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Newspaper
Toluca Star Herald
Location
Toluca, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1920
Page
2
The Toluca Star-Herald edited by George W Bonham is recorded as published every Friday. The paper was entered as second class matter January 27, 1912 at the post office in Toluca Illinois under the March act.
Local items include the Illinois State Fair August 2028 in Springfield and several Toluca area social notes. Oscar King visited Mi noak with relatives. O A Scherer and son Gaylord visited Granville and Toluca. Mrs Scullans spent a week with Coal City relatives. jeweler Scherer toured Chicago. Fannie Worrell of Chicago visited the Wilmshursts and Nichols family.
John E. Shackelton of Cornell Livingston County declares candidacy for the Republican nomination in the 16th Senatorial District subject to the will of GOP voters at the September 15 1920 primary. Your support appreciated.
Train for leadership in business with shorthand typewriting bookkeeping and accounting taught in day and night classes. Fall term opens August 30 for day school and resumes September 1 for night school offering practical skills and personal efficiency.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces a rural carrier exam for Marshall County Illinois to be held at Toluca and LaCon on September 11 1920. Open to citizens domiciled in the county with Form 1877 requirements. Application forms from Brown's Business College Streator or the Commission in Washington.
Charles M. Turner declares his bid for the Republican nomination for Representative in the 16th Senatorial District. He states the primary voting date is September 15, 1920, and that he stands subject to the will of Republican voters.
Toluca Illinois invites sealed bids for a pumping station on South Cedar Street. Bids may cover complete construction or carpentry concrete and brickwork separately. Plans are on file with the city mayor. Bids due August 381 1920 at 2 p.m. City reserves right to reject all bids.
Toluca Barbers announces new hours starting August 2. Monday and Tuesday close at 6 p m. Wednesday through Friday close at 7 30 p m. Saturday closing time is 10 30 p m. Haircut priced at 50 cents and shave at 25 cents. Toluca Barbers Local Union No. 140.
An old advertisement argues that kidneys require good order in middle age to stay in prime condition. It links weak kidneys to backache stiff joints and rheumatic pains and promotes Foley Kidney Pills from Foster Drug Co as a healing soothing invigorating remedy.
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