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Newspaper
Spring Valley Gazette
Location
Spring Valley, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1918
Page
5
Sisters of soldiers are allowed to go to France for Red Cross Y M C A and war work under six conditions set by General March. They must be bona fide members, sent as workers not relatives, refrain from visiting relatives, be highly qualified, and return promptly if married.
Burglars broke into Princeton Rug Works near the Burlington tracks on Church Street Monday night. Seven new rugs valued at 28 dollars were taken, rolled together for a heavy bundle. Two employees living upstairs did not hear the intrusion. discovery came Tuesday morning. Police suspect more than one person was involved and readers are urged to report rug sales for theft tracing. Mr. Weiseman, proprietor, can describe the stolen rugs for any potential leads.
Effective August 18 1918 West Bound cars from Spring Valley station run mornings and evenings to Hicks Junction Ladd and other towns with set times. East Bound service from Spring Valley to Peru LaSalle Ottawa Streator Marseilles Morris Joliet includes multiple daily runs and locals.
A quotation extols women as the redeeming glory of humanity and the source of enduring, all conquering love. It asserts women’s love sustains light in darkness, forgives injuries, and inspires art and music, contrasting it with men’s faults and desires.
A Swiss friend notes the overuse of up in English phrases and contrasts it with other usages. She points to examples like wake up and get up, and jokes about stop meaning leave off versus go on, reflecting language quirks and misunderstandings.
A well known doctor in American Magazine warns that daily use of strong seasonings like mustard and pepper can be injurious. He compares persistent seasoning to drug use, noting increasing quantities become harmful and warns those with indigestion or gastritis to check their seasoning levels.
In Bishop Auckland Australia a man was charged with stealing a canary who allegedly had a green feather. Evidence showed no green feather initially but the court adjourned to see if one would grow back. The canary was cared for by a fancier and the feather regrew, leading to a fine of five dollars and costs for the defendant.
The church of St. Martin in Canterbury is claimed as the oldest in Great Britain still in use. It preserves Roman and Saxon features and witnessed St. Augustine’s preaching and Ethelbert’s baptism. After Roman departure in 409 worship continued until Augustine’s mission in 597, with continuous services for at least 18 centuries.
The Bureau County schools show four hundred exhibit cards at the State Fair in Springfield with photos of former and current school houses, histories, district plats, enrollment lists, and teacher and pupil write ups. County Supt. Smith ensures display in the Educational Department. space limits caused disappointment but the County Fair exhibit Sept. 26 will feature strong display and attract many visitors. A stray sentence notes fares of three cents per mile when ticket offices are closed.
The Public Utilities Commission authorized a new 2 cent fare on the Interurban line. The lower fare has prompted unusually high ticket purchases at company offices along the route. The rules require a straight 2 cent fare for passengers who buy a ticket before boarding.
Mrs Paine and children vacationing in Nebraska Joln Crain from Colorado visits relatives Mrs Martha Early of San Francisco guests of Mr and Mrs Paul Jensen Charles Gibbs and family visiting relatives here and in Princeton return to St Louis by auto Amelia Dennigan of Peru Bureau visitor Marion Skinner and family to move this week E E Bender of Davenport visits Wm Thoensen and wife E Monette and son of DePue Sunday visitors Wm Repine of Tiskilwa seen on street August Ostermeyer of LaSalle visits sister Wm Thoensen R Fredrickson visiting in Moline Several train loads of soldiers passed through Bureau eastward bound.
Donors and receipts from the Dalzell picnic include Mr. W. FE. Trimble of Princeton contributing cow value 50.25 and various items and cash totaling 97.00 from farm and business donations. Expenses itemize and total 399.80 for crates and 156.34 for supplies plus 114.00 for beer and other costs, reflecting a community fundraising event last week.
A Peru resident, contractor D Weisheit of 1715 Fifth St, reports severe back pain and kidney symptoms eased after using Doan’s Kidney Pills. He says he now feels well and urges neighbors to try the remedy, noting local familiarity with the product through posters via Poster-Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
A fragment lists items and costs including two days work for two committees and two telephone calls. Names Anne Morgan Bessie Simpson Flora Morgan and other volunteers are noted alongside Mae Simpson Janet Morgan Nettie Simpson Jeanne Shaw and Bernice Anon. The entry mentions Domenic Valle fixing the electric and small payments to W. E. Trimble and for a flower case.
A candidate declares intent to run for County Clerk in Bureau County, subject to Republican voters in the September 1918 primary. The statement specifies candidacy and party alignment but omits further details on platform or opponent.
A declaration announces a bid for the office of Treasurer in Bureau County. The candidate runs in the Republican primary scheduled for September 1918, subject to the voters will.
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