Sparland and Whitefield Talk of News and Events
Sparland notes report social visits, political rallies, church events, school updates, and a thirtieth wedding anniversary celebration in Chillicothe. Local residents travel to Peoria and Toluca, while a new Ford runabout aids business. Whitefield residents enjoy mild weather, hunting leases, and the formation of a duck club at Goose Lake and nearby tracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Thomas
Peoria
Anna Wins
Henry
Henry Republican
Frank Hill
Win
Hill
Merton Lester
Lacon
George Simpson
Anna Sufi
T Cion Ware
Jatsey Monroe’s
Bare
Horiday
Morris Holmes
Simeon Doyle
Gus Gallup
Plasterers
J. 'J. Widdell
Charles Sellers
Anna Mebaciind
Allison ‘Jarret
Beucy Brisbey
Shencer
Ill
Electa Frisbey
John van Antwerp
H. Thomas
Edna
Nellie
C. D. Marshall
Allen Buckley
BE L Buckley
L. N. Osborne
Charles Martin
Toluca
Delbert R. Taylor
Della
Elmer Olson
M. C. Marshall
Louis Webster
Depue
Falton
Warran Patten
Mr. Patten
Freida Marshall
Mary Riddell
Zetta Geli
Mabelle
L. Buckley
EB. A. Kline
Hutcay
Ormal
A. Atthison
William
Bloomington
Fred
O. M. McKaughlin
Ford
Rathkline
Beulah W. Marshall
Tumma
McLaughlin
W Hodge
Hodges
John Held
Wm. Held
Lyse
Myrtle Bischoner
Ruth
Washburn
Harry Snell
Princeton
Sparland
Velma Odell
Nellie Aitchison
Vivian Evans
Ethel Frisbey
Frank Campbell
Frank Fabeshoski
Mr. Otto
Bernice McLaughlin
South Whitefield
Fred Bly
Clara
Josephine
Frank
Ford Schupp’s
Slavin
Davis Slough
Leslie Waughop
I. W. Wanghop
Travis
Frank Wunder
Etta
George Copland
Watkins
Varna
Emma Bussell
San Diego
Cal
New York
Cornell
Benj
Harry ‘Bussell
Delbert Marshall
Speer
Mr. Marshall
Frey Brothers
Whitefield Duck Club
Goose Lake
Chrisman
Jake
Stop the First Cold With Dr King’s New Discovery
This 47 year old trusted remedy promises to end coughs and congestion from colds. The advertisement urges readers to buy a bottle at their druggist for 50 cents, noting its soothing antiseptic balsamics and broad use for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Probate Court clears several estates and orders hearings
Court records show multiple probate actions and guardianships. Orders include administration appointments for Mary L. Bell and William Wilcox, final settlements for Duffield and Kapraun estates, and hearings set for November 20, 1917. An updated report on minor Duffields and claims adjustments are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Steinke
Frank Colligan
Dora Colligan
Charles A. Brown
John McCormick
Public Service Co. of
Northern Illinois
William
Florence
Theodore
Harry
Grace
Oscar Duffield
William Duffield
Mary L. Bell
James Burnett
Walter Burnett
Henry B. Burnett
Ruth E. Wilcox
Ben FE. Davis
Wm. Wilcox
William Kapraun
John Kapraian
Hilen Anister
Town Growth Depends on Shared Purpose and Cooperation
Farmers emphasize that towns thrive when residents and merchants unite behind a common future. Selfish competition harms growth, while broad community effort, social support, and mutual stake in local welfare drive sustained development and prosperity.
Motorists blamed as railroad crossing dangers rise
A nationwide railroad crossing study finds drivers at fault in most accidents. Burlington Route warns motorists with cards urging caution while railroads report thousands killed or injured yearly. Five thousand visitors later inspect Herrin farm’s two headed calf amid town banter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Henry Stetsman
Herrin
Ice Cream History and Local Social Notes
Oscar Chasteen suffers from blood poisoning in his hand. Various local social items report visits, Bible study plans, and club gatherings. A long block on ice cream history credits Dolly Madison, Nancy Johnson, and growth of the industry, noting rising US consumption and regional trends.
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South Milo
Oscar Chasteen
George Thomas
Cliff Reed
K. K. Klub
Elsie Barker
Marjorie Smith
Frank Barkman
Walter Bentley
Mary Harris
Charlie Reid
Wally Madison
Thyra Sumter Winslow
Illustrated World
Dolly Madison
America
White House
President Madison
Gunton
Nancy Johnson
United States
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promises Clear Skin
Pimply muddy complexions blamed on blood impurities. Dr Kine s New Life Pills claim mild laxative action cleanses poisons from the system and brightens the eye. A free non gripping Lowe movement in the morning is the reward of a dose the night before. At your Druggist 24c Ad Renew your subscription for this Raper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kine
Lowe
Dr. King
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