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Newspaper

Marion Semi Weekly Leader

Location

Marion, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1921

Page

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Armament Conference Opens With Calm Yet Tense Guard

President Harding outlined a plan for naval armament limits and elimination of race for ships. Delegates from nine nations, including the United States, Britain, France, and Japan, seek a peaceful formula to curb global military buildup. Contnental Hall security was heavy after threats noted.

Washington, D. C Harding America Hughes Japan Washington,d. C British Empire France Italy China Belgium Holland Portugal United States Pacific Ocean State Charles E. Hughes Briand England

Ream Reams Open Chiropractor Office in Marion Iowa

Opened at 409 East Main Street Marion. Dr Dre B D Ream and Carolyn Ream, Palmer School of Chiropractic graduates from Ravenport Iowa, previously practiced in Noblesville Indiana. They chose Marion for its progressive spirit and have established their office in the A L Compton residence. The practice uses no medicines. Big hunting trip notes Cyrus Thompson and William A Tone return from the 15th hunt in New Brunswick to find deer killed by Lee and son as part of a local hunting expedition.

Calvin Bridges Hornbury Andersonfferson Allen Williamson County Franklin County Marion Jackson Gallatin Union County Marion County Opportunity City William Benson Benson Bethany Willem Harris Sarah Robertson Wild West John Davis Chronicle Chiropractice Ream & Ream East Main Street Dré. B. D Carolyn Ream Palmer School of Chiropractice Ravenport Iowa Dre. Ream Noblesville Ind Tee B. D. Ream A. L.compton Chiropractice Health Service Cyrus Thompson Harrison Machine Works William A. Tone Balleville Mimnpis New Lee

Meeting for Near East Fund in Marion Nov 15

Dr Loyal Lincoln Wirt, former newspaper man and world traveler, will speak in Marion on Tuesday November 15. He will address high school at 10 am, then a 6 30 pm supper lunch eon with lodge church and organization representatives, followed by a 7 30 mass meeting. Wirt spoke across Europe Asia Africa Australia and Alaska and has held roles with Red Cross education and relief efforts in the Near East. He aims to mobilize county support for orphans in Armenian Syria Mesopotamia and the Russian Caucasus now in American orphanages and hospitals.

Loyal Lincoln Wirt Marion Wirt Dr. Wirt Europe Asia Africa Australia Alaska United States Near East Italy France Belgium England Boston Herald Red Cross Publicity Commission Mhy Mesopotamia Armenia Syria Ruesian Caucasus

Egypt Has Rich Shale Deposits in Illinois

Urbana reports southern Illinois contains heavy shale deposits promising a major industry. Prof. Arthur J. Hoskin of the University of Illinois notes the state has the world's largest shale reserves, with outcrops in the south suitable for extraction and potential potash content alongside possible oil. Armistice Day hunting trips depart early as geese migrate southward and licenses for Marion area hunts are in high demand. In Dome, N Y carpenters repairing a house caused a robin to nest inside a window casing eight times, prompting the owner to intervene.

Urbana Ilinoia Arthur J. Hoskin University of Miln Hoskin Illinois Marion Johnston City Carpentera Dome N. Y Robins

Pastor Reengaged at The Rav Pastorate

The Rav pastor Jim Slick is reengaged by the Chrievien church board for the ensuing term. Fjek’s pastorate there ends as a result of the board action.

Rav Jim Slick Chrievien Church Fjek

Soldier Seeks Missing Comrade Duddy Near Marion

Shelbyville, Illinois, asks Red Cross chairman J. M. Norman to locate Duddy, a private in the Machine Gun Company of the 326th Infantry. Forrest Griffith, Duddy’s former pal, lives in Shelbyville and seeks any information on Duddy’s whereabouts. The appeal notes Duddy served in World War I era units and asks for contact details to reconnect.

J. M. Norman Red Cross Shel ‘Byville Minois Norman Marion Duddy 326 Infantry Forrest Griffith Griffith Shelbyville Nanels

Married Thursday in Marion First Baptist ceremony

Guy H. Jackson and Berilie Cowsert of Marion wed at 6 30 pm Thursday at the First Baptist parsonage with Rev. A Prince officiating. Bride daughter of Mr and Mrs Aaron Cowsert, groom son of Mr and Mrs Bale Jackson, a miner. They will reside in Marion. Mary Jannette Odum, year old daughter of Everett Odum, 503 West Jackson, died 1 45 am Thursday just short of her first birthday. Two sisters, Carol and Irene, mourn, services held at Adkerson Shore home church near Saline County.

