Steel policy reversal sparks labor shift in mills
Roger W Babson notes steel firms move from twelve hour shifts to eight hour days as Harding urged. He cites gradual readjustment, anticipated higher output per hour, and broader labor tests across industries. A Canadian steel strike ends. US employment may dip in August per Labor Department data.
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Roger’ W. Babson
Whllesley
Hills
Mass
Roger Ww
Babson
Steel Amills
Gary
Steel Corporation
Harding
Tota
Davis
United’ "States Steel Corporation
Thade
Sydney
Nova Scotia
Svork
United States
Départment* of Labor
Cwll
Labor Department
Store Robbery At Martinsville During Fair Attendance
A man tossed a rock through a Martinsville rear window to rob Winter Brothers general store while crowds were at the fair. Police captured the suspect from Dayton Ohio, with accomplices said to have escaped jail. A woman linked to the group was later arrested at a Martinsville hotel. Separate thefts included a pickpocketing attempt on A A MacVance and the theft of Dr B F McGoy’s watch and trousers.
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Winter Brothers General Store
Martinsville
Bill Lindsey
Ed McNarlan
Dayton
Ohio
Marshall
Band of Thieves
B. F. McGoy
Remembering to Move On Beyond a Setback
A reflective verse urges living life anew after failure. It cautions against dwelling on past mistakes and encourages pressing forward with resolve, hoping the day’s memory sparks growth rather than lingering stagnation.
Why live it Over? A guide to forgetting sorrow
A reflective poem urges letting go of painful memories and choosing to move on. It counsels conquering regret, avoiding dwelling on dead things, and embracing new dawns, fresh hopes, and renewed chances to rebuild with gained strength. Copyright Dodd Mead.
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Dodd, Mead & Co, Inc
Thrift Day Crowds Grow As Shoppers Attend Monthly Events
Shoppers on thrift day crowds exceeded those on prior Saturdays as cars lined streets, round the square, and into center lanes. Stores added extra clerks due to the booming trade, giving the scene a festive, crowded air comparable to a circus day or Fourth of July.
Druggist Hurt in Wreck Near Riley Indiana
Richard Dierdorf of Collins Drug Store suffered a broken shoulder and multiple broken ribs when his Willys Knight touring car overturned on a Sunday afternoon near Riley Indiana. He was alone and taken to Jasonville for treatment and will be unable to work for several weeks.
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Richard
Dierdorf
Collins
Riley
Ind
Jasonville
Albert
Sockler
Willys “Knight
Klan Parade Draws Large Turnout in Martinsville
More than 1000 Ku Klux Klan members paraded through Martinsville on Friday and spoke at the fairgrounds with Rev. J C McMahan of Mattoon delivering the main address. The event featured music by the Westfield band and an initiation. Attendees came from Paris Marshall Mattoon Oblong Robinson Casey and other Illinois towns. A later Saturday night meeting in West Terre Haute drew 3000 in uniform with about 10000 in attendance.
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Ku Klux Klan
Martinsville
J.C. McMahan
First ‘Christian Church
Mattoon
Westeld
Paris
Marshall
Oblong
Robinson
Casey
Illinois
West Terre’ Haute
Five Hurt as Car Upsets Near Oliver Illinois
A large touring car overturned on the roadside near Oliver eight miles north of town at 4 30 Monday afternoon injuring five of eight occupants. John Burris led the party from Stoy Illinois with Fern Burris 14 Maxine Burris 13 Naomi Burris 10 Pearl Lynch 35 and Mrs Burris and Roxy Boyles escaping only shaken. The car flipped over after passing two vehicles tearing the top and windshield. The injured were taken to Drs Weir Mitchell and Bradley for treatment.
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Oliver
Here
John Burris
Stoy
Fern . Burris
Maxine Burris
Naomi Burris
Pearl Lynch
Paris
L. J. Weir
R.A. Mitchell
L.J. Weir
S. C. Bradley
Two West Union Men Sought on Liquor Misuse Charge
Police say Harry Prust and Frank Barnie Bennett of West Union are wanted for liquor misuse. Liquor making equipment and alcohol were found in their possession. They were expected to appear in Judge Craig's court Monday morning but did not.
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Harry
Large Commercial Course Enrollment At Marshall Township High School
A large number of students have chosen the commercial course this year, with shorthand and typewriting already full. Ancient history and cooking classes are closed to entries. Teachers Ward LaRue and Reuben Hornbrook prepare for the year as coach Phil Brown is expected soon. Dartmouth College will accept graduates after a four year course here, placing it alongside Harvard and Yale. Pupils may register for work Thursday through Saturday or Sept 3. The first day will be a short session with seating and class schedules explained. Books should be brought on the second day if possible.
