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Newspaper
Liberty Bee
Location
Liberty, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1933
Page
3
A Midwest column laments Gov Horner's push for taxes and the squeeze on farmers and cities. It notes the May 24 1933 issue, jokes about straw hats, rabbits, and Earthquakes, urges buying local farm products, and mentions pay cuts for teachers and Babe Ruth.
Fred Pracht reported finding a woodpecker of the nuthatch variety with its bill driven half an inch into a tree bark following the recent storm. The remark notes the unusually hard peck.
Joe Doakes invites everyone to a chicken dinner at the park this Sunday. The event aims to raise funds for local activities and community projects with proceeds supporting neighborhood programs.
An editorial urges local business men to support the Liberty summer program and invest in community growth. It argues success depends on collective commitment, warning against cowardice and urging unity to back the committee’s plan.
The Bee recalls 1918 events: Enoch Swisher buys a Republic truck to start a freight business, Sam Thompson launches a legislative bid, and Illinois marks its 100th anniversary. Weather described as warm with a few showers. notes mention Uncle Don Geuble on furlough, Mrs Ora Diehl with measles, Gus Frey giving soda on closing day, and an editor moving a house. The column jokes about doctors and uncertain causes.
Local chatter centers on street life and a rumored moratorium on winter lights. Union Libery ball team questions begin their season as fans await a strong year. Albert Pond suffers facial injuries from a tractor accident Friday morning. Christian Sunday School class holds meeting with farewell for Mrs. Jeanne Wilkey. Roy Buskirk and infant visit Camp Point and Golden.
Ed Hunsaker arrived Thursday evening from Waterloo Iowa where he had been visiting his friend Herman Wagner.
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