Marion Semi Weekly Leader front matter notice
Public notice from the Marion Illinois paper lists publication details publisher address editor and city editor. Subscription rates are in advance and papers cease at expiration unless renewed. Post office entry as second class mail matter is noted with a price line showing 75 and 160 as figures.
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the Republican Leader (Incorporated
Franklin Street
Marion
Illinois
W. O. Paisley
Oldham Paisley
A Savory Mess in World’s View of Harding Era
The New York World criticizes Harding and Congress as “making a mess of everything” while noting bonds up to par, tax relief, treaties easing naval burden, immigration limits, railroads privatized, deficit cuts, foreign involvement reduced, ag exports supported, and a shift toward more business in government. The piece argues prosperity and unemployment improvement under these policies.
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The
New York World
Harding
Republican Congress
United States Liberty
America
United States
Europe
Making Farmers Business Men Score Years of Agricultural School Work
The nation's agricultural schools have taught farm boys to grow crops and raise livestock for a decade. Their scientific work has added billions to national wealth through expanded production and value. The passage highlights education's role in transforming farmers into business-minded producers and boosting economic growth.
Agricultural colleges spark a farming revolution by teaching business
The text notes how agricultural colleges have transformed farming with new curricula in economics, marketing, farm management and geography across 45 states. It credits past advances in crops, livestock, and disease control to these institutions and predicts a decade of further impact as they train better farmers into better business people.
Colored stories hurt Williamson sheriff under fire
The article denounces widespread criticism of Williamson county officials amid claims about Sheriff Thaxton. It defends Thaxton's record against harsh remarks by a Chicago official, citing his handling of notorious prisoners and a single handed confrontation. It also notes a Copenhagen street paving with rubber that will outlast the boys’ bonfires.
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Williamson County
Thaxton
Foreman
Chicago
Egypt
DeSantis
Bianco
Copenhagen
Outings for Slums Kids Through Farm Bureaus
The county farm bureaus of northern and central Illinois join the I A A United Charities of Chicago and Chicago Daily News in offering country outings for destitute slums children. Last summer 314 Chicago children aged five to ten vacationed with farm bureau hosts. Railroads provide free fare to nearby counties, expanding access but some counties remain distant from Chicago. Secretary Edwin Jones calls the outings more than pleasure, fostering Americanism and citizenship. in some cases they save lives. A Harding note praises the Farm Bureau Federation for shaping national agricultural policy and community sentiment, with a hoped-for Decennial Celebration at DeKalb on June 30. A poem by Mrs. James Mohan lauds Home Bureau work and its leaders, urging support to strengthen families and communities in Illinois.
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Illinois
United Charities of Chicago
Chicago Daily News
Chicago
Edwin Jones
United Charities
Federation
Harding
Farm Bureau
DeKalb
Congress
Sesion
James Mohan
Cambria
Home Bureau
Wheat and Produce Prices From Local Market Ad
Prices for Prid new wheat apples spring chickens and other produce listed with per unit rates. Ducks hens roosters hogs veal calves calves dressed eggs lettuce radishes green beans green peas beets and sweet potatoes show varied quotes and ranges in a compact market snapshot.
Buried Father Two Weeks Ago Son Today
Funeral services for Roscoe Webb, son of Allan Webb, were held at the Webb home on West White Street this afternoon, two weeks after Allan Webb buried his father who died at 71 and was buried at Tunnell Mill on June 14. The American Legion assisted. local officers decided not to use a firing squad or wear uniforms due to conditions.
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Lunnell Hill
Lula Owens
Marion
Ruby May
Lollie Webb
Crissie Woodard
West Frankfort
Misses Fay
Flossie Webb
Webb
Jefferson Barracks
16Th Infantry
Villers- Tournell
Roy Riddle
Charles Webb
Bennie Owens
Willis Webb
Harry Caldwell
Albert Heyde
Clarence Hunter
F. L. Orr
Veterans Bureau
Centralia
Rev. Sutton
Vienna
Rosehill Cemetery
Roscoe Webb
Allan Webb
West White Streets
Mr. Webb
Tunnell Mill
American Legion
Pillow family plans Elkville visit with Los Angeles guests
Mrs W W Pillow and her daughter Miss Thelma travel to Elkville to visit Mr and Mrs Duff Hartwell of Los Angeles who are guests at the Swartz home of Elkville.
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W. W. Pillow
Miss Thelma
Elkville
Duff Hartwell
Los Angeles
Cal
Swartz
Mrs Florence Armstrong Visits In Marion With Moss Family
Ms Florence Armstrong and children of West Frankfort spent Wednesday in Marion with her parents Mr and Mrs Edmond Moss.
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Florence Armstrong
West Snrankfort
Marion
Edmond Moss
Local visits and trips in Marion community
Mrs W K Galeener and children depart for DeLand this evening to visit her parents for two weeks. Miss Elizabeth Fuerer returns home from a West Frankfort visit with Miss Anna Whitlock. Mr and Mrs Ralph Dorris of the County Club stay in Marion overnight and attend the Orpheum show, returning Wednesday morning. Charles Erickson of Chicago chats after his Marion business visit.
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W. K. Galeener
DeLand
Elizabeth Fuerer
West Frankfort
Anna Whitlock
Ralph Dorris
County Club
Marion
The
Orpheum
Charles Erickson
Chicago
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Home Bureau Notes
Home Bureau of
Old Williamson
Stella Hutson
Ilinois
J. Jerles
Herrin Hospital
Pearl Jerles
James Jerles
North Monroe Street
J. T. Black
Herrin
Jerles
Johnathan Groves
John Jerels
Bernard Jerles
Earl Groves
West Chestnut Street
Clyde Groves
North Cunningham Street
Hugh Miller
Link Hartwell
West Main Street
Harry Groves
Jonesboro
Ark
Jerels
Free Baptist Church
J. W. McKinney
Roscoe Wesley Webb
West White Street
Enterprise
P.S. Walier
Williamson County Fair Grounds
Will
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