Central Illinois Tennis Association Opens Season
The first tournament of the Central Illinois Tennis association began in Bloomington on July 18. Teams from Peoria, Bloomington, Jacksonville, Springfield, Decatur, Champaign, Quincy and Galesburg compete in the new circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Central Illinois Tennis Association
Peoria
Jacksonville
Springfield
Decatur
Champaign
Quincy
Galespure
City Fathers Hear Small But Notable Meeting Actions
City council meets in regular session with three absences. They sustain Mayor Babcock’s veto on walking improvements and approve partial market house renovations. A concrete pavement petition is read and a bank depositary is set as Third National. The session adjourns after bills are approved.
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Babcock
Messrs
Stafford
Letts
Sullivan
Quincy Street
Laupheimer
E. M. Shields
J. F. Wilhite
Meuschke
Third National Bank
Trans-Mississippi Congress Preparations Under Way in Portland
Portland officials report preparations on a large scale for the Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress session to be held next month. Delegates from nearly every state and territory are expected, with attendance near 3000. Governors from eight western states and territories are anticipated. Topics include Pacific coast and Gulf port cooperation, river and harbor improvements, waterways laws, irrigation and mining, and the Isthmian canal impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Trans- Mississippi
Francis
Utah
Idaho
Wyoming
California
Colorado
New Mexico
Washington
Oregon
Maiy
Pacific Coast
Gulf of Mexico
Territories
Canada
United States
Mexico
Trans- Missippi
Interstate Commerce Commission
Isthmian Canal
Lots Sold Fast in Katy West View Auction
The Porter Real Estate company held an afternoon sale in Katy at 2 to 4 20. Brisk bidding brought prices from 45 to 165 dollars per lot. Buyers included E W Stevens L H Archias Al Baumgartner H W Weinrich W W Herold Joseph Baradis R L Willamas Robert Taylor Frank Palkce and Rev A D Johnson each with multiple lots. Eight West End lots went to Sam Castle and W T Morris.
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Porter Real Estate Company
West View
West View Addition
E. W. Stevens
L. H. Archias
al Baumgartner
H. W. Weinrich
W. W. Herold
Joseph Baradis
R. L. Willamas
Robert Taylor
Frank Palkce
Rev
A. D. Johnson
Dermatologist L. C. Snell at 182 West Third Street
The notice advertises L. C. Snell a dermatologist and chiropodist offering hair scalp and complexion services at 182 West Third Street. It presents his specialty in skin and foot care with a focus on grooming and health.
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West Third Street
Mother Gray's Appeal to Women
A New York based ad promotes Australian Leaf as a monthly regulator for women. It claims to cure female weaknesses backache kidney bladder and urinary troubles. Available at druggists or by mail for 50 cents with a free sample from Mother Gray Co LeRoy New York.
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Mother Gray
Mother Cray
New York
Mother Gray Co
LeRoy, N. Y
Brandt and Grote Endorse Vigoral Health and Big S Flour
Brandt and Grote advertise Vigoral Health and Big S flour as top choices. The message emphasizes superior quality and reliability, positioning both brands as preferred options for consumers seeking health and baking products.
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Brandt & Grote
Spraint ankles in buggy collision at McGowan pharmacy
Mrs. Fred Robertson and her children sat at the front of a buggy when another buggy struck their vehicle near McGowan pharmacy. She jumped out to avoid the crash and severely sprained both ankles. She received medical care and was returned home to rest for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Robertson
McGowan Pharmacy
Lst
Robertson
Atlantic City Horse Show Opens With Large, High-Class Entries
Atlantic City N J July 18 spectators deserted the beach for Inlet park as the seventh annual Atlantic City Horse Show opened. The entry list is large and of high class and promises a highly successful event. Five thousand dollars in prizes plus trophies will be awarded across classes as the exhibition runs through the end of the week.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Inlet Park
Atlantic City Horse Show Association
Red Cross Ball Blue Advertises Yellow Cloth Whitening
An old advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue as a stain remover for yellow clothes. It claims the product keeps garments bright and priced at six cents, with large two ounce packages sold by grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eante
Brothers’ Avenger Shoots Killings Spark Death Report
A violent incident ends with William Smith and Manfred Smith dead. Frank, identified as a brother, is described as an avenger in initial police notes. Officials have not released further details.
