Junior Dramatic Class Presents Two One Act Plays at Congregational Church
The Congregational Church hosted a Monday evening performance by the Junior Dramatic Class directed by Miss Sister Yearsley. A large crowd enjoyed two one act pieces, with the younger group presenting Land of Vacation and the older group performing The Uninvited Guest. Cast lists name many students and roles, showcasing budding dramatic talent.
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Sister Yearsley
Elizabeth
Louise Marshd
Ambrose Mueller
John Luther
Arlene Guarneri
Lorraine McDonald
Francis Hank
Gladys Sermon
Vollmer Luther
Beulah Rutiger
Jean Mahoney
Paula Jean McNamara
Dolores Mueller
Charlotte Treat
Dorothy Dwyre
Leona Pospyhala
Irene Brown Wredericke
Elmer Guarneri
Milton Frank
William Buck
Ircot
Auto wrecker hits Q motor car at Streator crossing
Two section men from the C B and Q railway suffered severe injuries Monday when a small gasoline rail road motor car they rode in with five coworkers was struck by a wrecker truck owned by Streator Motor Co at the North Park street crossing in Streator. John Kozak had three fractured ribs and Emil A Felwargowhak injured his back and bruised. both were hospitalized.
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C. B. & Q. Railway
North Park Street
Streator
Streator Motor Co
John Kozak
Emil A. Felwargowhak
Princeton Light Plant Seeks 800 HP Engine and 625 KVA Generator
The Princeton city council reviewed specifications for a new engine and generator for the light department on Monday night. Bids are sought for standard make outfits with an 800 horsepower steam engine able to run at 25 percent overload and a 625 KVA generator. The appropriation includes 30000 dollars for the unit and an estimated 37000 dollars to install the machines and buy a switchboard and other parts.
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Princeton
State Fair Better Babies Conference Registration Opens
Dr. Isaac D. Rawlings announces open registration for the tenth annual Better Babies Conference at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield from July 1 to September 12 or until capacity. Last year over 1,300 babies from 50 counties participated, with prizes including savings accounts, a gold watch, and a silver cup for top entrants.
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Isaac D. Rawlings
Springfield
Rawlings
Wanderer Dies in Princeton Jail
J H Barr aged 76 a homeless wanderer died last Tuesday evening in the county jail from heat prostration. He was found Monday afternoon in dying condition in Court House Park and was taken to the jail. He died while arrangements were made to move him to the County Home. He told jailer Axel Dahlgren he formerly lived in Kansas City and had no near relatives.
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J. H. Barr
Court House
Axel Dahlgren
Kansas City
County Controls Road Houses
Bureau county road houses fall under county board authority under a new law effective July 1. Operators must not run the houses if convicted of any misdemeanor. A $25 license fee is required and the chair man can revoke the license for selling liquor or allowing minors on the premises.
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Bureau County
Conkey Plant Fire in Mendota Causes $15000 Loss
A fire at the H. D. Conkey manufacturing plant on Illinois Street Mendota originated in a paint shop explosion and spread rapidly. Firefighters confined the blaze to the Donkey building, with brick walls acting as barriers and preventing spread to the main unit during a two hour battle.
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H. D. Conkey
Illinois Street
Mendota
Don’t Squeeze Pimples Get Rid of Them
Pimples and skin eruptions are claimed to be healed by Dr Darling’s Zenzal prescription. The ad promotes two kinds of Zenzal for pimples eczema and wet eczema and urges readers to ask their druggist and buy at Thompson’s Rexall Drug Store.
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Darling
Thompson's
Rexall Drug Store
Prodigy Leonard Defends Language From Family Tales
A child named Leonard denies using many bad words to a neighbor claiming he learned them from three relatives. He lists his father’s shaving, Uncle Jack’s golf, and granny’s parrot as sources, prompting laughter.
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Daddy
Jack
Granny
Sleeplessness Talk Echoes Between Two Men
A dialogue excerpt shows one man describing severe insomnia labeled by a doctor as neuro insomnia paralaxitis and another comparing his shorter experience to a baby. The exchange notes the chronic nature of sleep disturbance and humor to cope with it.
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Tom
Slippery Remarks Prompt Floor Safety Chuckle
A brief quip about slippery hardwood floors and rugs triggers a playful exchange on skid risk. The exchange features a cautious line about sliding on smooth surfaces and a lighthearted response.