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Marshall Township
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth
Harvard
Yale
F. G. Edwards
Korean humorist No Yong Park to speak at church lecture
An editor exiled for four years will appear at a Methodist church Friday night to give a free lecture. He has mastered English and will deliver a humorous talk and offer several musical selections.
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No Yong Park
Methodist Church
Fire at W W Ralston Home Sparks Lightning Link
The fire department was called to the home of W. W. Ralston on North Sixth Street at 9 00 oclock Monday evening. Fire is thought to have been caused by lightning running in on defective wiring. Damage was slight.
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W. W. Ralston
North Sixth Street
Wes Mundy Crashes Car Near Marshall After Sleeping inadvertently
While driving toward Marshall on Sunday night Wes Mundy ran off the west pavement striking a telephone post similar to a prior crash. He knocked down four fence posts before regaining control and waking after the fourth post. He escaped injury.
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Wes Mundy
Marshall
Maxrschau
Wes
Insurance Firms Report Large Life Policy Totals
A report shows 116 life insurance companies with offices in southern states and in force policies totaling 3,236,681,820 dollars. Assets stand at 338,033,083 dollars across the sector.
Mickie Says VWUK Makin Remarks About A Disadvantage
The column hints at criticisms toward patrons of the 4H program and urges readers to ignore fault finding. It defends local business and community ties, urging support for familiar shops in the area.
Clark County Fair Delivers Record Attendance And Exhibits
The Clark County Fair closed after a week of record crowds and full exhibits. A Saturday horse auction led by Dr. B. F. McCoy highlighted the day while a strong racing program and carnival drew attendees. Farm Bureau tent tested lime and tuberculosis agreements were signed by hundreds of farmers. Officials praise the results and plan a better fair next year.
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Clark County
B. F. McCoy
Farm Bureau
Bicycle Rider Passes Through Marshall on Cross Country Ride
Clarence Wagner, Terre Haute, rode across the country and stopped in Marshall Sunday at 3 15 p m after leaving Highland at 6 45 am. He started August 8 from Venice California and has traveled 2395 8 miles with 169 mile pre trips, totaling 124 9 miles to Marshall in 15 minutes. He aims to reach New York by September 2 with expenses paid by sponsors.
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Clarence Wagner
Terre Haute
Marshall
Highland
Venice
California
New York
Postmaster Change Delayed. Pressing Machine Sold
The expected postmaster change has not occurred yet as of today. Harry E. LeSeure has purchased the pressing machine from Chas Blundell and plans to install it at his former business location.
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Sol
Harry E. LeSeure
Chas. Blundell
Martinsville couples listed for marriage licenses
A list of marriage license acknowledgments includes Carl Slusser 20 and Op ale Towell 21 of Martinsville. John Harris 23 and Ethel Carson 19 of Sobonier. Leopold 22 Lebiden and Madeline Wright 19 of Bloomfield. Kenneth Smith 21 Cloverdale and Dortha Broadstreet 18 of Cloverdale. Paul Newport 21 Terre Haute and Doris Ingram 19. Russel Cagle 21 Poland and Mary Denny 19. Harl Elwood Thomas 26 Terre Haute and Olive Hurst 20. Homer Harris 32 Brazil and Hattie Landreth 19 Efingham. among others.
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Carl Slusser
Martinsville
Opale Towell
Buel’ M. Jackson
Spelterville
Ind
Hilda Hostetler
Terre Haute
John Harris
Danville
Ethel Carson
Sobonier
Giles
Leopold
Lebiden
Madeline Wright
Bloomfield
Kenneth Smith
Cloverdale
Dortha
Broadstree
Ford Coupe in Marshall Sparks Wide Interest at Local Show
Marshall Auto Sales showcases a new Ford coupe with an all new body design featuring a trimmer exterior, larger luggage space, rear recess shelf, and enhanced interior comfort. Four door sedan upgrades include sleeker lines, a new cowl, and improved leg room while touring car and runabout gain larger radiators and a refined open-top silhouette.
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Marshall
Marshall Auto
Marshall residents weigh coal strike impact
Local shoppers and business owners in Marshall discuss whether an impending coal strike will harm the city. Responses vary from government intervention to optimism that the strike could be contained or avoided, with some advocating a local independent mine.
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Marshall
Walter Hutchinson
Gro
M. Forman
Harry McDaniel
Grocer
G. F. Stout
Dan ‘Spittler
Chevrolet
Coolidge
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