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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1927
Page
4
A Marshall Herald opinion by John H. Perry argues that a hold preferential primary could merit removing some candidates as delegates to the nominating convention. The piece suggests political strategy and voter influence in selecting party delegates.
Mr George F Miltton of Tenn says in New York that Clyde L Herring and Sara T M O Neill of the Democratic National Committee for Iowa report that 64 to 72 of the 108 members favor abrogating the two third rule in the 1928 convention The pledge would end deadlock by allowing a simple majority vote to decide.
Political leaders and party managers scrutinize plans to end the two thirds rule before the 1928 Democratic convention. They favor majority choice, viva voce voting, and purging nonendorsed delegates, arguing states' primary instructions must bind delegates.
The text argues for delegates selected by state conventions who pledge to support certain presidential candidates. It asserts delegates should not alter their votes at the National Convention. It also notes potential merit in eliminating candidates and officeholders as national convention delegates.
The twelfth annual Illinois Agricultural Association session in Peoria drew 1200 to 1500 farmers from across the state. Sam Thompson urged effort toward favorable legislation and self-help to solve farm problems amid talks by McNary-Haugen advocates and district representative Brand. W W Merritt and Meade Sharp represented Clark County.
A flurry of Sunday visits and weekend stays are listed. numerous relatives from Marshall Paris Gary Terre Haute Auburn and Terre Haute gathered with the Garwood Collier Buckle and Pittenger households. Several notes mention illness and extended visits, including Ola Collier's illness.
A patient asks what a bill covers and the doctor explains forty two dollars for twenty calls at two dollars each and two dollars for medicine. The patient offers to pay two dollars for the medicine and repay the visits.
Washington D C February 1 an announcement says the Federal Land Bank of Springfield Mass reduces the interest rate on new loans from five to six percent effective February 1 1927 The board notes the cut brings the lowest sustainable rate for farmer borrowers The Springfield bank serves the first Federal Land Bank District including Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York and New Jersey Since 1917 it has loaned 50 614 220 on farms to 16 925 farmers.
The funeral of Harry Mitchell aged 45 in Newman Illinois was held at the Christian church with Rev J Frank Hollingsworth officiating. He leaves a wife six children three grandchildren and siblings with a life of cheerful patience despite ill health. He was a member of the Church of God at Hildreth and died January 24 1927.
Stella Vanhouten daughter of John and Nora Johnson born December 15 1892 died January 26 1927 at age 34 years 1 month 11 days. She married Bert Vanhouten in 1912 and had six children four living Reba Owen Hurley and Mildred. funeral at Shiloh church conducted by Rev Bert Ecki. Zane Morgan son of John and Lizzie Morgan born August 17 1892 died January 15 at age 34 years 4 months 28 days. He served in World War I, married Cora Huffington in 1921, and was praised as a loyal husband and worker.. buried near Marshall, with brother Ross predeceasing him. mother died June 10 1921.
Besides the wife and father, he leaves to mourn his early death one sister Stella and four brothers Dewey Walter Clifford and Cleo. Funeral services were held Wednesday January 19 at the Livingston church at 2 00 o'clock with Rev Sloan officiating Interment in the Livingston cemetery.
A family dinner ends in humor as Little Georgie praises the soup then corrects himself. His mother’s glare prompts him to add a witty remark about the portion, highlighting a lighthearted parental moment at table.
A mother scolds Johnny for being unruly. He jokes he will be good for a nickel, prompting a sharp rebuke that he should aspire to be like his father.
Executor George Heltsley announces probate in Clark County Illinois Marshall Court House at March term on first Monday in March. Claimants must attend to have claims adjusted and debtors should pay promptly. Dated January AD 1927.
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