Edwards Strikes Gas On Granville Farm In Putnam County
Harrison H Edwards four miles southwest of Granville has drilled three wells to 200 feet with the third at 195 feet proving dry yet yielding a rich flow of illuminating gas. Driller Mr Tartar notes the strong burn and expects further improvements for domestic use. Dr Weeks and wife saw the flame about three feet high and the Edwards family celebrates a possible permanent heat and light supply.
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Putnam County
Harrison H. Edwards
Granville
Tartar
Edwards
Monkey in cornfield eludes Granville chase as locals seek capture
An Italian resident’s purchased monkey escaped and bit the hand of its owner near Granville while roams linger around McNabb and Magnolia. Local dogs fail to stop it as efforts continue to trap the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granville
Standard
McNabb
Magnolia
William Behrens
Mark
Beven
Katherine Otto
Marberg
Germany
Amos P. Smith
Gran Ville
Delafield
Wis
Community notices from Quaker Lane area
Several residents visited relatives and traveled last week. Mrs Spargrove of Chicago visited her brother John Wilson in town. Cassie Swaney stayed with Henry Hamil on Hennepin prairie. James Fairchild returned from Paris. Ethel Bush of Hennepin visited John Swaney. John Wilson and Walter Griffith made a business trip to Springfield. Dr CG Mills and son Charles of Decatur visited Abel Mills. The Swaney ball team won the third game against the Henry Cubs. Miss Franceway of Granville called at F C Smith's. Anna Robinson of Granville also mentioned in the notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Spargrove
Chicago
John Wilson
Cassie Swaney
Henry Hamil
Hennepin Prairie
James Fairchild Repai
Paris Friay
Ethel Bush
Hennepin
John Swaney
Walter Griffith
Springfield
CG. C. Mills
Charles
Decatur
Abel Mills
Henry Cubs
Franceway
Granville
F. C. Smith
Beck
Northwest
Anna Robinson
Weekend Visits and Local Social Roundup
Cordelia Wilson's home hosted visitors over Sunday while Mayme Rorig stayed with Enida Griffith in DeKalb. Reading circle at M A Wilson drew a large crowd for an enjoyable evening. Nira Beck and Florence headed to Chicago for medical care.
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Cordelia Wilson
Mayme Rorig
DeKalb
Enida Griffith
M. A. Wilson
Nira Beck
Florence
Chicago
Nira
Happiest Girl in Lincoln Praises Stomach and Liver Tablets
A Lincoln Nebraska woman writes that chronic constipation and stomach trouble improved in three days after taking Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. She calls it good medicine and notes it is sold by A J Ironmonger and T J Segraves druggists.
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Lincoln
Lincoln, Neb
Gtrl
Chamberlain
A. J Ironmonger
T. J. Segraves
A. J. Ironmonger
Local notes from Tonica and nearby towns
Tonica residents and visitors are noted in a roundup of small town happenings. Births include a boy to J. C. Nicholson and a girl to Mr. and Mrs. John Locke. Various visits, travels, and household updates are listed, alongside public works like widened railroad crossings. An item promotes Chamberlain’s remedy for travel illnesses.
La Salle Notes Of Local Shoppers And Social News
Mrs. B T Ireland and Mrs. R W Phillips shopped in La Salle Wednesday. Mrs. E W Barber and daughter Flossie shopped there Wednesday. Margaret Kelso entertained nine girls for her seventh birthday Tuesday. Grundy Wilson was visiting friends here last week. Miss Margaret Coulin and James Coulin attended the funeral of their aunt Mary Coulin in Spring Valley Thursday. Ruby Kreger returned from surgery for appendicitis on July 1. Guy Barber of Joliet called on his mother Mrs Dora Barber Thursday. Marjorie Bangs visited relatives in Peru last week. Mrs Carl Toemmes of Minonk called on relatives here last week. About 30 youths gathered at G W Hillabrand’s Wednesday evening for Fred Hillabrand’s 21st birthday. Mrs T F Williamson Mrs Harry Jiffin and Mrs Frank Ryan spent Friday in El Paso visiting Mr Ben Mershey. Dr Kreger bought a new Regal automobile. A son born to Mr and Mrs Fred Foote on July 1 died July 7. Eddie McKenzie of Streator is visiting relatives this week. Mrs Herman Wolmes and children visit her parents at Wells Minnesota.
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Guy Barber
Joliet
Dora Barber
Marjorie Bangs
Penu
Carl Toemmes
Minonk
G. W. Hillabrand
Fred
T. F. Williamson
Harry Jiffin
Frank Ryan
el Paso
Ben Mershey
Kreger
Regal
Fred Foote
Eddie McKenzie
Streator
Herman Wolmes
Wells
Minn
Julia Parrott
L. Y. Dugan
Farmer City
McKenzie
Job Curtis
Chicago
Grandma Barr
Cleo Curtis
Granville
John Lenhauser
Peoria
Weimer Weber
Daley Rainey
Oglesby
Estella Bell
Bell
Agnes Groat
Schoenneshoefer
Mary
Nellie Killoran
C. A. Whitney
Addie Bruner
Edna Chestnut
Tom Burgess
G. M. Locke
Henry
Local Folks Send News From Granville and Surroundings
Mrs Julia Parrott and her mother visit in Granville while relatives gather for funerals. Several residents travel between Streator Chicago Peoria and nearby towns. A recital is held at Mrs Estella Bell’s home and Mrs Agnes Groat falls ill with appendicitis requiring hospital care.
