Rain, rains, and community notes from Fairbury area
Regular services at the Baptist church next Sunday. Dr Leach of Fairbury expands dental practice and guarantees work. The school board meets tonight to organize for the new year beginning Monday. The National Education Association was attended in Denver by County Superintendent Harris. The Shea and Steele City teams played here with Steele City winning 11 to 9. Endicott opens the State Bank of Endicott with 10000 capital. Numerous local visits and relocations noted, including Dr Potter moving to Fairbury and several residents visiting relatives.
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Leach
Fairbury
Baptist Church
C. I. Clark
J. A. Vandecar
Logan County
Kansas
Harriss
Denver
National Educational Association
J. W. Hicks
Frank Crinklaw
H. E. Potter
Endicott
St. Joseph
C. C. Daugherty
Shea
Steele City
Joy Miller
Madison
Nebr
R. L. Babcock
C. L
Weeping Water
State Bank of
Fourth of July Celebrations Across Fairbury and Hollenberg
Crowds of about 100 gathered for the Fairbury and Hollenberg events despite morning clouds. A late storm canceled fireworks but did not dampen attendance, with plans for a 9 PM fireworks show later that Saturday. Local residents, visitors from Winfield Kansas, and Steele City youth planned social events and church renovations.
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Fairbury
Hollenberg
Pleasant Fourth of July Dinner At Wrights Storeroom
Several town families held a Fourth of July dinner at Wrights storeroom. The group enjoyed a fine meal under shade near the depot and shared updates on relatives travels and local business notes. The column also mentions a telegram about a sick father and local crop and business prospects.
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Wright
Frank Crinklaw
Wm. Weddel
C. T. Whitney
R. J
Job Printing Offered by The PRESS Office
The PRESS office advertises job printing services for all needs. Quick turnaround and quality work for advertisements programs and notices.
Miles Anti Pain Pills touted as safe relief
An advertisement claims Dr Miles Antipain Pills relieve pain without habit formation and without side effects. It features testimonials from users in Austinburg Ohio and asserts rapid relief for headaches and gripping backache, offering a money back guarantee on first pack if not beneficial.
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Miles
LaGrippe
Ustinburg
Ohio
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Prices That Save You Money on Quality Goods
A seller advertises standard made, first class goods at 10 to 25 percent less than competitors. The pitch highlights lower prices, urging readers to save money and enjoy the benefit in their own pocket.
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Inour Line
Price List for Home Goods and Stoves
A fragmented catalog lists prices for various items including 3 burner and 2 burner gasoline stoves, kerosene stoves, ovens, freezers, 5 to 10 gallon milk cans, enamel water pails, wash boilers, cream freezers, a boys wagon, and a ball bearing treadle device. Prices shown include figures like $3.00 $2.15 $1.00 $1.60 and $2.50, reflecting a late 19th to early 20th century retail tableau.
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the Steele City Press
Steele City Markets
C. O. Musser
A. J. Nash
Belvidere
Missouri
Mrs. Nash
Dr. Hammond
Winfield, Kans
G. E. Reynolds & Son
Railroad Park
Geo. New
George
John Hughes
Lillie DeVore
Bosie
Idaho
Seattle
Fairbury Gazette
O. L. Schumann
Adv
A. M. Strawhacker
Minoak
Illinois
H. L. Oswald
Hanover
Grand Island
Nebraska
Taylor
McCaskey
Hicks
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