Patriotic Red Cross Meeting Highlights War Effort
A rainy Sunday Union meeting at the opera house heard Rev L G Landenberger pray for soldiers and leaders. Attor ney Magoon Barnes urged Marshall county to meet a 15000 Red Cross quota. Florence Nightingale mentioned, pledges urged, Star Spangled Banner sung, and closing prayers observed. The Henry chautauqua plan and Rebekahs aid noted. Baccalaureate sermon planned for May 12 at 8:15 pm by Rev Edward Saunders.
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Opera House
L. G. Landenberger
Red Grass
J K.o'neil
Magoon Barnes
Lacon
Red Cross
Marshall County
Aire
Florence Nightingale
Geneva
Switzerland
Red Cross Society
Elsie Carpenter
G. B. Tilton
Edward Saunders
Peoria
Henry Township High School
Indoor Picnic Delights Club Members At Mrs Stickel's Home
A cheerful indoor picnic hosted by Mrs. Stickel, chairwoman of the department of household economics, featured solos, poems, readings, and a civic toast. Members Mrs. Clark Mrs. Ketchum Mrs. Merritt and guests enjoyed music and a farewell auction of leftovers, with remarks from president Mrs. Townsend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine
G. M. Clark
Spencer Ketchum
Southland
William Merritt
Jane
William Green
L. Clitt
Bella Evans
Frank Wood
Paskell
Townsend
Stickel
Paskel
Margaret Campbell
Hartley
R. F. Burt
Young
Women’s Club Meeting Deliberates On War Topics
Weyen Country Woman's Club held a meeting at Mrs John Bumgarner's with Mrs W E Chesney as secretary and chair. Members discussed Russia Germany political issues and war aims, urged relief work and constructive patriotism, and planned May 29 gathering with Mrs George Reismeyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bumgarner
C. E Allen
W. E. Chesney
Bumgarner
Chesney
Russia
L . Boyle
Germany
Percheron Stallion Stand at Several Homes in 1918
Colonel J State License 1602 grey saddle horse bred by Thomas and James Woulf of Streator foaled 1911 recorded in the Percheron Society Stud Book No 84034 will stand this season 1918 at William Merdian Ivan Barry John Antrim and the owner's barn. Terms 15 for a good colt that will stand and suck. Care will be taken but not responsible for mares or moving. Insurance and money due on sale.
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Thomas and
James Woulf
Streator
Iui
Percheron Society of America
William Merdian
Ivan Barry
John Antrim
Don’t Be a Pessimist Viewpoints Restore Spirits
A short column argues against pessimism and offers a shift to a positive outlook. It suggests appreciating simple bread from barley oats and buckwheat and notes an elderly woman with two teeth as a reminder to value modest meals. It urges embracing practical contentment.
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Liam
Tian Pat
J. Watercott
Yanochowski
Lawrence Peterman
V. P, Turner B. G. Hoyle
Northern
Illinois
Cadillac Owners
Cadillac Auto Company
Leonard Travis
Lasalle, Ill
the Republican
Wee Pou
Henry Chautauqua
Henry
G. B. Fenwick
B. H. Hutching
Chautauqua Association
G. E. Tilton
Charles Griffin
L M Bell
GFE Fenwick
Rebekahs
Rebekah Lodges
Athols
Ata Hospital
Pad Tradt
Illinois Women's Liberty Loan Committee
Howard T. Wilson
Lawrence D. Gregory
Peoria Dry Goods Co
Country Woman's Club
Stephen M. Appel
E. F. Honter
Mlinois
Peoria, Ill
Tampa
IKE
Henry, Ilinois
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