La Follette Declines Wisconsin Election Probe
The La Follette faction in Wisconsin ends plans for an investigation into the Senate election of Stephen Stephenson. Supporters anticipated disclosures of funds and methods behind La Follette’s rise, but the decision leaves questions about campaign financing and political influence unresolved.
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la Follette
Stephenson
Wisconsin
Senate
New York Tribune
The Wash Day Pride in An Irish Voice
A dialect monologue by Pat Donovan celebrating wash day as a prideful domestic ritual. The speaker boasts over white clothes, meticulous washing, and the index of character shown by home tasks. An aside notes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound with a health endorsement.
The Value of Country Newspapers Says Arthur Brisbane
Arthur Brisbane argues country papers surpass metropolitan ones in advertising impact and community trust. He urges fair pay for editors, local independence from corporate control, and a parcels post system to boost rural newspaper profitability and local commerce.
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Arthur Brisbane
Hearst
Omaha
Big City
United States
Express Companies
San Francisco
Examiner
Local Newspaper Advertising and Hearst’s Support
A letter discusses the value of the country newspaper and republication of Hearst's arguments in favor of local newspaper advertising. The writer says Hearst urged reprinting such arguments and notes the irony that supporting local ads benefits Hearst financially.
New Idea in Country Schools Inspires Farmers
In Page County Iowa schools visiting observer notes practical farm education shaping alert farm youth. Students measure hay stacks, test seed, judge corn, and study weeds with bulletin racks and agriculture club contests fueling local pride and rising farm literacy. Adults read farm papers at school and adopt new methods learned.
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Page County
Iowa
Bulgaria
Baluchistan
Mesopotamia
Department of Agriculture
Miss Field
Farmer B
Omaha
Boys’ Agricultural Club
Teachers Train Girls In Homemaking Skills
The article notes Miss Field teaches girls practical skills alongside boys, including sewing, milk testing, poultry raising, and cooking wholesome meals, reflecting a broader education approach.
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Miss Field
Toluca and Rutland couple wed in Chicago ceremony
Vivian PB Toluca and Miss Margaret Davidson of Rutland quietly announced their marriage on July 17 in Chicago with a ring ceremony at the First Baptist Church Boston. After a short east trip they plan to reside in Toluca. Also noted were the burial of W W Twist's mother in Toluca and a large mine payroll while a census shows over 1000 people under 21 years old.
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Toluca
Vivian PB. Ball
Margaret Davidson
Rutland
Chicago
Austen DeBlois
First Baptist Church
Boston
Mass
Great Northern
East
W. W. Twist
Osage City
Dave Farley
Illinois weighs new travel hygiene rule in pondered law
A commentary contemplates a future legislature requiring each Illinoisan to carry a washbowl and bathtub while traveling to avoid infection. The piece suggesting potential mandates underscores concerns about cleanliness and public health in everyday life.
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Magnolia, Ill
Racene Daes Merlooaly Hospital
Oliveree Ban
Barnes’ University
Medico
Chirurngcal Society
St. Louis
Ina Bank
Ina
Ill
E. F. Mongeau
W. H. Weathers
Chicago Veterinary College
Jorl Ge Atsos
McNabb den Tals
Truesight Specacle Co
III
Titus
Frank Titus
Quaker Lane
Max Whitney
Varna
Mary W. Smith
Stateler McCoy
W. G. Griffith
Olive Willey
Hill
B. Mills
F. E. Smith
Hazel Boman
Pontiac
Tonica
Fred Jones
J. C. Nicholson
John Locke
Fred Root
Grand Forks
N. D
Anna King
Denver
Col
Fred King
Waverly
Ini
G. C. King
John Small
Cornell
H. T. Hartenhower
Caldwell
Idaho
Charles Cowell
Eldon
Wm. Cowell
R. A. Thomasson
Kansas
Fairdale
Lostant
M. C. Sutherland
Kappa
Wm. Miller, Jr
Nell Hartenbower
Shabbona
W. W. Thompson
I. G
Village Board
W. J. Ebner
Exchange Bank
Mildred Phillips
Mary Helgoth
Austin Hiltabrand
Wendell Hiltabrand
Pat Donovan
Pat
Fannie Boten
Foley
Ironmonger
Ce Cernbees
Standard Oil Oil Company
A. Brisbane
Illinois
Bayard
Blood Bay
Percheron Stud Book of America
W. Hanson
J. K. Dickinson
Sec’y Stallion Reg
Charles Wierman
DR. Cox
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