Farm Sale Announcement Near Mt Carroll and Chadwick
Hiram George will hold a farm sale on a Monday in December at 11 o'clock at his farm seven miles south of Mt Carroll one mile west of Chadwick and two miles east of Argo. The sale includes horses cattle hogs farm machinery hay grain and household goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram George
Mt. Carroll
Chadwick
Argo
H. Hartman
John Hartman
Ideal Store
Argo-Fa
Ladies Aid Society
Horstea
Glenn Teeter
F. W. Zugschwerdt
York Center Checker Club Meets For Third Evening Event
The York Center Checker club drew higher attendance at its third meeting on Thursday night November 26. The next games will occur Thursday December 10 at Stickell's Cafe in Thomson with Mr Stickel hosting an oyster stew after the matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Center
Parkhill School Presents Evening Program December 4 1931
Parkhill school will host an evening program on Friday December 4 1931 two miles south of Ideal and half a mile west. The program includes plays poems recitations dialogues songs and a school quint. Students and families are invited to attend this community event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara E.reisz
Parkhill
Ideal
Bong
Elsie Blink Quint
Dale Corkling
Gertrude Medenblik
Henry Eilssens
Robert Ashpole
Sale of Christmas Seals To Start Soon
County workers organize and plan the annual sale of Christmas seals to combat tuberculosis amid rising disease concerns. A 1931 design depicts an old stage coach to mark the 25th anniversary of seal drives, with twenty five distinct designs previously sold since the movement began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuberculosis Society
Death of Daniel Harney Saddens Sandridge Community
The obituary notes Daniel Harney as a faithful, honest man mourned by all in Sandridge. It mentions local sympathy for his wife, a modest tribute to his character, and partial details of regional events. Also reports Freeport visitors aiming for ducks, and plans of Louie Decker and family moving to Mrs. Decker’s father Gus Leavens farm to farm next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Harney
Freeport
Louie Decker
Fulton
Thanksgiving Feasts and Sad News From Clinton Area
A letter from Mrs. F. E. Smith of Chicago notes slight health improvement and club house interest at Riverview. Thanksgiving at Ray Rupple home featured wild and tame duck, piano pieces, radio tunes, and a joyful evening. Sadly, Mrs. Harry Wooten nee Pearl Holman died Monday at Jane Lamb hospital, Clifton native aged about 39, with funeral in Clinton and burial at Dunshes cemetery. Clifton Taylor and Ernest Whitney visited the area Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Smith
Chicago
Riverview
Ray Rupple
Irene
Abe
David
Harry Wooten
Pearl
Babe) Holman
Clifton
Jane Lamb Hospital
Frank Holman
Clinton
Dunshes
Clifton Taylor
Jewell
Ernest Whitney
Bristol School Notes Honor Roll and Attendance List
November records show 20 non tardy days for Hazel Swett Laurence Halfman Frances Potter Lester Grim Robert Balk Howard Potter Leslie Grim and recognize honor roll members Leslie Grim Johnny Halfman Alazel Swett Betty Swett Jack Alison. Pupils and teacher Grace Seim thank the community for support at the Thanksgiving entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheent
Hazel Swett
Laurence Halfman
Frances Potter
Lester Grim
Robert Balk
Howard Potter
Leslie Grim
Johnny Halfman
Alazel Swett
Betty Swett
Jack Alison
Grace Seim
Dubious Lusury Visitor Conversation About a New Sister
A brief dialogue shows a visitor asking Joe about their new little sister. Joe responds that she’s “all right” but notes other needs or desires were more important. The exchange hints at family priorities and tensions in a casual rural setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Spring Valley Willing Workers Add Chicken Dinner and Sales
