Lanark Community News and Local Happenings
Lanark residents spent Sunday visiting Mea H T Rieley and family in Beochford. A fox hunt yielded few catches as some escaped. Local shopping trips occurred in Dixon and Sterling. A Seth Parker program was held at the M E church. Rumors say National Tea Co may negotiate for local canning. Frank Diehl closed a sale near Chadawick and bought land south of town. Lanark Mutual Fire Insurance hosts annual meeting January 8 1924 for three three year directors. Many residents shopped in Freeport and Dixon. OWA project work continues in Cherry Grove township with a road gravelling effort. The rock will be used to gravel city streets. Lanark schools close for holidays Wednesday. The Lanark Mutual Telephone Co plans its annual election January 13 1934. Lanark met defeat to Milledgeville in basketball 12 to 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoy Wiley
Mies
Helen Welfensberger
Beochford
Mea
H. T. Rieley
M. E
National Tea Company
Lanark
Wiley
Helen Wettengberger
Sterling
Frank Diehl
Mest
Chadawick
Diehl
Henry Kniss
Down
Wales Farm
Tanark Mutual Fire Insurance Co
First National Bank
Cox and Johnson
Dixon
Wolf Farm
Robert
Maynard Adams
Rockford
Olive Hambecker
North Manchester
Ind
T. Eckman
Racine
Dan
Fanity
Lanark Mutual Telephone Co
Abs
Lloyd Wolf
Dorothy
Geraliine
Freeport
Joe Lower
DR. Lower
Chicago
Qanark
Milledgeville
Hog buying power and fair exchange value through 1982
The article traces hog purchasing power relative to prewar levels from 1916 to 1982, noting a general downward trend. In 1982 hogs priced at 57.75 per hundredweight, while farm prices in 1932 ran 33.47. It explains fair exchange value as the prewar hog price when farm purchases match prewar costs and mentions the 1934 production adjustment program under the Agricultural Adjustment Act to raise hog prices by reducing hog and corn production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Exchange
Alove
Sears
Hes
Dpower
Doga
Origin Of Familiar Christmas Customs
A school paper discusses the origins of Christmas traditions from the solstice to modern times. It cites historic dates, the Christmas tree, Santa Claus, carols, nativity plays, and the Yule log, noting cultural shifts and the enduring festive customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Traum
Chadwick High Schol
Martin Luther
Virgil
Santa Claus
Saint Nicolas
Rome
Muistians
Germany
St. Nicolas
Christ
Jimme
Mokdass
Christmas Party Gathered Twenty Ladies at Mrs Henry Stoners
A group of twenty ladies met at Mrs Henry Stoners Bronday evening for a Christmas party with visits and games. Several local incidents are noted including minor injuries, a mink catch, and a lost package during travels.
Fragmentary OCR Text From Washington Diary
Incomplete lines hint at a Washington diary entry with garbled dialogue about a person named Uncle Eben and others. The readable bits mention a car and trust, but no clear actions, dates, places, or outcomes to summarize into a coherent news item.
Christmas Dinner Guests From Local Families
Thomson Brief I Tousley will entertain alto family dinner Christmas day. Those present include Mr. and Mrs. Co. E. Tousley and family of Rock Island, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Shann and family, and Mr. and Mrs. J Ernest Tousley and family. Mrs. Rachael Switzer and other relatives will spend Christmas at the Frank Switzer home near Lanark. Walter Switzer expected home tonight from Marseilles to spend the holiday with his parents. Philip Switzer of Rock Island Arsenal will be home Saturday to Monday night. Other guests at the Frank Switzer home include Mr. and Mrs. Hallie Prancke and Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Prancke of Savanna. Christmas guests at Mrs. Mary Connell's will be Dan Connell of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. John Connell of Mt. Carroll, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Sheridan and Mary, and Mr. and Mrs. George Weather and family. Bil Jenkins of Peoria is expected home late this week to spend a few days with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Kenyon of Chadwick will also spend their vacation at the Jenkins home. Other Christmas Day guests include Bri and Mrs. Ralph Olds and family of Clinton, and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Scham of Savanna. Twenty neighbors and friends of Mrs. Henry Stoner held a Christmas party at her home Monday evening with gifts exchanged and games enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Tousley
Alto
Co. E. Toustey
Rock
Walter Shann
J Ernest Tousley
Walter Switzer
Charles Switzer
Philip Switzer
Rock Island Arsenal
Prancke Switver
Hallie Prancke
Ernie Prancke
Savana
Sir Mary Connell
Dan Connell
Chicago
John Connell
Mt. Carroll
A. E. Sheridan
Mary
George ‘Weather
Bil Jenkins
Peoria
Fae
Charles Jenkins
A. P. Kenyon
Chadwick
Henry Stoner
Bells Across the Snow Carols by Phillips Brooks
Poetic fragment presents a Christmas carol theme with refrains of bells across the snow. Mentions "starlight," holly wreath, and a hopeful note on December joys. Attributed to Phillips Brooks, reflecting on joy, peace, and patient love during the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christarast
Phillins Brooks
Emerson School News and Holiday Decorations
Viola Knoess and Walter Geison are noted for good attendance while Norma Braun and Helen Knoess are mentioned among students. The G grade geography notes reflect class progress and a Christmas window and blackboard decoration project is under way. Esth er Schevating teaches as Apricot Coconut desserts and a date stuffing method appear in the recipe section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson School
Viola Knoess
Walter Geison
Jy Guinther
Helen Knoess
Norma Braun
Claus
Esther i Schevating
Local residents plan visits and family time this summer
Mrs Matm Steele will leave the day for Mr Carroll to spend a week at her father's home with Georg Stober and family. Mrs Catherine Stobart and family plus Mrs Blanche Beck will visit Oulluque for several weeks at 1718 12 White Street with Martie Zimmwe. The note mentions summer plans and out of town relatives gathering for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matm Steele
Mr Carroll
Georg Stober
Catherine Stobart J
Blanche Beck
Oulluque
Dane Whter
Martie Zimmwe
White Street
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Robert Lower
OWA
Cherry Grove
Bolinger
Rowland School
W. P
Drésed
Walter Ford
Canal Zone
Alvin Strick+ter
Theatter
Jack
Maud
Helen
Chadwick News
W. J. Schreiner
Hope W. M.S
Hope
Womans Missionary Society
Grow
Lawrence Much
W. H. Taylor
Charles Spearman
Iver Elmyre
A’ Ai
H. L. Spearman
Katie Bahn
G. Eberly
George H. Schreiner
Mission Band
Ieader
Ruth Eberly
Mary Taylor
Herald
Spurgeon Harter
IBM
Ian
W. H. Simiti
Bronday
Harry Ort
James Lisberton
Mt. Carrol
Harry Hms
Dave Marden
API
Floyd
Ad- Seeperare FC
Morrison
CWA
Thor
Cas
Eben
Washington
Rachael Switzer
Louie Setivir
Dawg’ Srs Swill
Frank ‘Switzer
Cavanagh & CO
2Nd St
Clinton
Lows
Rae Gloves
Morrison Dry Goods Company
Baker Brothers
Muscatel
Sauterne
Potosi
Manor Club
Fulton, Illinois
Cherie Crolarliig
Nead the Review
The
General Electric
Eos Avery
Ilinois Utilities
Merry Christmas
Carroll County Farmers
J. P. Squires Co
Henry Cooley
Savanna Yards
Savanna, Ili
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