Local Items Highlight Henry News And People
Local items report J A Stratton and two sons farming near Magnolia. bus fares reduced to 15 cents to the depot. multiple visits and gatherings across Henry and nearby towns. wedding notices for Samuel Wilde and Stella Mae Wessman. Chilliothe Fourth plans. baseball game setups with Peru and Henry. various social and road traffic notes. a tax on autos proposed to fund roads and speed limits set. Farm bulletins offered by Congressman Stone for district farmers.
How to Read Electric Meter Explained for Readers
A reader friendly guide explains how electric energy is measured in kilowatt hours. It covers meters ammeters voltmeters wattmeters and the relation between watts horsepower and time, with examples of lamp consumption and the cost of keeping lights on.
Cotton Blossom Show At Wharf Delays June 27
The announcement describes a four act drama A Noble Sac produced by the Cotton Blossom company to be presented at the wharf. The notice notes the show will feature the best available talent and promises a strong stage presentation including outside appearances and internal production details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal
Gallefaction
Surprise Birthday for Robbie Grant Errick
On his 16th birthday last Sunday Robbie Grant Errick, living with his father in Lacan, was surprised by his mother and sisters. They arrived by the 9 o clock train with a friend from Lacan, bringing a basket of treats and a lunch spread. An ice cream freezer prepared by his father capped the day as the party returned home in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robbie Grant Errickson
Jand
Lacan
Lee Reed
Ropbie
Mr. Erickson
Robbie
For Sale House and Buildings on Richard Street
A two story house and attached buildings on Richard Street between Malin and Edward streets are described as in fair repair. For particulars inquire of Robert Doran or Henry M. on 4 20 11.
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Malin
Edward
Robert’ -Doran
Henry
Governor Approves Open Prairie Chicken Season Bill
Governor Deneen approved a bill establishing an open prairie chicken season from Nov 11 to Nov 18 and an open season on goall from Nov 10 to Dec 10 with a daily limit of 12 birds. The act also funds a northern Illinois hospital site, though bidders complain of wording and competition changes.
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Deneen
Isi
Ataté‘board
Fots Control
Trigane
Illinois
Detatur
Judge Cr reepton Legal Bribery Case In Illinois River Fishing Network
Judge Creighton weighs the bribery case involving Representative Lee O Neil Brown of Ottawa Representative Robert B Wilson of Chicago Louis D Hirsheimer of Pittsfield and Frank I Traut a notable Beardstown fisherman over indictments they seek to quash The defendants are charged with conspiracy to bribe through funds raised among Nethermen of the Illinois River to defeat legislation on river and lake trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Créighton
Lée O'Neil Brown
Ottaw
Robert B."wilson
Chicag
Louis’d. Hirshemier
Pittsfield
State Board of Equaliza* Tion
Frank I. Traut
Béardstown
Ilinois
Trahing
Canal Belt loading stations to expand for record grain flow
Smith-Hippen Grain Co led by F G Boyden of Sheffield gains approval for three new loading stations on the Illinois and Mississippi canal between Anna wan Atkinson and Bridges 60 62 on the feeder. Boyden predicts a million bushels yearly within three years and a growing fleet to meet demand.
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Smith-Hippen Grain Co
F. G. Boyden
Sheffield
Illinois and Mississippi Canal
Annawan
Atkinson
Boyden
Tampico
Smith-Hippenbarger
Prichard’s Bridge
Harrison Farm
KK. Qualif
Harrison Estate
The House Fly Extermination Through Clean Up Efforts
An education driven campaign led by the American Civic Association and highlighted by National Geographic promotes eliminating flies by cleanliness. It urges residents to keep premises clean indoors and out, cover food, dispose of waste properly, and screen food to prevent disease transmission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Civic Association
Natial Geographic Magazine
Civic Association
How to Kill Flies in the Home
The article lists methods to prevent fly exposure and destroy flies. It recommends carbolic acid vapor from heated sources, bichromates of potash in water with sugar in shallow dishes, sticky fly papers and traps, formaldehyde solutions, and burning pyrethrum powder to stupefy and sweep up the insects.
Good Roads Bill Approved Creating County Road Superintendent
Governor Deneen signs the measure creating the county road superintendent office and fixes auto license fees to support road construction. License tags will show issue year, with rates from 2 to 10 dollars. Maximum county road speed set at 25 miles per hour and six miles around Torrers.
