Italians Swindled by Grapes Dealer in Marseille
Italians in Marseille faced grape shipment fraud as California producers failed to send grapes for wine. Fred Bolatto, called Spring Valley Jack, lost about $1200 after paying Alfred Moderno of Chicago in advance for carloads of grapes. Moderno faces a confidence game charge and has disappeared with a large sum.
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Marseilles
California
Chicago
Fred Bolatto
Alfred Moderno
Bolatto
Congregational Church Notes on Monthly Socials and Bazaar
Over one hundred attended last Thursday’s social at the Congregational Church. A pearl necklace lost during the event may be returned to the parsonage with a reward. This week the Ladies Aid Section 4 plans an evening around the humble can for the November Bazaar with special music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Witherspoon and
Meyers
Bible School
Doran Hangs Up Record In Tuberculosis Tests
Dr J P Doran state eradication officer tested 531 head of cattle for bovine tuberculosis in Marshall county in under five days. On 39 farms 24 reactors were found. 125 farmers sought $3000 county appropriation for a county veterinarian to supervise the area. Putnam county had previously set aside $1000 to aid coordination with Marshall. Doran cited milkborne infection risks to children to urge eradication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Doran
Marshall County
Putnam County
Call for bids on hard road from Mendota to La Moille
Bids for eight miles of pavement along the Cannon Ball Trail from Mendota to La Moille were accepted September 26 by the state highway department at Springfield. Farmers along the route donate land to meet state standards as work progresses. Governor Small will be petitioned on Governor's Day October 3 at Princeton to extend the road to Princeton.
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Mendota
la Moille
State Highway Department
Springfield
J. M. Showalter
H. F. Goecke
Division Wineer
Dixon
Gov. Small
Princeton
Sandwich
Kewanee
Chicago
Mississippi River
Dam Fool Moonshine Auto Race Draft Recipe
A brief, stylized item describes a reckless procedure involving moonshine, driving an unspecified automobile, and a risky crossing. It mentions recovering from wreckage and placing in a satin lined box garnished with flowers, all told in terse, period voice.
Rivets Shuttled By Air Through Flexible Hose
Floyd W. Parsons reports a new rivet delivery system using a compressed air gun and metal hose. Red hot rivets travel from forge to site in seven seconds over 125 feet, arrive clean and with reduced danger, saving labor costs.
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Floyd W. Parsons
Saturday Evening Post
Rescue by Planes Reunites Jungle Scientists in Panama
Mrs Helen T Gaige wife of University of Michigan professor Frederick M Gaige and her husband were stranded hundreds of miles into Panama jungles to study reptiles. After a shotgun wound she was aided by a native runner and three US Army aircraft flew 320 miles to reach them near Costa Rica. The couple reached New York aboard with news of the rescue.
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Panama
United States Army
Helen T. Gaige
Frederick M. Gaige
University of Michigan
New York
Gaige
Costa Rica
South
France Field
Martin
Exam Screening Promises Strict Courtship Test
A newspaper excerpt describes a mock interview with a young man where a censor boards his health, ancestry, religous knowledge, temper, and nicotine status. The examiner offers a chance to hold the daughter’s hand for one minute and potentially twenty minutes if decorum is maintained.
Grand Canal of China aims to revitalize 100 mile northern stretch
The Grand Canal, the world’s longest, runs from Hangchow to Tientsin near Peking, about 1000 miles, crossing the Hwang and Yangtze rivers. North of the Yangtze the canal is navigable for 180 miles. the remainder is mud clogged. American engineers lead a reconstruction plan with seven million dollars allocated for 100 miles.
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China
Hangchow
Tientsin
Peking
Hwang
Yangtze
Exchange
Convenient Potato Masher From Hazleton Inventor
Dr. Richard D. Roderick of Hazleton Pennsylvania devised a potato masher with a novel cylindrical segment shape. The bottom carries the mashing screen and the handle sits above it enabling mashing inside the cooking container by conforming to its inner contour.
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Richard D. Roderick
Hazleton
If We Didn't Have Machines
The article argues that without power-driven machines the globe could not support enough people to produce today’s commodities. Reverting to hand methods, such as making wire nails by hand, would require more workers daily than are currently employed in coal production.
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Floyd W. Parsons
Hvenlug Post
Arlington Notes Flash Through Local Items
Local brief mentions Jack Gaul of Monmouth leaving after a short visit with W. H. Quinn. John Frain returned from a southern trip. Jno G Dwyre is filling silos this week. Jade Prendergast stars for Sterling. Farmers forecast 35 percent soft corn this year. Dr H Bell seeks violin students. Many residents plan to attend high school at La Moille. Arlington roads praised for good work by Broncho Prendergast, Arthur Flanigan and Francis Nelan. Geo Wirges family back from La Crosse Wisconsin vacation. Wim Cullenbine served as chauffeur. The village blacksmith adapts well to new business. Main Arlington crossing remodeled and in fine condition. Extra workers from last spring returning for a few weeks.
