Annual reception of Bureau County educators
The annual social and educational gathering for Bureau County superintendents and principals was hosted by County Supt. Smith at Bureau Valley Country Club on September 25. Speakers praised county leadership, curricular standards, and cooperative teacher efforts, with calls to raise the county superintendent’s salary and plan a future social-focused meeting including spouses.
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Bureau County
Sheffield
P. W Benton
K. FE. Blaklee
Tiskilwa
H. A. Weston
Bureau
Nellie Renn
Buda
Anna Browning
Whasbeer
Smith
Ounty Chen
Supt
Co. B. Smith
Conner
Supt. Benton
Tiskilwa High School
Benzon
Angustana College
Teachers’ Institute
Malton
Hall Two
High
Melton
Wll
Blaklee
Blakelee
Bell
Illinois Valley Division
Rock Island
Clark
Rising Vote of Thanks Tenders to Mr. Smith
A rising vote of thanks was tendered to Mr. Smith and officials promised further announcements on the matter.
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Mr. Smith
Methodist Church Notes October 3 Services Planned
The M. E. Church schedules Sunday School Rally Day at 10 a.m. with all children and Boble class members invited. Morning worship at 11 a.m. features a special service. The Pastor meets the Junior League Class at 2 p.m. and church officials at 4 p.m. Choir rehearsal is 7 p.m. Evening service begins 7:30 p.m. with song service and 8 p.m. worship. The Minister's Commission theme is from Ezekiel.
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Chas
Bowen
Insects and Bees Guide Rubber Harvest Practices
The article notes ants cut and carry away rubber from tapped para rubber trees after gum runs into receptacles. Bees use India rubber and some South American species gnaw tree bark to induce sap flow for resinous substances. Bees also utilize wax from gun as nesting material.
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Para
India
South America
Apostles Spoons Given at Christening
Apostles spoons or gos sip spoons were gilt utensils given by sponsors to a child at christening. Each spoon bore a figure of an apostle on the handle, hence the name apostle spoons.
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Apostle
Wheel Evolution Through the Ages
The wheel originated in the dark ages as solid wooden blocks cut from tree trunks. Many changes occurred before the modern wheel emerged, transforming its design and use over time.
Corn Farm Offer In Old Virginia Capitalizes On Climate
KEZ offers land sales from $50 to $150 per acre highlighting mild climate, good soil and rainfall. Special rate available with daily validity and fare refund if not as represented. Peter De Filippi promotes farms in Spring Valley Illinois seeking potential buyers.
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Old Virginia
Argo-Phosphate touted as weight gain remedy
Advertised claims that argo phosphate builds flesh and muscle, increases weight, and boosts energy. Cites Lena Brown of Atlanta who gained 10 pounds in two weeks. Warns of imitations, with Thompson Drug Co. and Fehr nd Cumming marketing the product amid health-center endorsements. Also promotes RAT-SNAP rat exterminator with USDA notes and local sellers.
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Lena Brown
Atlanta
Thompson Drug Company
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Fehr Nd Cumming and Thompson Drug Co
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Chicago
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Spring Valley, Ill
Rolando
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Jersey
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Coats
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