Voters in Chadwick Area Edge Politics Fifty Years Ago
Front and back pages of the Chadwick era newspaper from Oct 28 1892 document a large grand republican rally at Mt Carroll with speaker Wm E Mason. Editorials projected Harrison victory amid waning Cleveland support. Front page also covers Sunday school conventions, Columbus day celebrations, and numerous local business and real estate notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadwick
Carroll County
J. M. McKeil
H. L. Spearman
Ross Hostetter
Mt. Carroll
Wm. E. Mason
Chicago
Benjamin Harrison
Grov
Fair Haven
Oakville
Miller, Smith & Co
Freeman & Co
C. C. Miller
J. C. Schreiner
J. H. Diverbiss
H. L. Shirk & Co
Nichols House
F. M. Shultz
E. L. Moser
James Taylor
Bank of Chadwick
R. H. Campbell
F. S. Carbaugh
D. Cahn
Lohrman & Zugschwerdt
Plumer
D. M. Stuart
Mount Carroll
Local Notes Highlight Voter Registration Efforts and Fair Visit
A fragment notes a voter registration push by a group including Mr Carroll’s associates and claims a Supreme Court ruling permits voting for a university trustee. Another item reports injuries to Mrs. Charles Jeffers of Mt Carroll during a trip to Chicago for the World’s Fair dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Womon
Supreme Court
Trustue
University of Iindis
Charles Jeffers
Mt. Carroll
Chicago
Thomson area social notes mixed with a lost dog alert
Joe Warfield moved 65 hogs to Chicago for Walter Mach with Mrs Warfield and Fern. Several local visits and gatherings include Mrs Fred Miller hosting Helen and Alma Mertz, Mr and Mrs Richard Badtke with daughter in Port Byron, and many relatives visiting in Lanark Mt Morris Savanna and Lockport. A missing tan and white shepherd dog is sought by Bill Boylan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Warfield
Chicago
Walter Mach
Warfield
Fern
Fred Miller
Helen
Alma Mertz
Milledgeville
Richard Badtke
Forrest Gilbert
Port Byron
Herman DeVries
Albany
John Noordhoff
Frank B. Arnold
Empire
Calif
Noah Sweitzer
Lanark
Mt. Morris
Joseph Koenig
Wm. Reader
E. A. Hinds
Mt. Carroll
Conrad Lillie
Lockport
Harold Witt
Paul Witt
Elmer Davis
Fort Stockton
Texas
Thomson
Savanna
Bill Boylan
W. B. Hussey
Freeport
Inlaw
L. B Hussey
Wm. Geisz
Springfield
Geisz
Plan for United Church of America merger outlined
Plans advance for organic union of Congregational Christian Church and Evangelical and Reformed Church forming the United Church of America from at least four former denominations. Dr Tomas P Potter of New York proposes a new verse to God Bless America for wartime use. already accepted and sung in various churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Christian Church
Evangelical and Reformed Church
United States
United Church of America
Tomas P. Potter
New York
America
Wartime God and Christian Teachings Emphasized in Service and Society
Dr. Potter praises Service Boys and prays for their protection as the nation endures wartime strain. Rev. Dr. John T. Flynn argues pagan politics and economics arise from pagan leadership and calls for Christian foundations of charity and justice in education and public life. Children’s diphtheria protection is urged, with physicians stressing parental education to prevent disease.
Diphtheria Immunization Urged Amid Illinois Case Count
Public health officials urge universal diphtheria vaccination to ease doctor workloads and protect children. Illinois reported 940 cases in 1941, with New Jersey considering school entry requirements and the six New England states totaling 810 cases, 130 fewer than Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
New Jersey
New York
New England
Immunization and Health Proclamation Reflected in 1942 Message
Readable segments urge mass immunization against smallpox and diphtheria to spare children from illness and suffering. It cites President’s May Day Proclamation calling communities to support child health before May Day. Includes commentary from Illinois State Medical Society committee and assorted light quips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois State Medical Society
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Farina
Pke
Clinton
P&gsoap
Chipso
Rinso
Ige
Pkg
Grim’s
Stransdale
Chadwick News
Er Cleveland
McKeil
Rathless
By Raeburn van Buren
U.S. Treasury Dept
Courtesy
United Features Syndicate
Thomson News
Chie
Nature
The
American Medical Associ
Thomson Pool
Hall
Bob Lewis
Mer
Thomson 184
Thomson, Illinois
Express Company
Besa
Billy Goat
Mrs. Quiz
Mr. Quiz
L. B. Hussey, M. D
Savanna, Ill
Greison Bldg
Main St
Telephone Black 415
G. H. Thompson Fulton
Walter Electric Shop
Tri-City
Sal
Fulton, III
Francke & Switzer
Margaret Heusinkveld
Sam
Potter Bros
Argo
Clarence Appel
Richard Vogel
Fulton
Ill
Purina
Feeding Headquarters
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