First 10 per cent perfect baby found at district fair
Galesburg Illinois August 18 The most perfect baby in the state this year was found at the district fair contest James Stephenson seven months old of Monmouth judged among the most perfect. Judges included Mrs St Clair Drake wife of the former director of the state public health department and Mrs Leona Fletcher a representative to that department.
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Galesburg
James Stephenson
Monmouth
St. Clair Drake
State Public Health Department
Leona Fletcher
Health Board Urges Warmer School Lunches and Weigh-ins
Illinois schools prepare for return to classes with calls for regular weight checks and individual charts. Cafeterias and warm lunches with fresh milk and vegetables are recommended to combat malnutrition, aided by open air rest and physician supervision.
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Springfield
Illinois
Liquor thieves cut freight train near Bloomington
Associated Press report from Peoria says liquor thieves cut a Big Four freight train six miles east of Bloomington early today. They stole 125 gallons of alcohol and fled, according to police.
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Associated Press
Peoria
Big Four
Bloomington
Titan tractors listed for sale at Thrashers
A dealer advertises 10 to 20 Titan tractors available for purchase at Thrashers for 900 dollars each. The short listing notes price and quantity with no additional terms.
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Thrashers
Agreement for U S relief aid to famine Russia
Riga Aug. 20 The United States and Russia sign a relief treaty to aid famine regions in the Volga area with food and medicine. Relief ships are to be loaded immediately for Hamburg, Danzig and New York and shipments travel free, with Americans controlling distribution.
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Ananounted
Riga
United States
Russia
Volga
Hamburg
Danzig
New York
Former Governor Lowden to Speak at Monmouth Lodge Anniversary
Former Governor Frank C. Lowden will be the principal speaker at the 75th anniversary celebration of Monmouth Lodge No. 37 A F and A M October 6. Announcement came from Monmouth yesterday.
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Frank C. Lowden
Monmouth Lodge No. 37
A. F
A. M
Monmouth
Man Dies After Tub Fall in Omaha
Omaha reports Drew Burger aged 25 died after slipping from a bath and breaking his neck. The incident occurred last night in Omaha Nebraska and the death was confirmed within minutes. Washington meanwhile notes a war department statement affirming battleships as the backbone of national defense despite tests on air power.
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Omaha, Neb
Drew Burger
Washington
War Department
Barn Fire Near Industry Promptly Controlled
The Everett Matheney barn, 2 1 2 miles southeast of Industry, burned about 7 o'clock Saturday morning. An automobile and horses were removed before the roof fell in. The origin is unknown though flames erupted from the roof.
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Everett Matheney
Industry
Back At Work A J Peterson Returns From Vacation
A J Peterson day operator at the Q passenger station resumes duties after a three week vacation spent with his family in Chicago Milwaukee and other points. The article notes lighthearted gossip about a young woman arrested for wearing a one piece bathing suit with a joking exchange.
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A. J. Peterson
Chicago
Milwaukee
Birmingham
Plymouth Band Delights Fulton County Fair Crowds
The Plymouth Girls' Band provided music on Thursday and Friday at the Fulton County Fair in Lewistown. Reported as well received, the group is slated to perform soon at the Iowa State Fair.
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Plymouth
Fulton CO
Pulton
Lewistown
Non-Resident Notice in McDonough County Divorce Case
State of Illinois McDonough County Circuit Court issues notice for John C Waid non resident defendant in Gertrude A Waid versus John C Waid chancery divorce Gen No 2999. summons returnable to Macomb on the third Monday of September 1921. Clerk WILL B MARTIN seals the notice.
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R. E. Lybarger
State of Illinois
McDonough
Circuit Court
McDonough County
Gertrude A. Waid
John C. Waid
Illinois
John C. Ward
Macomb
Ill
Will B. Martin
Sage and Sulphur Compound Promises Gray Hair Revival
An old advertisement touts Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound as a ready to use hair dye. It claims to restore natural color and luster, darken gray hair evenly, and provide a youthful look without curing disease.
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Wyeth
British Army executes 343 death sentences in war
Washington reports the house and senate conferees near agreement on anti beer bills and hope for action before the recess. The proposed measure requires search warrants before authorities may search homes.
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Washington
House
Senate
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Suvarsmwy
State Health Board
Lowden
Colchester Shipping Association
Nash Auto Co
Ford
Ford Wheels
Sam Levin
N. Lafayette St
William Purdum
F. 5. Moon
East Jackson Street
Dorothy Maguire
E. C. Maguire
North Lafayette Street
Downer’s Grove High School
Northwestern University
Evanston
Monster Land
George N. Runkle
Betweg Industry
Littleton
S. F. Horney
J. M. Downing
Frank Duncan
R. N. Wear
L. A. McGrew
Horace A. Hoffman
Ladies of
Doddsville
Mdav Davison
Titan
J. W. Thrasher
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