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John Frain
Jno
G. Dwyre
Jade Prendergast
Sterling
la Moille
Arlington
Broncho Prendergast
Arthur Flanigan
Francis Nelan
Chicago Geo
Wirges
la Crosse
Wis
Wim. Cullenbine
Obituary for Edward Nelson Hails Resting in Spring Valley
Edward Nelson Hails born July 3 1848 in Okenstead Durham Co England died at 75 2 17 in this city. Son of George and Anna Hails he married Elinor Tompson in 1870. They lived in England and America before settling in Spring Valley about 1896. Known for modesty and clean living he left many friends and an active family to remember his quiet character.
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Edward Nelson Hails
George and
Anna Hails
Okenstead
Durham Co
England
Elinor Tompson
Streator
America
Spring Valley
Mr. Hails
Small Town Humor and Philosophy
Buck Campbell reflects on self trust ambition and resilience with aphorisms about brains value underdevelopment royal protection and practical warnings about brake bands and waiting for the slate. He mocks politics priced ambitions and turning a crank without an audience and urges not to be merely a crank.
Tiny aquatic creature found in a drop of water
An eastern scientist discovers a previously unknown animal so small it can be seen only with a magnifying glass. It moves by hairlike projections and feeds on germs, measuring about two hundredths of an inch long.
Administrator's Notice Estate of Green Givens Deceased
Granville Lewis administrator announces before Bureau County Court at Princeton Court House December Term the first Monday in December for all claims against Green Givens deceased. Creditors must present claims and indebtedness should be paid promptly. Dated September 24, 1923.
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Green Givens
Bureau County
Court House
Princeton
Dalzell Social Roundup Brims With Visits and News
Dalzell residents and visitors fill the week with trips to Chicago Princeton La Salle and Ottawa. Notables include Pasquali Bruda Albert Tonelli and Cleto Ranieri on business trips. families visit relatives in Dalzell from Mark La Salle and Wilsonville. Celia Lucchi improves after appendicitis surgery.
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Pasquali Bruda
Albert Tonelli
Chicago
Cleto Ranieri
Princeton
Quote from Vachel Lindsay on rural pride and urban fires
A reflective line attributes to Vachel Lindsay about the next generation of rural inhabitants. It contrasts the farmer's son with city fires and hints at balanced movement between village roots and urban temptations.
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Vachel Lindsay
Electrician Chiropractor
A phrasal comparison explains a Chiropractor as a common man who understands life currents in the body like an electrician. He adjusts vertebrae to restore nerve flow and bodily function, claiming subluxations block the currents and that chiropractic work lightens the “stomach room” and other rooms.
Wroblesky and Picco Deny Recent Marriage Report
Robert Wroblesky of Spring Valley and Catherine Picco of Chicago deny a newspaper claim they were married last week. They state they will announce formal marriage details in the future, signed Katherine Picco and Robert Wroblesky.
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Robert Wroblesky
Spring Valley
Catherine Picco
Chicago
John Picco
la Salle
Card of Thanks for James Hails Family
The family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy shown after the death of James Hails. George Hails and Ted Hails join in appreciation for support during their loss.
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James
Land Lease Notice at Mud Lake for Hunting
Anton Lodgiano offers 160 acres at Mud Lake for hunting lease. Trespassers will be prosecuted.
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Mud Lake
Anton Lodgiano
Ford Joke From Torn Roof Spurs Humorous Repair Bill
Joel Haas recounts a Kansas store cyclone startling owner who bundled the tin roof with bail wire and sent it to Henry Ford. A reply arrived stating it would cost $48.50 to repair the car and asking what hit them.
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Joel Haas
Kansas
Henry Ford
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Congregational Church
Doran
Scientist
Bureau of Censors
The
Board of Health
Arlington Notes
Jack Gaul
Monmouth
W. H. Quinn
H. Bell
By Buck Campbell
A. D
Granville Lewis
Dalzell News
Batista Riva
Wilsonville
Datell
Lester Ballerin
Paul Perona
Ladd
Dalzell
Deodato Mini
Angelo Parochetti
Princaton
Emma Perardi
Spence
Cherry
Bulli
Peter and
Joe Faletti
Mike Bernardini
Celia Lucchi
Joe Pomatto
Steve Pomatto
John Francisetti
Ottawa
Aaron Jones
Joe Perardi
Vincenzo Riva
Mark
Peter Nevicosi
Mrs. Terando
Katherine Picco
FORD
Willard
East Dakota
Spring Valley, Ill
Uhlan
Rosenzweig
Spring Valley, Ills
Coveny’s
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