Home economy and Wall Street probe outline strong prices and short selling
A 1920s column urges readers to buy locally to support home stores amid high mail order prices. It explains price comparisons, cooperatives, and keeping money in the community, then shifts to the Wall Street investigation led by William A. Gray, noting 24 008 stock short sellers and large inflation controls on the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall
Will Rogers
Wall Street
Poole
State Inspectors to OK Grade Before Paving Work
State inspectors arrive to approve the grade on Route 0 ahead of paving. A Rex paving machine is moved into place for a test run as paving is slated to begin Friday morning. Local officials plan to use and split labor among Thomson Fulton Albany with about 49 cement workers and 30 supervisors. Local dance noted at Masonic Hall Friday evening hosted by the Masonic order.
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Jth
Rex
Pritay Morsing
W. A. Adams
Thomson
Pulton
Oss
Fulton
Albany
Ty Luken
Ventrascor
Thomson, Fulton
Palley
Masonic Hall
Mausonig
Orcestra
Susie
Seniors Win High Honors At Y C H S
The senior grades have been averaged with Sylvalena Bolhous named valedictorian at 92.9 and Abwilda Smith salutatorian at 91.7. Mr Manus swapped seats in geometry and American History. geometry test is Tuesday and the senior play Tiger House will be May 20 with Howard Lawrence as stage and property manager and Mary Switzer as costumer. Juniors and sophomores study As You Like It by Shakespeare. Miss Mildred Geiss from Chadwick visited with Gla Appel. Vincent McNamara lost his English books and Mr Manus assigned another notebook task due Friday. Fretman seating was rehung in the study hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvalena Bolhous
Abwilda Smith
Manus
Tiger Howse
Howard Lawrence
Mary Switzer
Mildred Geiss
Chadwick
Vincent McNamara
Calendar Of Church Events For The Week
Church of Christ announces weekly events with Mother’s Day services on May 2 led by Lois Martindale and Zereia Potter. A Thursday social for Bible school and young people is planned in the annex. Junior CBE Wiener roast at Sack’s near the bluff is set for May 66 if weather permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ Church
Hare Gaar
Ladies Aid
She Cha
Bible School
Wor Che
Orming
Vera Niles
Lois Martindale
Zereia Potter
C. BE
T. N
Fred Millerson
Tabor
Chicago
Orella Bennetteils
Mrs George St Ores Surprised On Birthday
Mrs George St Ores was surprised Tuesday evening when her children and grandchildren gathered at her home to celebrate her birthday anniversary. Family members from Savannah and Mt Carmel joined the group with many gifts and a special evening of refreshments.
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George St. Ores
Carol Sh Ores
Marvin
Daven
Abe
Sie
Wils
May
Wayne
Savanna
Dan Sack
Mt Carrell
Mia
Harold St. Ores
Hiavy Avene
Leslie
Mere
Icemetery Sextons Appointed In Lower York
The rempeters Ro DD Ren ete ROW Carrell and Henry Par son reappoint Louis Kness Lon at Lower York cemetery Tienry Stoner sexton a Opper. The pay for labor wus will be youn the for 1 wo will be $i and 810.
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Tristees
Carrell
Henry Parson
Louis Kness
Lower York Cemetery
Tienry Stoner Sexton
Vernon H Peck Interred in California Friday
Vernon H. Peck is reported to have been buried in California on Friday. The obituary notes his four brothers Herbert Roof, Art M. of Ching, and others as surviving relatives and mentions Los Angeles area ties.
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Vernon H. Peck
California
Laos
Lenin
Herbert Roof
Art M
Ching
Win
Cality
Milwaukee train schedule changes and local recipes
The Milwaukee schedule shows Train No 104 formerly gas electric is rerouted to depart at 1:15 PM and arrive Savanna 2:48 AM on the main line toward Chicago. The sleeper car is included on the return as Train 1h. A gas electric service was discontinued. Also readable are quirky home recipe steps including gelatin, pineapple, and cake ingredients.
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Milwaukee
Thomson
Gas Electric
Savanna
Chicago
Contractors To Start 17 Mile Trek From Thomson Friday
Work on the 17 mile paving project from Thomson is set to begin Friday with crews already assembling. About a hundred men were seen seeking work Monday as side streets are prepared, and dry mixing plant at Clinton is ready. If progress continues at a mile per week, completion is hoped for around September first, with portions of the route opening by July Fourth for traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonehely
Bbe
Amie
Thomson
Clinton
Outer Creek
Fulton
Brown Family Child Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Mr and Mrs Brown learn their grandson Roland son of Mr and Mrs Will Stark of West Chicago underwent an appendicitis operation Sunday at the Geneva hospital. The report notes the family’s relief and requests prayers for a speedy recovery.
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Ma Brown
Roland
Will ‘Stark
West Chicago
Geneva
Glenn Demaree Named High Principal At Urbana School
Glenn Demaree of Urbana was named high school principal at a board meeting. The 38 year old educator has extensive experience since 1916, with prior posts in Davis Junction Winnebago Pearl Ponca and Ponca City. He holds a AB from Valparaiso and has studied at Wisconsin Illinois and Minnesota. Manus Named Coach George Manus of Fortie was rehired and named high school athletic coach with a 1200 salary.
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Glenn Demaree
Urbana
Glen Demaree
Myr
Demaree
Christian Church
American Legion
Masonic Order
University of Valparaiso
Ind
University of Wisconsin
University of Illinois
University of Lin. Lois
Dem“atee
Davis Junction
Winnebago
Pearl
Ponzanne
George Manus
Forte
Manus
The
Regular Eastern Stars Meet at Local Lodge Hall
The regular Eastern Stars will meet at the local lodge hall. The evening committee includes Mrs Hicks Dora Hansen Gracy Mower and Mr George Hicks. Ruth Woessner re hired as English teacher from Shamnon with a salary of 1170. Woessner, Cornell College graduate, taught previously at Thomson this year.
