Clark County Census Data Reveals Farm Tenancy Shifts
The new federal census figures show tenancy decline in Clark County alongside overall farm growth. Data for January 1, 1920 list 802 tenant operated farms, 4,999 owned or managed, and 297,153 total acres with crops including 67,745 acres of corn harvested 1919 and 27,735 acres of wheat. The report notes changes since 1910 and explains comparability limits due to timing.
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Clark
Onsub - Bureau
Aterio
Clark County
Apul
Ailinos
West Point Graduate Receives Coast Defenses Appointment
Lieutenant John D. Mitchell, Class of 1920, after a ten day visit with his parents in Walnut Prairie, is appointed Commandant of the Coast Defenses at Fort Rosecrans in San Diego, a top position among the class awards. He was located at Fortress Monroe, Virginia, before this duty assignment.
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John D. Mitchell
West Point
Fortress
Monroe
Join Mitchell
Walnut Prairie
San Diego
Calif
Entertained At Stepp Home Near Marshall
Mr and Mrs Charles Stepp hosted fifty four neighbors and friends for a Sunday gathering at their home northwest of Marshall. Attendees included the Reed and Chaney families Hebel Harper and families Davis Renner Alrwini Smitley Hornbrook Barrett F Dunn Wilson Ryan Irwin Stepp and others from Marshall and nearby towns. Later arrivals included James Stepp and family Dennison Thomas Stepp and family Dunlap Robert Stepp Marshall Veach Fredenberger Norton Will Ryan Nick Welsh.
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Charles Stepp
Marshall
Jona
John Reed
Wil” Chaney
Kansas
Daniel Hebel
Howard Harper
John Davis
George Renner
Dave Alrwini
Lop
Smitley
Dock Hornbrook
Ben
Barrett F Andson
George Dunn
Hiram Wilson
Agnes Ryan
Minnie, Smith of
Robinson
Myrna Fredenberger
Imogene Irwin
Harry Irwin
Massed band concert draws players from four towns
A massed band of about 45 pieces from Casey Martinsville Greenup and Marshall will perform tomorrow night. The concert promises a musical treat for all attendees.
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Casey, Martinsville
Greenup
Marshall
Women’s Club gathers with Laura Arbuckle for ice cream
The Women’s club met with Miss Laura Arbuckle Saturday afternoon and invited guests to Hodge’s restaurant for ice cream and cake. The next meeting will feature Miss Cora Baird on August 3 as Bob Mitchell resigns as deputy postmaster and Dan Emerson is installed. A fire damaged Fenton Booth’s stored goods, causing about $100 in losses before extinguishment. Millard Hedrick plans to open a restaurant in the former Clark County bank building. Dr. Prewett reports Charlie Brown’s steady improvement and plans to return to school September 1.
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Laura Arbuckle
Laura
Hodge
Cora Baird
Bob Mitchell
Dan Emerson
Fenton Booth
Millard” Hedrick
Clark County Bank
Marshall Defeats Silbermans 8 to 7 in 11 Inning Thriller
Marshall beat Silbermans of Terre Haute 8 to 7 in 11 innings. J Wyath homered for Silbermans. Marshall piled 8 runs on 11 hits with 7 errors. Gunder Moon H Ferrig and McDowell Heyden Hirschman listed as batteries. Umpire Cooley. Time 2 hours 50 minutes. Next Sunday Marshall faces West Union.
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Marshall
Silbermans
Terre Haute
J. Wyath
Silberman
Gunder
Moon
H. Ferrig
McDowell
Heyden
Hirschman
Cooley
West Union
Marriage Licenses for Holland and Ewing in Mattoon
Arthur Holland aged 21 and Dorothy Ewing aged 20, both of Mattoon, obtained marriage licenses in the city.
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Arthur “Holland
Mattoon
Dorothy Ewing
Illinois Farm Output in 1920 and Historical Comparison
Data shows 1920 farm counts and livestock totals in Illinois with 237,181 farms and diverse stock including 1,296,852 horses and 168,274 mules. Milk and meat production figures for 1919 and 1909 are cited, along with cattle, sheep, hogs, poultry, eggs, wool, honey, and dairy product values. The report provides per-head horse value and age breakdowns, plus broader agricultural outputs across multiple categories.
