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Newspaper
Spring Valley Gazette
Location
Spring Valley, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1920
Page
3
Nebraska Representative McLaughlin cites waste from the National Council of Defense and related bureaus, reporting over 5 pounds of valueless literature in one week and an estimated two tons of paper wasted weekly on useless bulletins to Congress and the Senate.
Transfers reach seven million in Bureau County during the first three days of March. The recorder reports 361 deeds and mortgages filed, marking the busiest period on record and averaging land prices between 350 and 400 dollars per acre with many farms selling over 600 dollars an acre.
A winter Sunday at the Methodist church featured good morning attendance and an Epworth League led by Nicholas Trillet Sr. Evening attendance for Dr Morrison’s talk on Social Hygiene was low despite his expertise and overseas camp life experience. Next events include Union services from March 21 for two weeks, a Parcel Post and candy booth on March 1, and a lecture by Rev. Briggs on March 19.
Train schedule lists westbound and eastbound routes from Spring Valley station to Hicks Junction and other towns including Peru LaSalle Ottawa Streator Joliet Morris and LaSalle local services. Advertises ticket fares 2 1 2 cents per mile, 3 cents per mile on trains, and commuter book offers. notes station hours and Sanitary Ice Cream Parlor details.
The Pilgrim Reading Circle finishes its winter session with the book Pilgrim Deed and Duties enjoyed by participants. Superintendent Munson’s leadership has added zest and funds. The final meeting is March 17 in the parsonage. union meetings run March 21 to Easter April 4 nightly at 7 80 except Saturdays, with outside ministers from nearby towns.
Illinois ranked fourth in battle deaths among states with 2 605 Illinois men listed. The war department noted a death rate of 95 per thousand, while New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio reported higher totals. Illinois had 273 331 servicemen in the armed forces.
A wry remark from the Observer of Events and Things questions a man’s pursuit of wealth to fund his wife’s feathered hats, implying financial choices affect domestic appearances and priorities.
A judge quips about chorus audiences with a wry motto praising mercy for singers. The remark highlights humorous tension between performers and listeners in a public performance setting.
After more than two years under federal control the American Railway Express Company has reverted to private ownership effective March 1. The local agent says no immediate changes in system or management, and no name change is expected at present, with the company continuing as American Railway Express Company.
The Undercliff resort at Lake Senachwine continues after leasing Walnut Grove property. Cottages from Walnut Grove are moved to Undercliff to increase accommodations. The bandstand is relocated and dressing rooms at the beach will be enlarged to improve the season.
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