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Mes.dames and Hicks
Dora Hansen
Gracy Mower
George Hicks
Woessner
Ruth Woessner
Shamnon
Fred
Newsy Notes Of Interest From The Schoolhouse
The eighth grade play last Thursday drew a good crowd and earned 28 dollars 43 cents. A Chicago Motor Club representative spoke Wednesday to seventh and eighth graders on School Boys Patrol. The grade school baseball team will play the high school freshman Friday evening.
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Chicago Motor Club
Ifl
Alumni meeting called by J Sheridan for Saturday evening
Dame A Sheridan, president of the alumni association, has called a meeting for this Saturday evening. The gathering at the alumni hall will be the main event of the evening with likely discussions and outputs.
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J. Sheridan
A. Sheridan
Dhe
Ees
Methodist Church Life Savers renewals and indoor party
Life Savers subscribers renewals are noted as Glyde Collinson and Mr Carroll. About eighteen members of the Vie Ou Timers class enjoyed a monthly party at Mrs. John Morrell's home with games, prizes, and an indoor weiner roast due to cold weather. Ice cream and cookies were served by the social committee.
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Vie Ou Timers Clgsa
Mre
John Morrell
Thomson Methodist Church
Jerry Sikkema
Thomson
Aree
Donald Robinson
Ralph Hook
Mt Carroll
John Halman
Ben Ottens
Mormon
Albert Prinz
Fred Miller
Henry Sour
Miss Evin Geisinger
E. O. Hemmer
Norm French
Geneva Kiress
Wartha French
Wight
Geneva Kaess Arsene Adams
Hazel Ser
Ruth i French
Losise Lewis
Weiner feast at church yard fuels local unrest
A church gathering Tuesday evening included a weiner feast for Live V class members. The write up notes unrest and misnumbered events. Sunday services and upcoming events are announced with Rev. Lanedee delivering sermons at the church.
Catholic Macs at SAW Sunday Service
A church bulletin notes Catholic Macs hold services at 9 a.m. Sunday. Argo Methodist schedules morning preaching and a Sunday evening sermon by Reverend Langiec, with a misprint suggesting variations from usual timing.
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A. Om
Morrison Tossers Challenge Thomson Ringer Artists
Morrison Tossers aim to upset Thomson Ringer Artists in a five player team match at Kier's Log Cabin. Local readers report strong crowds and the bout is billed as a major test amid recent sporting events in Thomsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
da Ietler
Arists
Thomsen
Mother's Day Observance at Local Hall
Bessie Fel x and Rey Hor Seng led events at the olde hall for Mothers Day observances. Wes pe dhe Tee joined as speakers while Mr Carrell Walter Skitzer, a student at Ma comb Teachers College, arrived Friday to spend a week’s vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Sizer.
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Rey
Walter Skitzer
Macomb Teachers College
Charles Sizer
Rehiring of Elizabeth School Grade Teacher Prompts Meeting
The Easern Stars meet at Athlene Ga ar hall in Athens state. Elizabeth School announces the rehiring of Miss Athlone Gaar to teach first and second grades for the coming school year after she declined a Rockford teaching offer. Winnie Holland and Werber Rawlins, teachers at Saxheen high school, are reportedly fired again for the position. A May 3 Masonic hall event is noted amid a list of upcoming activities.
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Athlone Gaar
Elizabeth
Tomning
Athlone
Rockford Crade
Eizabeth
Mix Winnie Holland
Werber
J Rawlins
Chemay
Sax
Heen
Prediction on Daly Pages At Penne 80
Local reader guesses which Pavone man may be featured on the Daly pages. The note suggests the front page is likely Friday with a church event possibly ending the week. The writer doubts the certainty of any single guest choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shother
Postmaster Rawlins Holds Auction Sale
Auction notice from Postmaster Rawlins held at the home of Mr and Mrs George Crrgston. Davenport area residents were invited to attend the sale on Friday.
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Rawlins
Lehman
Davenport
George Crrgston
P T A Meeting Election Set One Week Away
One week from tonight the Parent Teachers Association holds its final meeting with the election of officers. Officers include President Mrs. Bertha Brennsman and Second Vice President Mrs. Bessie Kenyon. The Public Speaking class will present a program for May 5 with poems and readings by Elinor McKee Mary Switzer Evelyn Holm and others.
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Schade
Langston
Low Herbers St
Adict
Bertha Brennsman
Alice Switzer
Bessie Kenyon
J. Y. Stickel
Ard
Nellie Schade
Orella Bennett
Grace Seim
Minnie Miller
Tom Kasus
Huniing Deacon
Elinor McKee
Mary Switzer
Tomthy Holm
Helen Kenyon
Evelyn Holm
Labitha
Gladys Appel
Eleanor Dykstra
de- Sage Minage
Helen Moherman
Cas — Mrs. Slater
Ciara Hook Herre Slater
Howard Lawrence Idorian
Melin Maton Vetoria Slater
Beulah Gaar Atel Metreweather
Russell Carpenter
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Y.C.H.S
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Uiendale Calif
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Kyle Melendy
Western Grocer Company
Roosevelt Hotel
Cedar Rapide
Times Journal
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al Dixon
Will Griswold
George Slager
Menry Slager
Cieb
Jim
Fheing
Newsy
Glyde Collinson
Mr Carroll
Frank South
Lanedee
Argo Methodist
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Marin
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Easern Stars
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