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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1926
Page
7
Urbana Illinois August 25 farmers plan fall plowing with seven horses and a two or three bottom plow when ground is dry and hot. L Young of the University of Illinois describes hitching a heavy bar for three in front and four behind to reduce side draft and keep horses pulling straight.
A Illinois study shows wide disparities in 1926 school taxes across districts. One district taxes $2.75 per $109 in value while another charges 24 cents per $100. Railroads shift local tax burdens in some areas, creating unequal funding between districts with and without rail presence. The Illinois State Teachers Association Research Bureau notes these patterns persist and hinder equal public school financing.
William L. Daley reports Washington inside view as the state department handles diplomatic exchanges amid a Mexican crisis. He notes the administration may refrain from interference, rising fall campaign activity, speakers bureaus in farm regions, and continued demand for personal appearances despite radio penetration.
Urbana August 25 This year’s University of Illinois home football schedule is set. The slate lists games on October 2 against cue at Illinois with no reserved seats, October 9 against Butler with no reserved seats, October 16 against Iowa for homecoming, October 30 against Pennsylvania, November 13 against Wabash with no reserved seats, and November 20 against Ohio State at Illinois.
Springfield August 28 Attorney General Oscar Carlstrom ruled that confectioneries cigar stores soft drink parlors and grocery stores cannot sell aspirin. The opinion replies to a query from John B Amell assistant state attorney Aurora Kane county noting complaints of aspirin sales in such shops. The statute limits sale of drugs at retail to pharmacists and registered assistants.
A U.S. Department of Agriculture report on Illinois hog farms shows 600 farmers adopting modern swine sanitation. The program, based on federal parasite control, increased litter outcomes by up to three extra pigs per litter, with over 95 percent of pigs saved at farrowing marketed.
Washington August 25. A single doorway to the Directors of the Budget office draws the most visitors in the capital. The Budget chief, General Lord, must say no to both friends and foes as he handles economy and government expenditures for the United States. He rarely leaves his office due to the demands of managing the federal government's finances.
The piece argues that national independence relies on individual citizen independence from obligation and responsibility. It states that true independence requires individuals to accept full responsibility, illustrating the idea with a reference to Winnipgre Ost.
The budget conflict centers on a $99 million cut approved by the President and opposed by bureau chiefs. Most federal agencies faced reductions for the next year, yet operating costs may rise. Tax policy could see modest changes for small incomes as parties seek political gain ahead of the elections. The article notes a large projected surplus from the Budget Bureau and hints at debt reduction plans, with limited tax relief expected.
Joseph Tweedy an 11 year old boy from near Libertyville died in Terre Haute after traveling with his parents to obtain serum treatment quoted at 100 dollars a day for three days in Paris. He developed lockjaw from a small thumb cut and died at a Terre Haute hospital after the family reportedly left the doctor’s office with the serum. Funeral held at Little Grove church southwest of Libertyville with burial at Little Grove cemetery.
A tense exchange ends with a parting threat as a smaller man warns that avoidance will benefit both when they meet again. The confrontation centers on a verbal clash and a display of carried goods.
A P Hammond, about 57, died of heart failure at his Parker township home near Westfield Monday at 6 30 pm after months of heart trouble. A progressive farmer and respected Parker township citizen, he was active with the Hammond family long settled in the area and a member of Westfield Lodge No 105 A F and A M.
Harry Wyrith from Marshall visited last Saturday. John Snedeker and family called on Leroy Sears and his wife of Fishback. Minday ex McCaw from Larmer Hill visited Charley Sweitzer and wife Sunday. Rev. Waggoner from West Terre Haute preached here last Sunday. Arlie Perdue of Indianapolis spent the weekend in town. Glen Sweitzer and wife visited Geo. Spencer and family of Dunlap last Sunday. Emma and Mary Jeanette Dittman Pauline and Norman Cork returned from a motor trip to Iowa to visit relatives. Jane A Chaffee of California is his tory Wm T Shirley and family. Weaver and wife entertained Mrs Weaver's sister Sunday.
Miss Belvin Baggs visited her brother Clarence Bages in Liingston. Frank and Robert Geisert visited their mother Maria Geisert in Bethel and Marshall. William Sears remains critically ill. The Fenton Pickens reunion occurred at Fenton Park Terre Haute. John McGee and family visited Terre Haute on Friday while Mr and Mrs Will Travols hosted several friends Sunday.
Mrs Frank Crawford and son Glen return to Oakland Illinois after days with the Carpenters and Gossetts. The Main family visit Gossett and Richard in Chicago before heading home. Mrs Elizabeth Beck returns to Crawfordsville after visiting her sister. Dorothy Howe joins the Evans in Chicago for a week. Dorothy Walling arrives from Fort Lauderdale for extended family visits. M S Clark from Chicago visits to arrange high school duties. Mrs George Spence travels to Winfield Kansas then Oklahoma to visit relatives.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Tyler hosted about 35 guests Tuesday night for their daughter Lesh and Velda Hardway Martinsville birthdays. Miss Katy Martin gave a party Saturday for Miss Mariel Weir who left Monday for home with friends Freda Sinclair Lucille Fitch Myrtle Misner and others attending. Martha Mallory home from East St Louis visit. Kenneth Taggart couple left Sunday for eastern vacation.
Clint Johnson and family of Eldora Kansas visit Mr and Mrs Jake Boothe. Robert Sweet returns from Kansas City after a six week automobile training course with wife and one daughter. Charles McIntosh family depart for a vacation trip through Ohio and Pennsylvania. McIntosh's mother will stay east. They travel with Mr and Mrs Howard Weing. Ewing family from Ohio visits Dr Doak, surprise after 25 years.
John Stricker of Kansas visited his sisters Mrs John Babcock and Mrs Julia Claypool. Roy Dickey and family near Casey spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Christian Hutchings. Opal and Reba Claypool visited sister Mrs Ray Cline near Ridge Farm. Mark and Royce Combs of St Louis visited their parents Mr and Mrs Milo Combs. Mr and Mrs Herman Higginbotham were mentioned among these gatherings.
Verna Alexandria of Ahrighé spent Saturday night in the company of Mr and Mrs John Wood. The social note records a cordial visit and the hosts’ hospitality.
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