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Newspaper
Pekin Advance
Location
Pekin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1917
Page
1
Local Martinsburg Pekin Notes and Weekend Visitors
Advance personals list residents and visitors from Martinsburg Pekin New Albany Borden Salem and nearby towns. Mentions include Chas Louder Bertha Martin Wilford Weils Cecil Nale and families, Dick Lands add, Miss Nadia Tash and Miss Anna Goss traveling for school, Postmaster Richard securing August Johnson mail route auto use with schedule change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos, Karines
Martinsburg
Chas. Louder
College Till
Bertha Martin
New Albany
Falk
BR. EL
Elrod
Tree Mead
Bon Graves
East Park
Wm. J. Bell
Borden
Pekin
Mel
Edward Packwood
Wilford Weils
K.ll
Cecil Nale
Salem Friends
Right and Might in Judgment and Moral Debate
The piece argues that judgment is flawed when based on action alone, noting that people and even saints may be misjudged. It contrasts right and might as opposing forces, cites Jesus on serving God and mammon, and critiques worldly hypocrisy while urging public-spirited actions and timely reconciliation.
Memorial Sorrowing For The Dead
On Memorial Day May 20 Pekin residents did not widely observe the tradition. The writer recalls visiting Mt Pleasant Cemetery with Mr. Messer finding few visitors and flowers. They placed two American Flags on the grave of W A Graves, praising his friendship to the poor and the town he founded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Someody
W. A. Graves
Scool House
Remembering the dead and the duty to the living
The piece reflects on public service, sacrifice, and courage, urging respect for a town leader and honoring the dead. It laments grief while stressing the need for kindness and responsibility toward the living, urging readers to act with humility, faithfulness, and duty. It closes with a call to strengthen virtuous conduct and relations after loss.
Voter Registration Announced at White Swan Bakery
Town Clerk Ady A. H. Weller states voter registration blanks are available any day of the week with regular office days on Saturdays at the White Swan Bakery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Swan Bakery
Ady A. H. Weller
Will to Start Bank Accounts Prompts Community Call
A cramped notice urges residents to decide on opening bank accounts and to respond by mail or in person. It emphasizes action, asking readers to commit and participate in a planned recount process. The language hints at a campaign or civic mobilization aimed at those without accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
God
Lilly Sunday
Omees
Bank Ad Offers Safety Deposit Boxes for Rent
Citizens Bank advertises safety deposit boxes for rent with terms related to trust and deposit safety. The notice mentions locations and service emphasis on secure storage options for personal valuables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mur
Depwsit
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