Spring Valley Mrs J Wiersema Accidentally Shot
An accident near McCullagh Friday night left Mrs. J Wiersema gravely wounded when her brother in law William Wiersema’s gun discharged while returning home after visiting a neighbor. She was taken to Jane Lamb hospital in serious condition. Her prior name Helen Van Kampen connects Fulton, Illinois with many friends praying for her speedy recovery barring infection.
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The
Missionary Society of Thy
Ura End
Spring Valley
Jake Wiersema
William Wiersema
Jake
Ustiek
William
Jane Lamb Hospital
Helen van Kampen
John van Kampen
Fulton
Oldest Building and Loan Assoc Centennial Beginnings
The Decatur Building and Loan Association traces origins to the Oxford Provident in Frankford, started in 1848 and reorganized into the Decatur after 1881. The piece details early savings aims, home financing, and historic officers, noting centennial celebrations led by the United States Building and Loan League.
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Frankford
Philadelphia
Decatur
Building and Loan Association
Oxford Provident Building Association
Philadelphia County
England
Orchard Street
New York
Oxford Provident Association
United States Bullying and Loan League
Provident Association
Isaac Whitelock
Samue “Pilling
Isaac Shallcross
Shallcross
Cupid's Keen Arrow in a Small Town Romance
Elva Burton pursues a marriage proposal from Horace Filberton, while a fast-talking chauffeur Jimmy Crandall and a budding romance complicate the path. A car crash, propriety, and a named car Cupid's Keen Arrow mark a dramatic summer arc in Moretown society.
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Elva
Jimmy Crandall
Beck
Mr. Filberton
Elyx
Horace Filbattos
Mathlet
Cupid
Poten fe Delediie And Long Island Man In Care
Fragmentary report describes a patient in a hospital ward over recent months. The narrative mentions bed cultivation and a focus on his care, with references to a potential infection and the staff’s efforts to manage his condition.
Toads and Frogs Protect Themselves From Predators
A London naturalist explains how toads and frogs shield themselves from danger. He notes a toad swells to appear ferocious and large, while a frog’s long snout and color-changing coat help it blend in. Eyes on top aid visibility, and spines on a toadlet deter predators.
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London
Salinas
Ponds
Streumus
Fear and hatred greet Fulton steamboat debut on Hudson
In 1907 the Cler moot's maiden Hudson voyage terrified many small boatmen and fishermen who fled shoreward while schooners drifted away. Boatmen and fishermen blamed the noisy steamboat for driving fish to sea, fueling a wave of prejudice joined by religious groups.
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Fulton
Hudson River
Illinois News and Officials Report Economic and Health Measures
The Judie Advisory Council met in Chicago to draft a final report for Governor Emmerson and the legislature, stressing a daily inventory system to curb costs. Cal J. F. McNeil, 84, longtime Lincoln body guard, died. State school directory lists officials, salaries, and enrollments. welfare reports show a population rise in penitentiaries.
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Judie Advisory Council of
Ninos
United States
Canada
Chicago
Louis L. Emmerson
A. S. Cuthberston
Bunkler Mills
David Swanson
Institute
Decorative Church Windows in Bohemian Glass Art
The article notes Prague Cathedral in 1276 housed live windows with Old and New Testament scenes. It highlights Bohemian glass decoration as a admired church art, with Alma Sylvius linking Czech churches from towns to hamlets, and Prague’s art division teaching patting woodcarving and glass ornamentation as a valued craft.
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Prague
Alma Sylvius
Pone Pinsthi
Bohemia
Teeto Eal Arts
University of Prague
America’s meat eaters and the 180 pound claim
The Los Angeles Times says Americans average about 180 pounds of meat per person yearly, far higher than the English and global averages. The piece ponders civilization, diet, and the potential for reducing meat intake to curb “the curse of filet Talgnon.”
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United States
Los Angeles Times
Americh
Romance Language Court Ruse and Courtship Letters
In a curious case the text cites a ruse during romance language studies. The judge notes the evidence phrase Your Honor and questions about letters written during courtship.
Local Advert Becomes Confusing Tale of Trade Friends
A fragmented Washington Bay ad narrates Jed Tonkins attempting a friendly business start, meeting severe people who appeared helpful then forced a shift to operating on their own account. The piece reads like a hazy court of misread lines and unclear roles.
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Jed Tonkins
Washington
Witty courtroom banter amid rural quips and odd claims
A fragmented dialogue recounts a judge's discharge and a comic exchange about speed, a doctor visit, and a poker game. Rural townsfolk weigh in with offbeat remarks about cows giving milk and beet taxes, mixing humor with incongruent statements.
Steady Subscriber Described as Lifeblood of Local Press
A reader praises Lena and the newspaper’s reach, noting steady, loyal support. The letter expresses gratitude for ongoing issues and the reader’s feeling of help and connection through the publication. It highlights how subscribers value consistent delivery and refuse to cancel.
Ladies' Aid social at Mrs Irion's home on Wednesday
Mrs. Frank Irion to host an all day Ladies' Aid meeting at her home on Wednesday June 7 Visitors welcome Kenneth Allen of Sterling visited A K McCullagh's home over the weekend Funeral services for Harlow Yates were held Tuesday afternoon at Argo-Fa with sympathy extended to Mrs Yates The Entwhistles hosted card games Tuesday evening Mrs Howard Abbott to host the N G Club on Thursday January 15 Vincent and Donald Thompson of Chicago are visiting their aunt Mrs John Pape during Christmas vacation
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Frank Irion
Ladies’ Aid Society
Kenneth Allen of
Sterling
A. K. McCullagh
Harlow Yates
Argo-Fa
Vincent and
Donald Thompson
Chicago
John Pape
Wisdom and science in a fragmentary Washington Star clippings
A collage of quotes and notes on speech wisdom from Hi Ho and King Solomon, alongside brief curiosities about Antares the largest star by measured diameter, early platinum plating history, and snippets about poetry by Gray and the line “The glory that was Greece.” The text blends commentary on ambition, poetry, astronomy, and material science in a newspaper collage tone.
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Silene
Hi Ho
Chinatown
Washington Star
Antares
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