Illinois Returns Show Deneen Leading in Early Returns
Early returns across 107 precincts show Deneen ahead of Democratic rival Sprague with 22,913 to 16,170. Chicago precincts indicate Small leading Jones, Cook County may push Small past 100,000, while Coolidge strengths dominate in many counties. Williamson County election security noted with National Guard and U S Marshals on duty.
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Chicago
Deneen
Sprague
Eneen
Small
Lake County
Winnebago
Jersey
Greene
Scott Counties
Jones
Cook County
Kankakee County
la Follette
Coolidge
Davis
Sangamon County
Williamson County
Illinois National Guard
United States
S. Glen Young
Young
California and Illinois returns shape post election tally
California nears a 100 000 Coolidge majority as returns show La Follette gaining in some counties. Illinois sees Deeneen lead by 25 000 while Davis trails. Oklahoma reports Davis ahead by about 1 000 with Walton weaker.
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California
Coolidge
Calfornia
Senator la Follette
John W. Davis
la Follette
Commerce
Herbert Hoover
Oklahoma
Davis
Walton
Fire Attacks Purcell Home Chimney Sparks
Fire started from a chimney spark torched the Purcell residence roof. Mrs. Black raised the alarm. The family extinguished the blaze, but many local residents quickly gathered at the scene.
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Purcell
George Purcell
Black
Estate Proceedings and Guardianships in County Court
Proof of death filed for Louis M. Porter estate with Florence Porter as executor. Guardian ad litem W B Wilson appointed. will admitted and letters testamentary ordered. Adjustment days set for January 1925 for several estates including Abslom Frazier Alexander Garren Birthel Copple and H W Moehlmann. Resignation of Daniel B Peace accepted and Roy McNeilly and W O Reddy petitions granted with bond set at 79900.00. The People vs E Pansheri and T.
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Louis M. Porter
Florence Porter
W. B. Wilson
Abslom Frazier
Wm. S. Perrine
Alexander Garren
Birthel Copple
Monlay
H. W. Moehlmann
Daniel B. Peace
Roy McNeilly
W. O. Reddy
Reddy
People
E. Pansheri
Prohibition Act Violation and Assault Cases Bond Details
The record lists two cases: violation of the Prohibition Act with a $1500 personal bond or $1000 cash bond, naming Harry Williams, Harry Charlton, Monk Hanes, Floyd Middleton and Doale Littrell. An assault and battery charge shows a $200 cash or $250 personal bond per defendant.
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E. Connaughton
Harry Williams
Harry Charlton
Monk Hanes
Floyd Middleton
Doale Littrell
Surprise social for Karl Outhouse wedding couple
On October 25 the Boethian Class of the Baptist Sunday School held a surprise social at Mr and Mrs W F Cox home. Green and white decorations, games, and refreshments marked the evening. Orville Genre presented the aluminum gift. Miss Esther Cox offered a cut glass bud vase to the newlyweds. Guests included Mrs Berthoux and many classmates.
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the Baptist Sunday School
Karl Outhous
W. F. Cox
Fiuit
Cox
Baptist Church notes Young Peoples Class organizes activities
The Young Peoples class of the Baptist Sunday School organized with officers elected led by Orville Genre as president and Veretta Outhouse as vice president. The Boethian class colors purple and white used with the motto Running to Serve and aims to combine study with service. A weiner roast followed at Mr Bert Simcox pasture. Next meeting at Miss Vivian Nattier’s home on November 28.
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Orville Genre
Veretta Outhouse
Eula Britt
Waive Speer
Vivian Nattier
Nellie Davis
Floyd Britt
Bruce Carter
Kathleen Davis
Boethian
Soldier of the Cross
Bert Simcox
Ateka B. Y. P. U
Teynillips
Elien Chandler
Mary
Alberta Berthoux
Sister Cox
Seiple family buys R A Simcox place in Cent ralia
Frank Seiple and family of Cent ralia have purchased the R. A. Simcox property and will move all personal effects to the site in January.
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Frank Seiple
Centralia
R. A. Simcox
Card of Thanks for Cruse Cemetery Cleaning
The cleaning of the Cruse Cemetery has been completed but announced late. Thank you to all who contributed to this worthy cause. Eliza Brown, Lydia Logan.
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Cruse
Eliza Brown
Lydia Logan
Gratitude for Kindness After Our Loss
The Buchanan Matheny family thanks friends and neighbors for support and floral tributes during the passing of our mother and daughter.
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Buchanan Matheny
Local notices and shopping tips fill Martins area ads
Locals mention visitors from Decatur and Normal with road conditions and car trips. Martins promotes All Star Brand shoes dress goods shirts and a new yarn line while listing fence posts lard and gun shells for sale. Nearby residents travel to Peoria Dixon Elgin and Decatur for work and shopping.
