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Newspaper
Spring Valley Gazette
Location
Spring Valley, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1925
Page
2
The notice shows a one year subscription rate of two dollars paid in advance. It indicates the publication is entered at the Spring Valley Illinois post office as second class mail matter.
A traveler seeks judgment of a town's nature from an old Quaker. The elder recalls rumors of a harsh, unfriendly place and predicts the destination will resemble it, predicting trouble for the newcomer. A second party arrives from the same origin, confirming the tale.
A speaker recalls a farewell with praise for hospitable friends and reflects that the world mirrors one’s own generosity. The exchange suggests that people encounter in new places the same spirit they bring to others.
A wave of expert and official voices condemn parents for delinquency in youth arguing the home environment makes discipline too easy. They insist youth remain the same but parental neglect allows children to roam unsupervised.
A terse poem cautions a reader to mind personal affairs and ignore neighbors’ sorrows. It argues the world is full of idle folks and claims many will perform dirty work instead of one's own duty. The piece emphasizes self focus and social detachment.
The article warns that diphtheria scarlet fever pneumonia and other respiratory infections are highly contagious. It urges sick or near-sick people to rest at home to avoid spreading germs and notes tuberculosis thrives in darkness but not in sunshine. It discusses red quarantine signs and limited public health patrols.
Peter DeFilippi and Ben Keegan relay a Spring Valley to Florida journey by car. They cross muddy roads to Paducah and Hopkinsville, climb the Cumberland foothills, and observe rapid Jacksonville growth with Spanish style homes. The 1208 mile trip used 92 gallons of gas and 10 quarts of oil.
Spring Valley fans traveled to Champaign for the Michigan Illinois homecoming clash. The trip featured a Hobo parade, campus pageantry, and spirited bands despite a 3 point defeat by Grange and his team.
Mr Wood's Bible Class of the Congregational Church held a party in the church parlors last Friday evening. About twenty members and friends gathered around a cheery fire for stories games and a luncheon showing sociability despite small attendance.
The first school year meeting of the Parent-Teachers Association was held in the Grant School P T room on October 22. Pupils offered humorous readings and Mrs Londregon sang a vocal solo with Eunice Johnston on piano. A luncheon followed, then business and a social hour. Plans for a successful year were announced.
Attorney General Oscar E. Carlstrom states sheriffs must earn their salary from fees they collect during their term or from fees collected by their successors. If not fully earned, the sheriff may claim the remaining salary from earned and collected fees, even after leaving office.
At a regular meeting the Clown Band voted to shift its affiliation from the Wild Cat team to the NAC Indians. The Wild Cat organization had issued a notice that free admission was not allowed, while the Clown Band stated it organized and acted independently. The group will continue as a booster band for the NAC Indians.
Mrs. Doherty hosted a five o clock bridge and tea gathering on West Cleveland street with many friends in lively spirits. Mrs Rhodes sang with Mrs Hollerich at the piano as guests applauded. Mrs Gunther won first honors at bridge and Miss Ada Litterly took second while Mr Rollings earned the consolation prize.
The black magpie of the Tasmanian country acts as a weather prophet. A day or two before a storm, large flocks cry all day and flap their wings nearly continuously, signaling imminent rough weather.
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