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Newspaper
Spring Valley Gazette
Location
Spring Valley, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1925
Page
5
Officials delay animal feeding by an hour to quiet cries during a radio segment in London. The adjustment aims to curb noise while allowing animal participants to be part of a program.
Big selection of cars listed with low prices and liberal terms. Various models including Cadillac Touring Ford Coupe Ford Sedan Chevrolet Touring Overland and Buick Roadster with many more in stock. Also offering tires tubes batteries chains parts and accessories at reduced prices.
Tri City Used Car Exchange advertises B UI car sales under manager R A Alderman at 326 Third Street with telephone 799 offering deals and trade options.
Spring Valley fans saw the Tornados debut defeated La Salle Rangers 4 to 3 in a tense opener at local grounds. Cap Ternetti manages the squad with players listed by position including Chiesi Lockart Taylor and Quinn Riva among the hopefuls. Next Sunday the Tornados face La Salle Y M C A at Hicks Park in another anticipated matchup.
Edward Dee of Peru promotes drilling near Manlius township as farmers grow favorable toward leases. Peter De Filippi of Spring Valley aids in real estate interests while Charles Blackwell’s farm well shows surface oil traces and artesian flow.
Mary Louise Plager celebrated her fifth birthday with eight girls at her home on West Minnesota Street. Mrs Waltman taught the kindergarten class as guests arrived. decorations were orchid and yellow and a birthday cake with six candles centered the table. A sweets and nuts lunch followed and gifts were exchanged. Guests included Helen Jegglie Enid Jegglie Bertha Theodore Jean Mahoney Velda Bradford Donna Riva Ruth Perkins and Marguerite Kinkin.
A skin specialist warns against beauty clays and bleaches and promotes Zenzal as an effective medicine. Zenzal claims to remove pimples rashes and cold sores while whitening and softening the skin. Sold by Thompson Drug Store and Rexall, Spring Valley, Illinois.
Hall Township High School submits its entry to the 20th annual Interscholastic track and field meet. Bradley Polytechnic Institute will host in Peoria on May 2, 1925, with 115 schools entered, 40 more than last year.
A horse owned by Michael Flaherty near Cherry was struck by lightning and killed instantly. The animal, used by children to travel to and from school, mourned by the youngsters who called it a trusted companion.
Spring Valley firemen announce their annual dance on Wednesday evening May 18 at Hicks Park. The enlarged pavilion will host a large crowd and promise a good evening's entertainment in the park setting.
Valley Theatre management to start WGBW broadcasts every Thursday at 10 p m on 2138 meters. Wallart and his orchestra perform Thursday May 7 with more numbers planned, plus stage appearances. Paul Yearly and grade school orchestra appear Saturday May 9, with audience auditions invited to improve the station.
Time adjustments apply to all eastbound and westbound trains from Rock Island. Eastward trains 280 16 22 208 adjust arrivals. westward 15 207 21 adjust departures. Chicago passengers affected at the specified daily times.
Seed corn priced at 5.00 per bushel, Western Plowman yellow dent high yielding and safe with germination 95 to 99 percent. Sold by CORN BELT SEED CO. Wm. G. Eckhardt Mer., 339 W. Roosevelt St., De Kalb Illinois. Bags 25 cents each. Come and see it.
In a domestic confrontation a wife denounces Louis as a miserable wretch alleging he betrayed her by not flying with her yesterday when she asked. The exchange centers on accusations of marital impropriety and betrayal.
A prisoner explains to the court that he did not resist, saying he had nothing else to offer the officer during the attempted arrest. The judge questions the defendant's rationale as the proceeding details the encounter.
Two scientists discuss a monkey tale in a dialogue from Everybody's Magazine. The exchange contrasts claimed closeness of the monkey to humans with a skeptical view, reflecting evolving attitudes toward animal intelligence.
A child misbehaves with dangerous eating habits described as candle ends. The physician notes the problem and the student suggests a dietary change as the remedy.
The tourist asks why the savage chief came here and the chief replies he came to get away from civilization. The exchange highlights cultural clash and the allure of otherness in a colonial setting.
Maud relays a tale of Mrs Thompson duped by a man selling securities who claimed a counterfeit Liberty Bond existed. He took the bond for examination and Mrs Thompson signed a receipt enabling an online stock transfer. Readers are urged to trust banks and read before signing.
President W C Gordon of the State Bank Division, American Bankers Association, urges the profession to apply sound business principles to farm product marketing. He notes farmers are separated from consumers by intermediaries and calls for a long-range, practical program to improve distribution and welfare at a national level. He references Washington’s Agricultural Conference plan for study.
The government notes at least 10 000 local co operative groups across the United States dealing in wool peanuts watermelons strawberries beans syrup and other products. The Iowa Fleece and Wool Growers Association reports 2 836259 in annual business followed by Ohio Sheep and Wool Growers 1 5 million and Oregon wool growers 500000. New York Texas and South Dakota associations together handle about a quarter of a million dollars each.
The piece notes that in rapid times no single man stays in the spotlight for long, with the author observing that leaders or notable figures shift quickly and attention moves away after brief moments. It reflects on the ephemerality of prominence and public focus.
Sheridan Lodge No. 198 will meet at Moose Hall on the second and fourth Monday evenings each month at 7 30. The notice sets a regular monthly meeting time for the Knights of Pythias unit.
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