Tiskilwa on December 10
Rachel Alda Condit, 9, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles R Condit, died Sunday morning at her Tiskilwa home after a brief illness. A 1916 Tiskilwa High School graduate, she worked briefly at Rock Island in Tiskilwa and was active in girls clubs and Methodist Sunday school. Born October 31, 1897 in Sparland, she leaves her parents three brothers and one sister Alice. Funeral December 1 at the M E church with burial at intro ducted a part 0 fee. Relatives and friends from Marseilles Ottawa Putnam Blue Island and Peoria attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Alda Condit
Charles R Condit
Tiskilwa
F. I. Stevens
Methodist
Sparland
C. R. Condit
Alice
M. E
Gondit
Peoria
Jennie Evens
Condit
Ottawa
Leonard
Bureau Friendc
For Sale Singin Buff Orpington Cockeral Ad
Twenty four pure bred singing Buff Orpington cockerels offered for immediate sale. Contact Marvin Her nizon Wenry Missouri. Advt 2H28 2t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Herzison
Wenry, m
Springfield Peoria and Chicago division of the Alton Way organized
A large gathering at the Jefferson hotel in Peoria established the Springfield Peoria and Chicago division of the Alton Way auto trail. Prominent boosters debated routes Peoria to La Salle and La Salle to Chicago, selecting the Peoria La Salle Short Line via East Peoria and Washington as favored, with the I V Way from La Salle to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Delavan
Pekin
Bartonville
Peoria
la Salle
I. V. Way
Chicago
Jefferson Hotel
Springfield-Peoria
Ilinois
St. Louis
Alton
Medora
Carlinville
East Peoria
Washington
Métamora
Washburn
Low Point
la Rose
Varna
Magnolia
Altona
Joliet
Edn H. Lott
J. Root
Springfield-Pekin
F. R .Sweet
Sherman
East Pe
Chatham
Congress
Illinois
C. T. Woolard
National Hardware Dealers’ Association
Clarence J. Root
Springfield Automobile Club
Thos. J. Sudduth
Iinois Highway Improvement Association
J. B. McClura
Carlinville Democrat
Phil Stof
Cazenovia
Ramsey
Abraham Lincoln
Cazonovia
J. Askinner
Varnes
Joel Hastman
Clifford Haws
J. J. Barneés
Henry
J. N. Crabb
M. FP. Askiin
Willis Evans
W. 5
Hull
George Alfs
A. BE. Nissen
Eugene Brown
Eden Lott
W. T. Woodard
Harry Woodmansee
E. Morse
Clarence J Root
Frank R. Sweet
la Saile
Chicago and
Starved Rock
Calf Club Bank Sale Demonstrates Feasibility in Illinois
Thomas F. Chamberlain of First National Bank of Brighton organized a March calf purchase from Wisconsin calves aged six to sixteen months. They were sold to local schoolchildren at cost with notes at 6 percent. Buyers paid $483 per head. calves sold at public auction for an average $92.30, totaling $7743. The newspaper tally showed a $4137 banker profit from the sale, highlighting the Bank Calf Club program's success and prompting expansion plans by Illinois bankers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F.chamberlain
First National Bank of Brighton
Wisconsin
Brighton
Illinolis
W. Scott Matthews
Ilinols Bate
Goveront 3
Sloan's Liniment for Stiff Joints Ad Test
Pain relief claim for rheumatic and joint pains with rapid penetration and soothing warmth. Promotes blood flow, single application eases muscle discomfort, non staining and pore clearing. Sold at druggist for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
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Toerg
Whiteafield
Corders
Hina
Rock Island
Meek
McCall
Landh
Tio
McCormick
Oliver Gang
John Deere
Harry Monroe
Miles Fox
Elmer Quinn
the Woman's Club
Ryen
Llinois
Congress of Mothers, Parents and Teacher Associations
Rachel Alida Condit
Henry Mills
Bay Pilot
Giant Prince
Bessie
Shetland
Daniel McKirgan
Benjamin McAllister
Ed H. Child
George Borgstede
U. L. Skelton
Alton Way
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