Congregational Church Notes on Graduation and Upcoming Meeting
A rain soaked Sunday saw Bible School graduates and friends complete a class to department progression with about 50 diplomas issued. Next Wednesday October 6 the Woman's Missionary Society meets with Mrs Knapp and Mrs Kimber assisting. Mrs T H Rathbun leads. The Kandoo Klub met Monday with a good program and luncheon. Sermon next Sunday morning prepares for the quarterly Communion service.
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Bible School
Woman’s Missionary Society
Knapp
Kimber
T. H. Rathbun
Kandoo Klub
Use of premium money funds school items
Miss Katherine Neenan reports Victrola records will be bought with premium money raised at county events. Supt. Sarver notes Spring Valley schools used part of fair funds for four first aid sets costing $10.50 and placed in four buildings. The remaining money will buy reference books Poems Worth Knowing, Victrola records, globes, and other equipment.
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Katherine Neenan
Sarver
Spring Valley City
Victrola
Fouth Indicted for Slaying of Wife and Child
Fred Fouth, accused of shooting and killing his wife and step-daughter in Cherry on June 24, faces a grand jury indictment for murder. He may be tried first for his wife’s death and later for his 11 year old step-daughter Kathleen Peters.
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Fred Fouth
Cherry
Fouth
Katherine Peters
Princeton
Crooked Usage: Origin of a London Street Name
A London street named Crooked Usage likely derives from old land use terms. Usage once described stains or paths between private cultivated plots, and the street may have originated as such a public path.
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London
Laurant to Highlight Lyceum Program on October 8
Great Laurant, renowned Lyceum and Chautauqua headliner for over eighteen years, appears Friday evening October 8 on the Lyceum course. Managed by Redpath for eleven years, Laurant refused vaudeville offers to pursue artistic magic on stage with lavish production and a skilled pianist performer.
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Laurant
Lyceum
Chautauqua
Redpath
International Lyceum Association
Society of American Magicians
Taurant
Business Opportunity in Dry Cleaning Syndicate
Ambitious individuals with strong references can join a dry cleaning syndicate offering a profitable permanent enterprise. The program provides equipment and training. Process is established in five states. A representative will interview applicants in your city soon. No money needed. Address Dry Cleaner care of this paper.
Miners' Examinations Set Dates Across Illinois
The state miners examining board announces twelve October exam sites and dates including La Salle on October 15 candidates must show at least two years face mining coal experience. Board members are William Hall president W H Turner and Joseph C Viano.
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State Miners’ Examining Board
R. M. Medill
State Ivision of Mines and Mining
DeQuoin
Herrin
West Frankfort
Harrisburg
Bellevue
Staunton
Springfield
Taylorville
Danville
la Salle
Peoria
Galesburg
William Hall
W. H. Turner
Collinsville
Joseph C. Viano
Coal City
Ladd Highway Maintenance to Move to Road Board
Ladd villagers face losing control of a mile of concrete road built two years ago. The board of supervisors assigns the issue to the road and bridge committee as the village and residents struggle with funding. Cracks threaten damage if tar not applied before cold weather.
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Board of Supervisors
Ladd
London Firms Displaying “and Daughter” Partnership Names
Readers note frequent use of partnership signs reading “and Daughter” alongside the traditional “and son” in London shopfronts and business listings. The pattern mirrors standard naming practices in the city’s commercial world.
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London
Jud Tunkins Quote on Youth and Future Use
Jud Tunkins notes many young men with bright futures squander time admiring possibilities instead of acting, urging practical effort to realize potential.
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Jud Tunkins
Match Makings Define Firework Components
The makings of a match are wood phosphorus chlorate of potash resin whiting and powdered flint as listed.
If you must have something with a kick in it there’s no law
A wry line from the Boston Transcript voices a punchy take on free expression and bold humor in publication. The comment underscores a culture that allows sharp, spirited quips as long as they stay within public discourse.
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Boston Transcript
People of Our Town Cartoon Cartoon Caption Debate
A light satire notes the abundant Kale funding for the Panama Canal and the war effort while criticizing limited road maintenance funds. It argues the wealthiest nation can build grand projects yet fails to keep country roads in good repair when heavy dew makes them gooey.
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Panama Canal
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