Local Items Show visiting relatives and small town notes
Mrs. Clark of Momence visits her parents the Fowlers. H B Schott of Dwight trips to Spring Valley to visit the Sweet family. A McNally child injures his leg while cutting grass and is hospitalized. A group tours to Princeton for the Round Up. Land sale in Seatonville sees a 50 ft Main street lot transfer from Richard Clark to Frank Peterson for 25 dollars. Austin Mayer leaves for Chicago then New York. Mrs. John Hansen and Mrs. Ellen Bamrick move to Rockford. their home rented to Robert Treat. Christine Riva and Steve Petit wed at St. Anthony's with Father Blane. Kandoo Klub meeting postponed for July. Margaret Quinlan visits Alvin Leggett. Hulda Leggett visits in Chicago. J. H. Ferris reports a Salt Lake trip en route to Los Angeles. Guy L. Titus rents McPherson House on Fast Erie and moves his family to town. Mrs. Walter Bryant returns from hospital to De Pue. Walter Thompson of Gary, Indiana visits. Lost wrist watch marked To Todd from O B Xmas 1918 near Peru. Thomas Quinn sustains head injuries from rock fall at No. 3 mine. Police collect stray cattle roaming streets. A East Dakota street resident fined 9 dollars for cow in neighbor yard. Dr. P. J. Secrest returns from Chicago after a celluloid plate and removable bridge course. For rent brick store on St Paul Street, ideal for 6 and 10 cent store. lease ends Oct 15. Wanted: men to apply corrugated iron on structures. write or call 1342 W. No. 727 Sterling St. Pes San La Salle, Il.
Cane Sugar Sold In 100 Lb Sacks At 26 Cents
Geo L Hoffman & Co advertises limited stock of pure cane sugar priced at 26 cents per pound, sold in 100 pound sacks while supplies last.
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Geo. L. Hoffman & Co
Smiles and a Dog Trick Mystery
A man with low energy laments teaching a dog tricks. The dog's expression suggests it sees no sense in the actions, while the man questions whether the dog is too intelligent to be trained. The exchange plays on frustration and humor in a brief, ironic vignette.
Cities ban Geisha Goldi Locks latest vamp picture
A staff electrician reports the boudoir scene in Geisha Goldi Locks latest vamp picture caused no more shocks for him after production. Film Fun notes several cities have forbidden its showing.
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Flora
Geisha Goldilock
Fauna
Family Inheritance Sparks Household Quarrel
A dialogue shows Mrs. Knagg and Mrs. Nexdoor debating an estate issue. The unnamed husband’s death would affect children’s inheritance, but disputes and obstinacy dominate the conversation as plans unfold.
Delusions Dispelled in a London Bystander Quip
A lettered exchange reveals playful banter about kissing stamps and dampening them on a dog’s nose. The spoof dialogue contrasts sentimentality with unsentimental wit as a London Bystander caption.
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Jack
Fido
London
Edith’s compliment on your brains for president
Edith praised you saying with your brains she would run for president if she had your assurance. That remark sparked a light exchange about ambition and support.
Odd Exchange on Vintners and Sand Dealing
A quirky dialogue reveals Omar pondering vintners buying half as precious as their own. A man touts high value, then mentions selling sand in large quantities, while a caller asks about marriage with a cousin, prompting a witty reply about another man on earth.
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Omar
Man of Low Tone Leaves Soprano in Suit
A bass singer faced a lawsuit after leaving the fair soprano who claimed deception in their engagement. The dispute centers on the relationship and alleged misrepresentation, with court action initiated over the alleged breach.
Deaf and Dumb Prisoner Faces Forged Notes Charge
A prisoner is accused of uttering forged notes, though the defense notes he is deaf and mute. The charge remains on record as stated, highlighting a contradictory claim about the defendant's ability to utter. The case proceeds with the unusual citation of disability in the charge.
Woman’s remark follows a suicide leap year marriage proposal
A man accepted a leap year marriage proposal then killed himself, prompting a female remark that such acts prove women possess killing ways. The brief reflects on gendered reactions to tragedy and marriage proposals.
Frivolous Wax Dolls Question Sparks Debate
A provocative exchange questions women making wax dolls of themselves. The remark about a cereous proposition suggests satire of gender roles and social expectations. The dialogue hints at Victorian era sensibilities and humorous critique of women’s self-portraiture.
A Roast Artist Shows Latest Picture Stirs Mixed Praise
The piece features a Roast artist presenting a new image and declaring it the best work yet. Critics respond, urging resilience and noting mixed reactions to the bold claim.
Different Repasts
A light joke about meals and wit contrasts a wife’s cheerful service with a husband’s remark that his own dish is tongue with whine sauce. The playful exchange highlights domestic humor and wordplay without extending into broader events.
His Specialty Skin Specialist Named Not Politician
“There goes one of the most successful grafters in the city” is refuted as a joke about a skin specialist. The dialogue notes the man’s fame for grafting work yet clarifies his trade as a skin expert rather than a politician.
