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Newspaper
Spring Valley Gazette
Location
Spring Valley, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
3
Poetry excerpt reflects on the Christ child and sacrifice with line breaks and imagery. The second passage recounts a domestic tea party moment where Emily asks for her tea "within" despite formality. A contrast between sacred reflection and homely humor is present.
In Stark county Wyoming the Rev. L. H. Harmon of the Methodist church confronted a local merchant over alleged second hand goods for a mother to be. After a heated exchange the minister, a 195 pound former football standout, struck the merchant thrice, then returned to church and athletic management duties. The town now treats the preacher with heightened respect.
Secretary of State Louis L. Emmerson reports automobile license fees reaching 5,886,771.82 this year, with 568,739 autos licensed. The state incurred 5.3 percent costs versus a 10 percent national average, a fivefold rise since 1916 to fund hard road construction.
Vroome and Co butter and cheese merchants in New York City say RAT-SNAP keeps rats from their cellars. They buy by the grass and would not be without it. Three sizes priced 35¢ 65¢ and 1.28 dollars. Sold and guaranteed by Fehr and Cumming and Thompson Drug Co.
Walter W. Miller head of the state automobile department says motor license fees will remain at current levels next year. He notes road building costs now run about 48 000 per mile vs 18 000 previously and that a 20 percent increase is expected for next year as the half million cars in the state surpass the target.
Annie O Hallaoran widow administers the estate of John J O Holloran deceased. She will appear at Bureau County Court Princeton Court House during February Term on the first Monday to hear claims and allow adjustments. Creditors must present claims and debtors must pay promptly.
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Jas Hand died last Sunday December 12 1920. He was buried Tuesday afternoon from the home with Rev Barber officiating. The family had related at Nokomis for some time and returning for the funeral. The child was one year old last October 30. Relatives and close friends attended the service. Mesdames S A Pond and L H Dysart sang during the services. Interment followed at Granville cemetery.
All barber shops in Spring Valley De Pue Ladd Granville and Cherry will close all day on Christmas and New Year. Shops open all day on Thursdays during the two weeks and on Friday evenings before the holidays until 10 o'clock. Trank Emmett Fin Seey.
Several vintage cars offered including 1917 Dodge Touring 1919 Dodge Touring 1919 Mitchell Roadster 1917 Mitchell Touring and 1917 Ford Touring All cars described as good shape Come in to Kasbeer's Garage at 418 Princeton Ill Phone 2089 Princeton Illinois.
The Hoffman factory presents a fine line of wardrobe trunks leather bags and suitcases for the holiday trade and invites the public to inspect the collection.
Prices for yellow pine lumber have fallen about thirty percent from the 1920 spring peak, with declines ranging thirty to forty percent by grade. Freight costs remain high, labor in retail yards is unchanged, and overall building material costs for homes and barns are down. Local dealers invite inquiries and promise further details in upcoming issues.
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