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Frank
William
Manfred
Three Men Killings Spark Fatal Creek Battle in Kentucky
In Lee City Kentucky on July 18 Scott McQuinn killed Frank Smith and his two sons William and Manfred during a fight near McQuinns home on Holly Creek. Witness John Lane, McQuinns brother in law, recalls the shootout while relatives recount a long family feud and prior killings.
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Lee City
iUolly Creek
Acre
Frank Smith
William
Scot McQuinn
John Lane
McQuinn
Manfred Smith
Wilhurst
Scott McQuinn
Lane
William Smith
Wayne
Taulbee
Meredith McQuinn
Smith
Jeff Smith
Hargig
Lexington
Frank
Elkanon Smith
Bud Bohannon
George Smith
Day
Frozen Creek
Charles T. Byrd
Byrd
West
Engineering: A Promising Path for Missouri Boys
The article urges boys to study engineering at the University of Missouri. It notes rapid growth in the engineering department, high demand for engineers due to irrigation projects the Panama Canal and other ventures, and a distinguished faculty drawn from top American institutions. It encourages fall enrollment.
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Panama Canal
Old
Mexico
China
Missouri University
University of
Misouri
America
Missouri
Firemen's Tournament Attended by Delegations Across North Carolina
Winston-Salem hosts the eighteenth annual North Carolina State firemen's association event with visiting teams from Wilmington Raleigh Salisbury New Bern Fayetteville Greensboro and other cities. The business sessions open with President James D. McNeill of Fayetteville presiding. A parade is planned for tomorrow and prize contests conclude Thursday.
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Winston-Salem
N. C
North Carolina State Firemen's Association
Willmigton
Raleigh
Salsbury
New Bern
Fayetteville
Greensboro
James D. McNeill
Fay
Etteville
Johnson to Meet Ferguson in Chelsea Boxing Show
Boston today reports the Douglas Athletic Club in Chelsea has a strong boxing card for tonight. Top bout features Jack Johnson versus Sandy Ferguson, two of the nation's leading Black boxers.
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Boston Mass
Douglas Athletic Club
Chelsea
Jack Johnson
Sandy Ferguson
Golden Medical Discovery Promotes Blood Cleanse and Digestion
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as an alcohol free alternative to cod liver oil. It claims to purify blood, aid digestion and nutrition, and treat ailments like scrofula eczema and boils. The testimonial from S W Mullenax of Circleville cites dramatic weight loss and relief after four bottles.
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Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Golden Medical
S. W. Mullenax
Circleville
W. Va
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Hildren
Ageres Rare
Sion
Central Illinois Tennis
W. H. van Wagner
Third Street
Chicago and Sedalia Dry Cleaning Co
L. Rouge
L. Chanez
Paris
France
S. Osage
Bell Phone
DR. White
Ohio Street
Over American Express Co
Bears
Boings
J. L. Babcock
E. A. Coe
Menschke, Letts, Lane and Menefee
Rector & McCurdy
Fourth
Fifth Streets
Osage
Kentucky
Castoria
the Centaur Company
Katy Shops
West End Addition
Sam Castle
W. T. Morris
L. C. Snell
Masonic
Sedatia Chapter
J. W. Parmerlee
H. P
Attest
J. W. Mallery
Hans
Moderna Meciers
L. B. Hall Art Store
Q. C
Cabstori
Dunkin Drug Co
E. C. Berry Chem, Co. Dept
St. Louis
Atlantis City
Ceylon Teas
Scott Mquinn
Wilim
Tarquis Palas An Wasatch Extern & Legion Acaia
White Leaf & Coke Wonka
Deaskk
W. E. Bard Drug Co., &Y
Ohio St
W. Main St
Firemen’s Tournament
Johnson
Ferguson
Arra
Madie Nk
Mpeg
Ry. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
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