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Newspaper
Spring Valley Gazette
Location
Spring Valley, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1920
Page
2
Spring Valley editor and manager receive one year paid in advance as part of a post office notice. The entry lists a payment of $2.00 and indicates the publication is entered at the Spring Valley Illinois post office as second class matter.
The piece argues that the primary election law harms the mass of voters while attempting to curb fraud. It discusses possible relief options such as limiting laws to delegates or nominating candidates by committee, but urges abolishing primaries or party elections to restore equal political opportunity for the poor man.
A reflection traces Germany from a long history of conservatism to postwar upheaval. The author notes a drift toward radical ideologies, with Lenine and Yrovly influence spreading in parts of Germany alongside a hunger for change. The piece argues the world has gone mad in its view of upheaval and crisis.
The piece argues the excess profits tax should be repealed as a burden on business and industrial disruption. It favors retaining the income tax while seeking a more equitable distribution of tax burdens to avoid hardship on labor and capital.
The author argues the league is dead for the United States and condemns talks on duties toward Europe. The piece urges focusing on domestic needs like lowering living costs, reducing taxes, reviving factories, and securing full employment. It calls on workers to show loyalty and rejects the idea the league could prevent future wars.
The piece discusses Elihu Root as a premier diplomat and statesman. It notes whispers that Senator Harding will not offer Root a cabinet post due to his League of Nations views. The public doubting the League contrasts with Root’s acknowledged skill.
The text argues that no man in the United States is better equipped by temperament and ability to aid the new administration than Mr. Roott, suggesting his services should be utilized by all americans.
Counties in Illinois show the breadth of the peace time Red Cross program. Community meetings foster organization, social centers, and mutual aid. Decatur and Rock Island chapters extend home service to soldiers families, with a trained secretary to adapt programs for local needs.
The Petersburg TH Junior Red Cross committees led central division enrollments as four schools Harris High Seventh and Eighth Grade and William Watkins completed enrollment at the school opening. Illinois committees plan a busy year building on last year’s aid including chairs tables scrapbooks toys and garments sent to France for war relief and refugee children.
Miss Goldie Sturgill of Kentucky is under arrest after a confrontation with her lifelong friend Mrs. Alice Hammock over purchased store gowns. Hammock was shot multiple times on a lonely mountain trail near Whitesburg after allegedly taking Hammock’s clothes in jealousy sparked by the marriage and wedding wardrobe.
A Wisconsin tornado lifted a 1,300-pound bull several rods into the air then set him back down on his feet. The bewildered owner Fred Youngst on watched the unusual feat as the wind carried the animal briefly aloft near Birchwood.
A Red Cross nurse inspecting rural school children detected contamination in a shallow well. Water tests showed colon bacille. the well was condemned and artesian water supplied until a replacement could be installed by the school board.
John Wyrner of Oxford vanished from his home in 1916 leaving his wife and children nearly penniless. Supposed dead after a skeleton found in the Wabash river, he reappeared in Lafayette then returned to Oxford living under the shadow of a past domestic trouble. He says remorse led him back and that he sought his family in the East before returning home. He is forty five.
In a statement the former president calls health America’s greatest asset and urges a nationwide effort to prevent deterioration of the national stock. He frames health as a national ambition and key to future strength.
The Boston Post notes myths about Judas descendants in Corfu and a tradition in Brazil where boys carry an effigy to be hung from a ship’s yard arm. It also mentions a Smyrna Greek church ceremony paying an impersonator to play Judas, with social stigma attached.
Raymond White of Rockford Illinois visits Cedar Point and rumors say his parents may move back to Cedar Point. Peter Cheur of Whiting Indiana called on friends last week. Henry Charneskey was ill but has fully recovered. Winifred and Joseph Charneskey attended a surprise party in Peru. The Standard football team traveled to Dalzell Sunday and lost 3 to 1.
Earl Roberts of Princeton previously claimed a U S corn picking title, advertised for challengers with a $1,000 prize after two months but received no bidders. This year Bureau County farmers pooled $1,000 for the winner of the contest.
For sale rich 80 acre Illinois farm growing corn oats wheat clover timothy all in cultivation. Well fenced cross fenced with good water and fruit for family use two miles from town on rural free delivery. A nice place to live price 6000 dollars 3000 cash balance terms. Call or write L. M. Merrill Wayne City IL.
An old feed bin problem leads to rat losses of 18 dollars. The ad touts RAT SNAP as a reliable solution after a $1.25 unit successfully killed many rats. It claims a collie dog never touched RAT SNAP and lists three sizes 35c 65c and 1.25 sold by Fehr and Cummng and Thompson Drug Co.
The text outlines removing fresh ink spots by soaking in milk and dried stains by washing in hot lard. It advises washing in the same manner as with water, repeating washes, and finishing by removing lard with soapy water.
In western forests the pine cone is so hard that seeds cannot be spread naturally. The text explains that burning the cone over a fire causes it to burst and release seeds, and that forest fires provide an opportunity for this seed dispersal.
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