Plymouth Rock Looms as 1920 Tercentenary Prompts Town Plans
Plymouth, Mass faces a fervent push to host the 300th anniversary of the Mayflower landing in 1920. Town leaders expect a burst of visitors and outline plans shifting Plymouth Rock to a public site, with hotels and rail links built to handle crowds. The piece highlights Miles Standish, John Alden, Priscilla and the Pilgrims landmarks that define the town for the commemorative event.
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Plymouth
Mass
New England
New World
England
Cape Cod Bay
Cape
Provincetown
Miles Standish
Ney
Mary Chilton
John Alden
Plymouth Rock
Longfellow
Juongfellow
Alden
Mymouth
The
Pilgrims
St. Gregory
Priscilla
Boston
Barton Common
America
Massachusetts Society of Mayflower Descendants
Pilgrim Memorial Association
Massachusetts
Leyden Street
Pilgrim Hall
Clark
Old Burial Hill
Pilgrim Wharf
Bawtry Island
Interest Grows In New Naval Reserve Club
An appeal from C J Appelquist and T Terris shows rising interest in forming a Naval Reserve club in Waterloo. The group, modeled after a Navy YMCA style organization, would unite former sailors enrolled in the reserve to foster defense ties and camaraderie among local reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Navy Club
Naval Reserve Athletic Club
T. R. Hansen
Navy
C. J. Appelquist
Terris
Charles van Vleck
Commercial Club
National
Waterloo
Naval Reserve Club
Naval Reserves
Local labor moves and safety readouts at rail shops
W W Wagner of the cab and pilot department is confined at 36 Adams Street. L Fox named foreman of the L Q machine shop after William Kaumann's resignation. The storeroom will move to the new structure, with shelving and icing nearly done in a $3,500 investment. Most I C shopmen laid off in winter are now re employed to handle repair work. Rail safety notes report 220 railroad deaths from trespass, 146 trespasser fatalities in 1916, 36 employed, 88 from train wrecks. South African timber cannot be used for fine woodwork. Astronomers say earth evolved from nebula in some form.
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W.W. Wagner
L. C
Adams Street
L. Fox
William Kaumann
Fox
I. C
Earlor
Illinois Central Safety Bulletin
Don’t Suffer From Piles Free Trial Offer
An offer promises a free trial of Pyramid Pile Treatment from a druggist. The message urges readers to visit a local pharmacy to obtain a no cost sample, emphasizing relief without cost.
Masonic Hall Dedication at Urbana Inspires Brethren
Masonic Lodge No. 362 Urbana held a dedication at the Urbana hall with about 100 brethren attending. Cent er Point, Brandon, Howley, Shellsburk and Vinton invited, the Master Mason degree work began after a supper, with music and celebratory remarks concluding the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
AL BL & AL M
Urbana
Center Point
Brandon
Howley
Shellsburk
Cascarets Ad Promises Fresh Morning Relief
Vintage ad touts Cascarets as a gentle liver and bowel cleanser for all ages. Claims boost in energy and clear head upon waking, with warnings of bowel discomfort when constipated. Warns of 0-cent price at drug stores and suitability for children.
Murrell Funeral Service Held for Mrs Murrell
A funeral and home service were conducted for the late Mrs Jurite Murrell at the Independence, with a ceremony at the altar lodge. Pallbearers and attendees gathered at Spencer Grove, north of Urbana, to honor the departed wife.
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Altar Lodge
Murrell
Jurite
Paesaliy
Spencerta
Torn
Urbana
Internal Bathing Advantage Promises Health Benefits
An advertisement touts internal bathing as essential for well being, claiming it cleanses the lower intestine and improves sleep and daily function. It cites a testimonial from Miss Wee W. Jackson of Jefferson, Iowa, who says the Cascade treatment cured her gout and other ailments. The ad promotes the J B U L Caseasle appliance by Chan A Wyrrell and shows Hansen & Stransen’s Drug Store in Waterloo offering free booklets on the topic.
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India
Milion
Wee WW. Jackson
Jeter- Son
Low
Adit
Chan
A. Wyrrell
Hansen & Sfansen
Waterloo
Death of Urbana merchant widows longtime resident
Mrs. Worrell continues to live in the old home after the death of her husband J D Burrell who ran a federal store and farm implements business and a private bank. He was a Methodist church member for many years. Survived by eight children and two brothers, with graves of Spencer and George noted in the city of Urbana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.D. Burrell
Eigne
Urbana
Federal
Decessel
Methodist Church
Spencer
George
Burrell
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J. Q. Sabin
Pyramid Drug Company
Marshall
Mich
Masonic Hall
Jodme
Rome
Myles Law
Csphrinas
Crystal
Robert Warwick
Mollie King All
Pathe News
Outlaw
Ince-Kay Bee
WM. 8S
Hart In
the Gunfighter
Plaza Theatre
the’ Patan Bouman Co
Vom
AL. Gorrell
Amy
Circus
Sterling Vaudeville
FRANKLYN _ ARDELL
Eee
Wife Saver
Kelly
Davenport
OUR
Hall-Erfelt
Park Avenue and
Lafayette Street
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