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Newspaper
Marion Semi Weekly Leader
Location
Marion, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1921
Page
2
Publisher and address line for Marion Illinois weekly paper. City editor Oldham Paisley notes subscription rates and policy about prepaid payments and renewal. Entry indicates post office mailing classification and printing details.
June is described as shaping youth destinies with graduates and brides marking turning points. Centralia launches a hospital expansion campaign seeking 100 beds and $100,000 during June 17 to 24. Marion urged to support the effort, noting regional hospital needs and past failed starts.
A bill by Representative Bland of Indiana would shift veterans pensions from quarterly to monthly payments. It covers wars from 1812 through 1917 and notes about 571,000 current pensioners, including Civil War soldiers and widows, and German War payments to over 200,000.
General Pershing, in his first public statement as chief of the new war staff, urges support for citizens' training camps. The policy mirrors Gen. Wood’s prewar stance and is endorsed by the War Department under Secretary Weeks.
A political commentary notes that government payments to railroads under the current administration largely cover obligations tied to the Democratic regime. It argues the public should recognize the substantial share of funds directed to debts owed by previous administrations and parties.
The piece reports critics of Ambassador Harvey over his assertion that the US entered World War to defend the nation rather than to spread democracy. It notes his forceful rhetoric and argues the government acted after foreign attack, upholding national defense as the central rationale.
Typical of T. R. By W. H. 8S. it was like him, exactly. The last to be heard from the lips of this master of men was a word in the kindliest tone not command but request even though to a servant this last was addressed. He commanded commanders, led leaders, with ease. To the Jewly, however, his last word was “Please.”
Citizens and officials debate time in Chicago as city and railroad clocks diverge by an hour. The issue resurfaces two years after daylight saving adoption, with limited western places still struggling to align schedules and minds to the new hour.
A bill has been introduced to authorize coinage of a peace dollar with an appropriate design to be issued at war’s end. The aim is for the coin to circulate soon and possess the purchasing power of the prewar dollar.
Mike Dempsey named Omaha chief of police orders seizure of all punch boards. The move appears aimed at curbing gambling devices and may affect rival Jack Dempsey, raising questions about motive and impact in local law enforcement.
A slice of small town life with quips about money, speech, and politics. Readers note light gossip on Gabrielville, dipping illness, and local visits including Valley Corder recovering from diphtheria and Charley Corder in a Ford. Weekend visits feature Edd Ensminger and Nellie Edwards, with George Crossley mentioned.
A long column of social notes from Creal Springs, Dykersburg and surrounding areas recount visits, family gatherings, church events, and a quiet wedding of W. M. Ford to Harriet Robertson. Births, deaths, and local happenings include farm trips, road work updates, ice cream socials, and community announcements involving residents like the Tomlinsons, Rushings, McDaniels, and Garfields.
Rev J L Handeoex held regular service at Springhill with a large Saturday night and Sunday crowd. A local alarm arose as two airplanes fell near Arnold View. Mr and Mrs Nelson of Carterville visited relatives here Sunday. Monroe Tolbert made a business trip to Marion Saturday. Oscar Carter a Marion shopper Saturday. Buck Parks has the old fashion fiddle fever. S M Tanner Jr attended the cream supper at Grant Sims Saturday. Hubert Motsinger and George Ward drove from the I N Y to Marion Friday. Marion Motsinger of Arnold View wed Mae Doss of Tick Ridge last Saturday. J H Davenport did business in Marion Saturday. Monroe Mosley peddled bailey hay in Marion Saturday. Elza Mailey motored to the county seat Saturday. Mr and Mrs Marion Parks attended the cream social near Dykersburg Saturday night. Henry Smith was in Tick Ridge area Sunday.
A Chicago News quip notes that when money speaks, criticism of its grammar ceases. The brief remark highlights media humor about wealth influence and language.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a jewelry or set with a gem and refers to an Episcopal context and a place or event. The readable lines mention a ceremonial or display setting and a possible decorative piece. No clear names, dates, or locations are recoverable.
A Saturday ice cream social at Walter McCormick's drew a large crowd with all enjoying the evening. Visits ran among local residents including Miss Clyda Beth Camden visiting Miss Mo Palmer and Miss Minnie Camden visiting Miss Fay Lawrence. Ernest Lawrence, employed in Harrisburg, visited his mother Mrs. Mary Lawrence, while Mrs. Earl Thorton returned home after a week with her mother.
A terse admonition on handling persistent talkers, urging decisive action against impertinent interruptions. The note emphasizes controlling discourse and moving past distractions to focus on important decisions.
Fire Chief Harry Cash of the Marion Fire Department reports 16 fires since January 1, six fewer than the first four months of last year. Most blazes have been small with little or no damage, the largest fire at Jerry McCowan residence causing about 6000 dollars in losses. Insurance has covered all but one loss over 10 dollars. Water pressure issues hurt earlier fires, but a new system promises 60 pounds at all times and 300 pounds on alarm, with 62 new fire plugs planned citywide. The department’s truck and two men can leave Union Street within ten seconds of an alarm, reach fires on the pavement in 1 1/2 to two minutes, and, with paving and water improvements, insurance rates are expected to fall.
The Queen Esther Circle gathered Tuesday evening at Miss Clara Wallace’s home for their regular monthly meeting, annual mite box opening and officer elections. Mrs. Clyne Spiller had the largest mite box with 3.05. total mite money was 9.25. Officers elected were Eliza McLaren president Clara Wallace vice president Gertrude Eubanks secretary Mildred Rad ford assistant secretary Eva Preece treasurer. A social hour followed with refreshments.
Persons born between August 22 and September 28 under Virgo are described as cool, calm, orderly, self-possessed and dependable. They excel in business, study, competition and memory, make good teachers, and are loyal friends, though somewhat inclined to self interest and self gratification.
A garbled passage discusses blood poisoning or septicemia and claims dyes verdigris rust and chemicals as causes. It mentions germs, a bright new nail or a clean looking nail and a pusty nail, with unclear conclusions.
The quote attributes a stance by Tunkins about public life, noting he never entered politics to become poorer and questioning why anyone would risk burdening themselves for service. The text conveys a personal view on motives and value in political engagement.
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