Local sales and notices highlight May events and visits
Locals advertise posts for sale and a May 7 Poppy Day. William Wilson can hang papers. Sweet potato plants ready to plant. Many residents visit relatives and attend events in Concordia Hutchinson and Norway. Otis Skinner stars in Kismet at the Princess May 12. Farmers Union social draws about 160 with Archie Tebow winning a spelling prize.
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The
Enterprise
Local
of -the- Farmers’ Union
Dist
Abbout
Archie Tebow
Mrs Bell Operated On At Concordia Hospital
Dr. S. J. Snider with J. T. Bell and Mrs Nondorf took Mrs J. T. Bell to Concordia hospital Saturday night where she was operated on about 11 o clock. Jay returned home Sunday night. The Bell children stayed at T. M. Poages until Monday when they went to the Chas Nondorf home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Snider
J. T. Bell
Kismet At Princess Friday May 12 At Belleville Ads Remain
Beef cattle wanted by F B Ward and Star Grocery promote a sale of goods. Heinz sweet pickles and Blue Ribbon 5 lb packages priced at 1 70. A L Aspegren and A J White visit Belleville and Scandia. Holmstrom property on Kansas Ave sold to Mrs Halgreen. The Plunger rapid fire story and Mack Sennet comedy show at the Princess Saturday night.
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George Walsh
Mack Sennet
Four Room House with Outbuildings and Six Lots Sold
Mrs. Carie Wardrum reports sale of a four room house with outbuildings and six lots for 1000 dollars. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Olson traveled from Jensen Nebraska, with Elmer returning Sunday afternoon and Mrs. Olson staying. Farmers Union meetings to be held in the American Legion hall on the 2nd and 4th Mondays each month, Robt Nyland president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carie Wardrum
Elmer Olson
Jensen
Nebr
Elmer
Olson
Farmers Union
American Legion Hall
Robt
Nyland
Janet C Wells Resigns To Teach Next District Term
Janet C Wells of Belleville closes a successful term at Little Brick No 91 on April 25 and is employed to teach the next term at District No 9 Superior near Rydal. District 9 gains one of Republic County s best teachers.
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Janet C. Wells
Belleville
Miss Wells
Superior
Rydal
Republic County
Lice on Chickens Promised Quick Results
Advertisement claims mites infect hens forcing nests and killing chicks. Dr Pruitt's Sure Shot Lice and Mite Powder allegedly removes lice and mites in under two minutes or money back. Recommends Gemget in drinking water to prevent disease. Sold by Wm Gunters Hardware Scandia.
Woman's Auxiliary Meeting and Local Updates
Woman's Auxiliary gathers next Wednesday evening May 11. Vernon Holmes visited friends in Fairbury last Sunday. Mr and Mrs J J Smith traveled to Kansas City last Monday. Elmer Loring arrived home from Leavenworth after attending a military school. He recently received an additional discharge. T A Nelson, a Norway merchant, visited California and Texas before staying with Ole Olson's family. Nelson now resides in Abilene Texas.
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Vernon Holmes
Fairbury
J. J. Smith
Kansas City
Elmer Loring
Leavenworth
France
Elmer
T. A. Nelson
Norway
California
Texas
Ole Olson
Nelson
Abilene
Petersons Return from Philippines Missionary Work
Mr. Oscar Peterson and his son arrived Thursday from Salina to visit his father N. P. Peterson. The Peterson family has just returned from a five year missionary sojourn in the Philippines and is now home on an extended furlough. Mrs. Peterson remained in Salina with relatives.
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Oscar Peterson
Salina
Belleville Opera House to stage The Girl from Laraine
Albert Tisacon and Post 249 American Legion present The Girl from Laraine at Belleville Opera House Saturday evening May 14 under Presbyterian church auspices on a 50 50 basis. The show was a December success in town and has since gained wide publicity. J R Watkins Co promotes a direct selling opportunity with 20 000 000 users and territory details. 204 F W Craft of Republic, a former Gulick Mercantile clerk, visits Journal office and praises Republic despite recent notoriety.
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Albert Tisacon
American Legion
Laraine
Belleville Opera House
Presbyterian Church of
Belleville
Laramie
Watkins
J. R. Watkins Co
Winona
Minn
F. W. Craft
Republic
Scandia
Journal
Craft
Gulick Mercantile
Kismet on Screen at Majestic with Otis Skinner
A 35 year old journal item notes Otis Skinner stars in the screen version of Kismet directed by Louis J. Gasnier at the Majestic for a two day run starting May 13. The Robertson-Cole production cost over 500000 and built a vast Bagdad set at its California studio becoming a cinematic landmark.
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Kismet
Colorff
Otto Skinner
America
Mr. Skinner
Louis J. Gasnier
Admitter
Wizzard
Robertson Cole
Majestic Theatre
Haji the Beggar
Robertson-Cole Company
United States
Europe
Otis Skinner
Edwin Booth
Lawrence Parrett
Bagdad
Robertson- Cole
California
Orchestra Accompanies Kismet At Belleville Engagement
Manager Blair of the Majestic lends his Princess orchestra to accompany Kismet on its nearby Belleville run. The Majestic ensemble will be joined by local musicians to cover the nine reels. Reserved seats are urged via the drug store, with show timing set for next Thursday.
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Otis Skinner
Belleville
Blair
The
Majestic
Annual Senior Play Continues at the Inn
The stockholders are perplexed as the engineer is revealed as the heir in Act II. Ted, the boyhood sweetheart, returns with a bride but Mollie hides them in the basement. A Honolulu widow with ukulele music adds tension as a mysterious figure prowls the office.
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Ted
Diana’ Gayswood
Mollie
Mystery play unfolds with burglar escape and island ties
Mollie raises the alarm as a burglar flees with shares owned by a Honolulu woman. The morning after the robbery reveals clues and evolving suspense. A deaf farmer, a Honolulu connection, and a lawyer’s ex wife add twists as Mollie Macklin and Skeet seek happiness.
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Mollie
Honolulu
Ted Tars
Mollie Macklin
Skeet
the Bowery
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