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Spring Valley Gazette

Location

Spring Valley, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1920

Page

2

Spring Valley Cazette masthead note and filing

P M Mahoney serves as editor and manager for the Spring Valley Cazette in its first year. The notice notes paid in advance status and a post office entry in Spring Valley, Minnesota.

The White Plague Tuberculosis Rears Its Costly Toll

The New Republic cites tuberculosis as a leading killer in America with about 150000 deaths yearly and one in eight infected dying. It notes the disease flourishes where poverty and crowded living conditions prevail and argues that living standards determine the fight against TB.

New Republic America Germany

The State Road Program and War Price Policy

The new governor refuses to pay war prices for road materials but notes that spending part of sixty million dollars could relieve unemployment and advance Illinois toward needed good roads in the coming year.

Illinois

Ford and the Jews

A denunciation of The Dearborn Independent and Henry Ford for anti Jewish writings. The piece condemns attacks on Hebrews in the United States and abroad as baseless and reckless and notes Jewish groups demand proof or retraction. The author argues such charges are illogical amid wartime hysteria and questions their American legitimacy.

Dearborn Independent Henry Ford United States Les Russia Soviet Russia

Red Cross Office Moves to Director’s Room at Library

The Home Service section of the American Red Cross announces it now occupies the Director's room at the Public Library rather than the main floor. Ex service men their families and friends are invited to visit for courtesy and service.

The Home Service American Red Cross Public Library

Davis Store Burglarized at Sublette

The B. F. Davis general store in Sublette was burglarized last Saturday morning. Entry was gained about 1 30. The intruders, thought to be three or four, took coats pants watches underwear candy and cigarettes. Loss estimated around 500 dollars.

B. F. Davis Sublette Mr. Davis Pavia

How Big New York Grocery Firm Keeps Town Rats

Vroome and Co. Butter and Cheese Merchants in New York City claim RAT-SNAP in their cellar keeps rats away. They say farmers use RAT-SNAP because it deters rats from food. The product is sold in three sizes 35c 65c and 1.25 and is guaranteed by Fehr and Cumming and Thompson Drug Co.

Vroome & Co New York City Fehr and Cumming and Thompson Drug Co

Ivy Way Opens Between Chillicothe and Perrit

The Ivy Way from Chillicothe to Perrit is completed and likely to open to traffic early this week. It forms part of the Chicago to St Louis general aid highway via Putnam, Bureau, De Pue and Spring Valley with grading progressing on the Henry Bureau segment for next spring’s concrete laying and a state contract to follow once route is settled.

Chillicothe Perrit Chicago St. Louis Putnam, Bureau, de Pue Spring Valley Henry-Bureau de Pue-Spring Valley State Department

Private banks fall under state supervision vote passes

The state approved a banking proposition by over 460000 votes. Private banks must file preliminary applications to come under state supervision by January 4 1821. About 400 of the 500 private banks in the state have filed so far.

Secretary of State

Sapp Will Sustained In Bureau County Cir Court

The will of Edwin Sapp of Wyanet disposing of 800 acres in Bureau County and property valued near 300000 was sustained by a jury. Gooden Sapp, cashier of the Wyanet Bank, is the principal beneficiary. Heirs contested but settled out of court and objectors did not appear at trial.

Edwin Sapp Wyanet Bureau County Gooden Sapp Wyanet Bank

Gas Well Near Pontiac Promises Reservoir

Drillers on Henry Brinkman’s farm two and a half miles southwest of Pontiac strike a promising natural gas vein at 820 feet in solid rock. Gas issued from piping with a locomotive whistle sound and a 20 psi pressure reading. Two coal veins, each four and a half feet thick, were found as work progressed. This marks the second potentially valuable gas discovery in the area in recent months.

Henry Brinkman Pontiac

Dog Trainer Endorses RAT-SNAP for Kennel Rodent Control

Joe Armstrong, a celebrated dog trainer, notes rats around his kennels and reports RAT-SNAP eliminated them in three weeks. He says dogs stayed away from RAT SNAP and recommends it to friends. The product comes as cake in three sizes priced 35c 65c and $1.25. Sold and distributed.

Joe Armstrong

Marseilles Pastor Weds Wealthy La Salle Bride

Universalist minister Rev. O Abott Burton married in Chicago, choosing a bride from one of La Salle county’s oldest and wealthiest families. The groom has been in the limelight over an alleged Red talk at a Protestant union meeting. The bride is Lucius Grove’s daughter, who recently retired from farming and moved to Marseilles.

O. Abott Burton Universalist Church Chicago la Salle County Lucius Grove Marseilles

Cheer Up Sick Buddies Urged By Legion Leader

William R. McCauley head of the Illinois American Legion department calls on every post to appoint committees to visit sick buddies in hospitals across the state. He says visits remind veterans they are not forgotten and spur communities to support the nation’s disabled.

Legion Urges William R. McCauley Department of Illinois The American Legion

Olmstead Poised For Screen Debut With Hoot Gibson

Gertrude Olmstead, seventeen from La Salle, won the Paine and fortune beauty contest by the Chicago Hearth Examiner and Elks. California announces her first picture Tipped Of is ready for distribution. It is a breezy two reel western drama starring Hoot Gibson with Universal.

Gertrude Olmstead la Salle Paine and Fortune Chicago Hearth Examiner Elks Association California

Woman Endorses Dean's Kidney Pills Cure

Spring Valley resident Mrs Albert Hildebrant reports kidney trouble and bladder distress improved after using Dean's Kidney Pills. She says a single box cured her kidney problems and boosted her health. Price 60 cents at Thompson Drug Co. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sponsors the remedy.

Spring Valley Albert Hildebrant Cleveland Street Dean Thompson Drug Co

Administratrix Notice Estate of John J. OHolloran Deceased

Annie O Hallaoran administratrix announces before Bureau County Court at Princeton during February term that all creditors must present claims. Debtors should pay promptly to the administratrix. Date December 18, 1920.

John J. O'Holloran Bureau County Court House Princeton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cazette P. M. Mahoney Llinuw Ford and the Davis Store New York Grocey Ivy Peoria Sapp Will Lioney Hunt Olmstt Annie O'Halloran Brown Bros Spring Valley, Ill Vollmer Bros la Salle, Illinois
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