Women on Illinois reform push for eight hour day
Springfield dispatch reports a conference of women's club federation leaders and national secretary Miss Pollitzer discussing Illinois state conditions. The piece notes reforms such as an eight hour day for women, jury service for women, and women representation on party committees. It covers legislative pace, proposed investigations, and debate over appropriations amid the Herrin prosecution under budget rules.
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Springfield
Club Federation
Illinois
Minois
O’niell
Downer's Grove
Webster
Chicago
Torney
Anderson
Thompson
Fort Sowg Ogéule
Senate
House
Herrin
Just Plain Folks a Big Hit in Marshall Performances
A packed two night engagement for the local talent show Just Plain Folks drew praise from boosters. Harold Bright directed a strong cast with musical interludes by James Cosgrove and Matthws Hollenbeck, while the ensemble delivered skilled acting in a farm and city setting, earning cheers from observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Bright
James Cosgrove
Matthws & Hollenbeck
Marshall
Alvira Holcomb
Silas
Louise Plasters
Lizy Ann Tucker
Rosanna Wallis
Verbena
Irene Stewart
David Hildreth
New York
Drew Casteel
Isabel Carney
Hildreth
Rosanna’ Wallis
Perry Deane
the Soil
Ralph’ Knipe
Hetty Holcomb
Ruth
Tingley
Harold Rutledge
John Lewis, Jr
Azariah Keep
John Brandenstein, Jr
Silas Holcomb
Henry Allen Wallis
Routledge
Harold
Jennings
Routledge Mansion
Eden
Alvira
Hetty
Lizy Ron
Perry
Azariah
Sales Day Yesterday Surprises Merchants
Merchants report unexpected crowds and stronger sales on a special day dubbed Sales Day Yesterday. Interviewed shopkeepers say customer interest depended on what merchants offered, with several noting a normal Saturday business but others witnessing a sizable turnout and positive sentiment.
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the Herald
Pel
Real estate transfers listed with names and land details
A fragmentary real estate transfer listing shows Andrew J to Liffie Warner York. Charlie B Bigelow to Hartford Drake with 31 acres at a thousand dollars. Elizabeth Kuba to Charles A Anacker 32 acres valued at 2200. James Lindley to Oliver Life 30 acres valued at 6900. Elaworth Lawrence to Ada B Jennings and Jota Marshall with nominal one dollar.
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Andrew
J. ‘Johnédn
Liffie
Warner
York
Charlie
Bigelow
Hartford Drake
Elizabeth ‘Kuba
Charles A. Anacker
James
Lindley
Oliver Life
Elaworth Lawrence
Ada
Jennings
Jota Marshall
Cattle Breeders Agree to Promote Dairy Industry Cooperation
At a Washington meeting called by the dairy division chief, five dairy cattle associations agreed to make special efforts to suppress destructive rivalry and to work together to develop the dairy industry, especially the purebred dairy cattle business.
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Washington
Miss Ellen May Injured in Motor Car Accident
Miss Ellen May daughter of Mr and Mrs J May was injured Monday night when a car driven to her school home Scotland by Prof Miller and wife of the school was struck head on two miles north of Paris. She sustained head and hand wounds with blood loss before aid arrived and was taken to Paris hospital where she is reported to be recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Iaan
Maurine Payne
Fin‘ney
Paris
L. S. Day
Mattie Morgan
Brooklyn
Ind
William H. Hayes
Saidee Warren
Laura~Hutchinson
Neva Fox
Indianapolis
Weanendey
Tra Fox
Thomas McCambridge
Cleveland
Ohio
Jack McCambridge
Lucian Emrich
Lucian
James Brooks
Nick M. Gehl
Chicago
Myler Faunce
Mrec
Mabel Briscoe
H. L. Blood
J. E. Templeton
O. BE. Blood
Jessie P Minear
Harry Minear
Carl Minear
Frank Emridh
Forrest R. Troughton
William Haughn
Myrtle Troughton
James Troughton
William H. Troughton
Martinsville
William McDonald
Lee
Dallas
Texas
Alexander Bell
R.L. Webber
Leo Dixon
Terre Haute
J. B. Nay
June
H. ‘Brooks
Tulsa
Okla
Thomas O. Tade
Effingham High School
Kentucky
Byron Shinkle
Brown
Business ‘College
Terra Haute
B. L. Shinkle
Don Young
George Spence
Harry Co. Leggett
Manford Daniel
Phure
Wabash’ Valley Ad Club
Adam Stewart
Dennison
Clage Brandenburg
Myra Jane
Hutton
Frank
M. Whitmire
Suidhnah Smith
BE. Ss
Clem
Ellen May
Scottland
Marshall House
Dottie Dimple
Marshall
Harlan Hall
Harry M. Janney
Vic Janney Receives Notice in Whitehead Letter
Vic Janney is mentioned in a Whitehead letter that recalls theatrical work and an intention to return for parsnips in Parsnip Time. The piece notes a quip about not having them in Texas, reflecting a humorous local-press tone.
