Local notes from Ladd and Dalzell communities
Numerous short items report visits, travels, and social events in Ladd and Dalzell area. Notable mentions include relatives visiting in De Pue and Winnipeg Canada en route to Scotland, a Bunco club gathering, Granny Carrs 88th birthday surprise, and a death in the Gianasi family at Wheaton Illinois with funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Morhiam
Winnipeg
Canada
David Simpson
Scotland
Attilio Gianasi
Ferri
Wheaton
Illinois
Flight of Geese and V Formation Leadership
The article describes how wild ducks and geese migrate in a triangular V formation to reduce air resistance. It notes the lead bird endures the most fatigue and is periodically replaced by another bird stepping forward to take the front angle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. F
Carter Eye
State St
Chicago
How Does Your Corn Yield Compare With These
The article urges improving soil fertility to cut labor costs and boost corn yields in 1920. It notes labor is the largest expense, averaging three days per acre at $5 daily, and cites fertilizer as a means to lift yields, with Wisconsin data showing 400 pounds of fertilizer adding 47 bushels per acre. Illinois 1919 corn yield averaged 35 bushels per acre.
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Stallard
Waukesha County
Wis
Slonnech
Vermont
New Hampshire
de Soles
Ilinois
American Weights Wrens Report Delays On Phonelic Testing
The United States Bureau of Standards notes many weights submitted by American makers fail to meet tests causing delays and inconvenience. A major dealer is considering importing weights to be verified by the bureau. The issue centers on verification procedures and reliability of the weights submitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Bureau of Standards
Codfish Swallows Watch Off Neatocker Reef
The Hoodenegunset, an Essex Massachusetts fishing smack captained by Skidmore, reports a codfish swallowed a watch near Neatocker reef. A jewelry case marked Porgua No 8722 with a 12:15 hand position was recovered, preserving its decorative state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoodenegunset
Aptain Skidmore
Essex
Neatocker
Mass
Tiniegieré
Porgua
Lani
Byigitnd
New England
Commandments Applied to City and Community Life in Spring Valley
A continuation of moral guidance urging neighbors to welcome teachers and preachers, aid local editors, keep yards tidy, plant flowers, paint homes, and invest in a shared Community House in Spring Valley. Emphasizes civic duty, youth recreation, and collaboration with nearby cities like La Salle.
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Spring Valley
la Salle
Five year old Mary protests the hen's roosting stance
The story recalls a compassionate child named Mary who, seeing a hen gather her chicks, cries out to stop the rooster from disturbing the birds. Her playful plea reflects a gentle, humorous moment in a domestic scene.
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Mary
The True Art of Being Agreeable
A 17th century reflection on social ease. It notes that seeming pleased with company matters more than delivering entertainment. A person with common sense and friendly behavior can conciliate others more than wit without goodwill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addison
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ladd
Mrs. Flannery
Ed Hurley
Anna Belle
Rockford, Ilinois
Gertrude
Laura Jordan
de Pue
Jay Carr
Hazel
Meta Gondolphi
Arthur Jordan
Cyrilla O'Keefe
Miss Happler of
John Wright
Phillip Meyers
Dave McLain
Mrs. J. R. Thomas
Bunco Club
Eva Enyart
Granny Carr
Dalzell
McKinley
Donaldson
Matthew
Mary Micheli
A. Cartwright
Miss Morham
Joe Valle
Detroit
Massachusetts
Ohio
New York
ATO
Carter
F.C. Carter
S. State St
Ill
Nage
Enterpriss Paint Mfg. Co
Fehr & Cumming
Aasia Chandler
Cen
Manu Gi
Packard
Locomobile
Mercer
Winton
Fiat
Brewster
Stutz
Pierce- Arrow
Cadillac
Pierce-Arrow
Marmon
Chandler
Eck
Bosch
J. O
Cleveland
Knaup’s
Spring Valley, Ill
J. F. Miller Sales
MGR
APANY
Cleveland, O
Chandler Moyor
Bat
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