Durant Protege of Capt Hanks and River Career
The reminiscence follows Edward Durant born 1829 and his river life with Capt Hanks through Iowa, Hannibal, and Stillwater. It notes Durant as pilot and lumber businessman, his roles in Durant Wheeler Co, politics, and local societies, and ends with a winter journey and a horse purchase near St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion City
Quinsy
St. Louis
Iowa
Camp Au Gris
Wyoming
Hannibal
Fife
Edward Durant
Hanks
Edward W. Durant
Roxbury
Mass
Cincinnati
Sterling, Dl
Albany
Durant
Stillwater
Durant and Hanford
Julia Hadley
Viola
Sanford
R. J. Wheeler
A. Denks
Durant, Wheeler & Co
South Stillwater
A T. Dorks
Stillwater Opera House
Lumberman's National Bank
Stillwater Lumber Company
Fime
Minnesota
Masonic Order
Knights of Pythias
St. Croix
Montrose Virginia widows and Needmore Georgia notes
A compilation of quirky lines and local notes cites Montrose Virginia with 23 widows and Needmore Georgia’s lone store church and house. It includes jokes about family life radio trivia and a mistaken hotel ad typo that drew crowds. A veteran ice man gag and other quips follow.
Few Changes In ME Pastors At Conference
At the annual Rock Silver conference of ME churches in Rockford last week few pastorates changed. Transfers include Rev. Rod. Synwell from Savanna to Harvard and T K Griffith from Malta to Savanna and Hanover. Nine student pastors will join. The total pastorates reach 350. many ministers retired on request.
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Rock Silver
M. E
Rockford
Rod. Synwell
Trans-Rt
Savanna
Harvard
T. K. Griffith
Malta
Savarina
Hanover
Cayroll County
B. Y. Knapp
Lan‘ark
Arizona meaning and origin of its name
The term Arizona derives from the Papage word arizgonac as a shortening meaning place of the little springs or place of the few springs, explaining the etymology of the state name.
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Arizona
Midwest Poultry Exposition At International Amphitheatre
Upcoming events list shows the Midwest Poultry Exposition running October 15 through 19 at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago Stock Yards.
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Chicago Stock Yards
Spec's Appointments Include Church and Academic Leaders
Clyde Lemont Hay of Des Plaines appointed director. Paul Sinsanfeponevar gelist and Horace Greeley Stith president Garrett Biblical Institute join. J B Snyder conference evangelist. Larry FP Ward secretary. Methodist Federation for Social Service and Union Theological Seminary professor also named.
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Spec
Clyde Lemont Hay
Des Plaines
Camp Grom
Paul
Warning on Carbon Monoxide Risks From Garage Motors
Caution urges immediate warning about carbon monoxide in garages. Do not run motors indoors with doors closed. keep all windows and doors wide open for ventilation to avoid fatal harm.
Diabetes awareness and urine sugar testing guidance
Educational piece explaining how sugar in urine indicates diabetes and the importance of urine sugar testing in medical exams. It notes common symptoms such as frequent urination and thirst, weight loss, and the link between overweight status and diabetes risk, urging testing for schoolchildren and adults alike. It closes with an anecdote about over-education and a joke about laziness.
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Illinois State Medical Novelery
Oho
Blessin’s of Poverty Times
Thomson Briefs Selections of Visiting Friends and Relatives
A string of social visits highlights Thomson Briefs with guests and travelers. Rev A Bleik and C F Birlema of Fulton dined with the Pessimans. Vada Rice visited her mother Helen Rice. Several trips to Clinton, Morrison, Savanna, and Chicago are noted, with host families welcoming Moline, Geneseo, and Sterling connections.
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A. Bleik
C. F. Birlema
Fulton
Jon Pessiman
Vada Rice
Geneseo
Helen Rice
K. Lewis
R. Houston
Clinton
W. M. Tucker
Evelyn Ohm
Morrison
John Carpenter
Willis Sage
Ted Storm
Wacker
Moline
Anna Stein
State Hospital
Stein
Calvin Eslinger
Roy Marshall
Tillie Marner
Paul Groharing
Richard Clarkson
Will Holm
Dorothy
Conrad Guinther
Argo Fa
Chas Guinther
Chester Alexander Jhad
Alvin Reiff
Lillian
Assetta Hartman
Andrew Miller
Anthony Cambmar J
Lyle
Fair Haven
Elwyn Allison
Penrose
Harold Shelly
Gertrude
John Nordhoff
Harry Dick
Sterling
Thomson
Savanna
West 5Th Street
Donald Smith
Duane
Carl Petersen
Adam Heinze
Gary Johannsen
Chicago
Local Community News Dynamos Share Weekend Visits
James Finley and Mrs Cr th Gree along with families were Friday visitors at the Will Hawk Sr. home. Numerous neighbors and relatives from Clinton, Morris, Morrison, Savanna, Evanston and Freeport dropped by for Sunday meals and Saturday gatherings. Small-town greetings followed the usual circuit of extended family and friend drop-ins amid chatter of upcoming visits and local happenings.
