Secret service scare in Casey prompts inquiry
About four weeks ago a man claiming to be a government secret service agent visited Casey saying he would arrest and bond treasonous speakers. He left after berating local elders. RL Endres, John Bee, T F Roberts and H A Greenwell later sought U S district attorney records in Danville, who found no complaints or orders. Rev L Perkinsons noted similar prior visits with no filed charges. Local reaction labeled it as personal feeling calumny.
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Casey
RL. Endres
John Bee
T. F. Roberts
H. A. Greenwell
Danville
Casey Danner
Real Estate Transfers Include Several 2 Acre Parcels
Joao W. Davis transfers 2 acres in Wyoming to Hewitt Gilbert. Ansa McHeary transfers to J Dancy with a note on origin Marshall for a $100 amount. L. HL Vreeman transfers to W C Freeman.
Real estate transfers list from Marshall area auctions
A series of land and lot transfers recorded, including C E Beadle to Jacob Dunlap for 96 acres. D L Arbogast to Melvin Melton in Westfield. Ardelia Archer to D T Black in Marshall. J C Wallace to James Thompson. Samuel H Sheets to Emery Van Fleet for 57 acres. and multiple York, Marshall, and Casey properties changing hands for mostly $1 or modest sums. Also late entry warns about living in a tent causing illness and rheumatism.
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C E. Beadle
Jacob Dunlap
D. L. Arbogast
Melvin Melton
Shuey’s Ad
Westfield
Ardelia Archer
D. T. Black
Orig. Marshall
J. C. Wallace
James Thompson
Samuel H. Sheets
Emery Vanfleet
Dorothy O. Bonesteel
Fannie C. Murphy
York
F. C. Murphy
D. O. Bonesteel
C. E. Beadle
Harry Thompson
Isaac Thompson
Mary
John Reed
W. S. Peters
H. C. Leggett
Casey
Mary Leggett
Ethel McGinness
W. E. McDaniel
Jewel of every vacation is knowing your work awaits
A reflective line notes the appeal of returning to work after vacations, underscoring the sense of purpose and routine that makes time away feel balanced. It frames work as a steady anchor amid travel plans and leisure.
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Jewel
Training in Gymnasiums Through History Urged
Dr. Dudley A. Sargent cites German gymnastic training as key to wartime endurance. He traces origins to Napoleon era and Father Jahn, noting Germany and other nations balance gymnastics and athletics in preparing soldiers. Separate item: Civil War veterans Whitter and Jones fight over dormitory fan at Vineland Soldiers Home. Jones held on $200 bond.
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Dudley A. Sargent
Harvard
America
Germany
Dr. Sargent
England
Father Jahn
Greece
Romanus
Mans
Cvdo
Cheriany
Instime
Zames
Cermany
France
Italy
Sweden
George Whitter
Willam* Jones
Vineland
N. J
Biy
Justice of the Peace
DeWitt
Jonen
Whitter
Ren
Song of the Defenders marches toward peace and liberty
A wartime poem by Marion Couthony Smith published in the New York Times voices marching to glory and sacrifice for freedom. It depicts crossing perilous seas, trenches in France, and a conviction that the path to a coming day is the reign of peace through steadfast struggle.
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France
Marion Couthony Smith
New York Times
Transatlantic Flight Predicted by Italian Aviator Major Perfetti
Major Perfetti head of the Italian special military aviation committee in the United States predicts a spring transatlantic flight. He envisions relay flights, a 48 hour time frame, and Italy’s 2000 to 3500 horsepower engines powering planes capable of carrying 25 men. He also cites a San Francisco to Sydney run of about seventy hours.
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RO Perfetti
Ooustades
Major Perfetti
Aeronauticcs
United States
Italy
Atlantic
America
Verfetti
San Francisco
Sydney
Australia
Perfetti
Height of Hopefulness
A brief exchange expresses concern about post college finances and waiting to establish a livelihood. The speakers discuss uncertainty about the future and the difficulty of waiting.
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Darling
Noted quotes on health and growth from Elbert H. Gary
An exchange expresses worry about health with a remark on strength and longevity. The quote then shifts to a statement about economic growth needing reason prudence courage justice and cooperation and conciliation as requisites, attributed to Elbert H Gary.
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Elbert Hf
Gary
Unique Fair Exhibit Features by Miss Mauda Nelson
At the Oliver fair last week an exhibit titled Exhibit of Nature showcased Miss Mauda Nelson's collections. It included the largest hornet's nest seen, skins of a copperhead snake, a raccoon killed last May, a black snake over six feet, three hummingbird nests built on a limb for three consecutive years, an oriole nest of wild hemp and wild cotton called old Indians tobacco, and an Indian turnip. A sign reading Rabbit of Nature hung over the display and was crafted by Miss Nelson from various nuts.
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Mauda Nelson
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Florence
Cole Bros
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Brunswick
New Pathe
Rhouma- Yani
Napoleon
Qnca
Saofe
Song of the Defenders
Ed W. Price
Tailors
Clothcraft
Everwear Boys
Selby
Uts
M. Grabenheimer
Black & Hutchinson, Grocers
Heinz
van Camp
Large Post Toasties
Small Post Toasties
Hormel’s
Fancy Box
Bacon
Smith’s
Holland Rush
E. M. Duncan
Postoffice
Marshall
Illinois
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