Baker warns League must come in for future peace
Former War Secretary Newton D Baker declares in a Babson Institute statement that war today is an industrial enterprise led by five nations. Britain France Germany Japan and the United States. He argues permanent peace is improbable while these powers remain interdependent and war would threaten all, with frontier safety as the driving cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellesley ‘Hills
Newton B. Bake
Babson
Institute
Woodrow. Wilson
Bakér
Baker
Britain
France
Germany
Japan
United States
American Farm Bureau Makes Record Achievements
Clark county farmers read of the American Farm Bureau Federation’s past year accomplishments. The list highlights cooperative marketing growth, new national entities, tariff successes, transportation relief, dairy marketing plans, and protection against a proposed sales tax, reflecting a strong farm bloc in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
Farm Bureau
American Farm Bureau Federation
National Livestock Producers’ Association
Ap Te
Chicago
America
Illinois Dairymen Elect O Haire President
William O Haire of Belleville Ridge was chosen president of the Illinois Dairymen Association at the annual meeting which closed Thursday in Clinton. O Haire also joined the association's new board of directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wigtall Ss
Man Admits Writing Threat Letter From Alias
Clay Howerton, age 23, once Marshall resident as Robert Finney, wrote to B. F. Johnson from Pana on January 4 demanding $20 000 and claiming a now unknown drug would kill Johnson. A decoy package was used. Howerton was arrested at noon Monday and jailed on $5000 bond after federal charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Howerton
Marshall
Robert Finney
B. F. Johnson
Pana
East St. Louis
Johnson
Howerton
Coal prospect involves Clark County and Marshall drilling
The Clark County Tuberculosis Association annual report lists 32 cases with 3 to sanitarium and 11 examined at the state clinic. A coal test drilling rig moved to Marshall from Clinton, with 3000 acres leased south and east of Marshall pending, and drilling expected to start soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County Tuberculosis Association
State Association
Marshall
Clinton
Ernst
Marshall merchants discuss fall festival plans
Local retail merchants met at the National Dixie hotel in Marshall to discuss business possibilities for the city. They laid groundwork for a community effort culminating in a fall festival under the Marshall Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonie
Marshall
National Dixie Hotel
The
Marshall, Chamber
Commerce
Agricultural policy measures and Farm Bureau support efforts
Legislative summary notes actions to shield farmers from tax shifts, extend War Finance Corp functions, protect farm products from tariffs, provide farm to market road appropriations, aid the Northwest during crop failures, extend irrigation land payment times, secure funds for the Agriculture Department, and provide tuberculosis eradication appropriations. It also mentions maintaining Farm Bureau service through ten departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Farm ‘Bureau
Institute Program of Farm Workers in Martinsville
A three day farm workers program at Martinsville High School Auditorium January 16 features morning and afternoon sessions on apple growing, domestic science, and health. Speakers include L W Smith Roxana Illinois Eva M Wilson Manhattan Illinois and H H Bailey Altamont Illinois. Evening programs include invocations and music by the high school orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsville Community High School
Adam
Imle
Ilinois
L.W “Smith
Ozark
Springfield
Roxan
Na “Hammond
Farnia
Faraiors
Walter Rowe
Decatur
Martinsville Community Highgchons
Eva M. Wilson
Manhattan
Rev. Crisman
Illinois
Mildred Wilhoit
H. H. Bailey
Altamont
Casey High School
Catre
Evay M. Wilsich
Marshall Court House
E. B. Pifer
Palestine
L. M. Smith
Ill
Household Department
Marshall High School
Praise Finally Given to Long‑Serving Clerk
A young clerk faces the manager and admits praise has never come before. He says he has worked three months and despite trying his best, this is the first compliment he has received, expressing gratitude.
