Sparland Notes Highlight Local Life in March 1916
Sparland residents report illnesses, visits, and small events during a busy week. Oscar Hill and Mrs. T. E. Gapen travel to Sparland, while Miss Ella Montonye and others suffer colds. A demonstration by O M McLaughlin on March 4 features the Low Clover Leaf spreader and farm tools. A Washington birthday sociable, school activities, and a Boy Scout gathering fill the community scene with dances, talks, and readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Ketchum
Hazel
Nebraska
Orrin Frisbey
Ketchum
Henry
O. M. McLaughlin
Hic
George Duncan
Royce
Waddington
Lacon
Duncan
Peoria
E. B. Royce
Rant
Lewis Royce
Izhbelle McCartney
Charlotte and
Louise Russell
Maria Hodge
Washington
M. 18
Helping Hand Society
L. EB. Dennis
Helen Luft
Cherry Tree
Dorothy van Antwerp
Walter Hodge
George
Martha Washington
Court of Last Resort Ad Praises Chamberlain Cough Remedy
The cross roads grocery term turns into the real court of last resort as Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is repeatedly endorsed with favorable verdicts. The ad claims value for money and widespread availability, noting it is obtainable everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cross Roads
Chamberlain
Advt
Wall Paper Line Display Promises Best 1916 Selections
The finest line of wall papers for the 1916 season is on display now. Plan spring decorating and visit the showroom while the full assortment remains available. Don’t delay visit today.
Local Notes From La Prairie Community Life
Residents share visits and travels including Harriet Wilson in Bloomington en route to Wyoming. Linus Root receives alfalfa from Norris Root. Missionary society to meet March 9 with Mrs. Wesley Powell. Peoria visits noted and church services scheduled, with several neighbors involved in travel and hospitality.
Specific Against Colds in Sleeping Porch Advice
A pamphlet notes there is a specific against colds found in the sleeping porch or open bedroom. It adds a cold sponge bath in the morning and praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as helpful to rid a cold. Obtainable everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advt
South Whitesield Farm Moves and Sick List Notes
Fred Ely is on the sick list under Dr Rogge. Ed Tomlinson’s family moves from the C Smith farm and Fred Schupp moves to the Smith farm. Fred Ross assists Benny Hunt this farming season. J Dorft moves to the Wm Rowe farm. Mr Johnson will move to the Rowe farm. J Bean of Lacon moves to the C Hunt tenant house to aid farming. Chauncey Barnes sick with head gathering. Addie Bickerman family moving to Meister farm. Frankie Daniels knows how to kill the wolf. Some boys fishing and others chop ice. Frank Farling visited on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Ely
Dr. Rogge
Ed Tomlinson Anch
Fred Schupp
Smith Farm
Fred Ross
Benny Hunt
J. Dorft
Wm. Rowe
Mr. Johnson
Rowe Farm
Dorff
Mr. Bean
Lacon
C. Hunt
Mr. Hunt
Chauncey Barnes
Addie Bickerman
Meister
Schupp
Frankie Daniels
Frank Farling
West Side
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Cough Syrup Ad
A vintage advertisement recommends Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey for children's coughs from colds. The syrup is described as pleasant and soothing, helping kids sleep and recover. Priced at 25 cents, sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bell
Local Notes of People Visiting and Moving Nearby
Broadmoor Mrs Henry Churchill visits relatives in Indiana. Fred Haginson of South Dakota visits John Noyes. Mrs A W Shriver visits Putnam relatives. Miss Anna McKean visits Chicago over Sunday. Howard Wilson returns to Illinois from Indiana. George Smith family moves to vacated Blackburn farm. they have long ties here. John Driscoll has been sick for two weeks. Wm J Blackburn family moving to farm east of Lacon after ten years on Lombard place. Neighbors wish them happiness in their new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadmoor
Henry Churchill
Indiana
Fred Haginson
South Dakota
John Noyes
A. W. Shriver
Putnam
Anna McKean
Chicago
Howard Wilson
Ilinois
George Smith
Blackburn
George
John Driscoll
Wm. J. Blackburn
Lacon
Lombard Place
Camp Grove Community News Reflects Travel and Events
Mrs. James Jamison returns to Madison Indiana from Camp Grove visits. Mert Seelye family relocate from Blue Earth to near Camp Grove. local dances postponed due to bad roads and Dr White Eagle's medicine show planned. Town notices include residents moving to Peoria and Hanover Indiana, and Wheelock neighbors hosting homestead plans near Havre Montana.
