Pekin region notes and social visits in brief
Ra K Motsinger and John Martin visit Pekin from Farabee and Borden respectively while the Town Board met and allowed a few claims. Numerous residents and visitors frequent Pekin, Olive Branch, Borden, Martinsburg, and nearby towns. Highlights include sale notices, local business callers, church and Sunday events, and word of rough winter Sunday weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ra K. Motsinger
Farabee
John Martin
Borden
Delbert McKinney
Salem
Mrs. Manson Motsinger
Olive Branch
Byron Payne
Henry Weber
Wm. Griffin
Citlem
Pekin Friends
H.C. Littell
Borden Friends
R. E. Elrod
Owensburg
Greene County
Lotus Churchman
Ewing's
Prohibition Debate Shapes Indiana Dry Law Status
The piece discusses Indiana’s new Prohibition law to take effect April 1, 1918, noting it is a 1917 legislative measure not constitutional amending, with potential repeal or constitutional challenge. It reflects mixed certainty about enforcement and the political timeline ahead including elections and a possible test case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
General Assembly
The Nature of Courtesy and True Generosity
A quoted essay argues courtesy means unconditional kindness from the heart. It contrasts surface acts with genuine goodwill, stating generosity defines true courtesy and that generous people treat others as they ought, not as they would like to be treated. Drew's Imprint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drew
Horse Collars and Harness Sale at Hardware Store Ad
Hardware Store advertises horse collars and harnesses with savings for buyers. The Louisville Evening Post promotion notes advance price for one year at $3.60, offering a cost-effective option for horse gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adv
Louisville
Evening Post
School Notes Extend High School Staff Amid Measles Outbreak
The School Board hires Mrs Emmagrayce Peed of Grandview Indiana as a fourth High School teacher for the rest of the year. Miss Hill visits Bruceville for a few days. With many students ill from measles the schools close for the week. It is hoped this stops further spread and reopens next Monday with reduced risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesalea
Emmagrayce Peed
Grandview
Indiana
Miss Hill
Bruceville
Pekin Union Meeting Plans At Borden Church
Pastor Ed L. Moore invites all to a Union meeting at Borden Union Church with Rev Jack Linn and wife, Belgians serving, planning March 15 start, following worship at Bethel 109 and Pekin 7 15 p m, new bell to ring soon, thanks for liberal spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borden Union Church
Jack Linn
Christ
Bethel
Ed L. Moore
Remembering Principles And Local News Tidbits
A civic note cites quotes on faith and personal development from a Cincinnati Weekly Enquirer piece. Local items list subscription renewal urgency for The Advance and several brief notes: Wm. Goss in Salem, Asher Hobson a Pekin visitor, Emanuel Wright in Republican, and Herman Gray from Bethel visiting Pekin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Weekly Enquirer
Advance
Wm. Goss
Salem
Asher Hobson
Honey Run
Emanuel Wright
Republican
Herman Gray
Bethel
Local ads list hardware store offerings and services
A string of ads promotes Ford parts and supplies at the Hardware Store. Grass seed and seeds for Clover Orchard and Timothy at low prices. Goodyear and U S Tires, window and glass, sewing machine supplies, shuttles and bobbins, needles, hosiery and corsets. Various local names and contact cues appear for Pekin Indiana and Red Men Buildingfront notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overord
H. Ray Gray
Adt
Goodyear
U.S
Timothy
Bierly’s
Bierly’s. Aly
Bierly's
Pekin
Basin State Bank Elects New Officers At Annual Meeting
Basin State Bank held its annual meeting January 9 with changes in leadership. H. H. Thompson resigned as president. N. S. Matthews became president and R. R. Matthews was named cashier. W. C. Flitcroft remains first vice president. N. B. Matthews continues at headquarters and oversees bank operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basin
State Bark
Matthews
R. R. Matthews
Basin State Bank
H.H. Thompson
N. 8. Matthews
W. C. Flitcroft
R. Matthews
QR. R. Matthews
First National Bank of
Denton
Bauin State Bank
N. B. Matthews
N.B. Matthews
Kidney Pills Boosted Man's Back Pain to Youthful Feel
A. W. Morgan of Angola Louisiana reports relief after taking Foley Kidney Pills for back pains and low vitality. He says his energy returned to what it felt like at age 21, describing a revived sense of well being and improved kidney function.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Morgan
Angola
Sam
Banks Offer Time Worn Invest Offerings
A chalky ad lists hours for a bank or financial office with a sales pitch to try a banking product. It mentions an aging department and certificates of deposit. It advertises safety deposit boxes for rent and notes interest details.
Market Turmoil Reflects Uncertain Economy
A report notes troubled and fluctuating market conditions with price volatility and mixed indicators. The piece highlights a drop to $1.09 and fractional moves of 55c 25c 10c 15c 5c, signaling instability across sectors and investor caution.
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Ollive Messer
Andeffarsonville Friends
Oliver P. Graves
Ratts
Elrod
United States and
Goodyear Tire
Sdwin Rodman
East Polk
War & Business
Grimes
Martinsburg
Greely Elrod
Blue River
W. W. Brown
Alva Hobson
Etta Teague
Glowryetta
Calh Gorman
Clyde Schleicher
Bloomington
C. C. Hedrick
Brd
W. H. Purlee
Knight Town
Manson Motsinger
Hl, Radcliff
Emmett Weaver
Bedford
R. V. Matt
God
Ford Parts
K. C. Payne
W. Hurst
Redmens
Blu’g
Warner Bros
Ady
Arthye Informatics
John W. Fisher
Ind
Citizens Bank
C-E. Bierly
E. V. Bartlett
Pierce Township
Hirst
T. A. Sin
Geo. Smith
Thos. A.smith & Son
Chicago
Louisville Rail
Wat
Ey, Sf
Bench Lick
West Baden Springs
N. G. Litpall
Ageat, Srm, Tyviral
Pasamagar Kook
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