Prices from 1885 Agriculture and Local Railroad History
The Belleville Telescope clip recalls 1885 market prices for cattle hogs corn oats wheat rye water eggs and potatoes. It notes the Rock Island anniversary and the 1847 Illinois railroad incorporation later renamed Chicago and Rock Island Railroad with lines Chicago Joliet Rock Island. It also praises Dr Burris Jenkins a noted religious reader and speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois ‘Legislature
Rock Island and LaSalle
LaSalle
Chicago
Chicago and
Rock Island Railroad
Joliet
Rock Island
Times Are Hard Says A Subscrib er Requests Copies
A letter from a subscriber asks for several paper copies including an obituary and verse about a deceased acquaintance. The writer requests mention in the local column and comments on inexpensive items like a couple of bull calves for sale.
Through Ragged Athews and Fractured Puzzles of Kansans
A jumble of quotes from small town papers and readers reflects lighthearted and philosophical takes on puzzles, careers, and life in Kansas. Snippets mention detectives, school teachers, a nurse, and local forecasts with humorous asides about death, fate, and fertilizer.
We Americans are funny people editorial note
Editorial reflects on American complacency and rising crime linking 18th century friction with France to modern racketeers and political machines. It cites Kidnappings and Kansas bond scandal as signs of awakening and calls citizens to act to restore power to the people. Burr Oak Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Adams
France
Charles ‘Cotesworth Pinckney
America
United States
Kansas
Kansas City
Burr Oak Herald
New Day Coming Pledge Faces New Deal Agencies
The piece recalls President Roosevelt’s pledge for a new day and the Emergency measures led by the NRA and AAA. It notes mixed results, with some workers rehired and wages rising, but warns that many workers remain unemployed as agencies were created for emergency relief rather than long term policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
A. A
Inflation and relief plans frame winter aid effort
The piece discusses a federal non profit drive to buy essential supplies for the needy this winter and the politics of inflation. It notes Senator Thomas as an inflationist threatening a march on Washington and Senator Pittman pushing for silver inflation. It credits President Roosevelt with cautious restraint and proposes credit inflation as a remedy to release money hiding in the economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Senate
Washington
Pittman
Nevada
Wallace
Scriptural Passages Featured in Lesson Sermon
The article quotes biblical lines from Matthew and Psalms in the Lesson-Sermon. It includes notes on freely giving and blessing the Lord, and praise for forgiveness and healing. The fragment reflects a religious service reading and interpretation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iless
Final Settlement Notice in Estate of Harriet A Whitney
In Republic County Kansas Probate Court Belleville notice is given that Allen H Whitney administrator will seek full and final settlement of the Harriet A Whitney estate on October 24, 1933 at 10 AM. The filing seeks allowance of attorney fees and administrator services and discharge from duties with heir determination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State. OF
Kansas
County of Republic
Republic County
Barriet A. Whitney
Said
Court House
Belleville
State of Kansas
Estate of Godfrey McDowell Probate Notice
In Republic County Kansas probate court Alfred A McDowell and J K Currie administrators announce an October 25 1933 hearing for full allowance of services release of sureties and heirs determination concerning the estate of Godfrey McDowell deceased Belleville September 21 1933 Probate Judge Henry X H Van Natta. George Nichols travels to Lawrence for a four day Odd Fellows Grand Lodge session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet A. Whitney
Belleville
Kansas
Henry H. van Natta
R. E. McTaggart
Godfrey. McDowell
George. Nichols
Lawrence
Grand Lodge
of the
Odd Fellows
Alcohol at Station Report Gathers Sparse Fragments
A fragmentary note mentions alcohol at the station with a few readable words. The text is incomplete, offering limited detail on location, actions, or parties involved.
Jardine Sweeps Clean Division Ready to Function
The article notes that Jardine plans to have a division of his office operating as soon as it can safely and efficiently serve the state and its people. It hints the opening could come sooner than expected, signaling rapid organizational changes.