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James Finley
Cr Th Gree
Willawk Sr
Normier Stickel
L. J. ‘Thompson
Clinton
John Miller
ME Morris
John Fogel
Ailledeeville
William Heavvk
Fistice Petas
Panday
Str
Mes. Gaaries
Jos
Plosgie Gaar
Dauhters
Blanche Beck
LaGrange
Charles Beck
N. B. Lewis
River Porest
Ke McGinty
Ham
Mary Jane Metsinty
Arthur Pape
Savanina
GC. W. Hoge
Henry Vogel
Morrison
Alvima
Hass
Joe Pessman
Genevieve
Galesburg
Tom Sheridan
Philip
Paul
Jeannine
Ruth
Kathleen
Evanston
Brookfield Zoo
Louis Decker
Herbert Alquist
Fulton
Leona Mclendy
Savanna
Janet Carpenter
Ida Prederick
Jessis Green
Billy and
Joann Johnson
Frank Johnson
Frederick Howe
Freeport
Local Families Gather for Sunday Visits in Rural Community
The article notes numerous visits as Thomson Bri Fay Greharing and Leroy Foltz hosted guests with their parents visiting on Sunday. Cousins and relatives from various towns including Galesburg, Green Island, Freeport, and LaVae joined exchanges of hospitality at multiple homes.
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Fay Greharing
Leroy Foltz
Sund
Charles Grok
Ciyide
Glen Greharing
Movah
Ison Mercuttane
Merete
Robert
Grabay
Jack
Mary “ S
Anil
Roy Heitmen
Ila Chapman
Elizabeth Ans
Sherard
Louise Lew College
Galesburg
S.n
Paul Lewis
Fred Petes
Ren
Peters Arte Flolm
LaVae Kness
Green
Green Island
Me Net
New Sunni
Bil Clinton
Robert Grab
Me Philip
Ales
We Reeves Kratz
Freeport
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E. W. Durant
Capt. Hanks
Cook
Stillwater, Minn
Capt
Stephen Hanks
Considine
Lincoln Way
Fulton, Ill
Pape Home
Ilinois
Phess
Pershing Blvd
Clinton, Ia
Twa Tt
Wade
Ole Virginny
Pete Hundevard
Hank Bruse
Charlie Thompson
Montrose
Virginia
Needmore
Georgia
Little Billy
Denver
Undertaker
Dionne
Sineclair Lewis
Sailor
Anne
Doctor
Percy
Roberta
H. P. Barnes
Thomson M. E. Church
Marengo
Trinity Church
Joliet
W. D. Feldwisch
Genoa
Shirland
Owen Center
C. Henslie
Gratechurch
Antioch
Rosecrance
J Hyde
Wickerpark
Highland Pack
F. Bopkins Kleinhaver
Highland Park
Richwwad
Solon Mulls
Spring Grove
Ren Carlson
Lake Forest
Aflen
Lake Vil- Mar Minar
Miam Liumis
West Pullman Front
Sand
Frank Brush
Western Springs
J. KK. McKittrick
Juha Gay Memorial
Cheage
Doughty
Marseilles
Wedron
L. J. Winter
Minuuka
Aus Sabie Froune Ashton
Paul Turk
Montgomery
C. E. Fuller
Rt. Sterling
Wallin Llos
New Lenox
W. BE
Vedarvile
Red Oak
Poglar Grove
R. J. Ll. McKelvey
Pecatomee
German Valley
Capron
Sidney Bloomquast
Polo
William C. Rasche
M. E. Anderson
Wilson
G.H. Thompson
Walter Electric Shop
Tri-City
Felton
Thomson Briefs
Abe Perent
Morrison Rendering & Fertilizer Company
Illinois
CG. J, Planthaber
Clinton Permanent Wave CO
Next Capitol Theatre
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O. Stuedemann
Main Ave
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Freddie Bartholomew
Spencer Tracy
Lionel Barrymore
Warner Baxter
Wallace Beery
Mickey Rooney
BRI
Dick Powell
Mickey Mouse
Paramount
Bargain Nile
Seca
Ellison
Annapolis Salu
Spencer T
Mina
Hollywood
Dick Foran
5Th Ave
Clinton, IC
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