Guy H. Jackson Berilie Cowsert Marion First Baptist Prince Aaron Cowsert Bale Jackson Marton Mary Jannette Odum Everett Odum West Jackson

Issue Advice to Spud Shippers in Minnesota Grading Move

Special to the Republican Loader Springfield November 9 1921 Illinois agriculture warns buyers and shippers to learn new Minnesota potato grades United States No 1 No 2 Paney grade and unclassified. Invoices must declare grade and if shipment does not conform buyers may request inspection before settlement. Inspection charges start at 4 dollars per car rising with multiple lots. Superintendent Jones urges writing to Minnesota Director of Markets Hugh J Hughes for details.

Springfield Allinois Department of Agriculture Division of Foods and Dairies Minnesota Alfred H. Jones Sion United States Buiperintendens Jones Imnols Hugh J. Hughes St. Paul Minn

Better English Week program and class party at First Methodist Church

The third Better English Week featured Prof Kennedy on the value of good English and Americanization ideas. A Sunday School class party at the Wardle home included music, readings, and a gypsy queen. An auto collision on North Market Street involved a Calverine car and a fire damaged vehicle.

J. M. Campbell First Methodist Church Jack Wardle West White Street Wardle George Worley Mia William Boyd Jennie Heyde Wohlwend Effie Gherring Nebraska Ed.Durham Lees Orchestra Mra J. A. Bainbridge G. G. Blackburn Fd. Jeter A. G. Kimball Fd. Durham Mise Cora Lewis North Market Calverine Dodge Ford Aise Sams Ax

Herrin War Hero Honored On Armistice Day Parade

Herrin marks Armistice Day with a parade despite blizzard winds. John H. Walker, president of the Miracle Federation of Labor, spoke warmly about veterans and postwar needs. Judge A. D. Morgan and Senator W. J. Snead also addressed disarmament and ex-soldier aid amid a large crowd at the Hippodrome theater.

Herrin Prairie Post American Legion Legion Pers Knights of Columbus Papis Red Cross Hippodrome Theatre Marvy Yulll Her ‘Rin America S. F. Spainhauer Christian Church Judge A. D. Morgan Washington, D. C Judge Morgan Congress W. J. Snead Sneed Judy Anderson John H. Walker Miracle Federation of Labor

Armistice Day Observed At High School

The final Better English campaign program at the high school combined with Armistice Day observance led by Rev. A. M. Laird. He cited WWI's impact on English literature and predicted future worthy works. Ray Crowell opened with poems The Name of France and Young Fellow, My Lad. Alice Grant read Flourish? by Robert W. Service. Girls' glee club provided music It is Morning and Snow Flakes to enthusiastic response.

Elmer Kennedy History Kennedy Robert Burns John Gore A. M. Laird The Christian Church Laird Ray Crowell France Henry van Dyke Lad Robert W. Service Alice Grant Girls’ Glee Club Studenta

Marion High to Meet Murphy in Murphysboro Saturday

Marion High School football travels to Murphysboro Saturday for a return game after last season’s 7 to 6 loss. Coach Wilmer studied Murphysboro’s tactics, praising a strong squad likely to challenge Marion as both teams seek wins heading into Thanksgiving matchup with Harrisburg.

Murphysboro Marion Cairo Harrisburg

Sheriff Shuttles Prisoners to Penitentiary in Chester

Sheriff Melvin Thaxton and Deputy Al Richinson transported five prisoners from Marion to Chester for term starts in the penitentiary there. Leading case was Ralph Baker, convicted of Mayo Williams’ 1913 murder, sent after a second trial. Others include Lucious Holmer Johnston Allensworth Claude Cagle convicted of burglary and larceny, and Del Sleepy Till convicted of holding up and robbing John Mourercever over a month ago.

Melvin Thaxton al Richinson Marion Chester Ralph Baker Mayo Williams Herrin Lucious Holmer Johnston Allensworth Claude Cagle Burelery del “Sleepy” Till John Mourer

Former Marion Resident Pens Oklahoma Homestead Letter

Fred A Baysinger, formerly of Marion, now farms 40 miles southwest of Oklahoma City with his brother Edd. In a letter to the Marion Leader he describes cattle and horse holdings, crop yields, today’s prices, and living conditions in Cogar, Caddo County. Baysinger recalls army service, family, and hopes to visit Marion soon.

Freud Loy Singer Cogar Caddo County Oklahoma Marion Khen Milwaukee Sinilee Oklahoma City Edd Hinto Okla Lfinton Fred A, Baysinger

Peace treaties ratified by Germany and others

President Harding may issue a proclamation of peace with former central powers after the state department received word that Germany and the other nations ratified the peace treaties with the United States. The timing may depend on the return of formal ratifications and the armament conference’s significance.

Washington, D. C Harding State Department Germany United States

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