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Vic Janney
Whitehead
Texas
Remembering Marshall shows and old town nights
The writer, a Marshall native, recalls vivid memories of early theater life in Marshall including Van Amebre’s circus, the Kerosene lamp stage era at Harlan’s Hall and Armory Hall, Decker’s Combina tion shows, and Catholic fairs. He mentions actors like John T. Raymond and Booth Tarkington, the National Road era, and local elections with gold headed canes as prizes.
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Ben Gordon Whitehead
Marshall
Palm Beach
Marshall Herald
Indiana
Dr. Duncan
Pythian Theatre
Harlan’s Hall
Armory Hall
Old Court House
John T. Raymond
van Amebre
Circus
Harlan's Hall
Vic Janney
Will Hampton
East Lynne
Hazel Kirke
Maggie Mitchell
Harrison Blick
Allen B. Briscoe
James Myers
Henry Wallis
Booth Tarkington
Frightful Death of Man Formerly of This County
William G. Hamilton a 57 year old man from Terre Haute Indiana killed himself Friday after failing to reconcile with his separated wife Rosie Lee. He wrote letters to his wife expressing revenge and intent to haunt her, and asked his sons not to let her see his body. He died by carbolic acid after removing clothing, and is survived by his wife, three sons Ray Clifford and Edward, two daughters Ollie Zachary and Lizzie Van Houten, and two brothers Alph and Lib. Funeral held in Clark County Illinois.
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Clark County
Terre Hauth
Ind
William G. Hamilton
Fifteenth St
Mahan Avenue
Clifford Hamilton
Rosie Lee
Ray
Clifford
Edward
Ollie Zachary
Lizzie van Houten
Alph
Lib Hamilton
Iinois
Terre Haute Couples Receive Marriage Licenses
Marriage licenses issued in Terre Haute and nearby cities include Hubert Edwin Reese 21 and Hazel Hensley 23 of Terre Haute. Glenn Cummins 37 of Paris and Madge Thompson 41 of Martinsville. Harvey Trueblood 21 of Terre Haute and Opal Stautz 18 of Terre Haute. Frank Oxendine 46 a laborer of Marshall and Maggie Hooker 32 a maid of Marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Edwin Reese
Terre Haute
Hazel Hensley
Glenn Cummins
Paris
Madge Thompson
Martinsville
Harvey Trueblood
Opal Stautz
Frank Oxendine
Marshall
Maggie Hooker
Marshal
Babson Sees Thrift Drive Through New England Recovery
Roger W. Babson reports that his annual national inspection shows New England recovering from a two year business lull. He cites textile strikes delaying 1922 gains, with Maine New Hampshire and Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut improving as pulp paper wool and other industries rebound.
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Wellesley Hills
Mass
Roger W. Babson
United States
New England
Mr. Babson
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
South
Manufacturing in old Clark County 1919 value output
The 1919 census shows Clark County had 45 manufacturing establishments with total manufactured product value of 1,212,156 dollars. Materials used were valued at 901,085 dollars and 104 wage earners received 86,181 dollars in wages.
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Howard
Casey
Edinburg, Texas
Mickie
Wanted
Babson
Old Clark County
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