Independent retailer proves friend in need in harsh times
A Baltimore area column extols independent merchants who extend credit to families unable to pay. The author notes such shopkeepers feed more people during the Depression than welfare, urging support for locally owned retailers who sustain their communities when cash is tight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Bruch
Bull Jones
Jie
John Sith
John Smith
Bill
I Jones
Dhau
John
Daniel Winne
Baltimore & Ohio
Volumn
Fiery Worded: Foreman In Road Incident Hospitalized
Argo-Fa Ed Frank section foreman on the road through the village was taken suddenly Saturday and taken to Freeport hospital where his trouble was diagnosed as a stone in the kidney. On Sunday his condition improved and he may return in a day or two. Short Easter services will be given during the Sunday school hour. Sandy Sack spent the weekend in Vermont visiting Dorothy Sheh and Velta Guinn. Albert Walters hauled bay Wednesday from Will McKay farm to Joe Blaw farm. Chas Sack visiting Plan Shaw near Lanark. Dolph Holm shopped flowers to Chicago Monday. Also lists hogs cattle and calves owned by several residents.
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Ed Frank
Freeport Hospital
Sanda
Merringe
Sack
Vt Carroll
Dorothy Sheh
Velta Guinn
Albert Walters
Will McKay
Joe Blaw
Chas Sack
Plan Ba- Shaw Nome
Lanark
Dolph Holm
Chicago
C Holm
Hane
Frank
Conrad Traum
Herod
Thomson News Miss Valta Bower Leaves Wednesday
Miss Valta Bower departed Wednesday for a visit at the home of Mrs Madge Bower in Clinton Pay Green. Milwaukee resident Mr Hiram Green and Mrs Green spent several days this week with their parents Mr and Mrs Hiram Green.
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Valta Bower Lef
Madge Bower
Clinton
Pay Green
Milwaukee
Hiram Green
Blizzard Toll and Local Happenings Highlight Busy Week
Residents recalls a severe Monday blizzard with snow, lightning, and thunder that disrupted roads before they reopened. Johnnie Reeder missed a Chicago trip due to a broken spring in his truck while transporting produce. Community notes praise the Bennett Comedy Company and mention Masone Fraternity meeting. Aileen Falrath moves to China, Joe McGinnis welcomes a granddaughter, and Sidche Isenhart dies in Chicago prompting sympathy.
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Johnnie Reeder
Chicago
Hia
Johnnie
Bennett Comedy Company
Opera House
Mel Ditton
Bar Rupple
Masone
Bross
Marlee Beck
Leone
Aileen
Mra Falrath
China
Joe McGinnis
Donald
Doc
Bavania
Isenhart
Hfe
Favorite Recipes Oat Meal Cookies And Jelly Roll
Recipe snippets for oats cookies and jelly roll with measurements and steps. Includes baking guidance and pan preparation. Also a humorous anecdote about a boy pushing a baby carriage and a joke about a “doctor” beau. Ends with a spiritual remark about God moving in serious ways.
M speak of lodges and early spring notes
Lodges Eastern Star meets this evening at the lodge hall with Associate Patron Alex McCullogh to be installed. The social committee will serve refreshments. Prudence Grohanng opens the weekend in Lanark as Mr and Mrs Robert Grohanng travel there Sunday and Prudence returns home. In Lanark a quick grower a bile girl watches the soup muttering about patting bags. University weather notes mark the second week of March as the longest observed in 42 years. Illinois crop concerns rise as winter wheat and forage crops face cold wave risk. Sangamon and Johnson counties are accredited free from bovine tuberculosis with Vermilion and Morgan counties re-accredited. Johnson County shows low infection rates among 12,106 cows tested. Governor Emmerson designates health promotion week April 24 to 30 with public health outreach efforts planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ines
L. Burlwon
University of Illiois Agronomy Department
State Department of Agriculture
Sangamon
Johnson
Vermion
Morgan
Johnson County
Roberta Lewis Completes Secretarial Course at School
Miss Roberta Lewis has completed a course at a secretarial school and is attending a secretarial college in Minneapolis. She plans a future near home. it is believed she would prefer work close to home though details remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberta Lewis
Minneapolis
Calhoun Allege
Hoberta
Thomson Briefs Kamphuss Guests At Clinton Home
Thomson notes Mr and Mrs Mino Kamphuss of Clinton were Sunday guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Alfred Mino.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mino Kamphuss
Clinton
Alfred Minon
Health department plans for weekly demonstrator requests
The text outlines daily subject suggestions and specific plans for projects with arrangements for demonstrators, available from the state health department on request. It notes a broad range of topics and indicates formal coordination for demonstrations and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Heilth Om
Week of Events Opens With March Gatherings
The schedule lists religious services, community plays, and meetings from March 24 to March 29. Notable items include church events at Ganaty and Chesian Tucaday, Village hall activities, and a spellbinding performance by Thom at the Morgan Pushtars Academy.
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Christe Church
Sulun
Anmoun
Cherian Church
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Fulton
Ellinois
Considine Cigars
Schsel Supplies
Linseth Wey
A. M. Blodgett
LAW
Fulton, Ulineis
HJ. Roff Pruggist
Main Ave
Lyons Station
Giaten
Gen Pane
Mus
Mary Poone
Hoov Robison
Johnny
Eastern Star
Alex McCullogh
Maa
Prudence Grohanng
Robert Grohanng
Prudence
Therm
Louis J Emmerson
State Capitol
H. P. Elter
Heath
Sth Ave
Ankeny
Iowa
It. Kerkstra's Shoe Store
Fulton, Illinois
Thomson Briefs
Dodge
Ganaty
Chesian
Tober Grahouing
Ham Briday
Bree
Morgan Pushtars Academy
Wall
Harry H. Stahl
Freepor
Springfield
Huma
Flue
Commonwealth
Meridan
Stae
Harry HH. Stahl
Hecry
HH. Stahl
Campaign Committee
F. Kadyk & Son
Purina
Texaco
Hamburg
4Th Ave
Sturdemann
SELBY
A. & C. Sturdemann Lycas Station
Main’ Ave
of Continu
Clinton National Bank
Clinton, Iowa
Bce
Hatshiron Cashi
Roy
Er A. F. Robnson
Clinton Savings Bank
Sixth Avenue
Second Street
Sam Grim
T Scheel
Otto Switzer
York Township
Carroll County
Illinois
Thomson
Joseph H. Wilt
Commieeios
Ray Brenneman
Joe Turney
John Ashpole
Ievis
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