Thieves Raid Ed Schreiner Farm Chickens
Thieves raided the Ed Schreiner chicken house west of Chadwick late Monday evening and took 20 to 25 among the flock. The Schreiners were in bed, heard a commotion, and saw a runner flee as officers searched but found no trace. Tuesday morning 12 to 14 roosters and other hens were missing. The Chadwick Review notes the act as despicable and warrants severe punishment.
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Ed Schreiner
Schreiners
Schreiner
Davie County P T A Conference Held in Elizabeth
Mrs J B Grimm invites all Carrell county P T A members to attend the conference at Elizabeth Illinois on Thursday November 10. Morning session at 10 o clock includes a business meeting and a school of instruction followed by luncheon. Weekend officers will close with an evening program featuring musical selections by local groups. Major speaker is Mrs Edward M Jackson of Chillicothe state vice president.
Old Time Advice Sparks a Chewing Tobacco Quip
A witty exchange recalls a cautioned approach to conflict. The speaker notes delivering advice and a misapplied slap after witnessing a man chewing tobacco, highlighting social quirks and straightforward humor of the era. The remark underscores practical limits on force and etiquette in tavern banter.
Local Events Of Years Ago October 29 1919 News Notes
A weekly local column recalls October 29 1919 with items about Miss Madge Wilt in Fulton for dental work, Art Atherton on a Chicago business call, teachers attending an institute at Rockford, and town plans including water main piping and road surfacing bids. It notes a rare October bloom, duck hunting success, and a Shakespeare program at Argo Fs. Families visit Thomson, social events at Falcon, and church notes including Rev. Wels taking York Baptist pastorate.
Old Ballots From 1912 And 1924 Interest Carroll County
John Hurlbert locates two historic sample ballots, one from November 1912 and another from 1924, revealing party lineups and candidates. The 1912 slate lists six parties and names such as Theodore Roosevelt on the Progressive ticket and Woodrow Wilson on the Democratic ticket, with A B Adams signing the ballot. The 1924 ballot signed by Adams shows a large Progressive and Labor presence, with LaFollette and Wheeler heading the ticket and Davis and Bryan for Democratic, Coolidge and Dawes for Republican, plus local county candidates including Len Small and Louis Emmerson.
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John Hurlbert
Theo
Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Thomas ‘Marshall
Fred S. Smith
Mt. Carroll
Tiaac N. Evans
Mill
Rent Party
Robert M. LaFollette
Burton JK. Wheeler
Progressi
John W. Davis
Charles i Bryan
Calvin Coolidge
Charles G. Dawes
Carroll Country
Len Small
Fred E. Sterjing
May establish city market at Freeport plan forms
Iro plans for a Freeport city market to sell farm products. City workers visited Rockford to study the market. If approved, a measure prohibiting peddling in residential areas may pass.
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Freeport
Iro
Lly
Davalop
Establisheat Oak Freeport
Ftture
Korkford Dash
Two of the Very Best at Majestic Theatre Matt
The Majestic Theatre presents Reboera of Sunnybrook Farm this Thursday to Saturday starring Marion Nixon and Ralph Bellamy in a wholesome mood picture. Harold Lloyd’s latest comedy opens Sunday for three days. Plan to see both features.
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Majestic Theatre
Matt
Careroll
Reboera
Sunnybrook Farm
Marion Nixon
Ralph Bellamy
Call
Harold Lloyd
Jumbled classroom exchange yields odd courtroom humor
A quirky classroom moment features a teacher and students mispronouncing terms as the scene shifts to a mock trial banter. The dialogue references a jury and a deck of cards, highlighting playful confusion between words and meanings.
Mrs Crabbe Objects To Her Daughter’s Hair Trend
A fragment from a local competition column recalls Mrs Crabbe protest against her married daughter bobbing her hair and comments that a younger granddaughter should not imitate the style. The remark reflects the era’s social tensions over fashion and propriety within families.
Clean Dry Red Essential Part of Humane Dog Care
Guidance on humane dog care emphasizing dry, comfortable kennels, proper bedding, and clean, disinfected sleeping spaces. Recommends south or west facing shelter, removable bedding, and weekly bedding changes. Warns against draughts and dampness, notes health impacts and economical feeding methods with balanced rations.
