Energetic men sought for flexible household product sales
Lee Sheppy of Chicago seeks three to four men in Clark County and nearby counties to work in spare time for his firm. No selling experience needed. Pay from 36 to 15 per day based on homes visited. Requires a car or automobile. No investment or bond required.
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Lee Sheppy
N. Haletead Sr
Chicago
Clark
NBC
Wort
Bureau of ‘Standards
Qin
Clark County
Nortal
Farmers and officials clash over crop reports and profits
The piece critiques farm crop reporting and price manipulation claims by Joseph Hartigan, noting Department of Agriculture checks and common booster tendencies among farmers, boards, press, and clubs. It contrasts alleged deceit with factual reporting while briefly touching on a cough remedy and wartime acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hartigan
New York
Department
Department of Agriculture
Acre
Boards of Agriculture
Daily “Press
Daily “Press and ‘Many” of ‘the Agricultural ‘Papers
Christmas in New York highlights thoughtful gifts over wealth
The piece urges readers to prioritize real need over costly gifts this Christmas. It favors simple tokens like letters, calendars, or flowers and notes how thoughtful, useful presents bring real joy, with an emphasis on avoiding excess and considering recipients' true tastes. It also mentions design trends and gift ideas from catalogs and high quality objects to suit varied budgets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
McCall
Gard
Lucy Carter
Intensified Local Advertising for Merchants
City merchants urged to focus on home trade and use the Herald for effective local advertising. Owners urged to study big city ads and bring copy in days early for polished, results driven campaigns. Emphasizes serving the community and holding local trade rather than chasing distant markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Department Store
City Paper
Farm Journal
Herald
State History In Movies Volume Preview for Illinois Honor
A preliminary volume to a five part History of Illinois will be ready for presentation to the general assembly in January. The series aims to mark the 100th anniversary of Illinois statehood and is expected to be completed in 1918. Mrs. Jesse Palmer Weber, secretary of the centennial commission, announced the plan.
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Ilinois
Centennial Commission
General Assembly
Jesse Palmer Weber
Illinois to publish 1818 history with pageant plan
A state commission plans a 600 page volume titled Illinois in 1818 to present a true picture of the state as it joined the union. Prof. C. W. Alvord of the University of Illinois is general editor assisted by special editors. The project will select eight key episodes for a Springfield centennial pageant with paid authors and potential motion pictures.
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Illinois
C. W. Alvord
University of Ilinois
Ilinois
New Feed Store Opens In West Union
W A Williams opens a branch feed store to serve West Union and nearby areas. Edward Crumlin will supervise the new location.
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West Union and Vicinity
W. A. Williams
Edward Crumlin
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R. Hi Hall
Roumania
Algo
Atlantic
Tneomo
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City Drug Store
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Marshall, Ills
The
Terre Haute Daily Star
I.ns Aoi
Chesterfield
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