Marshall Wins Dual Debates Over Paris On Closed Shop
The Marshall team won both debates against Paris on the proposition that the Closed Shop is justifiable. Marshall's affirmative judges praised preparation while Paris teams featured Mary Fontana Eugene Armstrong and Harry Crede. Milton Dickens is the only current member to return next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Paris
John Lewis
Ralph Knipe
Louise Plaster
Duane Prust
Lowney Turner
Milton Dickens
Rev
C. E. Pettit
Paris High School
Mary Fontana
Eugene Armstrong
Harry Crede
Josephine Moffit
Marian Williams
Turner Tremble
Delegates Report Meeting At Indianapolis A Success
At the annual meeting in Indianapolis of the Producers Commission Firm more than a thousand Clark county farmers participated. Reports showed vast business in the first seven and a half months with December livestock sales totaling 1 566 000 dollars and a net profit over 4 000 dollars to be divided among members. Delegates Frank Kettring Martinsville and T R Lovett Marshall attended from Clark County. Concurrently Springfield issued six hundred thousand bonus application blanks to region posts county clerks and veterans boards for the Service Recognition program under Adjutant General Carlos Black and Palmer Edmunds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Producers Commission
Clark County
Frank Kettring
Martinsville
T. R. Lovett
Marshall
Clark ‘County
Springfield
Carlos Black
Palmer iZdmunds
Public Buildings Urged in Washington Plan
Public Buildings Commission urges immediate authorization of 25 million to 30 million dollars to erect government offices in Washington currently leased. Recommends new appropriations of 2 to 3 million dollars annually, so all government activities eventually occupy government owned quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Public Buildings Commission
Smoot
Utah
Travelers Depart on Short Trips to Towns
Percy Cox left today for Dwight Illinois. Mrs Susan Maurer has gone to Port Arthur Texas on a visit. W T Hollenbeck is in Medford Oklahoma on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Cox
Dwight, Ill
Susan Maurer
Port Arthur, Texas
W. T. Hollenbeck
Medford,Oklahoma
Building operations hold up despite decline in lumber output
The report notes no seasonal drop in building operations, with lumber production down for most species in November. Overall production and shipments stayed strong for the season, surpassing last year, and clay bricks reached 56 518 000, the highest monthly total since 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce
Construction on light plant makes rapid progress
Visitors to the new light plant site report satisfaction with progress as the stack reaches about sixty five feet. Foundation and walls are already in place.
County Court Notes From Week of Pleas and Fines
County court records show Andy Lowry and James McPheeters failed to appear, bonds forfeited, and Sam Low Nelson Cornwell each found guilty of liquor sales with $100 fines. Elmer Myers pleaded guilty to gaming for $15, Charles Baker fined $50 for assault with a deadly weapon. Will Kesler convicted of non support ordered to pay $5 monthly for one year. many cases continued or dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Lowry
Connelly
Sam Low
Nelson Cornwell
James McPheeters
Elmer Myers
Charles Baker
Will Kesler
Caught by the Scissors in the Westfield Review
Forty years ago William Murphy bought a harness from J D Warren of Arthur for 29 dollars. It sold for 26 dollars last week at his sale, with buyers deeming it a bargain. Clarence H Gerten, an oil salesman, pleaded guilty in Charles City county court to transferring and possessing intoxicating liquors, fined 300 dollars plus costs and released. George Moore received a carload of potatoes from Minnesota with freight 316 dollars, 85 dollars more than the farmer earned, scolding rail charges as unfair to growers. Clarence Hamblin, arrested in California for murder and arson, confessed. his wife’s decomposed remains were later found, and he faces potential execution upon return to Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Murphy
J. D. Warren
Arthur
Clarence H. Gerten
Mattoon
Charleston
Fletcher
Gerten
J. B. Lane
George Moore
Minnesota
Tuscola Review
Clarence Hamblin
California
Clarence
Oakland
Brading Boys
Oakland Ledger
Illinois Legislature Feuds Over Appointments and Redistricting
Springfield dispatch reports stormy opening sessions as Republicans split into Small and Brundage camps. Senate debates Governor Small’s 94 appointments, with a push to investigate by a mixed committee, a redistricting proposal to boost Chicago, and hints of impeachment moves by Michael Igoe. The appropriations committee is formed, and the political maneuvering signals intense battles ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Brundage
Senate
Small
Senator McMurray
Chicago
William H. Malone
Cook County
Patrick J. Moynihan
Dinois
Ernest Withall
F. A. Laird
Sangamon County
Richard Dye
Morgan County
W. C. Michaels
Edward County
Wiliam J. Smith
Lake County
Illinois
John B
French
Elmer J. Green
W. J. Stratton
Julius Johnson
Rock Island
Millinois Commerce Commission
Barbour
Buck
Boehm
Cuthbertson
Dunlap
Essington
Gibberson
Hocks
Hughes
Kessinger
MacMurray
Mills
Schulze
Searcy
Shaw
O. W. Smith
Swift
Webster
Schnakenberg
Appropriations Committee
Wright
Iettleson
Roos
Hicks
Clark
Glackin
Dailey
Meentz
Bailey
Mason
Hanson
Carlson
Hamilton
Boyd
Cuthbertsona
Barr
Jewell
Glenn
Legislative Reference Bureau
Igoe
Sensis
Tree
Martinsville Pair Chas Toman and Cora Hart Wed
Chas Toman 21 of Martinsville and Cora Hart 18 of Annapolis obtained a marriage license. Carl Pine 18 of Wabash township and Goldia Wyrick 16 of Wabash township also secured a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, Toman
Martinsville
Cora Hart
Annapolis
Carl Pine
Wabash Township
Goldia
Wyrick
Also Mentioned on This Page
League OF Nations
Says Baker
American Farm Bureau
Casey
County Court
Erin
Rien
Westfield Review
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