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Newspaper
Spring Valley Gazette
Location
Spring Valley, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1918
Page
4
A young man arrives to call on the daughter but the upset family fixates on a wilted collar. Father returns from the office collarless after changing in haste, prompting Daughter’s embarrassed reaction as the caller is admitted.
A nostalgic musing on preserved memories in dried flowers and faded romance. The piece contrasts old fashioned sentiment with modern hurry and bustle, recalling a crimson rose pressed between book pages and a night of dancing under starlit skies. The tone recalls bygone eras and their delicate tokens.
The piece describes German Red Cross dogs trained to guide and protect blind individuals. Trained to navigate crowds and crossings, bark at obstacles, and push their charges through doors and narrow pathways, they act like shepherds guiding their sheep. The article reflects on humanitarian aid and calls for compassionate acts along life’s path.
The National Bank of Spokane, Washington issues the first antiseptic germ proof bank notes. Fifty thousand bills use carbolic ink to sterilize the currency, a new sanitary innovation hailed by officials. The treasury is testing similar devices but Spokane leads with this sanitary design. The piece also includes a stray aside about patriotism and notions of country.
A comical dialogue imagines St Peter directing newcomers to a window 438 to receive a player piano instead of harps. The saint explains changes to avoid delays while newcomers from earth grumble about earthly comforts. The arrivee reflects on paradise and living arrangements from earth.
A New York Sun excerpt reflects on middle age as a conflicted phase where men feel past usefulness yet lack full freedom. It notes pressures from government, family duties, and health worries, while longing for a simpler, more active youth or retirement.
Reports before the American Electro Therapeutic Association show electro therapy aiding early insanity, melancholia, insomnia, and cerebral disorders with galvanic currents. Philadelphia work claims vision defects corrected by electricity after eye experts deemed hopeless. Dr. Alfred T. Livingston of Jamestown cautioned against excessive currents near brain nerve centers.
Mrs. Youngbride and her husband argue over mice in the house. She opts to poison via cake pieces while he suggests traps. She tricks him by dousing the cake with poison and feeds it to him.
A comical street encounter turns into a test of police procedure as a resident reports an assault to a village constable. The constable promises action with a bloodhound but demands an awkward kiss to obtain the scent, highlighting playful local intrigue.
A satirical exchange contrasts income tax with personal wealth as the official standard is said to have lowered to the taxpayer's level. The dialogue implies government taxation targets individuals who have not truly risen in wealth, but are taxed due to lowered standards.
A Louisville Courier-Journal quote explores differing views on marriage with a bride asking if it is a failure and others offering cautious opinions about assuming outcomes.
A roster of subscribers reported since last week includes numerous individuals and firms such as Alexander, Julia Boyle, Anna Clinton, Anna Coveny, Dennis Craven, Peter Demanis, Frank & Son, Spring Valley Bank, Spring Valley City Bank, and many others. The compilation lists a mix of residents, business names, and family entries.
Nine room house and two lots known as the Donahue property on E Erie street to be sold at a sale on account of owner not being a resident of Spring Valley. Write A Hoag DeKalb fi 6 wk.
A Spring Valley resident warns of serious back and kidney pain and urges Dean's Kidney Pills as a relief. Mrs. R. Gillen of 116 East Third Street describes severe backache, fatigue, swollen feet, and vision issues resolved after using the Buffalo produced remedy sold at Rathbun's Pharmacy.
The Moose lodge will hold its annual picnic in the woods near Dalzell on Sunday, June 28. Mr. and Mrs. Wm Bubolovich left Tuesday for Boston where Mr. Bubolovich will enter the service. Many local men from the area have been moved to other camps. Ben Keegan is in Jacksonville and Frank Mason was moved to camp Terry, N.
Y and Gerald Sweeney of Valparisa say they expect relocation soon. Mrs Lempke's card shows her son Leo has arrived safely in France, Leo serves in the Marines. An exam for four vacancies in the post office will be held next month with notices posted. Mary Ryan and Lucile Sweeney are at Great Lakes near Chicago, training for the war effort.
The State Council of Defense of Illinois urges county committees to promote statewide Independence Day observances. Activities should foster patriotism, include diverse community participation, and feature ceremonies, parades, and readings of the Declaration of Independence.
The June session of the Board of Supervisors ran two days from Monday afternoon to Tuesday afternoon with all members present except Sulski. Semi annual reports from the County Clerk Circuit Clerk Sheriff and Coroner were read. County Clerk listed 7271.99 earned 2930.13 received and 500.36 to treasury. Circuit Clerk 2737.55 earned 2303.05 received 345.62 to treasury. Sheriff 1655.57 earned 1388.92 received 34.57 due. Coroner Malm reported 17 inquests from Dec 1 1917 to Jun 1 1918. Two days pay approved for judges and clerks of the June 3 election. Unanimous adoption of a resolution endorsing a 60 million dollar state bond for a hard road system. County undertakers had complained of low prices.
C P Woodworth of Macomb Illinois author of America the Land We Love has published a patriotic song written for a Red Cross minstrel in Macomb last March. The event raised about 1000 dollars for the society and copies of the song are available at Baker Piano store with interest in adding it to Decoration Day programs.
Margaretta L Wheeler administratrix announces probate proceedings in Bureau County Court Princeton Court House on the first Monday in August. All creditors must file claims for adjustment and all debts to be paid promptly.
City ordinance on dogs in Spring Valley warns of danger from mad dogs and muzzling, effective from June 7, 1918, with dogs at large or untagged being killed.
An advertisement touts Bliss Native Herbs promising to cure rheumatism constipation kidney and liver complaints and other ills through 200 tablets mailed for 100 with a delivery guarantee. It asserts widespread testimony and guarantees no harmful content.
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