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Deneen
Torrers
Local visitors and school days noted at Lawn Ridge
Miss Estella Dodd visits at home while Miss Gora Perkins comes from Peoria for a cherries social. Alma Whelan of Marblehead visits the parsonage. A June tea at Mrs. Collins home raised funds then children’s day exercises delighted all. Rain delayed events yet a crowd gathered for picnic and games on the parsonage lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speer
Pugaday Rey
Edelstein
Speers
Norning
Amelia Winkler
Cornell
Mrs J Webster Greene Dead After Sudden Illness
The death of Mrs J Webster Greene occurred Tuesday morning at her La Prairie home. The passing shocked her family and a large delegation attended from the area to mourn her loss.
For Sale Incubators and Brooders in Good Condition
Want ads list two 120 egg Old Trusty incubators one 100 chick Old Trusty brooder and two Philo System brooders all as good as new and selling cheap if taken soon. Phone or write Philip Stelmle Henry Nhe
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Philip Stelmle
Henry
Nhe
Notice Warns Against Littering and Digging on Highways
All persons are warned not to throw rubbish or engage in plowing or digging on the high ways of Henry township under penalty of prosecution. J. H. Berry Taylor Smith William Moore Commissioners of Highways.
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Henry Township
J. H. Berry
Taylor Smith
William Moore
Commissioners of Highways
Highway trash warning issued by Wheatland Highways Board
Warning to all persons not to dump trash on highways or fill ditch areas in Wheatland township Bureau county Illinois. Prosecution threatened under order of the Wheatland Commissioners of Highways dated June 10 1931.
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Wheatland Township
Bureau County
Ill
Commissioners of Highways
Wheatland, Ill
Prairie Lands for Investment Sold in Red River Valley and Iowa
For Sale. Four fine prairie lands in Southerly Red River Valley Minnesota. All well improved and desirable for investment. Prices from 30 to 50 dollars per acre. Also several fine quarters in Central Iowa well improved and tiled, desirable for homes, from 65 to 75 dollars per acre. Special rates every Tuesday. For particulars apply to Jon(s) Hartley or We Prynn, Real Estates Office. 6-22-11 Board of Review. Beginning June 19, 1911, regular meetings of the Marshal County Board of Review will be held at the Court House at Lacon Illinois at 9 o'clock a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Friday of each week until work is completed. Complaints to this Board must be made in writing and signed by or personal on or before Aug 15, 1911. Address all communications to Board of Review, Lacon, US
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J. H. Magoon
Lacon
Henry
Marshall County
Barnes
Dayton Keith
Chicago
Jane Lee
Peoria
E. B. Keith
John Eckhart
Keith
Kankakee
City
Momento
Chillicothe
Momence
Henry’ Greys
Pavilion Park
Livingston Park
Chilliecothe
Columbia Park
Chicago, Indiana Southern Railroad
Denne
Percy Swain
Rowley
Republican
George Kincaid
Charles Bell
Chris Sawyer
William Disosway
A. B. Smith
John Witzgerald
Louisa Bell
Peru
Herman
C. Saunders
Wood
Blundell
McGaffigan
Kanive
Kramer
al Sweet
Buda
Aurora
Mr. Sweet
St Joseph's Hospital
Lafayette
Springfield
Congressman Stone
16Th
St of Farmers
United States
Lst
Dlinois Valley
Killowatt
Red River Valley
Minnesota
Central
Iowa
Marshal
Unclear spring pig crowd reported across farm country
Fragmentary notes describe an unusually large crowd of young pigs on spring farms across Knox county and neighboring areas. Local farmers report thousands of young porkers, with chatter about market impact and farm activity.
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Rasspatee
Knnox
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J. A. Stratton
Magnolia Township
William Meier
Main Street
Ray Wood
Samuel Wilde
Ruby Small
Ed Chrisman
Ethel
Drake
H. Daniels
Inez Broline
Jessie Mallory
Normal Institute
Hector Bell
St. Paul
Exquirer
Robert McAtee
George McAtee
Laurens
Stella M. Mae Wessman
Thomas Salisbury
Our City
J QO Winship
Putnan
Henry Greys
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Walnut Grove
Senachwine Lake
Hessie Lagleston
Harvey
West
Colorado Chautauquad
Rockies
Hennepin Canal
Smith-Hippen Company
Canal
Buick
Henry Auto Co
Henry, m1
Jack
Tom
Jae
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