Rooster Day musings on inflation and radio stunts
A column from July 26, 1933 jokes about summer picnics inflated prices and fried chicken, notes new subscribers on Rooster Day, laments a paper price increase, and recalls radio chains and Chica go sky ride coverage. It pokes fun at Prohibition era tax talk, marriage jokes, and Illinois woes. The Fowler Record is referenced with humorous visions of fried chicken roosters.
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Balbo
Chicago
Fowler Record
Mr. Record
How to remove grease spots from your vest
A reader asks for stain removal tips for vests. The advice suggests using absorbent powder first and a gentle solvent test on inconspicuous areas before treating the fabric, then air dry.
Prices and Business Race Through Last Week
A brief note reports rapid price changes and brisk business activity during the previous week, indicating broader market momentum and consumer demand patterns. Retailers and wholesalers show cautious optimism as sales trends point to ongoing recovery.
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Prices and Business
Notary Public Certification Sealed July 14 1933
The document states a sworn statement certifying truth to the best knowledge by Earl R. Sims as Treasurer. Jesse E. Kline Notary Public subscribes and swears to the statement on July 14, 1933 with official seal.
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Earl R. Sims
A. D
Jesse E. Kline
Editorial Urges Support for Local Liberty Band
An editorial argues the band is a vital community institution and a business venture needing local funding. It notes the Liberty Band carries a $5000 capital investment in instruments and requires community support, having received only $68 in donations over 21 years, with most support coming from outside the community.
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Liberty Band
Lutheran Evening Hymnody Service and Baptism Plans
At the Sunday evening service an Evening of Christian Hymnody featured six hymns with Mise Doole soloing one piece. A future similar service is planned. On Sunday at eleven, July 30, new members will be received and infants will be baptized. The Women's Missionary Society hosts a tea for new members Friday at 8 in the church parlors, closing the membership campaign. Annie Sanford Mission Study Group reported six new members last Friday in the park. St Peter's Church Leat Prairie will hold regular Divine Service Sunday at 2 30 followed by a Luther League organizational meeting for local youth. All young people are urged to attend.
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Mise Doole
Women's Missionary Society
Cams Paign
Annie Sanford
Reguar
St. Peter’s Church
Leat Prairie
Fire devastates Dan McBride and McMahon barns in Saturday blaze
The Bee recalls a past fire that destroyed barns owned by Dan McBride and the McMahon sisters. The McMahon garage and Walter Kramer barn were also at risk, with cause undetermined. Other notes include Burton centennial on Aug. 14 at Newtown park, a July 15 marriage for Lillboro Arntzen and Mies Hazel Hughes, a July weather note, Wm. Keller selling his residence to Josie Hessert, and a tractor plowing demonstration at J. S. Lawless farm.
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Annie
Dan McBride
McMahon Sisters
McMahon
Walter Kramer
Burton
Newtown Park
Lillboro Arntzen
Mies Hazel Hughes
Wm. Keller
Josie Hessert
Dates of county events for Liberty picnic season
A list of upcoming events with dates including Liberty County Liberty Picnic on August 10, Kingston Picnic on August 12, St. Brigid Picnic on August 23, Payson Old Settlers on August 31, and the Inter-Community Chautauqua set for August 27 through September 3.
Missing White Water Pitcher Sought at Opera House Kitchen
One of the white water pitchers is missing from the opera house kitchen. Please return it as it is needed for upcoming events.
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Opera House
Annie Sanford Mission Study Class Meets in Liberty Park
The Annie Sanford Mission Study class met in Liberty park on Friday afternoon July 21 led by Miss Leota Allen with quiz by Miss Edith Gieker. A social hour followed and a special recognition was given to new members Gladys Bowman Maxine Ferguson Marian Oberling Imogene Keller Rosalea Diehl Mildred Hun aaker.
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Annie Sanford
Liberty Park
Leota Allen
Edith Gieker
Gladys Bowman
Maxine Ferguson
Marian Oberling
Imogene Keller
Rosalea Diehl
Mildred Hunaaker
Marcine Allen
Clara Vollmer
Velma Vollmer
Lenore Linker
Florene Longlett
Gladys Longlett
Grace Longlett
Isdith Gieker
Kota Allen
Levun Heberlein
Troy Potter
Jhank Graeff
Kunkle
Bernadine Watera
Donald Eugene Potter
Petrified Wood Found Across Northeast County
Reports indicate substantial petrified wood discoveries northeast of Liberty and in Richfield township with a notable elump atop Richfield hill. Most finds occur near Pear Creeks and gravel beds, dating to the Triassic era, though formations from that period are not known in Illinois.
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Liberty
Richfield Township
Richfield Hill
Illinois
Arizona
Yellowstone Park
Richfield Event Promises Ice Cream and Program
The Christian Endeavor Society will present a program and serve ice cream and cake on Saturday evening July 29. Everett Welton and family visited at the Welton home on Sunday. Mrs Angie Larimore and family of Barry were guests of Mr and Mrs 8 D Rice on Sunday. Mrs Clarence Cochran and child ren of Palmyra Mo and her mother Mrs Crystal if Quincey were weekend guests of Mrs M Cochran. Richfield ball club to play Ad ame Sunday. Mr and Mrs Lee McCrory and daughter Loralee were Hamilton visitors last week.
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Christian Endeavor Society
Everett Welton
Welton
Angie Larimore
Barry
8. D. Rice
Clarence Cochran
Palmyra
Crystal If Quincey
M. Cochran
Richfield Ball Club
Adame
Lee McCrory
Loralee
Hamilton
Cardinal Quincy Game Draws Local Crowd
A large local turnout attended the Cardinal-Quincy game Monday evening drawing community interest from nearby residents and fans.
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Old Man Downstate
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State Capitol
Springfield
Kodak Film
Janesville
Wisconsin
Uncle Bill
J. S. Lawless Farm
Petrified Wood
Kelvinator
Westinghouse Refrigerators
Central Illinois Posiic Service Company
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