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Newspaper
Ashton Gazette
Location
Ashton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1913
Page
3
Geoffrey O'Hara begins phonographic recording of Blackfeet songs in New York to preserve tribal music in government archives. He plans to visit Glacier National Park to complete Blackfeet recordings, with locals singing into a tin horn as critics note the striking homeward theme in one song.
Defendants Harry Johnson and Charles O Connor, both deaf, were charged with disorderly conduct after a courtroom misread. The clerk read the profanity formula. bailiff and policeman explained the men could not respond, leading to a guilty nod after the correct charge was read. Judge Pugh then addressed the temporary pend.
A Washington great Dane belonging to M Constantin Brup is described as homesick and lonely because he only hears French and English abroad. He visits Mrs Townsend and her guests across the street, seeking Danish speech to feel at home, prompting a humorous remark from the hostess about his Danish brother.
Secretary Daniels keeps about ninety chickens at his country place near Washington yielding twenty eggs daily. Secretary Bryan suggests sharing the eggs with cabinet members, while Daniels jokes about needing to rise early. Also notes the infant bulletins series by Julia Lathrop to spread scientific knowledge of child raising to mothers.
State entomologist S A Forbes reports a 1910-1912 chinch bug outbreak across southwestern Illinois, injuring crops. Farmers organized co operative defense, with district conferences and a 30 000 copy circular. Methods include oil barriers, tobacco soap sprays, and resin soaps. Progress shows defense possible, with area extends to sixteen counties and preparations to aid threatened counties.
Two pillars of farming combine science and finance. Even with equal education and farms, profits vary by management of labor, markets, and cost control. The farmer must evaluate products, routes, diversification, and capital allocation to maximize net profit. He should track costs, profits by division, and adjust operations over time. The program at the university applies this approach to districts, seeking data to refine farm management practices.
Mgr Denis O Callaghan’s funeral in South Boston drew attention to St Augustine's chapel and its century old brick graveyard on Dorchester street. The site houses Boston Catholic pioneers Fr Francis Anthony Matignon and Fr John Cheverus, with Matignon buried within the chapel walls and Cheverus’s planning leading to a consecrated burial ground in 1818. The small 30 by 30 foot chapel evolved into a parish hub, hosting memorial masses since 1868 and monthly dead masses since 1871.
Len Twomey of Iowa won first in the Interstate Oratorical Association contest as Felmley at Illinois presided. Arthur Johnson of Chicago named Frank S. Dickson successor. Mrs Dow of Chicago spoke at the Federation meeting urging funds for dependent girls home and the old John A Logan home purchase. Albert Redford found dead in Kankakee River. Dixon Art Club launches beautification drive. Pleasant Day of Pinckneyville died after a miner shooting. bond set for Hoagland. Dr Andrew Draper memorial at Illinois with 4,000 students present. Vera Knox's self written death scene rehearsal. Clyde Whitacre arrested for stealing mail. Ella Markham fined for liquor sales. Central Illinois Medical Society officers elected. fall meeting in Pana. Charles Story killed avoiding freight in Bloomington. J W Telford to lead dual meet plan. Henry Englebrecht dies by his own hand in Springfield.
Martha P B Falconer of Sleighton Farm states the safe age for a girl to leave her training institution is fifty. The comment reflects early 20th century views on reform schools and female guardianship.
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