Local Notes From Magnolia and Surrounding towns
Magnolia notes report Frank Griffin of Lostant on the streets Monday and Alvin Forrest and Miss Mary Dunlap wed at Toluca January 8. Weathers advises settling debts now. Weonos high and Consolidated high met in basketball with Consol outplaying We- Xone 16 to 9. Wenong boys praised for teamwork and jumping as Magnolia youths watched.
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Frank Griffin
Lostant
H. B. Ramage
F. A. Johnson
C. D Carlson
Chicago
Frank Mathis
Reymer Gustave Schwartz
T. C Haws
Toluca
W. H. Weathers
W. H Weathers
Magnolia
Alvin Forrest
Magnolia Township
Mary Dunlap
Christian Parsonage
Leeds
We- Xone High School
Consolidated High School
Consolidated
Wenong Boys
Ladies Enjoy Surprise Sleigh Ride Birthday Gathering
On Saturday afternoon January 18 twelve members of the Ladies Club were invited by Mrs. Minnie Roberts to a sleigh ride from 1 to 5 oclock. They were taken to Mrs. Kate Haws home four miles out in the country where a birthday surprise awaited. A pleasant afternoon of social chat and music followed a light luncheon. Mrs. Haws and Mrs. Smith were voted royal entertainers. After returning home the party extended thanks to Mrs. Roberts for a most enjoyable outing. Attending were Mrs. John Brenn Mrs. J. Wafer Mrs. John Dean Mrs. John Ramage Mrs. Ed Mathis Mrs. Charles Morphew Mrs. Dake Mrs. Hal Robey Mrs. Clar ence Ray Mrs. Minnie Roberts Mrs. Hattie Hillabrand and Miss Nannea Fuente.
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Minnie Roberts
Kate Haws
Bert Smith
Haws
Smith
Roberts
John Brenn
J. Wafer
John Dean
John Ramage
Ed Mathis
Mrefe Charles- Morphew
Dake
Hal Robey
Clar
Hennepin Levee Works Near Approval and Ferry Note
The Hennepin Record reports water near the east dike not overtopping it as Charles keeps the ferry operating since July. Governors and officials witnessed ferry landings. commissioners seek county court approval on February 10 to confirm their levee plan and begin work next spring, bringing undeveloped land south of town into cultivation and potential corn production.
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Hennepin
Charles
Deneen
Hennepin Levee
Mount Palatine Gun club feast and local social notes
Edna and Blanche Barr from Priscella visited G. O. Davis. The Mt. Palatine Gun club gold medal shoot drew a fair crowd despite corn shelling. Frank Koehler was best man, hitting 14 of 15. About 80 attended the McNabb gun club supper. Nell Powell returned to Eureka school. Court attendance at Hennepin noted. Electric Bitters touted for malaria and ailments. Mrs E. E. Williams reportedly dying in Texas after Wenona meetings. Petitions filed in local option contests for Evans and Osage townships. Robert Burgess reported daughter’s successful surgery. Mt. Palatine high school beat Clear Creek 59–16. Christian Endeavor staged The Union Depot at Armory Hall. Sydney Hoge in Roswell reports safe arrival and pleasant times ahead.
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Palatine
Edna
Blanche Barr
Priscella
Davis
Wm. Lelsobuh
Mt. Palatine
Frank Koehler
McNabb
Nell Powell
Eureka
Hennepin
E. E. Williams
Childs
Ilinois
Texas
Wenona
Roadhouse
Evans Township
Marshall County
Osage Township
Salle County
Nes
la Salle
Robert Burgess
Rochester
Minn
Becker
Clear Creek
Putnam County
Bassler
Bobs
Presbyterian Church
Union Depot
Armory Hall
Roswell
New Mexico
Sydney
Apple Handout Prank Highlights Local Humor
A humorous incident in Wenona involves a pastor and the 88-year-old Uncle David Wilson, who mistook a tramp for someone asking for food, offering an apple instead. The clergy member earned a lighthearted story for his church community amid nearby sports notes and local social updates.
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Uncle Davd
M. E. Church
Uncle David Wilson
Uncle David
David
Ilff
Denver
Della Kemp
Springer
Big Sandy
Marshall County
Illinois
Creighton
Kewanee
Central Ilinois
Colege
Abingdon
Lewis
Mail Order House Cuts Chicago Labor Force
The American Press Association reports a major Chicago mail order firm has reduced its workforce by several hundred over six months as orders fall. The tonic suggests small towns study purchase reasons and tailor local ads to counter mail order campaigns to protect local employment.
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Chicago
Todd
American Press Association
The Old World and Its Ways by Col William Jennings Bryan
Col William Jennings Bryan presents The Old World and Its Ways a travel book illustrated by 261 engravings from photographs by Jim and party. Regarded as an monumental literary work, it records his around the world journey, noting governments education religion and manners from a citizen's viewpoint. The volume is sold through agents at an affordable price and has sold over 41 000 copies in four editions.
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William Jennings Bryan
Europ
Jim
Hig
Ant
Bryan
Thompson Publishing Company
St. Louis
Public Sale At Edgewood Farm Features Angus Stock
Palmer and Palmer will sell at Edgewood farm near Princeton on Monday February 3 20 head of Pure Bred Registered Angus cows and heifers 18 Pure Bred Registered young Angus bulls and 10 head high grade Angus steers and heifers. Sale starts 1230 sharp. Catalogue on application. Usual sale terms.
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Palmer & Palmer
Edgewood Farm
Princeton
New Life Pills Promise Higher Health Level
Jacob Springer of West Franklin Maine says the product keeps his stomach liver and bowels working right. If the pills disappoint you on trial a money refund policy is offered at A J Ironmonger’s drug store for 26c.
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Dr. King
Jacob Springer
West Franklin
Maine
J Ironmonger's
Growth of Temperance Idea and Prohibition Momentum
The piece argues temperance differs from prohibition but often relies on restrictions to curb alcohol use. It notes broad public support for prohibition after last November’s elections and claims excess drinkers cannot be trusted with responsible positions. Prohibition, it says, already shapes major social movements.
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United States
Public Stock Sale near Magnolia on Jan 30 1908
Amos B. Wilson announces a Thursday sale at the home place north of Magnolia featuring 42 Aberdeen Angus cattle including cows in calf to Ced ar Hurst Zaira and show stock from Heather Blood families, 17 horses and Colts, 13 Chester White hogs, hay, farm implements, and draft animals. Terms cash up to 10 with credit on notes for larger amounts. WCTU ladies will host a dinner in the house.
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Tiwi
Tee
Chester White Brow
Amos B. Wilson
Weg
A. P. Child
Magnolia
Ill
Dracy
Morphew Ware CO
Perry Dakin
Managerious Gol
A. P. Child & Son
Antioneers
Lhe
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