Christmas Drive for Veterans Begins in Macomb Area
The By-Stander launches a $50,000 Illinois American Legion Christmas fundraiser to aid World War I veterans in hospitals. Gold Star mother Anna Mull of Springfield leads with a $10 gift, followed by donations from Chenoa and Coatsburg posts and Nokomis charity events. The drive seeks broad community support to provide year round entertainments for former service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
American Legion
Illinois’ Fighting Sons
Macomb
McDonough County
Brotherhood of Man
Ilinois
Illinois
Anna Mull
St. Mihiel
Ben Roth
Chenoa
Dana C. Lambert
Coatsburg
Nokomis
Legion
McCauley
Springfield Legion
Seilitie
Committee of
Sixth Street
Bayer Aspirin Banner Promotes Genuine Tablets
An old tidbit extols Bayer Aspirin naming the genuine Bayer branding and its safe use for pain and ailments. It notes packaging, price, and availability, then shifts to local town notices including residents moving in for winter, church bazaar plans, school and community club activities, and various minor personal updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayer
Ed, Metzker
Misssouri
Methodist’ Church
Bobby Melvin
Harry Murphy
Lillian Blackhurst
Carthage
Vernon Melvin
Monmouth
Ensel
Waymack
Burnett Meyvin
St Jacobs Oil Promises Rapid Rheumatism Relief
Advertising claims St Jacobs Oil cures rheumatism and related pains instantly. It promises relief from joint stiffness swelling and soreness with a small trial bottle available at drug stores. The copy asserts millions cured over decades and extends to sciatica neuralgia lumbago and sprains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jacobs
St. Jacobs Oil
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Verda Viola
Illinois Dee
Gordinier Bros. Stock Company
Rte
Gay Rice
Memphis
Minstrels
McClellan's Book Store
J. A. Atherton
Park Garage
Albert Ross
Dr. Davis
Lee Reybush
Ina Allshouse
Zora Fargusson
Geo
Gills
Long Berch
Cal
Tra Smith
L. O. Wheeler
Beeta Hall
The
Normal
Charley Hall
Mildred Hitch
East Railroad School
John Swango
Industry
Jessie Leighty
Art Powell
Dorothy
Arthur
Ladies Aid
Dal Reubus
Frank Williams
Chicago
Henry Lewis
George Lewis
George Shultz
Quincy
David Shultz
Miss Mills
Knoxville
Hazel Reybush
Mat Lair
Davis
Frank Hall
Community Club
America
Rev. Sheppard
Erma Locke
Vera Gills
Beula Black
Lyle James
Derrell Gills
Maggie Black
Morris Luton
Ina Hanson
Ruby Graves
Ruth
JF Allshouse
Jusse
Miss Duil
Rev. Peterson
Katestar
Zella Graves
Bird Black
Bush
Ina
Scottson Wayne
and Hanson
Lynn Melvin
Fat
Edwin Bre
Marabel Melvin
Live Wire Supply Co
East Side Square
Illin
Kansas
B. R. Butterfiel
J. M. Sullivan
Sandons
B. F. Jacobse
Crook E
Ston, Swill
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