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Newspaper
Spring Valley Gazette
Location
Spring Valley, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1920
Page
4
Police found a Ford touring car abandoned north of Peru with a license plate linked to De Pue resident Joseph Kukman. Kukman later claimed the car, saying a boarder used the Hudson’s plate numbers during a Sunday trip then abandoned the Ford after it broke down.
At a meeting in Chicago seventy five Illinois Coal Operators Association members discussed miners wages. President C Searles and President Frank Farrington led the session with United Mine Workers officers. No negotiations were entered. miners work under contract and terms should not be changed. The situation is delicate and labor trouble is possible.
The Spring Valley Concert Band performs at Starved Rock with a varied program. Conducted by Prof. Fontecchio the concert features marches overtures symphonic selections and a finale of the Star Spangled Banner.
William Mattis aged 20 and John Stimitis aged 18 of this city were arrested at Clinton Town last week. They were found heavily intoxicated and could not be aroused until they regained consciousness. They admitted they were punishing the white mule.
Hiram Hunter, senior member of the Hunter-Doherty lumber firm and owner of twenty seven yards in the state, died at his home in Henry last Thursday at age 83 after residing there for four decades.
Mr and Mrs Alex Broset departed Tuesday for a four month trip to their former home in Belgium. They will tour famous World War I battlefields with John Maisse joining them. Tickets arranged by I. J. Jagodzinski agency.
Five hundred dollars worth of tires and accessories were stolen from the Fessler and Davis Whitmore garages in Triumph Hill. Robbery occurred after midnight, with access gained by prying open front and rear doors at the two garages.
A 1920 McClure Syndicate comic tale follows James Wilcox who adores Constance Helmson until his sister Aggie turns out to resemble Constance but outshines her. James hides truth, confronts love tangled by mistaken identity and ends with a grim joke on Cupid's miswiring. Aggie becomes his target after his confession reveals Donny no longer loves him.
The third national census shows 299 Argentine factories in June 1914 making chocolates bonbons and sweets with invested capital near $4 9173 million and wartime production rising as materials allowed. Local goods include high class products and labor costs remain lower than in the United States, limiting American exports prospects.
In a whispered exchange a mother asks about a young man seen with Ethel in the parlor last night. Ethel confirms the man was present and mentions she thought he would propose but he did not.
A humorous sketch contrasts a common man with refined skills. The subject can press pants like a tailor and smoke a 15 cent cigar with millionaire poise, highlighting two notable abilities in a witty exchange.
A celebrated figure draws an admiring crowd after leading a posse that captured 23 moonshiners and nine stills in the mountains of the state. The operation wiped out a daily moonshine output of about 1,500 gallons. Local authorities praise the sheriff and his squad for their persistent pursuit.
Humorous quip on Susie's marriage to a much older wealthy man ends with a grim note as a doctor says the husband is in good health and may live twenty more years. The exchange underlines irony about fortune and fate.
The constable argues village road failures sustain local commerce. He says every breakdown drives business to a repair shop a drug store and several doctors. The remark highlights a cynical view of infrastructure neglect benefiting merchants.
A reflective exchange explores identity and perception among queer individuals met during travels. One speaker declares wishing to see herself as others do, while another dismisses it as vanity. The dialogue frames the querist as a central figure driving questions.
A string of dialogue snippets contrasts salesmanship and daily worries. A former sergeant quips about selling autos in Venice while humorous lines critique daylight saving, pawnbrokers, and domestic life amid employer labor tensions.
A terse exchange hints at an odd dining tableau with a surreal line about an angel beside deviled ham. The fragment suggests a humorous or absurd tableau enjoyed in a newspaper page teaser.
A sharp dialogue contrasts a self described well furnished mind with a supposedly vacant expression. The exchange frames intellect and appearance as rulers of wit and perception in a concise literary quip.
A brief classroom moment shows a professor calling to students and a chorus from the back row replies that they cannot hear him, followed by a nod to a punch bowl.
In a domestic exchange a cook denies adding saccharine to pudding and says she used only plain sugar. The dialogue captures a moment of kitchen honesty and a hint of petty humor.
A humorous exchange notes Jones refusing to buy his wife an automobile and the witty reply that it got on her nerves. The quip hinges on a pun about motor nerves and domestic disagreement.
In a future vignette, the wealthy are depicted as extremely affluent yet choose modest daily sustenance. They wear denim and calico, and their table regularly features potatoes and prunes.
The article reflects on Jose Rizal as a martyr and symbol of Filipino nationalism. It notes his linguistic talents, travels, and opposition to Spanish oppression, his letters urging duty and conscience, and his execution which sparked nationwide inspiration. It links Rizal's memory to December 30 1896 and the enduring drive for independence.
The world consumes about 00,000,000 pounds of tea annually outside tea growing countries. This figure reflects global demand across markets and industries.
A modern novelist argues love destroys judgment and turns flaws into features. It transforms ugliness into beauty and cruelty into kindness, urging readers that loving with discretion risks losing friends and reputation as a sane, balanced person.
Yale University's Babylonian collection now exceeds ten thousand clay tablets and bricks and continues to expand through selective acquisitions. It ranks as the world’s second largest, with Oxford holding the top spot. Professor Clay asserts it holds the most significant undeciphered and unpublished material among such collections.
In a period editorial, the phrase “even dirt is no longer cheap” is invoked to illustrate scarce soil and rising costs for black dirt. The piece questions affordable access to essential farming material and hints at broader market strain.
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