Earthquake Notes From Los Angeles Reader
The letter narrates a small Los Angeles earthquake scene near an Easterner’s view of freeways and pipes above ground. It mentions a 5,500 dollar orange grove, ships Buckman and two sister vessels, and Fred Martin selling land in Mexico to a Spanish prince. It reports local public notices and a political campaign for Judge Wm. T. Hollenbeck, emphasizing a clean record and opposition to graft.
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Adams and
Amerseit
Lees Welonice Co
Los Angeles
Long Beach
Senate
San’ “Pedro
Buckman
Portland- Me
Tiralng
Rouna
Bugkinen
Admiral Samipport
Ted Swern
Fred
Los Angeles, County
Orange Grove
Russell Stark
San Pedro
Nettle Slusser
Nettie
Herald
Huckle‘Cherry - Finn
Tom Sangyer
Grangerfords
Darnall
Rauiteneaus
Wasman
Aes
Union City
Bo Vie
Eds Policy on Foreign Immigration Education Admission
A historical note states an educational qualification for admission of foreign immigrants is deemed undesirable. The decision was made by unnamed authorities and reflects period biases. The text is partially garbled with stray characters and unclear sourcing.
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Bunsipearéen
Nadie
Gass
Sean Os Idles
Oil Field Rush Near Sandoval Marion County Illinois
In Marion County near Sandoval the oil field activity surges as wells show strong staying power and boarding houses fill. The Southwestern Oil and Gas Company holds a large lease block and intensifies drilling to test the new pool with older wells already producing. Completions last week across Crawford Lawrence Clark Marion Cumberland total 4897 barrels.
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Sandoval
Casey Field
Mlinois
Marion County
Bridgeport
Mariof& County
Southwestern, Oil and Gas Company
Crawford County
Lawrence
Clark
Marion
Gumberland
Memorial Day Observances Lead City Veterans Honor
The annual memorial season drew a large turnout with services at M B E church led by Rev. E J Nitsche and a Sunday school class welcome for veterans. Decoration Day events included a Terre Haute band procession to Catholic Cemetery and a Pythian Theatre address by Hon G W Buff after graves were decorated. Red Men also held Sunday observances with a cemetery procession and address by Owen T Scott.
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M. BE
Terre Haute
Father Healey
Pythian Theatre
G. W. Buff
Sullivan
Ind
Westfield
Owen T. Scott
Decatur
Miller for Representatives in Republican nomination
D B Miller announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for representative. A well known county figure and farmer, Miller has served two terms in the office and as township supervisor. He is described as broad minded and practical, with broad public life credentials and strong encouragement to secure the nomination.
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Wm. T. Hollenbeck
Cote
Deneen
Marshall
Lorimer
Judge Hollenbeck
Hopkins
Hollenbeck
Repubiihin
D. B. Miller
Miller
Illinois Farmers Institute selects Urbana for summer university program
The Clinois Farmers Institute directors chose Ottawa for next year's annual meeting and elected E. W. Burroughs as president with McKeene and Hall reappointed. A three day summer meeting at the University of Illinois, Urbana, Aug 16 to 18, will showcase experimental fields and demonstrations, offering farmers direct access to extensive agricultural information. Separate classes will run on different subjects, with field tests, explanations, and Q A.
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Clinois Farmer's Institute
Ottawa
E. W. Burroughs
McKeene
Hall
University
Urbana
Supt Hall
Illinois
America
Colleges of Agriculture
States
Canada
University Excursion From Marshall To Urbana
Traveling Passenger Agent A. Thompson sends details of an educational University excursion departing Marshall around 7:15 a m on June 17 by Van to the Big Four depot. Literature with full information is available at the office by week’s end. Many farmers teachers and students from Holgar county plan to join Partis and Partis. Harry Maurer president Farmer's Institute and County Supt Harry W Drake urge local participation.
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Thompson
Urbana
Marshall
Big Four
Holgar County
Partis
Harry Maurer
Pres
Farmer's Institute
Harry W. Drake
Pulver Craig Wedding in Marshall Cottage Home
Lloyd Pulver and Miss Anna Craig wed at noon Sunday in the bride’s parents’ home. Rev J C Craig performed the ceremony. The couple will begin housekeeping soon in a cozy North Ninth street cottage already furnished at a cost of $100.
