Resolutions Move to Restrict Use of Women's Likeness
Mrs J H Fraser of Peoria proposes resolutions before Lewiston readers by the 14th District Federation of Women’s Clubs. The measures urge laws to regulate and prohibit advertising that uses a woman’s face or figure and call for bans on liquor beer malt products and tobacco promotions using female imagery.
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14Th District Women's Club Federation
J . H Fraser
Peoria
Jewish Council of Women
Lewiston
America
14Th Congressional District Federation of Woman's Clubs
Illinois
Real Estate Transfers List Includes Multiple Lot Trades
A series of property transfers reported in Santa Fe and Steuben areas lists buyers and sellers such as Louis D Stettorto-Absolom Green Jot, Margaret A Harney, Alexander Daniels, Chas BE Herrecke, Mercy Ann Gillett, Emily W Farr, John T Gelatz, Casper Hoffman, Sophia Niblock, Hunt, Jas Wilson, Stephen Sosh, W M Myers, B F Simpson, Alexander O Russell, Charles T Hampton, Robin Clark, and others. Transactions cover portions of lots, blocks, and quarter sections across Toluca and Tolosa areas, with several parcels described by section and quarter references.
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Louis D Stettorto
Absolom -Green
Henry
Margaret A Harney
Alexander Daniels
W K Gillett
Chas BE Herrecke
Lota
Santa Fe
Toloos
Lo Henry
Gillett
Mercy _Ann Gillett
Graee
Steuben
Emily W Farr
John T Gelatz
Richland
Casper Hoffman
Sophia Niblock
Sea
Whitefield
Hunt
Jas Wilson
South Part
Sténhen Sosh
HK Myera
Bleak
Santa Telat
Toluca
Toluca, Wm P Myers
B F Simpson
Ante
Alexander O Russell
Charles T Hampton
Weight decline in Illinois cattle hides prompts leather shortage
A local hide dealer notes over 25 years in Illinois hides average weight fell from 12 to 465 pounds due to breeding improvements and new bloodlines like Durham Galloway Jersey and Holstein. Exposed cattle yield thicker hides, yet demand exceeds supply as much leather now comes from plains cattle. weather exposure affects hide thickness across Illinois and neighboring states.
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Illinois
Durham
Galloway
Jersey
Plains
Ohio
Michigan
Wisconsin
Missouri
Iowa
Peorla Journal
Chicago Visit and Local Notes From Towns
TACON Crete Sontag Bane visits Chicago while Dr Boal and a Peoria caller were noted last week. Mira Wright Ide of Wenona guests of Judge Wright. T M Shaw entertained Lutie Myers of Peoria. Sherman Goodrich visiting family in Green Springs Ohio. Hattie Walker of Chicago spending week with Lacon friends. David Breen went to Chicago for Sears Roebuck employment. Five year old son of Thomas Specht accidentally shot hand. Florence Green visiting sister Mrs S H Wilkilton of Dwight. Mr and Mrs J B Wright sick from ptomaine poisoning after canned fish. Morey injured at woolen mill carding machine, off work days. Mrs Dr Martin with her mother Mrs Sargent of Gendsee. Indy ill, doctor joined wife. Broaddus ex-deputy sheriff moved to bought house. Sheriff Howard moves into jail apartment. Jennie Ward called home for brother John Ward’s funeral at military hospital. substitute at school. Mr and Mrs Fred Smith (nee Mary Barnes) visited Fred Thompson in El Paso Texas. Thompson health improving may start business in spring. Herby Roth taken to Chicago for treatment. to be under Dr Duncan care for 25 dollars weekly plus extra if effective. ill over a year.
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Tacon
Crete
Sontag Bane
Chicago
Boal
Peoria
Mira Wright
Ide
Wenona
Judge Wright
T. M. Shaw
Lutie, Myers
Peorie
Sherman
Goodrich
Green’ Springs
Ohio
Hattie Walker
Lacon
David Breen
Sears, Roebuck&Co
Thomas Specht
Florence
Green
H Wilkilton
Dwight
J B Wright
Morey
Martin
Sargent
Gendsee
Indy
OO Broaddus
Howard
Jennie Ward
John Ward
Fred Smith
Mary Barnes
Fred Thompson
el Paso
Texas
Herby
Constipation Treated With Herbine By Dr Powell
Description of constipation as buildup of waste with daily discharge required. Recommends Herbine to restore bowel regularity. Sold by Dr Powell at 50 cents.