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Dane
Rockford
Ny Min
Bey
Foundation
Magic Wand Ends Home Feeds Freeing Dog From Scraps
The Chappel Bennet Foundation reports a shift in dog feeding from table scraps to prepared canned foods as a safe, simpler option. A survey notes 200 varieties on the market, with horse meat now included in many high grade brands under USDA supervision.
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Chappel Bennet Foundation
Hockford
Minds
Hke
Tian Foods
U. S Department of Agriculture
No Bark Wne Bite The Nora American Eskimos Siege
An extremely gold named animal is described as the sole survivor of its species. The text blends garbled phrases with surnames and places, noting a chapel and a foundation connected to the creature.
Watermelon Wilt Immunity Advances in White County Trials
State agriculture officials report a seven generation crash breeding effort on John Brown’s farm near Carmi in White County has produced six melon varieties showing about 99 percent immunity to watermelon wilt. The program began in 1926 at Aroma Park and moved to White County to test on sandy soil, with vines flourishing and most older commercial varieties succumbing to the disease.
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Phil S.chaner
Jplant Industry
White County
Stuart E. Pierson
Pierson
State Department of Aguoulture
University of Uinois
State Department of Agriculture
Aroma Park
Kankake
Chicago
Carmi
John Brown
Kansas
John W.milner
Tyre
Neis
Fragmented dialogue and quotes on cars and law
Readable snippets mix gossip about a movie star, a fender injury, traffic rules, and a political call to reduce taxes. Also includes a jail or court scene with a deck of cards and a convalescing friend. A mix of casual banter and legal chatter reflects everyday life.
Man Sues Nintes Pram YeRed 8 Yee ged otet
A garbled report lists names and events, mentioning a race trial and multiple individuals. The fragment references a practice day, a speed test, and a lineup including Thomas Brown and Derocit Hanrinond, with unclear context and details.
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Hess
Thomsan
Brown
X May Coopar
KK. Strateon
L. Day
Derocit
Hanrinond
The Retort Courteous
The fragment suggests a playful or literary line about youth and endurance, but lacks clear people places organizations or a concrete event to summarize as a news item. It reads like a clipped quotation or poem fragment without enough context for a full card.
Prospecton Lay Thana Uinta Record Matter
Publication notes a propeection lay at Thana Uinta and an Act of March. Share details show publisher and manager at Thomson. Journal date Thursday, subscription price set at $1.50 per year.
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Ted Ae
Marahurd
Dem
Anber
Thomson
Jocuanl Marth
Farm Sales Closing at Saith Farm Near Thealva
The text notes a closing sale at Saith farm near Thealva on December ld. It includes muddled dialogue about music and a barcarole and mentions Mr Cleff and a young person. The readability is low and the event details are fragmentary.
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Saith Wil
Saith Farm
Thealva
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Johnson Creek Onidze
Martindale
Tunfbego
Erve
Sherm Oakley
James Sorensen
Neuchwanger
Carroll
Sandy
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Shakespeare
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Nelle Bryant
Zella Bryant
Adams
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Ham Green
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Fhern
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Wels
Fiore
York Baptist Church
Chadwick Review
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Jon
Oasis
Teflerien
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Arked
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Teicher
Columbus
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Mr. Newl
Imper
Sambo
Sam Jones
Inne Gern
Astie
Wills
Bes & Girls
Yellon
Efeed Muuert Wittain Co Wines
R.A. Doering
T Hak
Pelish
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Vale
Mls
Hetil
Patict
Laes
Namier
Lima Tambr
Wpe
F. Share
Prole
Puetner Manager
Mr. Cleff
C. C. McMahon
Illinois
A. M. Blodgett
Attorney AT Law
Fulton, Minoia
G. He Thompson
Walter Electric Shop
TriCity
Dimoia
Considine
Lincoln Way
Mlineta
H. J. Roff Dru
BS Main Ave
Lyons Station
Clinton, Oe
Clinton National Bank
Clinton, Lowa
W. J. Young Jr
A. le Schuyler
F. O. Bershier
Roy Hutchison
A. F. Robnson
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