New-Fangled Notions Bring a Telephone to the Farm
A Nebraska couple argues over buying a telephone with the husband balking at modern ideas. After the wife falls ill and reveals a dead son, he realizes a phone could have saved time in an emergency. Months later a runabout arrives with a telephone installation, and the husband concedes the value of progress.
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Martha
Sarah
Fred
Livieg
Marthy
Molly
John
Murthy
David
Samoan national drink kava and its making method
The Kansas City Star notes kava as Samoa's national beverage from Piper methysticum. Traditional prep used chewing and water, later missionaries influenced grinding the root. Unaccustomed tasters find it soap like. Americans often drink it by the gallon, while natives favor quicker methods.
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Kansas City
Starved Rock Opens Season Draws Crowds Amid Weather
Many visitors flocked to Starved Rock State Park on opening day despite poor weather. The ferry operated to bring crowds to the park and most outlets saw heavy use as people from near and far visited the popular resort. Cliff Drive awaits concrete paving while a side driveway remains accessible. Prospective campers planned to enjoy the summer season.
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Starved Rock State Park
Dinner Party At Kaskaskia Hotel Hosts Noted Ladies
Miss Lydia Sprecker and Miss Florence Hull entertained Miss Betty Westphal at a dinner gathering held last Thursday evening at the Kaskaskia Hotel.
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Lydia Sprecker
Florence Hull
Betty Westphal
Kaskaskia Hotel
Roach Family Visits Cassiday Home Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs Matt Roach and their daughter Geraldine visited the home of Mrs Harry Cassiday and family over the weekend, sharing time with relatives in a brief social call.
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Matt Roach
Geraldine
Harry Cassiday
Licensing Ice Cream Parlors Ordinance Adopted in Spring Valley
An ordinance in Spring Valley Illinois licenses ice cream parlors, with a 25 dollar annual fee paid semiannually, issued by the City Clerk and subject to council revocation for violations. Violations carry fines from 20 to 2000 dollars per offense, and the measure takes effect after passage and publication.
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Spring Valley
Ilinois
Illinois
La Salle dominates Spring Valley track meet with Hall Mendota runner-ups
La Salle wins the Spring Valley Track and Field Meet at La Salle with 51 points. Hall and Mendota tie for second with 171.2 points. La Salle takes first in Pole Vault Mile Run High Jump Running Broad Jump and Relay. Streator wins 50 yard Dash and 100 yard Dash shows Warnock fastest. Mendoza and Hopkins win sprint and hurdle events. Matusevich scores high for Hall with 91.2 points and sets near records. Warnock earns multiple wins despite a gun foul and a yard handicap.
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la Salle
Hall
Mendota
Streator
Ottawa
Mendoza
Hopkins
Matusevich
Warnock
Micheals
Sturgis
Ordinance Licenses Soft Drink Parlors in Spring Valley
The city council enacts licensing for soft drink parlors and places selling near beer and beverages. Annual license is fifty dollars, payable semi annually on May 1 and November 1. Violations incur fines up to two hundred dollars per day.
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Spring Valley
Illinois
Tdolars
City of Spring Valley Ordinance Adopted May 17 1920
The ordinance repeals conflicting ordinances and states it takes full force after passage approval and publication. Adopted at a regular meeting of Spring Valley Illinois City Council on May 17 1920. The foreseeing ordinance approved May 17 1920.
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Spring Valley
Illinois
Miller Family Hosts Visitation from Los Angeles
VISTS BROTHER Mr and Mrs Claud Miller of Los Angeles California are guests of Fenton Miller and family this week.
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Claud Miller
Los Angeles
California
Fenton Miller
Bureau County Tuberculosis Association Hosts At Home Event
The Bureau County Tuberculosis Association and the Bureau County Sanitizing Board announce an at home on Saturday afternoon May 22 at the new Tuberculosis Dispensary 913 North Main Princeton. Tea will be served. all are invited to see county tuberculosis prevention efforts.
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Bureau County Tuberculosis Association
Bureau County Sanitorizng Board
N. Main St
Princeton
Woods Family Returns Home After Funeral
Mr and Mrs Thomas Woods Mrs Arthur Williams and Mrs William Orthman returned to their home after attending the funeral of the late Joseph Woods.
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Thomas Woods
Arthur Williams
William Orthman
Joseph Woods
Viner Seeks Return of Funds From Carburettor Promoter
Fred Viner of Cherry and Deputy Sheriff Folk went to Chicago with a warrant for a man accused of taking money under false pretenses. Viner paid $500 on three occasions for patented carburetor machinery that never arrived. He believes he was swindled and sought sheriff help to locate the culprit. Mrs. Morris and her son Raymond visited the Muir home on East Cleveland Street last Saturday.
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Fred Viner
Cherry
Folk
Chicago
Viner
William Morris
Raymond
la Salle
Muir
East Cleveland St
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Gertrude Armstrong
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Mr. Cobb
Starved Rock
Chas. W. Knapp
P. M. Mahoney
Hall & Mendota
Matulevich
Rolando
Standard and Ladd
Ill
Miles
Kilduff
Daily Express
Garden City
Kansas
Great Arkansas ValLey
Peter DE Filippi
Spring Valley, Illinois
Peru
Seatonville
McHenry County
Harvard
Lake County
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