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Newspaper
Pekin Advance
Location
Pekin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
1
A note explains that a pencil mark above a date shows the payment date for the paper subscription and does not indicate a demand for payment. The practice clarifies that markings reflect dues status rather than collection action.
Advance personals list a series of local visitors and callers including Nelson Moris of Honey Ran Fes trang, Fitzpatrick in Pekin, W A Criswell for a short time, W A Purlee Lintsh visitor, Claude Paaer and Horden friends, Art Martin Souder, Loven Temple Bear Creek, Charley Hinds, Oscar Nale Souder, Win Messer Bowman, Harvey Dethl near Salem, Mr Reister near Paoli, D L Jeffs trips to Columbus and Indianapolis, Harding relocating near Pekin, Cecil Johnson Paoli, Cecil Nale family, Ruth Olnick and Charles in Indianapolis, John Halt Louisville, Mack Overton move, Mrs Chas Smith Daisy Hill, Noval Lotus Churchman Salem.
The piece outlines a proposed national prohibition amendment drafted by Chairman Webb. It would prohibit manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors in the United States and territories, with Congress and states empowered to enforce it. The article previews next week’s installment arguing for prohibition and discusses public attitudes, plus local notices of visitors and incidents.
Students enjoy snow by coasting down the big hill from the School House. A new kitchen cabinet has been installed for the Domestic Science Department. The school will aid Pekin ladies with a Christmas entertainment at the 1.00 A.M. Hall Saturday night. Mr. Farl Fulk assists the School Orchestra on trombone. Parent-Teacher Meeting delayed due to member absences and will be held on the first Tuesday night in January. Teachers and students take a weeklong holiday break. school closes Friday until Tuesday, January 2, 1917.
Weather delays cause postponement of a Bethel meeting as Pekin Circuit plans a teen meeting before year’s end. Pastor H. L. Moore announces sermons at Pekin, Bethel, and Conway with timely attendance urged. Focus on Christmas as a praise day and salvation through Jesus Christ.
The passage divides communities into three groups. One meddles in others affairs when their own needs are light. A second group is self righteous, enforcing laws strictly according to their view. A third group acts as true friends, helping in need. The question asks which represents real neighbors.
A large blaze at Salem wiped out the Stout Furniture Co plant and the Electric Light plant, with origin undetermined but thought to trace to an electric meter fire. Loss estimated at 200000, reportedly fully insured, described as the town's largest fire and a severe blow to local prosperity.
A string of small ads lists agricultural items and shop offerings. Pigs for sale and sows about 200 pounds, gun shells and shoes repaired daily, sewing machine supplies at Kierly's, oil heaters at Sullivan's, wood and coal heating stores, lard cans, and a lost salesmen notice from Price Track in Weir Pekin and W A Criswell in New Albany.
Prediction notes by CG on Lomilo acreage for Hirsch Bros. Co. indicate limited contracts and plans for seedless need. Mr Dierlyine reports some land remains uncontracted while expected yields and prices remain uncertain.
Telephone patrons urged to call about overdue payments and book orders before the Saturday deadline. A meeting on December 30, 1916, will reveal who has paid and who has not. Walter Martin A Curtis, President, Secretary.
A rambling Possum Holler column mocks local news taste and readers, noting Bil Higgins raises two nests of crickets nightly, a dim weekly paper, and a Warmony Chapel preacher who declined a raise from 600 to 800 dollars citing past collecting failures.
A brief urging readers to begin a pension style Savings Account. It highlights that a small initial amount and weekly deposits can grow to $26 in a year, encouraging securing a financial start. The message frames 80e as the weekly contribution and emphasizes prudent budgeting for newcomers.
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