Varna Notes Mention Local Visits And Events
A Varna roundup lists visitors and activities including Mrs Herman Schmidt of Lacon visiting her daughter, Dr Potts of Lacon a Varna caller, Miss Grace and Tessie Kelly in Wenona, and many locals attending dances, church events, and concerts. Notable items include Edna Lindstrom’s appendicitis operation and recovery, grand jury summons in Pontiac, and several fishing, traveling, and visiting bouts among Varna residents and nearby towns. The piece closes with an ad for Dr King’s New Life Pills and local endorsements.
Hopewell Market Notes And Local Visits
Markets at Held Tuesday May 20 show corn 51 percent and oats 30 percent. Peter Benson and family were dinner guests at John Selquist's Sunday. Mr and Mrs Mitchell Miller visited Marion Head's Monday. John Selquist and family called on Varna residents Saturday. Ed Holmstrom visited John Okerberg Sunday afternoon. Maurice Stromgren visited David Anderson from Saturday evening to Sunday evening. Gust Gustafson now works at Peter Stromgren's. Mr and Mrs C F Anderson of Varna and Mr and Mrs B G Hultgren and daughter Ethel were Sunday guests at David Anderson's. Miss Elvina Lindberg helps Mrs Peter Stromgren for a week. Mr and Mrs Ponto Carlson of Varna visited Carlson's Saturday, spent night and Sunday at Ed Coleson’s with Jalmer Hultgren and Evar Carlson. Earl Donelson went to Peoria Friday for a couple weeks. Mr and Mrs Palmer Hultgren were Varna visitors Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Benson
John Selquist
Mitchell Miller
Marion Head
Varna
Selquist
Ed Holmstrom
John Okerberg
Maurice Stromgren
David Anderson
Gust Gustafson
Peter Stromgren
C. F. Anderson
B. G. Hultgren
Ethel
Elvina Lindberg
Ponto Carlson
Var Carlson
Quaker Lane
J H Taggart
Wenona
John Swaney
Metta Lassmann
John Wilsons
Harold Sutherland
Ethel Buckley
Russell Tomlinson
Lostant
R K Stetson
Granville
Luther Crinkle
Peoria
Old Clear Creek
W G Griffith
DeKalb
Frank Davis
Magnolia
Ray Bumgarner
E. Smith
Hazel Boman
Henry
Hunter-Allen Lumber Company
American Steel & Wire, Company
Consolidated
W. G. Griffith
Elsa Brennemann
Migs Marié
Fallaher
Doctor Links Kidney Remedies to Female Health Claim
A family doctor notes women seek treatment for female troubles but improve when kidneys and bladder are addressed. He promotes Foley Kidney Pills as safe and effective, claiming quick tonic results. Also mentions promissory notes and legal blanks for sale at The Republican office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. I. Tronman
Republican’ Office
Local White Sale Offers Larger Assortments at Low Prices
A store promotes a money-saving White Sale with surprisingly small prices and larger assortments. The sale targets women who previously benefited from White Sales and encourages quick participation due to the expanded selection.
Stylish Summer Shoes at Quaker Lane Store
Peoria's exclusive women and children shoe outlet displays large summer stock in leather and varied styles with a wide price range to fit any purse. Local notices cover graduations, Mayday festivities, alumni events, plays at Consolidated school, a wolf hunt, and Foley Kidney Pills testimonials from Ardeola Missouri.
