Local Notes From Magnolia And Nearby Visitors
Magnolia entries show Henry Republican representation by A Ward and notices of locals visiting. Edna Wilson returns home for Thanksgiving from Oak Park while Thomas Paxson, OL Skelton, Lois Wilson, Dent Parret, Franz Trone, and Charlies Haws are listed as Magnolia visitors or residents. Dr W H Weathers seeks unsettled debts. George Hillabrand and BE A Mathis travel to Oklahoma to check land and visit friends. health reasons cited for a Magnolia resident’s return from North Dakota.
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Edna Wilson
Oak Park
Thomas Paxson
Hennepin
Magnolia
OL. Skelton
Hureka
Lois Wilson
Peoria
Dent Parret
Venona
Franz Trone
Mt. Vernon
S. D
W. H. Weathers
George W. Hillabrand
BE. A. Mathis
Oklahoma
Charlies Haws
North Dakota
Acetylene Light and Calcium Carbide Explained
An illustrated explanation describes acetylene as a light produced by reacting calcium carbide with water. It highlights cheap production, storage in steel drums, and the energy comparison to kerosene lamps. It notes carbide costs about 30 cents per pound and yields a bright white light likened to sunlight.
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Rob Wiest
Iite
K P Lodge Hosts Fish Fry and School News
The K P lodge enjoyed a Monday fish fry at Dakin restaurant with Y S Glenn praised as a first class host. Virginia Jubilee singers performed Friday under Magnolia Epworth League. attendance was fair and receipts were not disclosed. James, principal of John Swaney School, will attend the State High School Teachers Association meeting in Champaign and speak on agriculture in secondary education. The consolidated John Swaney and Look Out societies held a program last Friday with recitations, a duet, and a debate. Next program is Look Out Now on the 29th and all are invited. The Virginia Jubilee singers tour McNabb on Nov 21 with plantation and new songs. The John Swaney athletic association shifts from baseball to basketball, preparing a first-class floor for upcoming challenges. County Superintendent O J Kern visited, praising the consolidated school after touring eighteen states and noting plans to study industrial and normal schools. He declared the John Swaney school among the best country schools in the state.
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P. Lodge
Y S Glenn
Dakin
Mr. Glenn
Virginia Jubilee Singers
Magnolia Epworth League
Epworth League
John Swaney School
James
John Swaney
McNabb
Athletic Association
O. J. Kern
Winnebago County
John Sawney
Kern
Illinois
Apma Ucation Association
United States
Consolidated
Local Social Notes and Sports Scores from Wenona and Dana
Sunday visits mark the social scene with the Downey and Clarke families in Wenona and Mrs. W H Robinson visiting Dwight. Dana hosts basketball action as Lestant teams beat Dana girls 9 5 and boys 27 6, with Dr Schoenneshoefer gifting $5. Other items include Chicago and Ottawa trips and multiple visits in Mendota, La Salle, and Melvin.
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Lostant
Wm. Downey
Clarke Downey
Wenona
George Lechner
Chicago
W. H. Robinson
Giles
Dwight
Edward Phillips
Emma Phillips
Ottawa
Mary Kelley
Dana
Lucile Schoenneshoefer
Lestant
Schoenneshoefer
W. H. Griffin
Remner
Bessie Hannum
Springfield
Grundy Wilson
A D. Herwick
al Marshall
Mendot
Genieve Patterson’s sixteenth birthday party joyfully marked by cakes
In Hennepin on Friday November 15 Genieve Patterson celebrated turning six with a party for 14 friends at the family home. The festivities featured games a lavish repast and six cakes each with six candles creating a festive glow. The event ended with the birthday girl happiest of all. Rev Moots and church members staged a surprise dinner with a large foods contribution from attendees. Putnam County bank has begun accepting C R I P R R script up to $10 to ease currency shortages.
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Genieve
W .C. Patterson
Patterson
T C Moots
W. C Patterson
Rev. Moots
Putnam County Bank
Chicago Trust& Savings Bank
Thanksgiving family notes and town events list
Mr and Mrs Daniel Stipp of Chatanooga Tenn spent time with his brother Dr Stipp. Miss Enid Carroll came from Chicago to spend Thanksgiving with home folks. Putnam County Farmers Institute will be held at the town hall December 11 and 12. Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs Dr Stipp December 4. Albert Stickel came from Davenport to spend a few days at home. Ladies Aid of the Christian church bazaar at the town hall December 10 with a fish pond and supper at 6. Mr and Mrs G W Lawson and Howard spend Thanksgiving with relatives at Princeton. Mrs Myrtle Stickel will spend Thanksgiving with home folks.
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Daniel Stipp
Chattanooga
Tenn
Dr. Stipp
Enid Carroll
Chicago
Putnam County Farmers
Town Hall
Dee
Ladies' Aid
Dr Stipp
Albert Stickel
Davenport
Ladies’ Aid of the Christian Church
G. W. Lawson
Howard
Princeton
Myrtle Stickel
Local Social Notes and Thankful Gatherings Highlight Prairie Weekend
High Prairie residents G W Finley and Agnes enjoyed Sunday with Frank Anderson. Elsa Putcamp of Princeton visited her sister Mrs Walter Winship. Charles Wherry and Elizabeth Downey were entertained at W M Drakes. Albert Stickel returned from Davenport for continued treatment. Enid Carroll home from Chicago for Thanksgiving. Rally Day services at Christian Church featured Rev Sittler sermons and strong music. Walter Winship improving after illness. Putnam County Farmers Institute set for Dec 12–13 at Putnam. Enig Elsie Carroll and Louise Love visited W Io Kelso. Mrs John Ball Sr and others called at A L Kildon's. Vera Hunter from Oklahoma recently married at Jefferson. Mr Edwards of Oklahoma noted.
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High Prairie
G. W. Finley
Agnes
Frank Anderson
Elsa Putcamp
Princeton
Walter Winship
Charles Wherry
Elizabeth Downey
W. M. Drake
Albert Stickel
Davenport
Will
A. L. Kildon
W. Io. Kelso
John Ball
Roy Bear
John Ball, Jr
Vera Hunter
Oklahoma
Jefferson
Tatoa Mr Edwards
The Peckers and the Plea for Reform
A column condemns nagging spouses and “peckers” in private life. It argues for better self control, quotes Solomon on discipline, and urges reformers to fix themselves before offering public advice. Philanthropist signs off urging cross-paper reprint.
Cost of crime cited by Missouri pardon attorney
The article reports Thomas Speed Mosby estimating annual crime costs in the United States at over 200 million dollars, possibly 500 million when considering nonproductive criminals. It cites per capita costs and a circular money circulation anecdote about a five dollar payment chain ending with the farmer.
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United States
Thomas Speed Mosby
Missouri
Mr. Mosby
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