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Decatur
Lovie Wesert James Ar
Peoria
Martins
All Star Brand
Dains
Don. Arnold
Robert Nichols
Maron
Dwight Ballance
Dixon
Nothern
Illinois
Louie Wasem
John Nagel
B. F. Hostlar
T. T. Cox
Altoms
Leonard Goodin
George B. Underwood
Elgin
D. N. Smith
Mr. Underwood
Bert Walker
John Nattier
Josie Vallow
Lee
Clinton
Lee Chandler
Belcher
Chester
Normal
Fent Caldwell
Odin
P. S. Caldwell
Wm. Good
Elwin
Mont Beckett
Charles Jett
Edwin Gray
Assumption
Frank Belcher
Pope Township
Patoka
J. S. Hudspeth
Hudspeth
Caiis
Local notes mix of visits sales and town news
Community tidbits list visits from Salem and nearby towns, autos traded and homes bought in Decatur and Vandalia, a marriage rumor near Vandalia, a monthly drawing prize, and brief notes on newspaper delays and printing issues.
Editors chase debt with borrowed Winchester rifle
The Kansas editor said he borrowed a Winchester and walked the street to deliver it to the owner. Delinquent subscribers feared a warpath and began repaying debts. A man cleared ten years of back pay, and the editor returned to a haul of hay, corn, potatoes, wood, and turnips. Editors everywhere seek loans of firearms.
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Kansas
Winchesters
Publishers Review
New Testing Machine At B S A Demonstration
The United States Bureau of Standards houses a 10,000,000 pound testing machine used to crush large steel columns and brick walls for material strength research.
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United States Bureau of Standards
Delayed Progress Cited Over Troubling Obstacles
A brief note reflects concern that progress falters due to those who deem the task too difficult. The statement emphasizes urgency and calls for overcoming hesitation to advance.
Carbon Black Used in Talking Machine Records
Carbon black derived from natural gas is employed in the manufacture of talking machine records, serving as a key component in record production.
Germany Moves to Manufacture Sinégulin Insulin Extract
Efforts proceed in Germany to produce Sinégulin, the pancreatic extract used to treat diabetes, signaling steps toward local insulin production.
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Germany
First Copyrighted Book The Philadelphia Spelling Book
The first book entered for copyright under U S law was The Philadelphia Spelling Book. A historic note marks the start of formal copyright protection and the use of printed instructional texts in early America.
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The
United States
Philadelphia
Paint Preserves White House From Weather Decay
A century without annual water resistant coating would have left the White House at Washington in ruins. painted protection kept it intact.
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White House
Washington
Shoestring Ties to Fortune Origins
A tale recalls how wealth began for some, tracing origins to a man who wore a cheap silver watch chained to his vest with a new shoestring, illustrating humble beginnings.
Drop in Union Membership After Great Britain Strike
Since the great railway strike in Great Britain the National Union of Railwaymen saw membership fall from 457,836 to 386,115, reflecting a sharp decline in organized labor.
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Great Britain
National Union of Railwaymen
Infant Deaths Drop Sharply in New York State
Twenty years ago about 158 babies died per 1000 births in New York state. Last year that rate fell to 75 per 1000 births.
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New York State
Unclear OCR fragment from London workshop notes
Fragmentary text describes a workshop in London with fifty three men, each reportedly injured or missing a leg. Details are incomplete and names or dates are not readable.
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Wetory Inn Workshop
London
Nzed Courage and Flanelettes Attract Shoppers
A garbled pitch touts courage and fashion in a store display. The text mentions Bets, darks, and a bold blanket line described as very attractive with pattern and price appeal.
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Cains Store
Wonderful Horse
A compact verse extols a simple carriage free from modern automotive burdens. It praises no buttons, gears, or license costs, lauding a reliable frame, intact inner tubes, and a steady life with few needs, attributed to the American Forestry era.
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O. K
American Forestry
Health notes on infantile paralysis and diseases in 1920s Illinois
Whiteside county reports ten infantile paralysis cases linked to Clinton Iowa with spread into Illinois. Smallpox fears rise as vaccination debates grow. health officers question quarantine rules and emphasize prevention. Data show mixed contagious-disease trends with tuberculosis and influenza increases in mid year. A survey notes physicians’ families suffer fewer infant deaths due to preventive care. Large swimming programs in 1923 are highlighted amid drowning statistics. Statements from Dr. Hubert Work discuss low insanity and related conditions among isolated western Indians, contrasting issues in civilized communities.
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Whiteside County
Illinois
Clinton
Iowa
Minois
Haven Emmerson
New York City
Hubert Work
Interior
Iwlings
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