McNabb Dramatic's Play Delights McNabb Hall Crowd
The McNabb Dramatic company staged a successful performance at McNabb hall last Friday night. The stage, decorated by M. E. church ladies, drew praise, and a repeat is planned for Magnola or Hennepin next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNablb
McNabb Dramatic Company
McNabb Hall
M. E. Church
Magnola
Hennepin
George Ziegler
Studebaker
Edgerly
Granville
E. J Schutz
Mc‘Nabb Hall
la Salle
Myr
Centerville
Verry
Jersey City
McNabb Progress Report and Local Happenings
The new bank building rises quickly but basement work slows due to groundwater at eight feet. Dean King manages the McNabb elevator during his father's absence. William travels to Colorado with daughter Lucille. A road grader begins on McNabb’s main street, paving for spring gravel. McNabb baseball faces Swaney Standard Mt Palatine and others. School ends in June with exams. May basket parties show spring activity. Foley Kidney Pills advertised as remedy for kidney bladder and rheumatic pains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean King
McNabb
William
Colorado
Lucille
Swaney
Standard
Mt Palatine
Commencement Notes For Putnam Class Of 1913
Commencement exercises for the graduating class of 1913 are set for Tuesday evening June 8 at the hall with Miss Opal Board and Julia Christenson as graduates and baccalaureate Sunday June 1 at the Christian church delivered by Rev Thomas. Local notices mention visitors, travel, illnesses, school reappointments, and recent deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Amy
Amy Wherry
Albert Sheldon
Tiskilwa
Tda Davis
MFE
Wenona Reader Endorses Deans Kidney Pills Claim
A Wenona resident reports relief from kidney problems after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He says his back pain stops and kidney actions regulate after trying various remedies. The advertisement notes price at 50 cents and lists Foster Milburn Co as national agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenona
Henry
Charles F. “Reeser
Dean
Ill health and family ties noted in Streator regions
The text mentions the daughter of the late Dr R Atwood and niece of Mr and Mrs A H Ruble, Mrs Mary Rhineman, being ill with visits from sisters Mrs Wm Schiffbauer and Mrs Charles Arenz, Lizzie Schiffbauer, and other relatives at Streator hospital. It also notes the burial of the young daughters of the late Mrs Julia Dugan Parret from Farmer City at Epa cemetery beside their mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Atwood
A. H Ruble
Mary Rhineman
Wm Schiffbauer
Charles Arenz
Lizzie Schiffbauer
Streator Hospital
Julia Dugan Parret
Farmer City
Progress Toward Peace Speech at New York Banquet
William Jennings Bryan spoke on progress toward peace at a New York dinner honoring foreign members of the 100 years of peace celebration. He praised President Wilson’s plan as the longest step toward peace, urging international tribunals to settle disputes before hostilities. Cardinal Gibbons and others echoed themes of unity and non war. The piece also includes unrelated verse about changing prices and past days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jennings Bryan
New York
International Conference
Wilson
Bryan
United States
England
Washington
Cardinal Gibbons
BIS
Britannia
Columbia
Atlantic
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Republican
Herman Schmidt
Lacon
Gallen Feazel
Potts
Grace
Tessie Kelly
Messrs
Stateley McCoy
Maurice Wright
Jean Reeves
Edward Schmidt
Toron
John Roberts
Lexington
H. H Thierry
Edna Lindstrom
Frank
Ami Grill
Jerome Johnson
Pontiac
Tex St Clair
Samuel Holman
Washburn
John Holmstrom
Venona
Ed Male
Jacob Myers
Samuel Potter, Jr
Clifford
Carrie Lenz
Ozell Stateler
Lou Blackman
Hoge
Grace Tinkham
Alton
Ed Norton
Son Curry
North Dakota
Ern Schumacher, Jr
Venona Sunady
John Norton
J W Whetzel
S T Rower
Huffman
Plainfield
M .L. Norton
Victor Stoner
M UL. Norton
Gon Curry
Ken Smith
King
John Supsic
Sanbury
Ts i Segraves
Hopewell
PF. A.bergner
Bergner Store
Vance
Ben
Ed Studgvin
Frank Smith
George Lippert
Henry Shields
Cordelia Copeland
Ardeola, Mo
Foley
Emma Phillips
Cgoedike
Th County Court
Groat
Henry Foley
David Ryan
W Feutteridge
Rutland
Mary Becker
Chicago
al Marshall
Harry
DePue
Estella H Bell
Bloomington
Illinois Music Teachers’ Association
Wenona High School
Julia Ethel Morgan
Man
THE
Indiana Sil
SILO
Will T. Law
Magnolia, Ill
Los
J. I Case
Janes
McCormick
Fairbanks-Morse Co
U S
Farmers’ Gene Supply House
J. F. Wolf
Propoier Tol Inc
Nile
Serta
Centen Street Bank
Barnes ' Child Society
Erinany
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