Gas strike near Granville yields bright flame at Edwards farm
Harrison H Edwards drilled three wells to 200 feet near Granville four miles southwest. the third hole at 195 feet produced a generous flow of illuminating gas. Driller Mr Tartar and observer Dr Weeks reported a bright three foot flame, with prospects of a permanent domestic supply for years.
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Putnam County
Harrison H Edwards
Granville
Tartar
Edwards
Weeks
Edwards Farm
Monkey in cornfield bites Granville resident
Italian resident of Standard buys a monkey that escapes into a cornfield and bites his hand. The animal remains at large around McNabb and Mag. Dollatt struggles to capture it as it proves stronger than dogs.
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Granville
Standard
McNabb
Mag
Dollatt
Willam Behrens
Mark
Katherine Otto
Marberg
Germany
Amos P. Smith
Delafield
Wis
Local Social Visits and Small Town Tales
Mrs Sarah Spargrove of Chicago visited her brother John Wilson and Cassie Swaney called at Henry Hazbil's on Hennepin prairie during the week. Mr and Mrs James Fairchild returned from Paris. Ethel Bush of Hennepin visited John Swaney. John Wilson and Walter Griffith made a business trip to Springfield. Dr G C Mis and son Charles of Decatur visited Abel Mills. The Swaney ball team won the third game against Henry Cuba last week. The Miss Franceway of Granville called at F and Smith's Monday afternoon. Beck returned home Monday after an extensive tour.
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Sarah Spargrove
Chicago
John Wilson
Cassie Swaney
Henry Hazbil
Hennepin Prairie
James Fairchild
Paris
Ethel Bush
Hennepin
John Swaney
Walter Griffith
Springfield
G. C. Mis
Charles
Decatur
Abel Mills
Swaney Balleam
Henry Cuba
Franceway
Granville
F. &. Smith
Beck
Local Social Notes From DeKalb Area Events
A string of social visits and gatherings in DeKalb and nearby towns include Miss Mayme Rorig visiting Enida Griffith, a large reading circle at M A Wilson's, Nira Beck and Florence traveling to Chicago for medical care, and various visits among the Wilson, Griffith, Smith, and Mills households. A group toured Henry Chautauqua and Olive Willey planned a week in Henry with her grandmother Mrs Hill.
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Cordelia Wilson
Mayme Rorig
DeKalb
Enida Griffith
M. A Wilson
Nira Beck
Florence
Chicago
Nira
Happiest Girl in Lincoln Credits Stomach and Liver Tablets
A Lincoln girl writes that after long suffering with constipation and stomach trouble she began using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and improved within three days. She praises the medicine and notes it is sold by A. J. Ironmonger and T J Segraves' druggists.
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Lincoln
Ned
Chamberlain
A. J. Ironmonger
T J Segraves
Local Social Notes Spread Across Town and Visits
Mrs Fred Jones returned home from the hospital last week and is recovering well after her operation. A newborn boy was born to J C Nicholson, a girl to Mr and Mrs John Locke. Fred Root of Grand Forks, ND, visits friends. Various visits and traveling relatives are noted, including Anna and Fred King of Denver visiting Wm and GC King, Rev John Small of Cornell in town, and W W Thompson’s new auto. The two railroad crossings were widened by agreement with the village board. Chamberlains Colic Remedy is recommended for travel.
