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Newspaper
Toluca Star Herald
Location
Toluca, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1920
Page
2
Entered as second class matter January 27 1912 at the post office at Topeka under the act of March rates listed for one year six months and three months with corresponding charges
A digest of visits and illnesses across Toluca Streator and nearby towns. Names include Peter J Aimone Mrs Justice of Varna A G Cusae Laura Pears Eddie Ryan J K Grable Floris Nichols Misses Constantino Flaminio Mildred Litchfield Georgia Spangler Geo Hanson Lela Magnolia Glen Thompson Jessie Constantino Sue Cofford Franc Kemp C Craig Garman Reitz Anna Bartolo Hester Skelton Dorothy Marie Cumrines Chester Berresford Will Peterson Emil Werner Robert Sharp Cliff Gardner P M Gardner Virginia Marks Chas Haws Murphy Thomas Murphy Mrs Swartz Jim Farline Mrs Jacobs and others noted in social calls illnesses and travel.
The Wenona street paving proposition received court approval from County Judge Tracey last Thursday. Chestnut street from the C A railroad south to the M E parsonage corner will be paved once local authorities arrange the details.
The Chicago school system will see 4 446 high school graduates and 13 000 elementary graduates this month as final exams determine who earns diplomas. Chicago growth in 1920 census rose 515 929 to 2 701 212 with a 23.6 percent rate. Mrs Howard Van S Tracy of Evans ton earned Northwestern University honors, completing four years in three while caring for her baby.
The state entomologist reports Hessian fly parasites found on specimens from Marshall and Putnam counties but they are not greatly reducing crop damage. Most winter wheat fields remain infested. harvest will show fly impact. Wheat recovery is noted since April 1, yet yield remains limited by the fly. A note from the Illinois Agricultural Association reports the Chicago & Northwestern Transportation Department will work to clear grain cars, with relief expected midweek. Wool deliveries to Magno lia began June 25 as part of the Marshall Putnam Farm Bureau wool pool, totaling 11,600 pounds from 59 farmers, led by W L Bumgarner of McNabb with 967 pounds.
Leland Vale son of Mr and Mrs O J Vale of Oglesby formerly of Henry died Monday night from paralysis of the brain. Funeral services were at the M B E church with Rev M B Van Leer officiating. The American Legion and A F and A M conducted graveside rites. Vale was a well known Henry youth and his untimely death shocked the community.
An advertisement argues it is unfair to buyers and sellers when a standard article is replaced by a substitute. The piece endorses Foley Kidney Pills, claiming relief for back ache rheumatic pains and kidney and bladder trouble. Foster Drug Co. is named as the source.
Hay fever and asthma season prompts a promotion for Foley’s Honey and Tar. The ad claims it soothes coughing and wheezing, clears throat passages, and eases breathing, marketing through Fosters Drug Co.
Toluca blacksmiths Peterson Bros. advertise lawn mower repair and blade sharpening services. They invite customers to bring mowers for maintenance and tune ups.
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