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Newspaper
Spring Valley Gazette
Location
Spring Valley, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1920
Page
7
Daily and Sunday publication notes for Joliet Ottawa Morris LaSalle and Starved Rock area. Limited station stops require tickets. Monaghan Confectionery at Greenwood and Dakota Street open 9 a m to 9 30 m daily.
An advertisement touts RAT-SNAP as killing rats that eat it with no lingering odor. It claims cats and dogs won’t touch it and that rats ignore food to reach RAT-SNAP. Three package sizes priced 35c 5c and $1.25 target pantries farms and buildings. Sold and guaranteed by Fehr and Cumming and Thompson Drug Co.
Fire at the Minonk coal mine destroyed the tower and shaker screens, the fan, railcars, coal stock, bins, hoisting gear, and pumps including an electric pump. The origin is unclear. insurance covers the loss. A steel tower will be erected to resume hoisting. workers will clear debris. Three men escaped from the main shaft after aiding in evacuation.
Frank Farrington head of the United Mine Workers in Illinois seeks re election to lead the organization. He warns of strong opposition and cites a circular letter issued to members outlining plans that have been made.
The article describes Farrington's assertion that a forceful campaign will be waged against him both personally and in his official role. He declares fear of no man and cites Lincoln about enduring attacks, noting that even ten angels swearing would not change most critics views. Opponents are labeled as Socialists and radicals in the miners union, tied to recent wild cat strikes in Illinois.
William Merkel announces he is executor of Herman Smith deceased. He will present before Bureau County Court at Princeton during the November Term on the first Monday in November to settle claims against the estate. Creditors must appear to have their claims adjusted and debtors should pay promptly.
Public financial notice presents the 1920 condition of Spring Valley City Bank Illinois. It lists assets and liabilities including loans 306982.12, other bonds 200465.10, real estate, and deposits totaling 713684.21. Cashier Peter Hollerich swears the accuracy before Notary Lorenzo H. Luther on September 18, 1920.
Forty acre tract in Missouri offered for sale in the oil and timber district. Write or call I H Marshall Mendota Illinois for details.
A quirky note follows Hector, once a mortgage anxious pup, who grew into a live business man driving a sports model speedboy to town. He jokes about tucking his pants in his boots and ripping Liberty Bond coupons to pay two years of newspaper ahead.
A stern parent questions a suitor who asks for his daughter's hand. The youth admits he was tempted to speak of marriage after she kissed him good night, prompting a sharp exchange about discretion and propriety.
A reflective aphorism on human worry for bodily paralysis while neglecting the paralysis of the soul. The ancient thinker emphasizes inner decline over physical affliction, urging attention to moral and spiritual health.
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