A Letter From the West to Nurse Mrs. C. V. Farmer
Edith M. Douthitt writes from Denver noting her sister Mrs. C. V. Farmer’s left hip fracture mending on crutches with brace. She recalls mountain scenery near Nederland and Arapahoe Peaks, describes diverse flowers and birds, weather contrasts, and plans to return to St. Louis for the Municipal Opera and the Cardinals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
C. V. Farmer
Patoka
Denver
Illinois
Missouri
Nederland
Tolano
Rollino
Eldorado
Arapahoe Peaks
Illinois School of Pharmacy to Lengthen Course to Three Years
The University of Illinois School of Pharmacy in Chicago will graduate its first class under a three year program in June. Dean William B. Day says the change aims to elevate the school's standing and help clerks share prescription work. The college, founded in 1859 as the Chicago College of Pharmacy, is the fourth in the U.S. and now the only one in Illinois. Class of 191? graduates 81 students. enrollment is higher than last year.
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University of Illinois School of Pharmacy
Chicago
William B. Day
Chicago College of Pharmacy
Allegheny Mountains
United States
Ilinois
Dumb Dan Quote Sparks Witty Exchange
A fragment shows Dumb Dan quipping about drinking and wine with a playful line about taking a chance. The brief dialogue hints at casual banter and the character's familiar humor.
Ice Cream Supper Hosted by Household Science Club
The Household Science club will hold an ice cream supper north of Martin's Store on Saturday evening July 14.
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Household Science Club
Martin's
Military Training Camp Opens At Jefferson Barracks
Jefferson Barracks Missouri July 10 the fifth Citizen Military Training Camp opened Monday July 9 with about 1500 boys enrolled from Arkansas Illinois and Missouri. Colonel Moor N Falls commander praised the young men as they received physicals in the Mill and were outfitted in army clothes for a month. Camp Arkillmo to host parents was dedicated Sunday night and Red Cross hostess Mrs Force arrived to assist through the camp. Community 4 H Clothing Club to finish work for gold seals with Achievement Day set for July 14 at the gym.
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Jefferson Barracks
Citizen
Moor N. Falls
Arkansas
Illinois
Missouri
Colonel Falls
Arthur E. Dewey
Old Reservoir
Old Virginny
Dorothy Chris
Local News Notes Highlight Regional Visits and Baseball Game
J W Alexander visited Breese on Thursday for business. Mrs Lloyd Parks and children from Gary Oklahoma are visiting Parks families. O G Singer and family traveled to Indianapolis for several days. Ed Hartley and C B Anderson attended the Cardinal Giants game in St Louis. Editor and wife saw Andy High Hafey Harper homer as Cards beat Giants 6 to 1.
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J. W. Alexander
Breese
Lloyd Parks
Gary
Oklishoma
Parks
O. G. Singer
Indianapolis
Ed Hartley
C. B. Anderson
St. Louis
Andy High
Hafey
Harper
Giants
Ice Cream Supper Announced at Mound Chapel
An ice cream supper is announced for Saturday night July 21 at Mound Chapel, inviting community members to attend and enjoy dessert and fellowship.
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Mound Chapel
Idaho Cheeries Showcased by Cahill and Simcox
Last week Idaho cheeries arrived in Patoka from the Simcox brothers and the Cahills. The Cahills’ fruit was sampled and praised as the best cherries yet tasted, leaving readers wishing for a carload.
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Idaho
Patoka
Simcox Brothers
Cahills
Salem Republican man visits register office
Mr. Dietrich linotype operator and part owner of the Salem Republican was a pleasant visitor at the Register office Saturday evening en route to Lincoln for an over Sunday visit. He has been with the Republican about six years and helps with the weekly published from that office.
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Dietrich
Salem Republican
Register Office
Lincoln
The
Republican
Mound Chapel Serves Immersion Baptism at 2 PM
Rev Mitzel will preach at Mound Chapel at 11:00 A M Sunday July 15 and baptize all immersion candidates at 2:00 P M Those seeking immersion should attend the 11:00 A M service to prepare Rev Cecil Lowe preaches at Vernon at 8:00 P M and Rev Mitzel at Patoka at 8:00 P M Rev O D Mitzel, Pastor
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Mitzel
Mound Chapel
Cecil Lowe
Vernon
Patoka
O. D. Mitzel
Cemetery Association reports profits from July dinner
The Cemetery Association announces $128.12 in clear proceeds from the Fourth of July picnic dinner. The note thanks supporters and urges further contributions to beautify and maintain Patoka Cemetery.
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The
Cemetery Association
Patoka Cemetery
Christians Study Sacrament Theme in World Church Lesson
Sunday services across Christian Science churches focus on the Sacrament topic with psalm and Romans readings about rendering thanks and living sacrifice. The lesson cites Mary Baker Eddy's Science and Health noting spiritual sense grows as honesty, unselfishness, love, and meekness are practiced.
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Churches of Christ
Scientist
Mary Baker Eddy
After Robbery Arthur Called Police, Hebzibah Remembers
In a terse exchange, Arthur confirms he notified authorities after the robbery. Hebzibah recalls his decisive response and insistence on reporting the crime. The dialogue underscores the urgency and accountability following the incident.
