20 Jun 1912
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Newspaper
Pekin Advance
Location
Pekin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1912
Page
1
Pekin locals report visits from J. W. Hiestand and others, note a July Fourth celebration wish, and announce Kay and Skiles forming a Pekin law firm. Reports include farm work, a tragic amputation at West Baden, and church revival success with eight new members. City insurance men visit, and widespread community updates touch Bristol, New Albany, Salem, and Bedford.
A speaker emphasizes practical life insurance benefits, noting it will provide bread and butter for a wife and children if called away, while also appealing to unmarried men as a solid investment. He promises to quote rates.
In Lawrence editor Tom Mason of Life recalls a boy with a chameleon. The pet changes color with surfaces, then bursts trying to please everyone, a tale about the trouble of pleasing all patrons in newspapers.
Elmer Blankenbaker narrowly escaped injury when his mower ran away and demolished the machine while mowing a strawberry patch. Jennie Williams, daughter of Caroline Williams, died June 10, 112 after a long illness. she was born June 27, 1862. Funeral services were held at Bunker Hill conducted by Rev. Brack and Rev. Goss.
In Macon Missouri, local women issue an ultimatum to courting men to prove membership in a reading group to gain attention. They argue the cost of mud roads far outweighs figures on road economics, with the slogan No good roads no more buggy rides aimed at turning young farmers into boosters for better streets.
An eighty year old Onto resident alleges he has never worn underwear. The claim shocks locals as others reportedly faced similar remarks and press exposure. No verifiable details or names are provided in this fragment.
Nominations listed include Burns Heat Phillip Ralph Mann Olive Ellatt Merle Newton Robert Pattiews Elbert J Purlee Herman Gray. Time remains to nominate a young man or woman you think would fit. Send in the name to the Contest Editor with information.
Wool buyers in Carning address Martin and Sullivan of Perin Indiana seek high price wool. Emerson Martin and Miss Maude Wilson wed quietly at groom’s uncle Stephen Martin’s in Apt Ns Detersan Ill. They will live in Peoria this summer before returning to Indiana in fall.
The fourth quarterly meeting of the Methdist Episcople Church will be held at Bethel next Saturday and Sunday. The conference starts at 2 30 Saturday. Dr. Wm M Whitsitt of New Albany preaches Saturday night and Sunday morning. Lord s Supper observed during morning worship and a basket dinner follows. Rev O S Edwards preaches Sunday afternoon. No preaching at Emmanuel and Shiloh Sunday due to the meeting. Pekin hosts Sunday night service at 7 45 with a temperance lesson. Basket meeting planned for Shiloh on the fifth Sunday in June.
A Thackeray anecdote surfaces at a Calquhoun club dinner with guests including Philip Newman. The tale involves a suggestion for a hero name and a reveal by Thackeray that the name Charlotte figures in his story That Adventures of Philip showing the author’s playful liaison with his fiction.
Old reports note wounds from mining, with dust and germs. Experts discuss coal dust risks and show fresh air, warm clothes, and washing at the mine mouth as possible safeguards. Miners in some areas resisted using baths and dressing rooms, continuing traditional routines at home.
The tale centers on Ste Reynolds son Raymond who schemes to swap plates at dinner. He coaxes a dinner guest with a dare to eat tomatoes, planning to take the guest’s portion when the moment arrives. The scene highlights family dynamics and a boyish prank aimed at a stranger at table.
A reflection on how a person’s adopted principles shape belief, noting that reasoning supports those beliefs even when false. It argues that reliance on direct observation alone cannot justify faith in spiritual matters, which are not seen or imagined.
A Carti advertises cheap men and boys clothing hats caps shoes and furnishings in the county. Call in to prove the store’s low prices and friendly welcome whether you buy or not.
The Lancet recommends sardines for their oil content even if the fish are sardines or herrings. Most people neglect oil intake, which offsets protein excess and offers benefits. Uncleaned fish or substitutions do not improve the oil. olive or peanut oil is a better, cheaper alternative. CopyrightBowles. One dollar a year for all county notices.
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