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Pulver-Craig
Lloyd Pulver
Anna Craig
Marshall
J .C. Craig
North Ninth Street
For Sale or Rent Furniture Sale on North 6th Street
I F Pritchard offers dwelling with possession July 1 and sale of all furniture and rugs at bargain prices. Oak bedroom set ten dollars. piano valued at two hundred dollars for forty. carpets forty dollars. Call at 602 North 6th St. Goods must be sold in June.
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North 6Th Street
North 6Th St
Two New Churches In Marshall Engage Colored Population
The colored population of Marshall has been active in religion. A Methodist church was organized in the city hall by Rev. Mr. Green of Mattoon with services every two weeks. A colored Baptist church was organized by Rev. George Brown of Harrisburg, Rev. J. H. Barton of Paris, and Rev. A. M. Kirkland of Marshall, with plans for regular services and Sunday school.
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Marshall
Mr. Green
Mattoon
George Brown
Harrisburg
J. H. Barton
Paris
A. M. Kirkland
Sunday School Convention at Dolson Chapel Dolson township
The Sunday School Convention gathers at Dolson Chapel in Dolson township on June 5 with sessions at 9 30 a m and 1 30 p m. Devotional leaders include M M Snider and Rev A A Shock. Oscar Ditzen berger teaches the lesson with Tom Fishback Frank Hurst assisting. Echoes from conventions and sessions urge Bible study and active participation, with an offering for county work. Sperry Claypool presides Art Hutchings records.
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Dolson Chapel
Dolson Township
M. M. Snider
Oscar Ditzenberger
Tom Fishback
Frank Hurst
Matthew
L. B. Anderson
S. S
W. H. Washburn
D. A
Sperry Claypool
Pres Art Hutchings
Secy
Woodmen Will Decorate Memorial Day Program
The Modern Woodmen of this city plan memorial day observance next Sunday afternoon. The Marshall band is expected to make its first public appearance. Rev. Mr. Reese will deliver the memorial address in the circuit court room.
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Marshall Band
Mr. Reese
Circuit Court Room
A Church That Is Alive at Marshall Methodist
The Marshall Methodist Church shows strong activity especially in Sunday school with 50 class members attending a Friday banquet in the church parlors. Speakers J W Graham Chas H Smith Rev E L Pletcher and J M Glassco of Charleston discussed the Men’s Missionary Movement while Judge Snavely acted as toastmaster.
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Methodist Church of
Marshalls
J. W. Graham
Chas
H. Smith
W. H. McCoy
E. L. Pletcher
J. M. Glassco
Charleston
Judge Snavely
Woman shoots mink after raid on geese
Mrs Eugene Miller of Darwin township tracked a mink that killed her geese. When the animal appeared again she killed it with a shotgun, saying she would not be bluffed by varmints in the area.
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Eugene Miller
Darwin Township
Deep Sand Drilling Planned at Briggs Farm
The Harshbargers moved a rig to the Briggs farm on Tuesday to test for oil or gas in deep sands. The well will reach 2000 feet or more, as reported by the Westfield Review.
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Briggs Farm
Westfield
For Sale Yellow corn at Hatton area residence
For sale a small quantity of good sound yellow corn at the residence of Joe Garwood located about two miles southwest of Hatton.
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Joe Garwood
Hatton
Germs and Food Safety Noted in Historic Report
Fragmentary clipping notes concerns about germs in food handling and references to German connections. Despite garbled text, the item hints at public health warnings and wartime food safety issues.
Honest public duty questioned over county printing bids
A county printing contract is challenged as biased and overpriced. The Democrat alleges graft while the Herald counters that bids met terms and records show no overcharges. The piece questions committee honesty and public trust amid bids, pricing, and potential confessions.
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Geine
Ing
Eee
Démocrat
Democratic
Peas
Ple
HS Dickerson
W. W. Craig
C3ee Madden
Sf Bes
Holttslaw
White
Star-Chamber
Democrat
Holtslaw
Herald
State Senate
Cultivators on Straight Riders in Deere and Gale
C. A. Dixon invites customers to view a complete line of shoys or cultivators on straight riders in Deere and Gale makes including Phot and Gale Disc cultivators with prices available before purchasing.
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Deere
Gale
nSte
Big Real Estate Deals in York and Parker Townships
A weekly list highlights unusual buyers and large transfers of farmland in York and Parker townships. The report notes rising property values and a trend toward high value deals in agricultural land, reflecting broader market strength.
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York and
Parker Townships
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Ces
Good Field
County
Veterans and Lodges
I. F. Pritchard
Scan
Clark County
C. A. Dixon
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