The New Shopper Cartoon Exchange
A brief cartoon caption shows a child asking for car fare from a parent with the reply and punchline about going shopping. The exchange captures lighthearted family finance humor common in midcentury comics.
The Retort Courteous Exchange Mocked Civility
In a crisp dialogue the speaker offers a sharp rebuke that contrasts frugal behavior with lavish steadiness. The other returns a wry reply, underscoring social banter and witty restraint.
Dark Horses Question in Political Puzzle
A witty line notes that candidates wore white robes in Rome to signal purity, then asks how the term dark horses arose. The remark blends political jargon with a playful puzzle tone about historical figure colors.
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Rome
Will o the Wisp of Spring Farm Offer
In a hospital scene Jim McConnell, a convalescent sergeant, meets Mary Sue Lenoir who offers a hopeful future on a farm with Uncle Si and Aunt Fannie. She envisions restoring his strength through country life and work, while he weighs leaving his office job for a planned rural future. The pair share dreams of peace and purpose as she asks him to commit.
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Telford McGraw
St. Luke’s Hospital
Jim
Mr. McGraw
Mary Sue Lenoir
James McConnell
McConnell
France
McGraw
Mary Sue
Picardy
Flanders
Fanny
Silas Lenoir
Fannie
Uncle Si
Red Cross Meeting Appoints Committee Leaders
The regular monthly Home Service Section gathering of the Red Cross met Friday evening at their rooms Rev Mills was made acting chairman and a committee including Mrs Mills Peter Hollerich Jr Dr A S Rummell and Mrs Mhoon was formed to investigate all Red Cross matters.
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Home Service Section
The
Red Cross
Mills
Peter Hollerich Jr
A. S. Rummell
Mhoon
Congregational Church Notes Sunday Bible School Reminder
There will be no service this Sunday July 25 except the Bible School meeting at 10 a.m. Supt. Irving Munson will be in charge and asks all school members who can attend.
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Bible School
Irving Munson
For Sale Offer My Grant Six For Sale
A. J. Butterneck offers a Grant six for sale in top condition. Also an ad for a tire shop opportunity in Spring Valley with free training and equipment on a pay-as-you-earn plan from Willey Vulcanizer Co. 335 W. Main Battle Creek Mich.
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A. J. Butterneck
Spring Valley
Willey Vulcanizer CO
Main Battle Creek
Mich
Just Remodeled Reeves Restaurant Ad in Spring Valley
A local ad promotes the Reeves Restaurant newly redone and ready to serve Milk Fed Spring Chicken Dinners and sandwiches at all hours with first class service and special attention to auto parties opposite Hicks Park Ring 3 R 2. Also an employment notice seeks a Lady or Gentleman Agent in Spring Valley for Watkins Famous Products offering big profits with a mail address at 54 Winona Minnesota.
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Reeves
Hicks Park
Ring
City of Spring Valley
Watkins
Watkins Company
Winona
Minnesota
Poultry Wanted Before You Sell Call Sping Valley Poultry Co
Poultry owners urged to contact Sping Valley Poultry Co for current prices before selling. The notice promotes obtaining price quotes from the firm prior to sale.
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Sping Valley Poultry Co
Pay for Your Water Due Now in City Clerk Office
Water rents and meter payments are due and payable at the office of the city clerk. The notice emphasizes settlement of charges and may reflect a local municipal billing deadline.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Clark of
Momence
Mrs. W. A. Fowler
H. B. Schott
Dwight
A. C. Sweet
A. McNally
Harry Cassiday
Roy Curran
Frank Martinelli
Bob Bradbeer
Leoy Hill
Princeton
Seatonville
Main Street
Richard Clark
Frank Peterson
Austin Mayer
Nat Frank
Chicago
New York
John Hansen
Ellen Bamrick
Rockford
Robert ‘Treat
Christine Riva
Steve Petiit
Father Blane
St. Anthony’s Church
Kandoo Klub
Margaret Quinlan
Alvin Leggett
Hulda Leggett
J. H. Ferris
Salt Lake Utah
Mr. Ferris
Los Angeles
California
Guy L. Titus
Paw Paw, Mich
McPherson
Fast Erie Street
Mr. Titus
Enterprise Paint and Varnish Co
Walter Bryant
de Pue
John Steele
Walter Thompson
Gary
Indiana
Mr. Thompson
Todd
O. B
Peru
County Line
Thomas Quinn
No. 3
East Dakota
P. J. Secrest
Whiting
St. Paul Street
Best Location
City
J. M. Graham
West Main Street
Ottawa
Edmund Marliere
Sterling St
Pes San
la Salle, Il
Edith
Will-O’-The
Cn Tj
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Congregational Church
U. S
Express
L. G. Williams CO
Necedah, Wis
Tri-City Tire Shop
Empire Tires
la Salle, Ill
Brown Bros
Spring Valley, Illinois
Wm. Hollerich
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