Oglesby Youth Drowns in Vermillion River Tragedy
Six Oglesby youths, including Zabranstnik, 12, drowned after a wall of water swept down the Vermillion River near a cement plant. Richard Snyder, who was fishing nearby, saved five boys but could not reach Zabranstnik before he was swept away. The surge followed heavy rains to the south and raised the river three feet in minutes.
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Antdh Zabrastnik
Veechillion
Oglesby
Richard Snyder
Snyder
Zabranstnik
Liquor Cases Set for Trial in Bureau County Court
The cases of Ben Wallwin Peter Corsini and others charged with liquor violations are set for July 23 with a jury return in Bureau County court.
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Ben Wallwin
Peter Corsini
Bureau
Dr J B Terando Announces New Ta Salle Office
Notice announces the opening of offices for Dr J B Terando physician and surgeon at 517 1 2 First Street Ta Salle Illinois above Consumers grocery with office hours from 1 to 12 a m 1 to 6 and 7 to 9 p m and appointments by calling phone 200
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Terando
First Street
Ta ‘Salle
Illinois
Consumers Grocery
The Ideal Two Weeks Vacation Colorado
Colorado offers vast terrain with two thirds mountainous scenery, 100000 square miles and 155 peaks over 13,000 feet. It hosts 500 lakes and 6000 miles of watercourses, with numerous mineral springs and extensive rail and road routes. Travel by Burlington Limited. plans for Pacific Coast loops easily arranged. act now for summer escape.
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Colorado
New England
Indiana
Hard facts about soft money and fair measures
An editorial compares fake bushels and fiat money to illustrate how dishonest measures hurt farmers. It cites a jail term for a storekeeper who used a trick basket and warns that currency manipulation could erode gold value, forcing landowners to demand inflated paper prices. The piece argues producers cannot outpace devalued money.
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Germany
Cars Crashed at La Salle Intersection Injures Two
At 5 PM Tuesday in La Salle at Pith and Bucklin streets two cars collided. Anthony Gruenwald and James Shields, both La Sallians, were pinned but freed themselves. Shields suffered two fractured ribs. Gruenwald had only bruises and minor cuts.
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LA Salle
Pith
Bucklin
Anthony Gruenwald
James Shields
la Sallians
Gruenwald
Bucklin Street
Shields
Acting Postmaster Named for Mendota
The Mendota post office has an acting postmaster appointment. Robert Hallberg, former editor of the Mendota Sun- Bulletin, has been selected for the position. Word of the appointment reached Mendota Wednesday.
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Mendota
Robert Hallberg
Mendota Sun-Pulletin
Dete
A Critical Look at Edison Ford Commodity Money Plan
The article critiques the Edison Ford commodity money scheme, arguing it would disrupt price stability. It explains government warehouses issued money against stored crops and equity certificates, creating imbalanced demand and risky loans. It compares bank lending, public risk, and farmer incentives under the plan.
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Edison-Ford
American Bankers Association
William T. Foster
Pollack Foundation For Economic Research
Mr. Foster
Edison
Mr. Edison
Mr. Ford
Old National Bank
Federal
Getting Together on Farm and Bank Cooperation
A regional discussion emphasizes farmers as major wealth producers and the need for cooperation between farming and banking. It argues that production and distribution issues link farmers and bankers and cites transportation and marketing costs as core concerns, noting growing mutual understanding will spur further progress.
Mrs Henry Heitz Dies in Chicago Ex-De Pue Resident
The remains of Mrs Henry Heitz formerly of the north side and De Pue died in Chicago Saturday arrived in Peru over the Rock Island Tuesday morning. Funeral services were held at Peru City Cemetery conducted by Rev Walter Spence. Mrs Heitz moved from De Pue to Chicago eight years ago after her husband’s death.
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Henry Heitz
North Side
Chicago
Freak blast blows into Morris state highway
A freak explosion caused by intense heat destroyed a section of the new state highway east of Morris, hurling cement and debris into the air. Bert Sparr of Morris narrowly avoided injury as a three foot wide hole opened in the cement and paving upheavals followed, with heat also triggering a stretch of the Lincoln highway near Sterling to explode.
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Morris
Herbert Sparr
Lincoln Highway
Sterling
Law to Prohibit Street Fairs Passes Assembly
The legislature approved a bill banning traveling street fairs and carnivals from operating within the state. An amendment allowing fairs under local religious or fraternal groups was defeated. Representative John Robert Moore argued fairs rely on gambling devices and prize dolls. He cited questionable employees and a troubling trail. Representative Lee O Neil Browne supported the measure.
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John Robert Moore
Lee O'Neil Browne
Ottawa
Facts Relating to Railroads Appears in Gazette
PERU GIRL WEDS LA SALLE MAW Miss Vera Lindenmeyer of Peru and Fred Deffy of La Salle wed at St Patrick s La Salle with Rev Father Kelly officiating. Attendants were Miss Therese Amsler of Peru and Walter Drennan of La Salle.
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Peru
LA Salle
Vera Lindenmeyer
Fred Deffy
Father Kelly
St. Patrick’s
Threse Amsler
Walter Drennan
Independence Day Celebrations Spark Private Festivities
The 147th anniversary of American independence looms as July 4 approaches. Officials warn against dangerous fireworks while citizens plan private observances, with Hicks Park hosting the Jully Six orchestra from Cincinnati and Peru’s Dokies staging large celebrations.
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Hicks Park
Cincinnati
Ohio
Peru
Ottawa man fined $100 for liquor violation
Stanley Komponoski of the National Plate addition pleaded guilty to possession of a still in county court, was fined $100 and costs by Judge B. Harry Reek. His Federal Plate addition home was raided last week by Sheriff F. J. Welter, revealing a large still with 20 gallons of mash.
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Stanley Komponoski
National Plate Addition
B. Harry Reek
Komponoski
Federal Plate Addition
F. J. Welter
Moonshine Served and Mash Destroyed by Sheriff Welter
The report notes that four gallons of moonshine were served by Mr. Welter and thirty five gallons of mash found on the premises were destroyed by Sheriff Welter as part of the enforcement action.
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Welter
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