13 Aug 1920
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Newspaper
Toluca Star Herald
Location
Toluca, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1920
Page
1
The Marshall Putnam Farm Bureau plans an August auto tour to the University and local farms, with visits to Frank I Mann's fields, University plots, and livestock units. Also printed are detailed Illinois horseshoe contest rules, including peg height, distances, scoring, and player conduct.
Dr W J Thomas Toluca Illinois announces a stocked up to date line of veterinary remedies for farmers and stockmen. The offerings include poultry remedies healing powder loose powder liniments blister hoof ointment stock dip worm powders for swine worm capsules for swine black leg filtrate serums and bacterias.
A devastating house and barn fire destroyed a barn, corn crib, machine shed and wash house on Earl Sullivan’s Rutland area farm. Firefighters saved the residence and cob house. loss is estimated at about 12000 dollars with 5000 coverage by insurance. Not at home during the blaze were Mrs. Sullivan and the children.
The teamsters' union fixes coal hauling at one dollar per ton from coal chutes. Names listed include Rich Baker, Chas Huprich, Peter Ohligschlager, Julius Di Rubies, Primo Marchese, Gino Fenochi, and W. W. Goodfellow.
Goodrich and Goodyear tires offered at 20 percent off for cash if purchased before August 15. Immediate delivery available. Toluca Garage, Lou Imm, Prop. Agent for Ford cars and Fordson tractors.
Mrs. Maria Ball hosted an August C. W. E. M. meeting with over twenty attendees including Venona member Mrs. Turner. The discussion focused on trained leadership and youth training for future leaders, followed by iced tea and cake. Next Sunday sermons are planned and Mr. Leaver may lead the church.
The Isis Theatre unveils a weekly lineup with Thursday and Sunday features plus midweek specials. September highlights include Fools Gold on September 6, Man of the Hour on 7, The Wolf on 8, The Warrior on 13, Winchester Woman on 17, Climbers on 24, and Miss Hobbs starring Wanda Hawley, plus a two reel Christie comedy on Sundays. Sunday August 15 marks Toluca’s newest feature debut at the Isis.
A Toluca seller announces silk finish flour at 14.00 per barrel with a guarantee of quality and middlings at 3.50 per hundred. Also invites inquiries on sugar prices from Fred Swartz.
Mrs. V. Peradotti and daughter Marie depart for Toreno Italy to visit her father for several months. Mr. Peradotti and son Frank relocate to Chicago to establish their future home.
The newspaper launches a new series titled Five Minute Chats On Our Presidents. The first issue introduces forty eight columns summarizing the history of U S presidents from Washington to the present day.
The Marshall County Board of Review will meet in Toluca at city hall for one day on Wednesday August 18 Those with complaints may call on that date L H Brown Clerk. Martin Hollingsworth accused of passing bogus checks was rounded up by a citizen posse and jailed Arthur L French president of Farmers State Bank and Trust Co in Jacksonville died at his Chapin home Big Four train No 2 struck an automobile near Ogden killing Hollis Hays age sixteen Mike Garrick Syrian is held in Livingston county jail at Pontiac charged with murder at Budd station on the Chicago Indiana and Southern railroad.
The American Legion reports two travel pay settlements with the War Department including Charles E. O'Dea with 53.90 for from Camp Logan Texas to Toluca and another 12.00 for a Legionite discharged in Virginia. It notes near complete success in adjusting claims, a new memorial campaign, and preparations for a Grand Opening of Legion club rooms delayed by heat and materials. It urges members to bring discharge papers for Victory Medals and to attend an upcoming meeting and smoker while soliciting library books from the community.
For sale a New Wonder cornet model in silver with gold bell. High and low pitch, unused since purchase in February. Contact Howard Ryner in Lacon, Indiana.
Thursday features Gail Kane in When Men Betray in five parts and King Baggott in The Hawk's Trail episode two in two parts. Friday closed. Saturday Stuart Holmes and Ellen Cassidy in Love Honor And and a Snub Pollard comedy. Sunday Afternoon and Night includes June Elvidge and Montague Love in The Quickening Flame in five parts plus Hawk Man two reel. Monday Henry B Walthall in And a Still Small Voice in five parts. Tuesday closed. Wednesday Bessie Barriscale in Kitty Kelly M D five parts. Pearl White and Antonio Moreno in The House of Hate episode 16 two parts. Admission all week 5 and 15 cents. Matinee Sunday at 2:80.
Peter Baldini estate creditors are summoned to present claims to Marshall County Court Illinois at Lacon on October 4 1920. All debtors to the estate must pay promptly to the administrator Steve Baldini.
Announcement from Melrose Mass confirms the marriage of Miss Helen Louise Brown of Melrose to Lewis Francis Wells formerly of Toluca. The ceremony occurred in Melrose on Monday August 9. Wells is son of Mr and Mrs S L Wells of Toluca and has recently been in the east. Toluca friends extend congratulations.
Toluca Illinois announces painting, decorating, and paper hanging services by Lorenzo Cantera. Available for contracts or daily work with guaranteed workmanship. Po Box 161 Toluca IL.
Legion members are asked to submit their names and ranks at discharge by August 15. Adjutant J Walter Wink cites that the list will be forwarded on that date.
The Christian church will hold preaching services at the usual hour next Sunday with morning and evening sessions. Everyone is invited to attend.
Dr W J Thomas of Toluca Illinois offers a full line of veterinary remedies stock and poultry supplies. He notes summer digestion issues from strange foods hurried eating and hot weather and recommends Foley Cathartic Tablets as a gentle option. Also mentions new birth cards at the Star Herald office.
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