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Newspaper
Spring Valley Gazette
Location
Spring Valley, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1925
Page
6
The booster praises his town but dislikes the ongoing provocation of critics who rush to reap imagined rewards. He opposes constant uproar while supporting steady local improvement initiatives.
An advertisement touts Smucker's Pink-N-White Tablets as a miracle remedy for headaches and various pains. It quotes Mrs. Andrews of Chicago praising instant relief and urges readers to buy a 25 cent package from their druggist. The copy emphasizes harmless, rapid relief and recommends taking one pink and one white tablet.
Injunction writs against 40 buildings for liquor law violations were given to Sheriff Welter for service. Twenty one saloons and businesses face six month padlocks, while nineteen defendants are enjoined from manufacturing selling or possessing liquor. Notable names include Ray Kelly Ottawa and several La Salle area operators. Authorities proceed on delivery or front door posting.
A voiced critique contrasts the Cats and Mud Hens after a muddy football game. The writer argues winning with unfair means lacks justice, notes penalties and offside calls, and urges pride in inner character over score. He delivers a folksy moral, ending with a jab about everyone’s father.
Selby Johnson, a former Princeton motorcycle officer, was arrested Thursday by Deputy Sheriff Conkling on a warrant accusing him of writing checks without funds. Johnson had previous arrests for the same charge but was released Friday after friends paid his bond.
City of Spring Valley Illinois informs all interested that Spalding Street from Erie Street to alley in block 88 will be improved by excavation grading drainage curbing and reinforced concrete paving. The ordinance is on file with the City Clerk and the County Court has been petitioned to confirm the Board of Local Improvements certificate detailing total costs and interest on bonds and vouchers anticipated for the assessment.
A notice from L. H. Luther, Commissioner, seeks court action on the amount assessed and rebated for a local improvement. The final hearing is set for November 30, 1925 at 10:00 AM in Bureau County Court, Princeton Illinois. Objections and defenses may be filed before the hearing.
Charles W. Knapp as President Joseph Yearsley as Secretary Andrew J. Pricco Charles Sulski and Edward Leimbach named as members to the Board of Local Improvements in Spring Valley Illinois.
City proposes work on Minnesota Street from Ower to Spalding, with excavation and grading. Citizens may file objections or requests for hearing as part of the public process.
Formal court notice states actions to be taken by defendant before a stated date. It mentions interest at one percent per annum and is dated at Spring Valley Illinois on November 12.
1925 records list Joseph Yearsley as Secretary Andrew J Pricco and Charles Sulski as Members with Edward Leimbach also named as a Member in the municipal body.
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