Quotable glimpses and notes from a busy era
A collage of brief items covers social commentary on excuses for not sending children to school, a proposed railroad timetable publication law, fashion mishaps, wartime reform delays, and debates on women serving in elections. It also cites charity, politics, court cases, and local civic notices from Illinois and Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mnlincg
Chicago
Galesburg
Lucy
Frank Rogers
la Grande
Ore
Jos Paradise
Baker, Ore
Paradise
Dunne
Lewis
Carter Harrison
Carter
United States
David Strawn
Jacksonville
West College Avenue
Walessl
Round House
Bluffs
Illinois
Congress
House
Senate
Burton and
Kenyon
Senate Commerce Committee
Illinois River
Lockport
Treasury
Pope Benedict XV Preaches Peace Prayer in Catholic Masses
Catholic church officials in the United States announce a March 21 day of solemn prayers led by metropolitan cathedrals and parochial churches. The service includes exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary, a benediction, and a special Prayer for Peace composed by Pope Benedict XV.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benedict XV
God
Holy Father
United States
St. Joseph's Church
Our City
V. Flatnax
Pope Benedict
Jesus
God of
Europe
Peter
Brenne
FOR SALE AND ADVERTISEMENTS FROM LACON ILL
A crowded local ad page lists optician services, a driving horse and Percheron stallion for sale, coal, seed, and fuel, plus notices on exams and an administrator’s claim period. Included are farm goods like prairie hay, clover seed, gas and oil, and local repairs. Notices cover a teacher exam, estate administration for William Oberholtzer, and a stallion for sale Illinois Perfection.
Horses for Sale Varna Ad
Team of black geldings coming 3, team of black mares coming 3 with foal, also gelding coming 4 and one coming 5, several other mares and geldings, and one mule coming 5. Will sell either on time or cash. E R Fairbank Varna Illinois Ad 3-4-tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilcox
George
John Green
Woodford
Asou
Henry Gray
Dixon
Lee Hutton
Sterling
Hutton
Gray
Emma Hutton
Lilian Byers
Byers
Emmanuel Byers
McElrio
Seilf
Thistle Hood
Offige
Europe
Fairbanks, Varat
J. F. Fairbanks
Lacon JI
E. R. Fairbank
Varna
Meritt Sells Fine Northern Spring Wheat Buy 1914 Seed
S7S Meritt offers about 30 bushels of fine northern spring wheat for sale. Seed came from North Dakota last year 1914. A sample shown at the Marshall County Farmers Institute at Henry last December won first prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Marshall County Farmers’ Institute
Henry
Seed corn offer with strong germination claims
Seed Corn trade notice announces Reid's Yellow Dent seed corn with strong germination, described as largest yielding variety. Seller J O Winship from Putnam notes approval from John Scott, Assistant Veterinarian, to sell and ship nationwide. Location references unclear Geary and Stibger appear but are uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reid
John ,Scott
J. O. Winship
Putnam
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aw, OC. T
San. A
Wm. Wheeler
Messrs
Kraus
Andrews
Mercer
Martin
Erle Smith
J. E. Mercer
Siem Scammellelie
Leech
Frances Smith
Marie Linng
Gordon Downey
J C Blaisdell
Blaisdell
Bella Evans
Press Cor
Shannahan
Apeakar
Musics
Waukegan
Wheely
Bo Rin
N.Y
Vas Av
Grove
Coenrbrand Tonaioe
Purposen
W'S
Valentine & Son
Inter Salle
Rhéard
W. L. Douglas
Florsheim
Elliot
W H Jones
Optician
Main Street
H Bracley
Golter
Woolner
Peoria
Ill
Timothy
Bert Bill
Carter Shearer
Henry Auto Co
Erty
True
Whitefield Corners
William True
Coibler
Johnnie—Mo
Robert Horr
Emma Horr
New Farmers State Bank of
Mason City
Ira
Advt
Studebaker
Republican
Orrin| Fulks
IIL
aAdvt
Perry’s Garden
Lydia Regenold
Malin
Jarman
J W. Newall
F. Henry
Peter Wood
Duchess
Colon
Seth
Lacon
Angerintendents
William Oberholtzer
William Oberboltest
Marshall County
Laces
Fred W. Potter, Ae
Hea Ss
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