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Fred Jones
J C. Nicholson
John Locke
Fred Root
Grand Forks
Anna King
Denver
Col
Fred King
Waverly
John Small
Cornell
H T Hartenbower
Caldwell
Idaho
Charles Cowell
Eldon
Kappa
Wm Miller, Jr
Nell Hartenbowe
Shabbona
W W Thompson
P S Leach
Brocton
Mass
Miss Packard
Miss HO Barrass
Sadie Newton
Lizzie Kifitabrand
Philips
Magnolia
Archie Neli
Chicago
Khner
Exchange Bank
Mildred Phillips
Mary Helgoth
Henry
Austin Hiltabrand
Wendell Hiltabrand
Local Social Notes Mention Shoppers Birthdays and Visits
Mrs B T Ireland and Mrs R W Phillips shopped in La Salle Wednesday. Mrs E W Barber and daughter Flossie were there. Margaret Kelso celebrated her seventh birthday with friends. Grundy Wilson visited friends last week. Margaret Coulin and James Coulin attended the funeral of Mary Coulin in Spring Valley. Ruby Kreger returned from hospital after appendectomy on July 1. Guy Barber of Joliet visited his mother Mrs Dora Barber. Marjorie Bangs visited relatives in Peru. Mrs Carl Toemmes of Minonk called on relatives. About 80 youths gathered at G W Hillabrand's to surprise his son Fred on his 21st birthday with a sterling silver shaving set. Mrs T F Williamson, Mrs Harry Griffin and Mrs Frank Ryan spent Friday in El Paso with Mr and Mrs Ben Meshey. Dr Kreger purchased a new Regal automobile. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Bred Foote on July 1 and died July 7. Eddie McKenzie of Streator visited relatives this week. Mrs Herman Wolmes and children visiting Wells, Minnesota.
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Harry Griffin
Frank Ryan
el Paso
And
Ben Mefshey
Kreger Hag
Local Notes Include Visits and Illness In Granville Area
Mrs Julia Parrott and her mother return to Farmer City. several visitors from Streator Chicago Peoria and Tinley Park are mentioned. A sudden serious appendicitis leads to hospital surgery for Mrs Agnes Groat. Parlor recital by Estella Bell and pupils. multiple short visits to relatives are logged in Richland Granville and Dana areas.
La Follette Abandons Probe Amid Wisconsin Politics
Senator La Follette reportedly abandons plans for an investigation into Senator Stephenson and the Stephenson bank influence, arguing charges from the Wisconsin legislature lack sufficiency. Observers note the move ends a potential expose of campaign financing and methods aiding La Follette’s rise, despite expectations of revealing facts and possible disclosures.
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la Follette
Stephenson
Wisconsin
Senate
Senator la Follette
New York ‘Tribune
Value of the country newspaper in advertising
Arthur Brisbane argues country papers exceed metropolitan dailies in advertising value as readers see them as neighbors. He urges strong local editors, fair pay, and a parcels post system to boost circulation and local commerce, noting Hearst support and potential national impact.
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Arthur Brisbane
Hearst
Omaha
Big City
United States
Express
San Francisco
Examiner
Brisbane
P. S
Farm youth in Page county Iowa embrace practical learning
County Superintendent Miss Field notes the impact of school agriculture programs on farm life in Page county Iowa. Students study corn testing weed control and seed evaluation with Babcock milk testers and germination boxes while reading bulletins from experiment stations. Farmers gain real value as children apply measurements to daily tasks such as hay stacks improving deals and knowledge for farm futures.
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Page County
Iowa
Bulgaria
Baluchistan
Mesopotamia
Department of Agriculture
Miss Field
Omaha
Boys’ Agricultural Club
Thesparenté Lave
Fragmented Rural Education Scene Prompts Skill Training
Reading from an old newspaper fragment, mothers and children are described in a school setting. The text mentions Miss Field guiding girls and boys through activities like testing milk raising poultry and cooking wholesome meals.
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Miss Field
Toluca Couples Quietly Announce Toluca Wedding
Vivian E Ball of Toluca and Mrs Margaret Davidson of Rutland quietly announced their marriage in Chicago on July 17. Rev Austen DeBiolac officiated at the First Baptist Church of Boatony Mass. A reception followed at the Great Northern with a wedding feast before a short honeymoon eastward.
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Toluca
Vivian E. Ball
Margaret Davidson
Rutland
Chicago
Austen DeBiolac
First Baptist Church
Boatony
Great Northern
Twist
Osage’ City
Dave Farley
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