County AthlE Oratorical Contest Amid Rainy Strife
The May 20–21 Marshall County literary and athletic meet in Wenona faced heavy rains and mud delaying events. Henry High School led prizes in oratory and athletic deeds with Edna Powers scoring highest, while Toluca and Wenona earned multiple honors amid tense jury debates and county-wide pride.
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Reid
Ienone
Henry
Calhoun
Lacon
Venona
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Wenons
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Gantry
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Marshall County
Mallary
Toluca
Wenone
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Mary Henning
Ron Evens
Ali
Ons
Wenona Aid
Maste
Edna Powers
Edna
Venona Rudienca
Acen
Venous
Supt
Mallory
Miss Powers
Supt Reid
Venons
McTaggart
Prof Calhoun
Exellent Orchestra
Gaylord Ball
Mageile Stanton
Ken Evans
Wi 'Meagher
Andrews
Geo W Andrews
LaSalle City
Father Finn
Miss O'Meagher
Willie O'Meagher
Willie
Prof Andrews
la Salle
Hdna
Miss White
Peoria
Mr Powers
Edith Quinn
Miss McMartry
Edith
Ernest Sexton
Gerald Riedt
Opera House
Ap Eefadtond
Prof Reid
Boot McTaggart
Plymouth
Eorge
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G W Andréw
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Wenona Hosts Second Athletic Tournament Amid Flooded Fields
In Wenona on Saturday, the second Marshall County graded schools athletic day faced muddy fields after heavy rains. Wayne Bupp won the 100 yard dash as officials and spectators, including Henry and Taluca supporters, watched tense moments and judges James Steele and George Harney oversee the event. Omar Harter of Wenona claimed the 12 pound shot put with a 32 foot effort.
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Omar Harter
Pene M'Moulton
Wenona
Wayne W Rupp
Henry
Wenck& Ruoning
Wayne A Hupp
Indise
Frank M Moulton
Harry—Oliver
Arthur Hoge
Indse
Mdse
Frank’ M. Moulton
Wayne ’ Hupp
Randy Harter
Venona
James Craig
Lacon
Canoer Moulton
Marshall County
Tigers
Taluca
Calhoun
James Steele
Wenons
George Harney
L. D Brown
Henryites Celebrate Victory in Rivalry and Gather for Contests
After a hard fought clash, Henryites praise rival foes and recount a large turnout for the Literary and Athletic contest. The piece lists many participants from Henry and neighboring towns, noting 65 to 70 attendees despite bad roads, including 30 to 35 young ladies. color codes for school teams are given. An ad promotes Herbine as a health restorer sold at Dr Powell's drugstore.
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Henry
Goodspeed
Prof Calhoun
J M Powers
Ay Fr Finn
Miss O’meagher
Hona Powers
Edith Quinn
Wm O'Meagher
Wayne Hopp
Wm Ponzer
Sylvester Sparling
Bruce Williams
Geo A Burt
Rank Forbes
Wm Green
Hdlth McBride
May
Beulah
Zoe Young
James Woods
Ben Vail
Sarah Hoyle
Mayella
Martha Schick
Ua Digelbiss
Lucy Clark
Olira Jonves
Edna Motter
Casper Wood
John Green
Vern Tomasson
Andy McAfee
Carrie
Waunie
Fred Nicholson
Himer Deck
Howard Stoner
George
Charley Harney
Addie Brown
John Leake
Lawrence Gregory
Victor Kays
Fred
Ralph Powers
Cloyd Gayer
Harry Calhoun
Ernest Sexton
Varne
Lacan
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Dialogue style fragment shows unrelated literary quotes and public notices, with characters discussing marriage and a suspended payment among scattered lines from Brooklyn Life and Chicago Post.
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Gingleton
Benedick
Brooklyn
Aspiration Abilities and Vowel Quirks Noted
The text notes linguistic quirks about aspirates and vowels with playful dialogue. Lord Penelope and Ethel discuss vowel dropping and reference a figure with many pounds. Contains whimsical asides and textual hints rather than a main event.
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Ethel
Lord Penelope
Papa
Gloomy Scrap Prompts Old Family Roast
A fragment from a Detroit Free Press item shows a playful jab about gluttony at a family gathering. The note hints at a grandmother figure teased for eating, captured in a casual, humorous newspaper voice.
Downe Uppe and Bull in Family Change Tale
An Annalee's Magazine item hints at tension between a wife and husband and a bull at home. The couple faces domestic strain amid dramatic animal trouble.
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Uppe
Annalee
Irate Woman Tells Visitor Never Return at Indy Journal
Weary Willie and an irate woman quarrel in a Twentieth Century scene. The woman demands the visitor stay away, while Willie appeases and jokes about a secretary erasing a name from a visiting list. The dialogue reflects period humor and social snappiness.
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Willie
Mr. Wraggles
Cros
Indy
N. Y
Not in Hits Class
A Yonkers Statesman excerpt references conversations about personal skills and identity with interruptions. It shifts to an advertisement for wedding and anniversary stationery and engraving services, urging readers to consult The Republican office for first class printing.
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Yonkers Statesman
Republican
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