Local social visits reported in area
Leslie Grubb of Topeka visited friends here on Sunday. Dean Hohman stayed with Kathryn Thompson Saturday night. Mrs. Rhoda Moe and Jimmy along with Mrs. Bill Moe and Billy spent Monday in Concordia. Ladies Aid met with Mrs. A L Duskin in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Grubb
Topeka
Dean Hohman
Kathryn Thompson
Rhoda Moe
Jimmy
Bill Moe
Billy
Concordia
Ladies Aid
A. L. Duskin
Shivvers family visits Thurn and Wennersten then head to Chicago World’s Fair
Mr and Mrs W P Shivvers and family spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs Thurn Wohlford Axel and Bess. Gus Wennersten left for Chicago Saturday morning to spend a week at the World’s Fair. Thornton Doctor Cecil Moller and Warren Gunter motored to Junction City Monday to seek work on the Fort Riley project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Shivvers
Gus Wennersten
Chicago
Thornton
Cecil. Moller
Warren Gunter
Junction City
Fort Riley
Adolph Nelson Family Visits Swanson Home
Mrs Amanda Maxell and Ella join Mr and Mrs Adolph Nelson and family for a Sunday evening at the Swanson residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Nelson
Sunday visit by Copeland residents to Miss Mabe Berggren
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Berggren and family, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cline, and Miss Mattie Cline of Copeland spent Sunday evening with Miss Mabe Berggren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Berggren
Joe Cline
Mattie Cline
Copeland
Mabe
Berggren
Salina Family Visits John Nystrom Residence Saturday
Mr and Mrs William Lockhart and family of Salina and Mrs Lockhart's mother Mrs Axel Westerburg of Miltonvale spent Saturday at the John Nystrom home.
Lawrence Hosts Four-Day Odd Fellows Rebekah Session
Mrs Guy Ward and Mrs Fred Currie accompanied Mr and Mrs G I Wright of Norway to Lawrence for a four day Grand Lodge meeting of the Odd Fellow and Rebekah lodges. Mrs Currie serves as the official delegate of the Scandia Rebekah's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Ward
Fred Currie
G. Iw. Wright
Norway
Lawrence
Grand Lodge
Odd Fellow
Rebekah
Currie
Ladies Host Afternoon Social in Geary District
Mrs Wilbur Miller entertained Monday afternoon with guests Mrs May White, Mrs Ida Carlson, Mabel of Geary Ind, Mrs B W Selin, Mrs Emma Isaacson, Mrs Amanda Brandstrom, Mrs Aug Rasmussen, and Mrs Gilbert Anderson. Dainty refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Miller
May White
Ida Carlson
Mabel
Geary
Ind
B. W.selin
Emma Isaacson
Amanda Brandstrom
Aug., Rasmussen
Gilbert .Anderson
George Hancock Undergoes Critical Throat Operation
George Hancock of Wauneta Nebraska underwent a critical throat operation in early September at Oxford Nebraska hospital. He is the son of former Miss Maggie Wier and Billy Hancock, grandson of Doc Hancock, early resident of the community. Also note social visit: Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Vandeveer and other couples were Sunday dinner guests at H. F. Larsen’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hancock
Wauneta Nebr
Oxford, Nebr
Mr. Hancock
Maggie Wier
Billy Hancock
Hancock
T. L. Vandeveer
Dodge City
Gus Fogelberg
John Vandeveer
H. F. Larsen
Wests Return From Kansas City Thursday
Val Jean Jackson returns to school after a two week absence due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Val Jean Jackson
Old Settlers Picnic Draws Nohman Hohman and Anderson
Mr and Mrs Chas Nohman and Mrs Walter Anderson attended an Old Settlers picnic in Miltonvale on Saturday. John Naslund has been helping build a cave on the George Jensen farm, noting mason work was a bit tough on his hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Nohman
Harry Hohman
Walter Anderson
Miltonvale
Old Settlers
John, Naslund
George Jensen
Mrs Callie Clement Visits Newton Relative in Belleville
Mrs Callie Clement of Newton Iowa arrived in Belleville for a short visit with Mrs Oberia Ryan after visiting her brother Charles Gant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callie Clement
Newton
Iowa
Charles Gant
Belleville
Oberia Ryan
Mrs Shirley Foreman Visits From Bellaire
Mrs Shirley Foreman of Bellaire spent last week here with Mr and Mrs W P Shivvers and family. She left for Omaha Nebraska Saturday on a short business trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Foreman
Bellaire
W. P. Shivvers
Visit to Atchison by McKee kin group
Mrs Paul Doctor and Patty Lon joined Agnes Albro and Clarence Albro for a brief trip to Atchison to visit Mr and Mrs Chas McKee. They returned home Wednesday.