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Powell
Sparland Letters Mention Local News and Weddings
Notes from Sparland about recent travels and illnesses. Mentions marriages of Geo Burt and Inez Hamilton, and George Rickey to Inez Hamilton. Reports Mrs George Jacobs’s death in Pearla and burial arrangements in Sparland. Includes visits by Wm Rickey family, P W Wilcox lecture stops, and friends Shown at grand lodge session in Springfield.
Whitefield Corners Repairs and Sewing at Runnells Home
Whitefield corners report repairs on Lyman Loomis residence and Miss Mercian of Henry has been sewing for Mrs Wesley Runnells.
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Lyman-Loomis
Miss Mercian
Henry
Mra
Wesley Runnells
Local notices and upcoming events in the community
Dr Pershing installs vestibuled doors while J Wilson helps Wm True set up new shop machinery. Minnie Tanquary returns home to Steuben last Sunday. Orin Johnson plans a new farmhouse east of the Corners next spring. The League meets Friday Nov 25 to discuss Our Hymn Writers. Norton Moffit reports interior work on his house nearing completion. Thanksgiving approaches amid heavy farming, with many corn husks awaiting harvest. WW ladies plan a chicken pie supper Tue Nov 29, 20 cents for entertainment and meal.
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Dr Pershing
J Wilson
Wm True
Minnie Tanquary
Harker
Steuben
Orin Johnson
League
Norton
Moffit
Fleeteriog
WW Society
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Touted in Ad
An advertisement claims a “Mystic Cure” for rheumatism and neuralgia can cure in 1 to 3 days. It asserts the remedy removes the cause and diseases vanish after the first dose, with bold claims of immediate benefit. Sold by Powell druggists.
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Je&f A Powell
Henry
Husking Delight as Henry Suft rejoices over corn
Local notes report Henry Suft's happiness with a fully husked crop while Gara Gallup and Hazel Odell recover. Entertainment at Bethel school invited all Friday. Senachwine school event postponed due to bad roads. Minnie Tanquary returns from Whitefield with Carl Barker. Mrs Sarah Tanquary sells her Pontiac farm to W Monier.
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Henry Suft
Alvin Gallup
Gara
Hazel Odell
Grandma Odell
Sparland
Bethel School
Minnie Tanquary
Whitefield
Carl Barker
Sarah Tanquary
Pontiac
Lydia
W. Monier
Senachwine
Mrs George Jacobs Burial Near Sparland Cemetery
The body of Mrs George Jacobs was brought from Peoria on the 930 train. A brief funeral service led by Rev James followed, and she was laid to rest in Sparland cemetery.
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Mra
George Jacobs
Peoria
James
Sparland Cemetery
Grain-O a nourishing coffee substitute for children
A childhood beverage called Grain-O is promoted as a grain based drink replacing coffee for kids. It is described as delicious and nourishing and available in 15c and 25c sizes at grocers, marketed as tasting like coffee but cheaper and healthier.
Magnolia Lady Minstrels and local notices
November 30 edition notes Remember the Lady Minstrels with oysters provided during the show. Ongoing town notices report illnesses and several sick residents, a Mayflower band, and upcoming weddings. Grandma Roman passed Monday at 130, to be buried in Pontiso beside her husband Want. Details to follow next week.
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Lady Minstrels
Simon Haugaur
Charles Willey
Ladies Aid
James Ramage
Weasley Boman
Pontiso
Rev Zaller
Spring Bay
Jennie Towle
Hennepin
Palatine Notes and Arrival News at Gallaher Shop
Geo Burger and Ed Devereux visited Chicago last week while Harry Clemens, the blacksmith, moved into the Gallaher shop. New arrivals from Minnesota include Will Johnston Dell McCabe Mort Hepner and Will Bomeman. A reception at the Gallaher home celebrated Chase Gallaher and his Chicago bride. Dell Zeigler, the Zeigler child, died at age under three, funeral at Catholic church on Sunday.
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Geo Burger
Ed Devereux
Chicago
Harry Clémens
Gallaher
Will Johnston
Dell McCabe
Mort Hepner
Will Bomeman
Minnesota
T Bi Gallaher
Chase Gallaher
Dellat
Gex Zeigler
Thanksgiving Events and Local Obituary in Putnam
A Putnam note lists a Thanksgiving musical and literary event under Senachwine Grange with a small admission, plus a detailed obituary for Melinda Williams, wife of John Williams, recounting her life from 1817 to 1898 and funeral services led by Reverend Northrup. It notes her family across multiple states and her Civil War-era sacrifices.
