Mirror-Democrat Stoops to Run Andy Strauch Out of Business
The Mirror-Democrat claims Chadwick will debut soon and target Andy Strauch who has long run the Chadwick Clarion. It accuses the Mt. Carroll paper's stockholders of using his weakness to seize a profitable opportunity. The piece defends Strauch and warns publishers against attacking him. The Albany and Thomson reviews publish Foster L. Stagg’s outspoken stance.
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Mt. Carroll-Mirror-Democrat
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Mortal Earth
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Thomson Review
Albany Review
Foster L. Stagg
Real Seed Corn Champion Tester Crowned in Fairhaven
Mrs. C. M. Kingery wins all prizes as Fairhaven’s champion lady corn tester after testing about 15 000 ears over the winter. Her skill outranks rivals, with husband C. M. Kingery acknowledging her artistry in seed corn testing amid praise for the win. Also, Bebe Daniels stars in The Crowded Hour at the York Co-Operative Theatre Saturday night.
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C. M. Kingery
Fairhaven
C. M
Bebe Daniels
York
Baccalaureate Sermon At The M. E. Church
The Y. C. H. S. graduating class of 1926 will hold baccalaureate exercises at the Methodist church Sunday evening May 23. Rev. Hoover of Fulton M. E. church will deliver the sermon to the ten graduates and their friends. The graduates are Hazel Kenyon Irene Sheridan Daisy Bolhous Ethel McNamara Nelda Williams Herbert St. Ores Herbert Rawlins Ivan Carroll Franklin Martindale and Johnny Pape.
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Methodist Church
Rev. Hoover
Fulton M. E
Hazel Kenyon
Irene Sheridan
Daisy Bolhous
Ethel McNamara
Nelda Williams
Herbert St. Ores
Herbert Rawlins
Ivan Carroll
Franklin Martindale
Johnny Pape
Ed Mest Fielding Posts and Gates Behind The Wheel
A Real Digger Ed Mest, a regular farmer this spring, talks about how many post holes and fence gates he can make in a day. The piece teases testing his skill and suggests farmers seek his modern methods while hinting at future dig tests.
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Ed Mest
Pupil Exhibit Next Thursday May 27 At Grade School
Grade school pupils will display construction work drawing penmanship and notebook work next Thursday afternoon May 27 from 1 to 3 30 o clock. All rooms will be open and the work displayed. Teachers urge all parents and community members to visit and view the students creations.
Two More Shows At York Co-Operative Theatre
This Saturday night May 29 at 8 15 Paramount presents a world war clash with Bebe Daniels as a war nurse in The Pony Express and will close the season a 50 cent show for regular admission prices
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York Co-Operative Theatre
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Bebe Daniels
Teachers Re hired for Another Year at Grade School
All grade school teachers have been rehired for the new year and their contracts are in the director's custody. The article praises the teachers for efficient service and expresses hope for continued performance. Also references The Big Show of the Year Theatre on Saturday night.
Eighth Grade Commencement of Miss Nellie Burns Leads
The eighth grade commencement honors teachers Miss Nellie Burns Miss Mayme Simpson and E O Hemmer with the principal presiding.
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Nellie Burns
Mayme Simpson
E. O. Hemmer
Twenty Pupils to Graduate From Consolidated School
Twenty students will graduate from Thomson Consolidated School this year and attend Graduating Exercises at the Christian Church on Wednesday evening Stay 26th. The school is praised for a successful grade school run by capable teachers and a cooperative board.
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Thomson
Hemmer
Mrs Bailey in Critical Condition After Stroke
Mrs. Bailey who lives with her daughter Mrs. Elmer Lawrence has been extremely ill the past few days and is in a most critical state. She suffered a stroke Monday leaving her helpless and speechless. Her chances for recovery are very small.
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William Bailey
Elmer Lawrence
Wallace Ware Weds Helen Turnbaugh of Chadwick
Wallace “Brandy” Ware, a local young farmer and former Thomson ball player, married Helen Turnbaugh of Fairhaven and Chadwick. Turnbaugh recently finished teaching at Parkhill School. the couple will farm four miles south of Chadwick on the bride’s parents’ property.
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Brandy
Helen Turnbaugh
Parkhill
Miss Turnbaugh
Fairhaven
Sam Turnbaugh
Thomson
Adolph
Chadwick
Why Not Oiling Main Street Could Help Shops
A local businessman questioned whether main street should be oiled or watered to reduce dust. Merchants report dust hampers displays and wind brings sand clouds. The piece notes black soil might lessen visibility and promises to support whichever method works best.
Decoration Day Services Planned for York Township
Plans are nearing completion for Decoration day services on Sunday May 30 with an elaborate program. The Thomson band will provide music and all York township residents are urged to support the event. The opening program may be at the opera house followed by a march to Dunshee and Argo cemeteries to decorate graves of Civil War Spanish American War and World War veterans. A full program and schedule will appear next week in the Review.
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Thomson
York Township
Opera House
Dunshee
Argo
Early Bacteriologist Maraine and the 1854 Anthrax Discovery
The first discovery of disease producing bacteria is attributed to French pathologist Maraine in 1854 during studies on anthrax. This landmark finding marked a turning point in microbiology and infectious disease research.
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Maraine
Portland’s First Frame Horse Erected in 1847
A fragmentary note states a frame horse built in Portland Maine was shipped in pieces via Cape Horn and reassembled there in 1847. The account mentions Maine manufacture and the city’s early display of the equestrian structure.
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Portland
Maine
Italicization in Bible Printing Highlights Additions
A printer notes ten cases where extra words were inserted to render the translation readable for readers of the English text. The practice aimed to clarify the sense without altering the original manuscript meaning.
Decoration Day Observance Proclaimed on May 30
The piece urges all to observe Decoration Day on Sunday May 30 and pause to thank ancestors who endured hardships, cleared farms, built roads, established industries, and made current conveniences possible, emphasizing proper homage and remembrance.
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Easie
Chautauqua Boosters Plan Early Season Sessions
The 33 members of the 1926 Chautauqua boosters outline plans for a four day Cadmean Chautauqua session from June 15 to 18. They seek new ticket arrangements and aim to sell enough season passes to cover initial costs. Each signer pledges adult tickets, hoping broad attendance as farmers may be available. Local support is urged, trusting Thomson’s town spirit.
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Thomson
Regular Farmer Plans for Summer Work with Son-in-law
Jim Smith says he will work as a regular farmer this summer aiding his son-in-law Floyd Stratton. He intends to stay foot-loose during the season to allow them to travel southward for the fall harvest.
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Jim Smith
Floyd Stratton
Jim
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