Spring Valley community announces a church chicken dinner at Fresbyterian church this Friday serving from 6 to 6:30 for thirty five cents per person. A fancy work sale by the class will be held at reasonable prices. There is a special meeting at Ustick town hall on Monday afternoon December 7 at 1 30. Mrs Charles Patterson hosts the aid society Wednesday December 9 for an all day quilting. Mrs John McCullagh to entertain the missionary society Friday December 9. Christmas program planning committee named. Mrs Lloyd Durward Mrs Ralph Irion Mrs A K McCullagh and Mrs Frank Trion. Mrs Larky daughter of Mr and Mrs Win Letcher had a tonsillectomy at Morrison hospital Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs James McKes of Sterling visited Geo Wotther house last week. Mrs Guy Ewers to entertain N G Club Thursday afternoon. Marshall Oleon operated for appendicitis at Jane Lamb hospital last week. A lawyer and doctor quip noted about professions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fresbyerian
Ustick Town Hall
Charles Patterson
Aid Society
John McCulligh
C. R. McKee
Geo. Vollher
Lloyd Durward
Ralph Irion
A. K. McCullagh
Frank Trion
Larky
Win. Letcher
Morrison Hospital
James McKes
Sterling
Geo. Wotb
Guy Ewers
N. G. Club
Marshall Oleon
Jane Lamb Hospital
Farmers Institute Held In Polo With Prize Awards
Ogle County announces a farmers institute in Polo on December 10 and 11 with a detailed fair of premium prizes across divisions. Ex-Governor Lowden funds a 25 prize for dress making, and county contests include corn judging and baked goods with multiple cash awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poe
H. S
Frank C. Lowden
Rad'o-Yeara Family Gift Entertainment Offer
A nostalgic ad promotes a Rad'o-Yeara family entertainment package described as clean and suitable for all ages. The offer highlights affordable access with a five dollar down payment and references Coronado and Pico as possible entertainment themes or sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fireade Entertainment
Phico
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Checker Club
Elizabeth Lewis
Thomson Bank
Thocwen
lYoe
Wilt
Doe Melendy
Henry Dybehousen
Jim St. Ores Chas
Fred Seim
Earl Wilkersen
J Blair
Ed Seck
Dachler Wale
Miles
Kenneth Pessman
Horsss
Cat Sharp
Carrol
Sid Grain
Fred Nipe
Vernon Kauffman
Harvey Seim
Jame Blair
Hastold Daehler
Joe Wilt
Joe Blair
Henry Dykhousen
Jim Stores
Has. Wilt
Joe Pessman
Joe Melendy
Jake Stickel
Parkhill School
Sally
Clyde Corkling
Calvin Disley
Sylvia Griswold
Lauree St. Ores
Jonas’ Winekers
Evelyn
Newendyke
Coma
Mra. A. EB. Sheridan
Thomson, mi
Chester
Mydrian Boyer
Farmington
Iowa
Duroc
Cholers Immune
John Ashpole
Thomson
Morrison
Tailea
Carroll
Chester White
Arthur &. Knise
Lanark
Warsaw
Trinda
N. E. Pell
Morrison J
Lincoln Highway
Circular Egg Carrier Co
Vineland
N. J
Fogel RR
Lawia
Fred Smith, Thomson
Poland
Simon Whistler
Moore Monument CO
E 3Rd St
Sterling, I
Fine Prairie Farms
Choice Farms
Mercer
Henry
Rock Island
J. Geuske
Safety Pidge
Bristol School
Lusury
Spring Valley
Polo
Ogle County
Henry Stabler
Chiss
Informe
Don Institute Proecu
Verdor
Cope Bros
Woolworth
Matrix Foot Friend and Peacock
Women
America's Finest
M. & A. Boot Shop
McGonegle & Arlen
Sth Ave
N. D. Goff Jeweler
2Nd Street
Petersen
Claus Petersen
St. Clinton
Towa
Clinton, Iowa
Poinsettia DE Luxe
Davenport
Lend-A-Hand Club
Front & Main St
the White-Phillips Company, Inc
First National Bank
St Javelry
Lyons
Shen Ghistmas
Tigh Rene
Jost Jeweler
A. R. Johnson
Fisher
Second St. Clinton
Main Ave
Stoecks Studio
Howes
Towa Tac
DE. T
Herrity
General Denrstry
Tinton
Lywa
Kurt Jaenicke
W.al Foster
M. D
Wilson Bldg
Johannes Bros
Dallam’s Nursery
Rush Sugg
Sth
Ave
Clinton, Lows
Hansen's Cafe
Second Street
Cechaere al Lee Ane Ee
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