Preparations Build as Parties Map Campaign Week
Both parties hold early planning meetings this week to set campaign rules amid wet and anti wet debates. Reports from Washington note the GOP feeding the elephant with grape juice as Hoover campaigns the Missouri farming belt, while Democrats push finance leadership and expect renewed money spigots.
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Washington
Hoover
Missouri
Herb
Broadway
Raskob
Large Motor Corporation
Democratic Finance Committee
G. O. P. Slush
World’s tallest building planned over Chicago rail yards
The Apparel Manufacturers Mart, a 75 story structure on Illinois Central air rights, will rise on two downtown blocks in Chicago. With 4.65 million square feet, it will include garages, display space for apparel firms, offices, a 1000 room hotel, three business clubs, two auditoriums, and a roof pool. Groundbreaking is set within six months on a $45 million project.
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Illinois Central System
Chicago Lake Front
Ilinois Central Magazine
Apparel Manufacturers’ Mart
Woolworth
New York City
Eiffel
Paris
17 Year Locust Swarm Reaches Eastern States On Time
Scientists report Brood I cicadas emerge after 17 years, timing locust swarms along the Eastern seaboard. Experts say damage is limited to egg laying on twigs. the insects feed mainly with sucking mouthparts and live about six weeks above ground. Observers note June and July activity across Connecticut New Jersey southern New York eastern Pennsylvania Maryland Virginia and North Carolina.
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Earth
Atlantic Seaboard States
Connecticut
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina
W. T. Davis
St. Geor
Staten Island
North America
Brad II
Prominent Fayette County Farmer Dies After Illness
John Montgomery Reidle a well known farmer of Wilbertown township Fayette County died after four weeks illness. Born December 13 1866 in Fayette County Ill he married Nellie Aderholt in 1897 and raised thirteen children on the Wilbertown farm. Funeral services were held at the home and burial followed at McConnell cemetery with Rev O F Mitzel officiating.
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John Reidle
Wilbertown Township
Fayette County
Patoka
John Montgomery Reidle
Leonard Reidle Way
Ill
Nellie Aderholt
Uniam
Alvin
Clarence
Merle
John
Mt. Pulaski
Melvin
Iliopolis
Tracy Eaglin
Odin
Frank Denning
Vang
Dalia
Ernest Torbeck
Fred Meyer
Shobonier
F Delmar
Roy
E. R. Riedle
Virden
O. F. Mitzel
McConnell Cemetery
Ed Purdy's Philos Dance View on Unconfined Ankles
Ed Purdy coins a new saying describing a dance where ankles and hips are unconfined. The remark appears in his philosopher column reflecting on dance freedom and posture.
Vernon Band Concert at Olympia Hippodrome
A Vernon band concert program lists selections including Overture New Dawn First Hearts Throbs My Grand Fathers Clock A Little Bit O Pep Sacred Selection to the World By Request Polka Anvil Dream Kisses Ain t She Sweet Antics of the Old Gray Mare Oriental Euochap Jungle Queen and Mareh March with performers Hay Fillmore Parlow Jeromna Clem Barn Jorhat likely in attendance.
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Olympia Hippodrome
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Dan
Mabel Belcher
Bessie Hill
Eunice Outhouse
Love
Katie Nattier
Ruth Nattier
Kenneth Roughton
Charleston
Wilma Delassus
Ida Jett
D. R. Livesay
F. W. Lee
Ramsey
Decatur
Taylorville
Lloyd Slocomb
James Doty
W. A. Wyatt
Paragould
Ark
J. R. Carter
Leo C. Walker
Wisconsin
Douthitt
Maurice Ballance
Homer Potts
Carbondale
O. A. Nattier
Cahill
Frank Porter
Johnny Long
Springfield
Franks
W. F. Cox
Wfe
Cox
Baptist Church
Wickersham Brothers
Mulberry Grove
al Ellis
Trenecia B. Ridenhower
Egyptian Bus News
Ed Merry
Greenville
Louis L. Emmerson
Ethel
Goldie
Gladys Beard
F. G. Shimp
E. T
Charles McClughen
Evansville
Henry Belcher
Pope
Iowa
James Emerson, Jr
Centralia
Russell Snyder
Citizens Military
David van Fossan
U. S. Navy
Louie F. Zimmerman
Louie
Pauline Clark
J. N. Clark
Kansas City
Amanda Clark
Lucile Walker
Alberta Berthoux
DuQuo
Thelma Walker
L. V. Patten
Wes Martin
Denver Adams
Columbia
Adams
John Pugh
Supervisor Johnson
S. C
Alonzo Wagstaff
Bicknell
Ind
Glenwood Brown
W. L. Hathaway
Soulon
Thomas Walker
Arelene Walker
Virgil Cox
Rialto
California
Susie Foltz
Peoria
R. H. Foltz
Sandoval
Raymond Lenninger
Fred Lenninger
Stringtown
Raymond
Walter Johnson
Muskegeon
Mich
C. N. Cruse
Miss Georgia
Salem
Christian Science Churches
Arthur
Hebzibah
Fayette
County Farmer
Ed Purdy
Philos
Polka “Anvil
Helen Hathaway
Alexandr Eilenba
Hay Fillmore
Parlow
Jeromna
Clem
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