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Putnam County Farmers Institute
Senachwine Grange
No-trick remedy claims cure all with Electric Bitters
Advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a universal cure for back pain kidneys malaria and nervous troubles. It promises to tone the system purify blood ease headaches sleeplessness and melancholy with mild laxative effects and natural vigor, guaranteed for 50 cents a bottle at Powell's Grog shop.
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F. A. Powell
Funeral of Mrs Norris Draws Large Local Procession
Nearly 100 marriages formed the procession as Mrs Norris of Henry Caledonia area was laid to rest at Caledonia cemetery after her death Monday. Her husband and children endure sorrow as friends offer sympathy. funeral followed a long local life in the neighborhood.
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O H Ransom
Ine
Andrew Morse Thureday
Bok’ Ys Fchool
Bobbitt School
H Ransom
Jas-Shields
Partas
O ' Norris
Henry
Caledonia Cemetery
Sis Norris
Florid Boom Town Notes and Local Moves
Judge McNabb visited the village on Monday while Harvey Larnes returned to teaching duties. Granville residents complain after Billy received the big palm, corn crops struggle with bad weather, and seed selection is stressed. Ernest Bliss paints the Jacob Zenor house. W HQ Morris leases the Allen property for Deo Ist occupancy. Henry Cassell buys land in Florid, John Deininger Sr plans to move there, TA Hotrick’s property sold to him. The Beck family and David Clemens visit Princeton amid a pneumonia case.
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Judge McNabb
Harvey Larnes
Granville
Billy
Upberger
Elsie
Iowa
Ernest Bliss
Jacob Zenor
Hennepin
Ernest
Morris
Allen
Henry Cassell
Decatur
John Deininger, Sr
Florid
Simon Beck
David Clemens
Princeton
Jerry Beck
Pain Balm Promises Quick Relief for Aches
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as superior to plasters for chest side and back pains. It claims rapid relief for rheumatism and recommends Dr Powell as the seller.
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Chamberlain
Powell
Local News Briefs From Henry and Milo Areas
Mary Kooh of Henry is home visiting for a few weeks. Farmers around here finish husking corn. Mr and Mrs Albert Lane and Willis of Sugar Grove visited relatives in Milo Sunday. The children of D F Fields are getting roused by very bad colds. Mrs William Longman of Henry visits her daughter Mrs H R Bulleyment this week and attended church at the M B church last Sunday with a fine sermon from Bro Moles.
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Mary Kooh
Henry
Albert
Lane
Willis
Sugar Grove
Milo
D. F
William Longman
Henry 'S
H.R
Infant mortality statistics and Vermitage remedy claim
A dubious health notice asserts high infant death rates and promotes White's Dream Vermitage as a preventive remedy. It claims about a quarter die before age one, a third before five, and half before fifteen, and prices the product at 250, sold by Dr Powell.
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White
Powell
Local notes from Quaker Lane and area
Daily item notes: A B Wilson returned from Springfield on the 20th, Pauline Shinn is ill, Freddie Gresser out of school about a week, Mrs Luella Fittcraft and Alice Tomlinson traveled to La Salle and back, William Hoyle in poor health with daily doctor visits. Joe Bamgarner with a railroad surveying party spent Sunday at home. Clear Creek school met last Saturday due to Mr Pratt voting. Theodora Wilson visited George Hartenbower’s to see pupil Mabel who broke her collar bone playing, Mabel recovering well. Will Wierman’s 17th birthday celebrated with friends from Lane and Sandy, including Ileena Sandy from Magnolia. A guest enjoyed a supper and social hour. An ad touts Tabler’s Buckeye Pile Ointment for female ailments, priced 60 cents. Chicago merchants cautioned about scams and prize offers. Pension office reports 2125 claims from the Spanish American War era, 1 army and 179 naval, among forty-five applications last Friday.
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B Wilson
Springfield
Pauline Shinn
Freddie Gresser
Luella Fittcraft
Alice Tomlinson
la Salle
William Hoyle
Joe Bamgarner
Clear Creek
Pratt
Theodora Wilson
George Hartenbower
Mabel
Will Wierman
Sandy
Ileena Sandy
Magnolia
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Whitefield Corners
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Henry, Ill
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Idaho
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