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Newspaper
Spring Valley Gazette
Location
Spring Valley, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1920
Page
6
The Spring Valley Cazette edited by P. M. Mahoney announces an annual, prepaid subscription. The notice appears in the Spring Valley Illinois post office listing, indicating newspaper mailing details and classified masthead information.
The article praises Congressman Ireland's primary win as a stand for regular republicanism and a square deal in politics. It contrasts his broad district support with a faction seeking party machine control led by opponents of Ireland and Henry W. Lynch.
The article notes Colonel House has come back from Europe without fanfare and reveals he has no real grip on current diplomatic affairs. It contrasts his past influence with his present lack of clear insight, blaming public pressure and Wilson’s reliance on him for events beyond his control.
Government officials express interest in the present immigration flow of over five thousand daily workers, mostly men seeking jobs. Labor leaders warn shutdowns could revive 1870s panics, yet say stronger finances and cooperation will help the economy stabilize and return to normal conditions soon.
An article argues advertising reduces prices by expanding store traffic and sales volume. It claims heavy advertisers can offer wider bargains, lower per sale profits, and thus lower overall prices while saving customers time. Advertising purportedly benefits both merchants and buyers through lower costs and easier shopping.
Sylvia worries over a shoe hole as Breck hatches a wedding plan. They chase a license, fail at Harville, and return disgraced yet relieved. A damaged marriage license and a late discovery of mischief leave Sylvia laughing at the kitchen table.
Next Sunday evening the Bible School promotes from one department to another with diplomas for memory work. The program includes good music, a dramatic Good Samaritan, a Missions story "The Lady of the Jungle," and the annual work details. Morning sermon titled The Spirit of Congregationalism.
Mary J Keegan administratrix announces she will appear at Bureau County Court Princeton Court House for November Term on the first Monday in November to adjust claims against the estate. Creditors must attend. debtors should pay promptly. Dated September 13, 1920.
Mrs. Keach explains her fear of rats on her farm and how RAT SNAP helped. After trying RAT-SNAP, she reports 17 rats killed and the rest frightened away. RAT-SNAP is sold in three sizes 35¢ 65c and $1.25 by Fehr and Cumming and Thompson Drug Co.
A local ad promotes RAT-SNAP for rats and mice with no odor after killing. It claims cats or dogs avoid it and lists cake sizes 35 cents for pantry use, 65 cents for chicken houses or small buildings, and $1.25 for larger stores or factories. Sold and guaranteed by Fehr and Manning and Thompson Drug Co.
The article describes Francis Bacon's passion for fashion and his 1200 drawings of bizarre costumes. When no one would wear them he hired men to parade in the grotesque outfits for his amusement.
In a Boston Transcript anecdote a minister brings his young son to a prayer meeting. When a deacon loudly says Amen Willie endures once then blurts out to his father that he may pray as long as he wants. The moment prompts humor and the boy's admonition to his father.
Esparto grows in extensive southern Spain districts with poorer quality on sandy lands in Algiers and Tunis. The esparto fiber has long been used in Spain and matting, baskets and cordage made exclusively from esparto date back to Moorish occupation.
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