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Illinois
Iss
Aia
West York relatives visit Mrs HA Co Bell clan
Forty years ago Mrs Ha Co Bell and children visited relatives in West York. Clint returned Monday after a Friday outing. Willie Jaynes recently left home after fourteen months ill with curvature of the spine and remains a sympathetic town figure. Walter Evans of West Union died after a short illness. Merchants expect a business revival in ten days as farmers finish wheat and corn. Local cider sales and drunkenness draw concern and a call to reconsider liquor licensing for revenue.
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Ha, Co. Bell
West
York
Clint
Willie Jaynes
Willie
Walter Evans
West Union
Rob Lynn
Cudahy
Satsuma
Burbank
Imperial Valley
Glendale
Marshall
Robert Greenlaw
Charles Williams
St. Louis
Bible Grove
Clay County
Charlie Williams
Marshall officer roams counties checking number plates
Ira Roberts a large hearty state officer visits Marshall to verify each car bears two plates and two lights, representing the department. He covers Clark Crawford Cumberland Jasper and Richland counties and seeks voluntary cooperation before enforcing laws. The Sons of Veterans plan a GA R meeting Thursday night at 8 at the court house hall inviting Civil War veterans and descendants.
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Ira Roberts
Marshall
Department
Louis L. ‘Emmerson
Clark
Crawford
Cumberland
Jasper
Richland
the Herald
Veterazis
Court House
Smemiory
GA. R
G. A.R
Odd Fellows District Meeting Delayed by Heat
I O O F district gathering drew 225 members from county lodges at the hall Thursday night. No degrees were conferred due to extreme heat and crowded conditions. A September Casey picnic is planned.
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I. O O. F. Hall
Casey
Remlinger Brothers Guilty Of Watermelon Theft
Robert and John Remlinger pleaded guilty to stealing two watermelons. They were fined 1 dollar and costs totaling 24.50 dollars.
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Robert
John Remlinger
City Council Weighs Water and Light Plant Need
The city council, meeting Monday night, agreed the town required a water and light plant for homes and industries. The engineer's appraisal absence displeased members while sidewalks were discussed and the water and light issue dominated the session.
Grain and hay markets show mixed weekly moves
Grain prices fluctuated within narrow bounds amid weak buying and heavy wheat receipts, with exports the lone bullish factor. Chicago cash oats and corn priced modestly higher or steady, while Minneapolis and Kansas City futures showed small shifts. Hay and feed markets edged up slightly on light receipts, with lower grades selling at discounts. Livestock sections noted firmness in hogs and cattle, with lambs down slightly and yearlings steady amidst a broad range of prices. The page also includes remnants of a Sunday school outing and a proverb about a kitten and a cat.
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Chicago
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Timothy
New York
Cincinnati
Memphis
Atlanta
Upland
Prairie
Duluth
St. Louis
Letter From Kilborn Delivers Glendale Gazette Notes
O L Kilborn celebrates unusual July weather in California and reports a booming Glendale, detailing fruit crops an influx of people, rising rents, and a surge in home building. He notes a daily paper he helps run, population growth, and local real estate fever with example price jumps.
Woman Pays Fine in County Court for Selling Liquor
Mrs. William Quillan of Casey yesterday pleaded guilty in county court and paid a $100 fine plus costs. The charge was selling intoxicating liquor.
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William Quillan
Casey
Terday
Connelly Brothers Buy Interest in Marshall Cafe
Everett and Grover Connelly yesterday bought out George Adams interest in the Marshall cafe. They took possession at once. The Connelly brothers come from south of Martinsville.
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Everett
Grover Connelly
George ‘Adams
Marshall Cafe
Connelly Brothers
Martins Vila
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Eless
STEPP
I. O. O. F. Meeting
Mickie
Zion
Hsther Miller
Anna Satter
Dorothes
Fishback
Katherine Geisert
Marie Junker
Matilda Amsberger
Seattle
Wash
Kilborn
California
O. L. Kilborn
Folka
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