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Newspaper
Pekin Advance
Location
Pekin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1916
Page
1
Noy Dee secured victory in the Paver ye cas event finishing ahead of Pilper with a dominant performance. The race outcome highlighted Dee as the standout runner in a competitive field noted for its speed and effort.
Pekin visitors and local business activity are recorded with names such as Mr. and Mrs. Otte Baris Hill, Charley Daily, Clyde Sellick, Lebert Gorman, and Mrs Sanford Motens. The note mentions churchgoers, neighborly visits, and a few shipping delays for goods due to fog. References to Danville Indiana, Louisville, and Mt. Aion place the events regionally.
A fragmented text blends Christmas devotion with wartime worry as readers reflect on peace in the world and the toll of conflict. Mentions of Nay, prayers for God, and calls to unity mix with civic notes about meetings and local business observations, including visits and upcoming stockholder actions. The passage also references a Vera kin telephony company meeting set for December with bids and contract details to be later determined.
Fragmented OCR notes mention Rutherford and Salem contexts with references to a public event. The garbled text references a court or community figures, weather, and a visit but lacks coherent facts or dates to form a concrete summary.
Road Supervisor candidate Arthur Hilton submits candidacy papers for the Road District election scheduled for June 16, 1916. Voters will determine the official with authority over district road matters at the upcoming poll.
A collage of notices and adverts from Sullivan and Pekin shops. Items include sow for sale, farm pigs about four weeks old, shotgun shells, shoe repair, sewing machines, wood and coal heating, lard presses, fencing, and welding supplies. W. A. Criswell of New Albany, Indiana is named among the contact lines.
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