Butter and produce prices in a 1917 market listing
The article notes creamery butter expected at 65 cents a pound before winter, wholesale 45 cents, retail 50 cents, with higher butter fat costs and decreased milk supply. It also lists varied prices for potatoes, cabbage, lettuce, fruits, and vegetables including Michigan and California items, peaches, tomatoes, beans, onions, and many other local market offerings with fluctuating figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
California
Colorado
Calif
Malagas
Early Moore
Orangas
Elbertas
Bartlett
Lively High School assembly bright but talks fall short
A lively morning program at Lively High School auditorium featured student and teacher talks on football and school activities. John A. Hall was unable to attend, but the event included a flag presentation from Botany classes, a bouquet for Mrs. Weilemeyer, and gifts for her children. Students signed up for season tickets amid cheerful remarks. The YWCA Girls Council invites sophomores to a marshmallow roast at South Park from 4 to 6. The Junior class plans an auto party a week from now, with sixteen cars taking a trip to J. B. Thomas farm near Columbus Illinois for supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Hall
O. D. Frank
Wellemeyer
Weilemeyer
Theodore Koelsch
William Best
Harold Brazelton
Paul Morrison
Southpark
J. B. Thomas Farm
Columbus
Ill
YWCA NOTES Miss Anna Pyott Leaves for Springfield
Miss Anna Pyott spent several days at the YWCA association and departed Thursday evening for Springfield. A large gathering of girls and young women met in the rooms Thursday evening and knitted.
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Anna Pyott
Association
Springfield
Columbus Ills Residents and Upcoming Events
H Norris of Bowen visited Columbus this week. Christian Sunday School Rally Day is Sept 50 and Rev Mauck begins revival Oct 14. Rev and Mrs Waltmore moved to Perry. Rev Underwood and family arrived. Sparks returned from Maryland. Ida Taylor hosted relatives from Savannah Ga Sunday to Monday. McConnell of Fountain Green and Felshman family visited Brant home. Miss Stefal of Coatsburg visited Patrick and attended convention. Niciley was unwell briefly. Mrs Miller is improving slowly.
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Columbus
Ill
H. Norris
Bowen
Christian Sunday School
L. GC. Mauck
H. H. Waltmore
Perry
Underwood
Co.Sparks
Maryland
Ida Taylor
H W Jierry
Robert Sweetlugr
Savannwah
GC. A. McConnell
Fountain Green
Brant
John Felshman
Maxine
J. A. Tohse
Mmnin Stefal
Coatsburg
J.T. Patrick
John Niciley
O. C. Miller
Buying Made Safe and Easy in Modern Advertising
John Sullivan argues that modern advertising and trademarks have transformed shopping from a gamble into a safe simple process. He notes that clear identification, known prices and quality allow even children to buy correctly, while trademarks guarantee goods and shield buyers from poor quality.
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John Sullivan
Association of National Advertisers
Sullivan
Soldiers and Sailors Home Activity at Cottage 22
Mrs Baldwin wife of Sergeant Baldwin at cottage 22 has gone to Fairfield on business. C E Wilson of Joliet president of Will County National Bank attends Illinois State Bankers convention and visits Leonard at cottage 22. Mrs Dora Rover and Mrs Jackson visit Mrs W H Thompson at cottage 22. Mrs Frank Brown ill, not improving. Mrs Booz ill recovering after dentist visit. Justice Meyers nephew of J B and Mrs Campbell at cottage 22 attends bankers association. Corporal B F Tremble cottage 12 on sick list. J S Drake cottage 10 leaves store job and acts as sergeant in cottage 10 during absence of Shannon duo visiting son in Peoria. Mr and Mrs Curry cottage 16 depart for Kansas City for Bible Students convention. Apples in Soldiers Home orchard policed to prevent picking.
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Baldwin
Sergeant Baldwin
Fairfield
C. E. Wilson
Joliet
Will County National Bank
Illinois State Bankers’ Convention
Mr. Leonard
Wilson
Leonard
Dora Rover
Twentieth
Broadway
Jackson
City
W. H
B. F. Tremble
J. 5. Drake
Shannon
Peoria
Mrs. Curry
Death notices for Fred H. Meyer Jr and Elva Schnelle
Fred H Meyer Jr died after a illness from Brights disease at his parents home 810 South Fourteenth street. He was born in Quincy nineteen years ago and worked for Comstock Castle Stove. Survived by parents four brothers and two sisters. Elva Schnelle Funeral at 2:30 PM Saturday at the Ringler home 714 South Fourteenth street burial Greenmount cemetery attendees invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred H. Meyer, Jr
Bright
Fred Meyer
South Fourteenth Street
Quincy
Comstock Castle Stove Company
St. Jacobi Lutheran Church
Milton
Robert
Walter
Harold Meyer
Edna
Dorothy Meyer
Eivanelle
Elva Schnelle
Herman Ringler
Greenmount Cemetery
Funeral for Mrs. Catherine Flotkoetter Set at Home and Church
Mrs. Catherine Flotkoetter will be buried at St. Boniface cemetery after services at 8:30 AM Saturday at her home 708 Kentucky Street and at St. Boniface Catholic Church. Friends are invited. flowers omitted.
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Catherine Flotkoetter
Kentucky Street
St. Boniface Catholic Church
St. Boniface Cemetery
Funeral for Mrs Edward Price Held at Home
Mrs Edward Price funeral set for 1 30 Sunday at the Schroeder home near Fowler with burial in Chase cemetery. Viewing at 831 Monroe street Saturday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Price
John Schroeder
Fowler
Chase Cemetery
Monroe Street
Keokuk Honors Her Second Draft Quota
Keokuk Ta Sept 21 The whole city joined a goodbye celebration for 97 men who make up half of Lee county contribution to the national army. They marched in a parade and heard patriotic addresses as they prepared to depart for Camp Dodge in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Lee County
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Stillwell Mourns for Cecil L Arthur
Cecil L Arthur, a well liked Stillwell youth, died after a brief illness ending Sunday. Born July 15, 1898, he leaves parents Mr. and Mrs. Richard Arthur, two sisters Grace Harris and Anna Steiner, and brothers Roscoe and Salal. Funeral at Methodist church with Rev. Fletcher. interment Woodville. Arthur recently listed Lee and Carmon among navy friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillwell
Richard Arthur
Grace Harris
Dallas City
Anna Steiner
Green Grove
Roscoe
Basco
Salal
Methodist Church
Fletcher
Woodville
Cecil
Stillwell High School
Navy
Lee
Carmon
Germany issues seventh war loan drives subscriptions
Germany's seventh war loan is in full blast with subscriptions opening at the Reichsbank on Wednesday and expected to close October 18. Advertisements urge public support under the banner can must and shall succeed, noting the Krupps have already subscribed for 50,000,000 marks.
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Germany
Amsterdam
Reichsbank
England
Krupps
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Brazil
Y. W. C. A. Notes
Feller Canzhave
Mabe
Cecil L. Arthur
Frank M. Fuller
Hampshire
Gem City Cash
Gem City Cash Grocery
Swift
Wessen
Price
Dan
Fashion Park
America
Cobra
Soft
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