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Newspaper
Spring Valley Gazette
Location
Spring Valley, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1920
Page
5
A. Caskey of Manlius braved the danger during a takeoff when the pilot idled the propeller and the plane spun wildly. Caskey grabbed a wing and kept the craft from leaving the ground as the aviator returned to check for injuries. The plane and passenger eventually escaped harm.
Fred Fouth, a northside farmer jailed in Bureau county awaiting trial for killing his wife and their 12 year old daughter Catherine Peters on June 24, sold his 77 acre farm last Saturday to Mr. Craleigh at 500 dollars per acre. Auction conducted on the premises. Home disturbances cited as underlying cause of the double tragedy. Fouth had his son drive him to Princeton where he surrendered to Sheriff Spaulding.
Prof. Fontecchio of Spring Valley brings the concert band to Starved Rock for an August program Sunday. The lineup includes marches and overtures such as National Emblem Bagley Overture Miller March and Stars and Stripes Forever with Sousa potpourri. The program features orchestral works including Zampa Evening Tidys and From the Huguenots Meyerbeer Waltz.
Workers across Peru La Salle Oglesby Spring Valley and Utica request a raise from 62 1 2 cents an hour. Union leaders say the pause is not a strike but a work suspension to pressure for higher wages amid ongoing large construction projects.
Six automobiles including a Packard and a Haynes were destroyed when a Cedar Point garage owned by Walter Lewis burned last Sunday. Fire started as Mr. Lauer cranked an auto. a backfired exhaust ignited the blaze and spread to other cars. A large tire stock was lost. total damage nears 11 000 with partial insurance. La Salle firemen helped save adjacent structures.
Henry W. Lynch of Peoria Republican candidate for Congress and Hugh Weston of Peoria visit Spring Valley today promoting the Lynch campaign. Lynch is conducting a personal district tour and receiving encouragement in the city.
Commencing Aug 1 1920 I will be in my office at the City Hall Spring Valley from 3 to 5 PM on Mondays and Thursdays each week except days when the County Board is in session. Joseph B Casassa Supervisor.
An American boasts about the Hudson and Mississippi while comparing English rivers Mersey Severn and Thames as sleepy and sickly. The Englishman counters that both sets of rivers are confined to their beds, prompting a playful exchange about their vigor.
Cartoon caption humor quotes Bill proposing a new society to push film subtitles toward big and difficult words. Phil questions the aim, joking the goal is to foil readers who read aloud. The quip critiques audience reading ease and word choice in cinema.
In a courtroom exchange the judge scolds a prisoner who claims he did nothing wrong. The judge grants sixty days and notes the man cannot deny receiving something for nothing.
A dialogue on alimony where a wife asks for a five hundred a year separation payment. The husband admits he earns about £500 but suggests he could adjust if required. The snappier London Answers tone reflects a domestic money dispute.
The Commission Man and The Packer trade remarks on stock and market flavors. Tongues active, brains weak as the scene pivots on a playful jab about specialty markets.
Simeon Sparks quips that money speaks volumes amid debates over wealth and influence. The remark underscores themes of finance shaping opinions and policy.
A humorous exchange shows Geraldine asking for headache advice and Gerald replying that removing the cause is the remedy. Geraldine quips that losing your head frequently would be undesirable, highlighting the playful tone.
A quip about lending for a dirigible scheme. The capitalist jokes the balloon itself is not acceptable security. A line implies nerve and awkward confidence. The exchange ends with a joke about a dentist unable to remove a troublesome thing.
A humorous Home Sector quip notes a baby’s wail as a protest against nature’s denial of free speech to children under eighteen months, reflecting playful commentary on rights and infancy.
A quip frames nature's economy with a dog chasing its tail to keep both ends meeting. The exchange hinges on practical humor about self sustaining effort and circular motion.
Richard Virgo known as Silver Dick boasted of his garden as the envy of neighbors. He found extraordinary large ripe tomatoes on the vines after returning from work, inviting rivals to view the fruit. Investigation revealed a jealous person had purchased the tomatoes and sewed them onto the vines with black thread.
An act of Congress approved May 28 1920 provides additional pay to Commissioned and Enlisted Personnel of the Army Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard Coast and Geodetic Survey and Public Health Service from January 1 1920. Enlisted men in the Army and Navy with initial pay of 33.00 or more receive a 20 percent increase effective January 1 1920. The pay rise does not apply to privates private second class and buglers earning under 33.00. Payments are expected on the June payroll with no man needing to apply. The local Home Service AR C office at 2011 2 East St Paul Street will assist with applications for this allowance and other government claims.
A witty skit quoted in the Cornell Widow mocks prep for an ethics prelim. Characters debate supply of ethics, concealing a textbook, and offering a cigar as training humor.
A quirky dialogue shows a character named Bill the Burg asking why someone would surrender to police. The other narrator expresses reluctance, citing unkind police remarks and a desire to avoid socializing with them.
In a brief exchange on natural phenomena a speaker notes unusual traits of nature. The dialogue highlights peculiarities such as lids on the chest and shingles on the mouth roof as examples of odd actions by nature.
A London Answers jokey exchange asks about broth composition. The waiter claims the broth is chicken in its infancy, saying it is made from the water used to boil eggs.
In a playful riff about cinema and Shakespeare, the scene imagines Burt writing a movie before seeing one and contrasts him with Gert, highlighting humorous imaginings about authorship and film.
A dialogue notes a friend who asserts himself and earns luck through chances. It mentions his wife’s impediment in speech as a contrasting detail. The piece reads as a reflective social remark on character and communication.
A dialogue captures a couple describing a plan to move this year. They had intended to relocate but their neighbors moved first, eliminating the need for their own upheaval and saving them effort and disruption.
A public figure is praised for generosity and a fondness for hearing his own clamor. The remark notes his self amusement and suggests a fit employment if he could curb sharing the performance.
A playful remark explores whether animals exhibit humor with a dog and a wagging tail cited as evidence. The chatty exchange highlights lighthearted curiosity about animal behavior and perception.
In a cryptic courtroom exchange, Howard asks if Coward tells his wife how horrid she is. The judge notes he hires cooks to voice the insults instead.
In a pithy exchange, Senator Sorghum acknowledges thoughts of leaving politics but says the idea comes with a shudder. The remark captures a veteran lawmaker’s reluctance to exit public life despite weariness.
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