Nondorf and Doctor Families Host Williams Birthday Ice Cream Party
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Nondorf and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Doctor attended an ice cream party at Frank Williams' home to celebrate WE Williams birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Nondorf
Ben Doctor
Dinner party hosted by Mrs Emma Isaacson
Mrs Emma Isaacson entertained at dinner Tuesday evening with Mr and Mrs Wilbur Miller Mr and Mrs Wight of Wichita Mrs Amanda Brandstroth and Mr and Mrs Eddie Boman and Eldred attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma” Isaacson
Wilbur Miller
Wight
Wichita
Amanda Brandstroth
Eddie Boman
Eldred
Couple Travels to Kansas City and Manhattan
Mr and Mrs Harold ree spent Wednesday and Thursday in Kansas City Mrs Jessie penes accompanied them to Manhattan and spent time with their son Chester O Neal and Mrs O Neal
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Ree
Kansas City
Jessie *Penes
Manhattan
Chester O’neal
Local Visit List From Johnsons and Friends
Mr. and Mrs Will Johnson traveled to Salina on Wednesday with Rev L L Hicks joining them later at his home. Mrs Hugh McGowan and Donald returned from Colorado Saturday while Miss Katherine planned a longer stay. Ed Swierczynski and Ernest Havel visited Robert Nylund’s home Sunday. Glen Farbe spent Tuesday at Herbert Mikesell’s. Ella Sims of Concordia spent last week with her daughter, Mrs Will Johnson, before returning home Sunday. Johnsons accompanied by others visited Frank McClean’s home. Guests at Ed Whipps Sunday included Clarence Mahan and family Lewis Wallin and daughters Mr and Mrs A J Kallman Earl Kelley and family Mr and Mrs Frank Goodwin and Mrs Mosher and Zella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Johnson
Salina
L. L. Hicks
Hugh McGowan
Donald
Colorado
Katherine
Ed Swiercinsky
Ernest Havel
Robert Nylund
Glen Farbe
Herbert Mikesell
Ella Sims
Concordia
Johnson
Hey
Frank _ McClean
Ed Whipps
Clarence Mahan
Lewis Wallin
A.J. Kallman
Earl Kelley
Frank Goodwin
Mosher
Zella
Williams S. L. K. Formula touted by Mt. Ayr man
Elza E. Beck of Mt. Ayr Iowa reports relief after one bottle of Williams S. L. K. Formula. He suffered catarrh of the stomach with gas pains constipation and nervous symptoms. The ad promises relief and offers a money back guarantee with a list of uses and a local drug store retailer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elza E. Beck
Mt. Ayr, Towa
Williams S
Williams S. L.K
Haggmark and Wires Drug Store
Adv
Courland Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mrs N A Johnson of Jamestown spent Sunday with her son G W Johnson and family. Duke McComas recently returned from K U but is in poor health and may be unable to travel soon. Fred Granstedt and family attended a birthday gathering for Miss Fern Johnson at Horton Johnson home. Mr and Mrs Jasper Bettis of Topeka and Mr and Mrs Wm Lawrence of East Olympia Washington, with Mr and Mrs Wm Campbell, were Saturday dinner guests at the Fred Verian home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. A. Johnson
Jamestown
W. Johnson
Duke McComas
K. U
Fred, Granstedt
Horton Johnson
Fern Johnson
Jasper Bettis
Topeka
Roy Evert
Bettis
Everts
Wm. Lawrence
East ‘Olympia
Wash
Wm. Campbell
Fred Verian
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the Journal
Scandia, Kansas
Scandia
Sander
Congress
Gree
Petatte
Jake Sto, Jr
Freeman
Rocksland
Dr. Burris. Jenkins
Dr. Jenkins
Belle- Ville
Detective
Jack Garner
Nashville Southeran Lumberman
Bunkerkanzlex Engelbert
Dollfuss
Hemarked
Minneapolis
Henry Allen
Russia
Jewell
Republican
Rolla Clymer
Ronald Finney
Tom Boyd
Prirate
Christian Science
Allen H. Whitney
Godfrey McDowell
Alfred A. McDowell, J. K. Currie
Henry
van. Natta
Jardine
Hubert West
Rydal
Rock Island Passenger
East Sound
West B
Missouri
Faulkner
Tet
Courtland
Lou
County
Shorty
Wetzel
Barbie
Ole Frazier
Prop
Scandia Lodge No
O. F
Frank Fordham
N. G. Fred -Moe
C. Hartig
DR. E. Porter
Ahrens
Haggman & Wires Drug Store
C. W. Nichols
W. Nichols Masseur
A. Atricken
Freeburg
John A
Mortician
Oscar J.’ Johnson
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