Localnotes from Sparland to Peoria and beyond
Local residents and visitors are listed with travel, illnesses, and social events across Sparland Henry Normal Chillicothe and Peoria. Highlights include Miss Nellie Burnett called to Peoria, Epworth league ice cream social at John Waters, and James Corcoran with Thomas Kelly at Bradley commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Aitchison
Henry
Ave —Martin
Limiy
Sparland
Mr. White
Peoria
KR. Leigh
Miks Mabel Webber
Lacon
J. W. Greene
Famly
Andrew Calder
Leni Scoon
Marguerite McLaughlin
Grace Powell
Bilsie Fleming
John Waters
Chicago
Waters
John Drummond
Esmond
N. D
W. G. Scott
Myrtle Wilmot
Speer
Will Scott
Walter Myers
Rose Galvin
Eugene
Archer
Normal
M. E
John Collins
Atha Hichstaedt
Joseph Stowell
CyMicothe
Earl Tyree
Rock Island
R.’N. Turnbull
Leland Monier
Lillian
Winters
Princeton
Charles Monier
Mra
Drummond
Elizabeth
Margaret
Belle
Neliie Barnett
Jane Davidson
Chillicothe
Florence
Jessie Amar
Roscoe Bumpus
Bumpus
Uncle Sam's Army
Robert Turnbull
Cora Scott
Harry Scott
Bradley
Margaret Turnbull
Red Grass drive and local life notes sweep through Ames area
The report lists family visits including the Switts Debolts and Loewensteins at Washburn and a grandchild visit to Mr and Mrs Arthur Graffis. It notes a lawn social last Thursday, church services with Dr Gox, and Mrs Fosdick visiting Henry. Elizabeth Fountain recalls a severe hailstorm near Ames Iowa damaging crops, flooding, and disrupted bridges. Farmers prepare clover and corn looks strong with a rich cherry crop this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switts
Debolts
Ames
Northwestern
Putnam Social Notes and Local Visits Report
Francis Murphy and family spent time at Oliver Downey’s in Wheatland. Georgia Brown visited Peoria. Jame, Stefmle of Hennepin visited grandparents Dr and Mrs Stipp. Edward Murphy wrote from Fort Went Philippine islands confirming warm weather and fruit. Francis Murphy and Mrs Murphy visited Hen nepin. Thelma Taylor stayed with grandmother Mrs Merrill. Cherries are being harvested. Mrs George Dally improving. Putnam M E Church notes Sabbath 2 pm Sunday school and 3 pm preaching. Glenn Tilton minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Murphy
Oliver Downey
Wheatlan
Georgia Brown
Peoria
France
W. S Murphy
Hennep
Thelma Taylor
Henry
Merrill
Jerry Amons
George Dally
Clarence Carlson
Springfield
Cecil Kelso
Urania Wheeler
Elvaston
Ruby Seble
W S Murphy
Putnam
Glenn T. Tilton
Ra Eya McNabb
Social Roundup and Local Visits Across Henry County
Daily social notes show Mr and Mrs Charles Travis hosting guests including Mr and Mrs Storm and their sons from Lacon while Miss Lela Wolf of Lostant visited cousin Viola Kuhne. Several residents travel for work or shopped in LaSalle and Pontiac. A farewell party for Kansas City bound youths at J F Wolf hall drew attendees, with Red Cross lunch served in McNabb. Farmers report haymaking underway as weekend dances draw crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Travis
John McNabb
Pontiac
McNabb
Red Cross
Quaker
Lane
Pete Grasser
LaSalle
George Dorff
Varne
Charles Traveor
War Time Food Rules And Liberty Bond Drive Notes
The notice urges wheat and meat conservation with strict weekly limits per person and promotes dairy use while expanding bean sugar canning rules. It also outlines sugar delivery restrictions and public guidance on canning and preserving. The document includes encouragement for Liberty bond drives and war savings campaigns, and adds aquarium care tips for households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
Food Administration
Inois
Illinois
Ten Demands for Workers From a Western Canada Firm
A printed list titled Ten Demhandments warns workers to avoid lies and debt, to mind their own business, perform honestly, and finish work efficiently. It links conduct to pay, profits, and personal respect, and notes quiet reverence during The Star Spangled Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
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LA Prairie
Camp Grove
James Corcoran
Thomas Kelly
Pooria
Bert Duncan
H.M. Dewey
George Atchison
G. M. Lombard
Pauline
Indiana
R. J. Fennell
Einige
Tuesay
Saratoga
P. W. O'Brien
Morse
John Hickey
Ed Bogner
John McCann
Howard Barnes
James Green
Knights of Co Ilumbus
United States
Lawrence Y. Sherman
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Beardstown
James Ryan
Main Street
William Comeford
Nolan Robinson
Wenona
Steueet
Eprright Hart Schafer
Marz
Choice
Are
You
Schmitt & Williams
Charles Dille
B. L. Battin
Curlis Henkins
J.J. Herry
F. Hallparth
E, C. Stoneberg
Matthew Steele
G. E. Fenwick
Ayer
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