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Newspaper
Marion Semi Weekly Leader
Location
Marion, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1921
Page
2
Last December the League of Nations urged nations to cap armament outlays for two years at or near last year’s level. China, though not a league member, says it will follow that advice, a notable contrast as league powers have not adopted the recommendation themselves.
A brief note compares Egypt with Southern Illinois climate. It states average killing frosts occur Oct 20 to Apr 15, yielding a 188 day growing season. It notes that just a few hundred miles north frost dates shift to Oct 12 and May 4, extending the season by about a month.
St Louis Times notes the vote tally of 305 to 51 in favor of the peace resolution with 49 Democrats supporting it. The piece criticizes minority objections as empty and treacherous to allies, reflecting partisan tension in the chamber.
A brief classical reflection compares fruit laden trees and hanging clouds after rain to good men prospering or remaining grounded. The line, attributed to Bhartrihari, notes the natural character of the liberal and how wealth does not necessarily uplift virtue.
Cyril K Hopkins said Southern Illinois resembles an Egyptian Empire with vast cultivable land Virginia climate and extensive rail networks. He noted the region is navigable river surrounded. French deputies repeatedly vote confidence in Briand and acknowledge past misjudgments in confidence votes.
A romance of history describes a June 25 reenactment of the Little Bighorn battle with U S cavalry and American Legion members as General Custer’s forces and Cheyenne and Crow Indians as Sioux. Custer’s widow attends the battlefield commemoration.
A Chicago Tribune editorial argues that delaying tactics in criminal trials deny justice and erode public trust. It cites an 1845 insanity law as a flaw and urges comprehensive reform for speedy, certain criminal prosecution and punishment nationwide, noting Illinois as especially troubled.
H Langenbach bought the North Market lot from John B Hyde and began a new two story brick building next to the Jones Furniture Co. project. He has a contract with H F Hamilton for the erection work and aims to finish by mid-summer, with a modern copper framed plate glass front. Nearby W T Holland plans a two story replacement building after Brown’s lease ends, joining the wall to Langenbach’s.
The Egyptian Club of Chicago invites former Southern Illinois residents and friends to its twenty first annual picnic on Monday July 4 in Washington Park grove. Basket dinner at 1 p.m. with lemonade, recitations games music and addresses to follow. Club officers listed include O M Goddard president and W M Goudy treasurer.
In Marion and nearby towns builders and buyers show renewed confidence as new homes rise in value. J A Gaskill notes that inflation eased, buyers now compare costs with new homes, and speculative pricing faded. Demand remains strong. more housing is needed at fair prices to sustain growth.
A New York based biological expedition sails for South America to locate Theodore Roosevelt's river of doubt. The team will search for rare herbs and plants for chemists and medical use and plans a two year journey.
A second Volstead bill is before Congress mirroring the dry stance of the initial measure. The proposal seeks stricter prohibition enforcement and broader definitions, signaling continued wartime style restrictions on alcohol.
The Dodds Coal Company plans a new coal field southwest of Carrier Mills. George Dodds leads the firm with E F Hayes Big Four superintendent and others visiting to discuss railroad service and a three mile switch to the site. The mine, projected three miles from the No 1 mine, aims to open before winter and employ three to four hundred workers.
A Madison Coal Corporation project northwest of Carterville reports rapid development at No 12 mine. By June 1921 coal hoisting exceeded 400 tons daily with a aims to 600 tons. 46 men below ground, more to come as grading, track laying begin. A 200 kilowatt power plant, brick powerhouse, and a 36 acre reservoir with bermuda grass address safety and efficiency.
The De Will Smith building at 4th and Monroe is slated to join the Illinois Mine Workers as its new headquarters in Springfield. The deal, among the city's largest in realty, is expected to close within days with a purchase price around 260000. The union plans to use the building to house state operations, replacing its current quarters in the Farmers National Bank building on Sixth and Adams.
LeBanon June 21. McKendree Academy the oldest in Illinois has closed. The institution was abolished after a steady fall in attendance over several years. The joint board voted to pursue improving McKendree College and raise enrollment to 500. Most students come from Southern Illinois and the academy had been part of the college for 93 years.
The piece titled The Telephone Girl mockingly celebrates a gossiping figure, warning of social upheaval if her secrets are revealed. The Knights of Pythias announce an July 2 ice cream social to boost community spirit, with additional events planned to foster goodwill in town.
The Illinois Central Railroad released a concise history and equipment data booklet compiled by President C. H. Markham. It notes coal bills rising from 6,330,092.29 in 1914 to 20,696,510.78 in 1920, a 226 percent increase.
A moving picture director brags that a check for $5,000 awaits, but a college professor insists the photoplay misrepresents his book. He reveals he sent the wrong manuscript, a math textbook on algebra, not his angel novel. Cartoon Magazine.
The Scranton Mine miners baseball team will face Orchard at the fair grounds Sunday morning. The exhibition game is for sport only and admission is free.
The Williamson County Board of Review met on Monday June 21 and organized with Thomas C. Kearns of Herti as chairman Geo O Mitchell and Geo Campbell of Marion as members Hattie Mitchell as clerk A recess was taken until July 11 due to incomplete assessor work and the board will meet daily thereafter to hear complaints or applications for revisions.
Three U S Navy submarine chasers SC 63 64 and 330 steamed past Metropolis from Paducah on a training cruise for naval reserves. Built 110 feet long with 14 foot beam they carry three 240 horsepower engines fuel 2000 gallons and three inch anti aircraft guns capable of 24 knots. SC 63 escorted President Wilson aboard the George Washington in 1918. Capt Henry Partee Ensign M Kilgren and Ensign H M Hart commanded the vessels with Dr J D Calloway as fleet physician.
A new Missouri marriage law takes effect and requires circuit clerks to ask applicants a series of questions before issuing licenses. If either party answers affirmatively to mental insufficiency or related conditions, or if the clerk suspects such issues, a license cannot be granted. The law applies universally without exemptions, even for prominent individuals.
A playful piece contrasts true pals with pills, noting a pill may ease headaches but a real pal supports heartache. Mentions Damon and Pythias and Tom and Jerry as pairs, laughs at the dyspeptic who Befriends pills, and ends with a cheeky jab about gal pal cartoons.
Sophie B Redford notes in Cartoons Magazine that a woman’s smiling face often hides inner pain. She describes smiles as defense against heartbreak, poverty, fatigue, and social tension, portraying resilience amid ordinary woes.
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