Christmas greetings and local notices from Spring Valley
Community mentions include visiting relatives in Peoria Evans ton and Ottawa. a lost pocketbook at Interurban station. engagements and travels of local residents. Odd Fellows officer installation planned. nursing and hospital education ads. Kandoo Klub meeting. a wedding of Prof Howard Salisbury and Minta Hart. obituary for Joseph Bonnucci. and a Christmas party at the La Due home with multiple local attendees.
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Howard M. Salisbury
Standard
Minta Lee Hart
Peru
Simmons
la Salle
Indiana
Joseph Bonnucci
Ottawa
Odd Fellows
B. la Due
John Miller
Baby
Davenport
Iowa
F. M. la Due
L. B. la Dune
Phophetstown
Miss Simmons
Tax Filing Guidance for 1920 Income Returns
The Bureau of Internal Revenue announces extensive plans to assist taxpayers nationwide with filing for 1920. Revenue officers will visit counties to help complete forms, with offices announced through press and local collectors. Filing window runs January 1 to March 15 1921, with four installment payments due dates March 15 June 15 December 15 and the filing date.
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Bureau of Internal Revenue
Bureau County
United States
Internal Revenue
Bureau
Unusual wedding seals union in Marseilles
Joshua Moore aged 78 wed Mrs. Puth Hayes aged 52 on Saturday in Marseilles. The ceremony took place at the W. G. Killelea home on Union street, a relative of Mr. Moore from a prior marriage.
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Marseilles
Joshua Moore
Card of Thanks from the Broll and Wiertz families
The families express gratitude to friends for support after a bereavement. Special thanks go to the Loyal Order of Moose and the Spring Valley Fire Department for their kindness and assistance. Mrs. Henry Broll. Mrs. William Wiertz.
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Order of Moose
Spring Valley Fire Department
Henry Broll
William Wiertz
Peculiar Maori Belief and Totem Poles in Maori Faith
A historical note describes Maoris as nominally Christian today with many old chiefs still fond of totem poles. Their religion blends nature worship with ancestor veneration and holds that the soul dwells in the left eye. It also notes past cannibal practices among Maoris.
Train passenger challenged by porter in Southern town
A traveler steps off a train and is greeted by a colored porter who grabs his baggage and shouts Palace hotel. The traveler asks whether the hotel is American or European. The porter responds, I dunno, boss, but I think they's Irish. The report appears in the San Francisco Chronicle.
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Palace Hotel
Rastus
San Francisco Chronicle
Russell Seaport Feeds On Swiss Condensed Milk
Russell, a small New Zealand seaport, earns a reputation as the sleepiest place on earth. Residents avoid milking cows themselves and import condensed milk from Switzerland, highlighting a quirky local economy.
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New Zealand
Russell
Switzerland
Ignis Fatuus Described as Pale Blue Floating Flame
The ignis fatuus is a pale bluish flame seen after sunset two feet above ground. It may be caused by phosphorated hydrogen gas or methane combustion. Common in northern Germany swamps, northwestern England moorland, and Scottish Lowlands.
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Germany
England
Scotland
Ultraviolet Rays Used to Disinfect Barrels and Casks
Ultraviolet rays, long used to sterilize water milk and other fluids, are now applied to disinfect barrels and casks. This innovation extends germ killing to storage containers, potentially improving safety of stored liquids.
Tribute to the Clematic in Lush Climbing Style
The Christian Science Monitor extols the clematis, noting its unique climbing growth, varied settings, and its tender leaves that grip supports. It celebrates climbers as versatile plants that surprise and delight travelers with their refined charm.
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Christian Science Monitor
Lines to Be Remembered Echoes of Seneca Saying
A brief quotation from Seneca urges giving in the spirit of cheerful quick help without hesitation, noting there is no grace in a benefit that clings to the fingers. The line serves as a timeless reminder of generosity and prompt aid.
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Seneca
Sub-District Tellers Report for 1921 23 Term
Report of sub-district tellers documenting the election held December 14 1920 for sub-district officers and the term from April 1 1921 to March 31 1923. Name lists or specific results are not provided in the fragment.
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Spring Valley
Louis Joyner
Peoria
Mrs. Martin Sack
Evanston
Edward Howard
Mr. Sack
Town
M. Stadman
Anl
William Hemmer
Dodge City
Kansas
Hemmer
Marjorie Krob
This City
Joseph Dezutti
Mr. Dezutti
Odd Fellows of
Grivate
Mid West Hospital
Park Ave
Chicago
Wm. Klingberg
University of Illinois
Mr. Klingberg
Kandoo Klub
Patrick Cunningham
James Cunningham
Des Moines
Cunningham
Paterson Business Institute
la Grange
Tinois
The
Celle Beliering Pir
Storm Country
Tess
Mary Pickford
Revenue Department
Laziest Place
Edward Peters
Peru, Illinois
Ambulance Service
Hennepin
Putnam
Illinois
C. I. Cofoid
Frank J. Swanson
Thompson
Treas
Coal City
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