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Newspaper
Spring Valley Gazette
Location
Spring Valley, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1925
Page
2
Paid in advance subscription notice indicates a one year service term costing two dollars. It notes mail handling and post office classification at Spring Valley Illinois as second class matter.
The piece argues that salesmanship is essential in all life from law to medicine to business. It urges individuals and communities to sell themselves positively to attract opportunities and growth, noting that optimism spreads to locals and outsiders alike.
A speaker urges residents to act as salesmen for their town. Recognize both good and bad points, become convinced of local assets, and share them with others. The aim is to foster a spirit that makes the town larger and better in the years ahead.
Skeptics should note recent real estate transfers showing healthy demand and rising prices. The article predicts a steady, substantial increase in business prosperity and population, with no sudden boom but a normal growth trajectory for the community.
Comment urging the community to trust forthcoming proof and dismiss cynics as they await demonstrations. The speaker challenges doubt and invites open reception of future evidence.
Local realtor Peter De Filippi presents a contest with Miss Margaret Baxter of Spring Valley and Mrs. James B. Paden of De Pue winning first and second prizes. Essays by Baxter and Paden extol ownership’s civic value stability savings independence and community impact.
A $5 000 damage suit brought by Michael Anarella of LaSalle against the city of LaSalle was dismissed when the time for presenting evidence arrived Friday. An agreement to settle Anarella's claim for $100 was reached by counsel for the plaintiff and LaSalle city officials over flood damage to his property at Third and Lafayette streets caused by a blocked drain.
WGBW presents a long local talent program starting at 9 p m for about three and a half hours to raise funds for station maintenance. Watch for announcements about the broadcast and participants.
A public health note explains zero hours in battles against diseases like smallpox and diphtheria. Vaccination gives early immunity to smallpox, while diphtheria requires timely antitoxin after exposure to prevent fatal outcomes.
The article urges vaccination for diphtheria toxin antitoxin now as zero hour and warns typhoid fever will rise from now to fall. It stresses vigilance and safe water and milk, recommending boiling milk and water if safety is unknown to prevent spread.
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