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Pekin Advance in Pekin, Indiana
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Newspaper
Pekin Advance
Location
Pekin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
1
Pekin Visitors and Local Orders Fill Advance Personal Notes
A long column of names and towns shows Pekin visitors and local business trips. Sullivan's Store promotes cow peas and grain, with many residents from Olive Branch, New Albany, Canton, Bloomington, and Salem making short visits. The piece also notes subscription offers for The Cincinnati Weekly Enquirer and The Advance, plus a call for renewals to improve the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan’s
Life
Olive Branch
Pekin
I. Die
Right and Might in Biblical Times and Modern Morality
A reflective essay contrasts Judas Iscariot’s betrayal with biblical figures Ananias and Sapphira, pondering right versus might and the temptations of wealth. It links these myths to modern behavior, questioning honesty, remorse, and social conscience across eras and cultures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judas Iscariot
Jesus
Judas
Ananias
Saphira
Bse
Nive
Dorcas
Shiv
Oder
Cryang Losier
Pekin County Commencement Omitted Names Prompt Explanation
A county report discusses a high school commencement with the omission of graduates’ names in both sections and in the press. Officials announce an explanatory statement to publish and urge public attention to the forthcoming explanation in county papers, noting the need for fairness. Also items include local visits, births, and social notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Une
Tha
Curtis Shotts Miss Zollt K Curtis Wed in Watseka
Curtis Zollt K Curtis of Woodland Hill and Elihu Shotts of Battle Ground Indiana wed at 10 am Saturday June 2 in Watseka Illinois. Judge Gillan officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo Curtis of Woodland. the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Tra halts of Battle Ground Indiana. They will live with the groom's father. Friends extend congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlening
Frank Rockey
Mast Polk
Salem
K.P. Batts
Willow Grove
Cd Mra
S.N. Markland
Joseph Wilson
Olus Hurst
Zollt K. Curtis
Woodland Hi
Elihu Shotts
Battle Ground Ind
Gillan
Watseka
Geo. Curtis
Woodland, Nm
Amf
Hedrick Sifers Tie Nuptials in Jeffersonville Church
Hedrick Michel Hedrick daughter of Gen Hedrick of Old Cokin and Dennis Sifers eldest son of Mr and Mrs John Sifers of Pierce Township wed in Jeffersonville on Saturday June 9 19 7. They will reside with the Toots family for the time being as reported by The Advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michel Hedrick
Gen. Hedrick
Old Cokin
Dennis Sifers
John Sifers
Pierce Township
Jeffersonville
Eightieth Anniversary Celebration Held At Home
A Sunday June gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. I in honor of the form AE noon a thinhinin ed. ire, Ed 1. Moore attended and gave a brief talk. A number of attendees contributed gifts and a presentation by the frn colleci vely was noted. The celebrant appeared proud and happy among friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mtr. Ang
Moore
Aml Wade
Phong
Public Demonstration of Canning at Pekin High
A public demonstration of canning fruits and vegetables by the Cold Process will be held at Pekin High School Building next Saturday afternoon. All are invited. Bring cleaned fruit or vegetables wrapped in a towel and a jar with a new rubber seal. Admission costs nothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin High School
Pekin Circuit Tems At Parsonage During Protracted Meeting
A parser was left at the Pekin church during the protracted meeting at the parsonage. The owner may claim it by calling for it. Pastor K P L Moore reports the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kp. L. Moore
Berry Season On
Berry season has been strong with daily shipments from here over the past week. Despite fewer berries than in previous years, quality remains good and growers have secured fair prices making this a successful period for fruit growers.
Professor Wilmer Souder enters war service in ordnance department
Prof Wilmer Souder of Chicago and wife Mrs Souder, long associated with the University faculty, are visiting Pekin locals. He reports a second notification to report to Washington DC for war service and mentions the work includes ordnance research, with a hoped short vacation before the final call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmer Souder
Chicago
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