Ohio Woman's Wish For Tired Nervous Women
Bellefontaine Ohio advertisement touts Vinci cod liver oil and iron tonic as a solution for tired weak and nervous women. Mrs J J Lamborn testifies it restores strength enabling housework. A J Tronmonger Druggist of Henry endorses the product with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
A. J. Tronmonger
Drugetst
Henry. U
Rexall Store Promotes Health Insurance Through Laxative
An advertorial claims the greatest health insurance is the simplest and extols Rexall Orderlies as the best laxative. It promotes exclusive selling rights and a trial size for ten cents, attributed to A. J. Ronmonger of The Rexall Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall Orderlies
A. J. Ronmonger
Rexall
Local Residents Move and Visit Across Henry County
Mr. Huffman moved from Whitefield to the tenant house on Mrs. Abram Stapp’s farm and will work the coming season for Frank Ziegler. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Mielkey spent a few days with others. Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Warner visited William Bentley's Sunday. Glenn Anderson and Marshall Downey attended the sale at Mr. Draper’s near Henry. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Anderson visited Beldon Long on Sunday. Mr. Barry traveled to Streator to find a location for his family until a house is built. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Andersen and Velma visited Oliver Downey's Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Tree
M. D. Kitterman
Tiskilwa
Wm. Mielkey
Putnam Aid Society
Oliver Downey
J. W. Anderson
Mell
Edelstein
Huffman
Whitefield
Abram Stapp
Henry
Frank Ziegler
Floyd Mielkey
Rufus Warner
William Bentley
Glenn Anderson
Marshall Downey
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Republican
Sparland Department
Roy Shorts
Sparland
T. E. Gapen
Oscar Hill
N. Jarman
John VanAntwerp
Elizabeth Luft
Edson Blackwell
Anna Suft
Helen
Halsey Monier
Ella Montonye
Lyman Vincent
Himer Mooberry
George Wiley
Irma Riddell
George Vail
Marengo
Mary
CG. D. Marshell
T. J. Segraves
Henry, Ill
Emily Smith
U. P
James Blackwell
Koopeston
Mont
Blackwell
Washburn
J. C. Smith
Dorothy Scott
Peba Longman
Emma Mae Guede
South Whitesield
Camp Grove
James Jamison
A. J. Kistler
Madison
Lnd
Mert
Seelye
F. M. Pearce
O'Brien
Castleton Mystic Dramatic Club
White Eagle
John Hickey
Katie
Nellie Hickey
Princeville
eGorge Ridgeway
King
Renzi Barns
Mary Fennell
John Lawless
Cramp Grove
Mother Goose
Goslings
Rans von Smash
Alfred Lawson
Hanover
Ind
Lawson
Forrest
Springfield
Mr. Pearce
Pearce
A. M. Walden
Fenno C. Dewey
Annawan
H. M. Dewey
J. W. Summit
McLean
Thomas Gorman
Gorman
Wy. C. Plumtree
Mortana
Havre
Milk
Ida McMullen
James McCuen
John Varse
John Nelson
Fr. P. Taylor
Louisville
T. P. Taylor
Middle West
J. P. Siewers
W. A. Quiram
W. Schriver
H. Eichstaedt
la Prairie van Antwerp & Osborn
F. G. Folken
Held ‘Utnam
Pangamos
Public Service Company of
Northern Illinois
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