Barberry Bush Mischief Ends with Diggers
A whimsical verse recalls a barberry boast of ten thousand acres followed by a government dig request. Uncle Sam dispatched men to remove the old bush, ending the prank with a practical resolve.
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Sam
Witty exchange on moods and clubs in London Tit-Bits
A contemplative man remarks that women are curious creatures whose moods change. His friend replies that he uses a club when his wife is in a bad temper, noting he has joined three already.
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London
They Know Your Business Benham
They praise neighbors for help with business and memory, noting neighbors provide the full story when asked. The exchange emphasizes communal support and mutual aid among local residents.
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Benham
Satisfactory progress in grocery store cheese exchange
A doctor visits a grocery store and asks about cheese. The grocer答 says the cheese is a bit stronger today, framing a light, humorous exchange in a Progressive Grocer style.
Relief in School Joke Sparks Quiet Laughter
A light moment in class when a student explains the teacher asked if there were more children like them at home. The pupil replies that they are the only child, and the teacher says “Thank heaven,” prompting gentle amusement.
Edith Marries Man She Admires Despite Fear of Losing Admiration
A brief note recounts Edith marrying the man she deeply admired, driven by a fear she would lose her esteem if she did not wed. The sentiment suggests a reluctant, thoughtful union shaped by admiration rather than passion.
The Cheery Heart Poem Lines End With Whistle and Lyre
A playful verse mocks a man who whistles while changing a tire. The light poem contrasts poetic leanings with everyday mechanical work.
Our Cheerful Criminals Judge Sees Fifty Fifth Conviction
In a stern exchange the prisoner claims a “golden wedding” style sentiment, while the judge notes the defendant’s fiftieth conviction. The brief exchange reflects a layered courtroom moment.
Willie-Pa rope request stumps shopman in tale
A terse exchange has Willie-Pa asking for rope and the shopman queries the length. The man jokes the request is merely enough to reach from the goat to the fence, capturing a rustic, humorous moment in the store.
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Willie
Too Soon to Tell Diner Walter
Truthful Waiter admits two weeks on the job and cannot confirm sandwich freshness. The exchange highlights uncertainty about food quality during early tenure.
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Walter
Two Other Folks in Quizzical Night Exchange
A playful miscommunication unfolds as one person asks Mabel to visit at night, another confirms, but the responses reveal both parties are not the intended pair, highlighting a case of mistaken identity. The vignette centers on mistaken names and the confusion of who is actually present.
Two Husbands Exchange Breakfast Rituals
A quirky exchange depicts two husbands comparing morning breakfasts for their wives. One says he brings his wife breakfast in bed every morning, while the other recalls his attempt but notes his wife never wanted another of his breakfasts.
Playtimes of Lucy and Friends in Make Believe Games
A narrator recalls children at play, Lucy tucks toy animals to bed with a wordless lullaby, a rainy day school game in a linen closet with pillowcase scholars, Gloria as a dog and siblings mimicking dogs, and Danny imagining long automobile journeys blending worlds with stories and games like Indian and store.
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Lucy
Cat
Sheet Scholars
Gloria
Danny
Mules Sold To Feed Hogs At Local Farm Auction
Forty nine head of mules from the B. F. Berry Coal Co. mine at Stand ard were sold on Tuesday at the Adam Deininger farm near Florid. Prices ranged from one dollar per head to forty dollars per team. The greater portion bought at one dollar will be fed to hogs.
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B. F. Berry Coal Co
Standard
Adam Deininger
Florid
County Board of Review Meeting Schedule Bu reau Illinois
The Board of Review of Bureau County will meet at the Court House in Princeton on Mondays and Thursdays from 1 to 4 PM starting June 15 1925. All claims for adjustment must be filed by August 3 1925. Taxpayers are urged to file promptly for careful consideration.
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Board of Review of
Bureau County
Court House
Princeton
Illinois
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A Psues
Hartford Fire Insurance Company
Hartford
I. J. Jagodzinski Insurance
Spring Valley
Wanderer
Conkey
Leonard
Barberry Bush
Mabel
John
Peter Gnome
Freddy
Everybody’s Magazine
A. B. Ackerson
John Riva
West St. Paul Street
Celestina Fenoglio
W. St. Paul St
Joseph M. Dezutti
Iowa Street
Spring Valley, Ill
C.a.mason
Goodyear
Coveny’s
Dakota
Cjhe Bank
Spring Valley City Bank
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