Farms and Machines and Taxes in the 1920s Ford Era
The piece argues better farm machinery boosts production while noting oil waste and cigarette tax funding. It cites Edwin J. Clapp on farm labor, compares U S and European yields, and praises Lindbergh and Henry Ford as symbols of progress. It ends by noting Ford Car No 15,000,000 and future models.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Sacramento Valley
Edwin J. Clapp
United States
Europe
Witte
Sam
Salvation Army Quota for Marshall Not Reached
A Salvation Army representative for Clark county, A E Ramsdale, reports Marshall has reached only 300 of its 3500 quota for the Army campaign. The Eastern Star has donated 10.09, and Ramsdale says more territory must be covered to meet the goal soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A E. Ramsdele
Salvation Army
Army
Clark County
Marshall
Eastern Star
Ramsdale Sistes
Inhi
Jaihé
Valuations Read At County Supervisors Meeting
County board reviewed assessed valuations for 1926 and 1927 showing a drop of 990 224 in 1927, signaling less county revenue next year. The meeting covered printing contracts, road work, TB testing figures, auditor contract, election judges, and a budget plan including road reimbursements and a wolf bounty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Supervisors
Leroy McNary
Marshall Girl Marries West Terre Haute Fellow
Terre Haute Indiana June 12 Karl M. Rhoads age 23 311 Riggy Avenue West Terre Haute mason's apprentice and Bertha Maurer age 22 Marshall Illinois bookkeeper were granted a marriage license here yesterday.
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Marshall
West Terre Haute
Terre Haute
Ind
Karl M. Rhoads
Riggy Avenue
Mason
Bertha Maurer
Ill
Man arrested in Indiana and brought to Marshall
Scott Glenn was arrested in Evansville Indiana and brought to Marshall Wednesday by Sheriff Harry Coldren on a charge of child desertion. He appeared before Squire Tom Craig and was placed under a $1000 bond to appear in the circuit court. He gave bond and was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn, Scott
Evansville
Indiana
Marshall
Harry Coldren
Tom Craig
Asbery Community Club Plans Evening Meeting
The Asbery Community Club will hold its regular meeting this evening. The program will be presented by children and volunteers are urged to assist with the program as stated by Mrs. G. H. Ziramesly who is in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbery Community Club
G. H. Ziramesly
Marshall Rotary Attends Casey Joint Meeting
The Marshall Rotary Club joined Casey's club Monday for a joint gathering. The program featured songs by both clubs, solos and duets led by Earl Morris and Harold Bright, a stunt punchboard, and a talk by Prof. J R Colbert on “What Are We After?” Attendees from Marshall included O H Robson, W A Satterfield, C M Bubeck, C C Carroll and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Marshall Jyith
Casey
Earl Morris
Marshall
Harold Bright
C. C. Carroll
C. G. Claypool
H. R. Snavely
Hbarl Morris
W. E. Morris
John Mullen
Harry B. Potter
Lloyd Pulver
Second Concert Next Thursday by Chamber of Commerce Band
The Chamber of Commerce Band presents its second concert of the season under Director Harold Bright. The program includes Hostrauser March, Hungarian Fantasia overture, Tobani Slide, Losey Garden of Tomorrow with soloist Miss Mary Johnson, De Luca Gavotte, Adestes Fidelis with soloists Wesnitzer and Casteel, and popular selections. Patrons may submit requests to the leader or secretary by next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Harold Bright
Hostrauser
Chambers
Tobani
Cee .Losey
Deppen
Mary Johnson
Luca Cornet
Adestes
Fidelis
Barnhouse
H. R. Wesnitzer
Drew “Casteel
Bright
Hatton Homecoming Draws Big Crowd at Hatton M P Church
About 400 to 500 people attended the thirtieth homecoming and anniversary of the Hatton M P church in Matton on Sunday. Rev. John Carpenter preached the morning sermon and a basket dinner followed the noon meal. Harry Drake of West Union gave an address, Joe Tharp responded, and music by a Hopewell quartet and local band closed the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatton
Harry Drake
West Union
Joe Tharp
A. Lichtenberger
Gerards
Illinois to confer 1900th degree at 56th commencement
The 56th annual University of Illinois commencement was held this morning, awarding over 1900 degrees this spring, with more than 200 from Chicago professional branches. From Clark County graduates include Beatrice Mills and James Turner of Casey and Edward Arford Mary Arford Helen Baird James Burnett Ralph Knipe and Robert Murphy of Marshall. President David Kinley delivered the address.
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Urbana-Champaign, Jr
University of Illinois
Chicago
Clark County
Beatrice Mills
James Turner
Casey
Edward Arford
Mary Arford
Helen Baird
James Burnett
Ralph Knipe
Robert Murphy
Marshall
David Kinley
Auto Thief Apprehended by Policeman Wallace
Daniel Kent age 21 of Lansing Michigan was captured by Policeman J W Wallace after his car a two door Dodge was wrecked east of Livingston. The wrecker towed the vehicle to Sacklers Garage and Kent was found to be wanted in Lansing for stealing the car and forgery charges. He was held until Wednesday when Lansing authorities retrieved him. It was learned he had spent seven years previously in a boys school on other charges.
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Daniel Kent
Lansing
Michigan
J. W. Wallace
Livingston
Sackler
Wallace
Marshall Bride Is United in Paris Marriage
A marriage license was issued here today to James Archibald Tewin, 23, of Lions, NL, and Ruth Solitkenp, 20, of Marshall, NL, uniting at Paris.
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Marshall
Paris
James Archibald
Tewin
Lions
Ruth Solitkenp
Local Milk Firm Pays Farmers in May and Sets June Price
Marshall Milk and Cream Co pays $8600 to 44 farmers for May milk at 22000 pounds daily production. The June price is set at $1.90 per hundredweight. Ivan Tally to erect a concrete silo this week. List includes Emery Van Pleet at $330.99, Riley Davis $268.16, Clarence Buser $243.38, and many others among the top receivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Milk & Cream Co
Allen
Emery van Pleet
Riley Davis
Clarence Buser
Frank Hoenig
Ernest Burns
Henry Buser
Eesces Ces
Jess Strohm
Delmar Washburn
J. K. Wallisof
Ivan Tally C. Ave
Qce Carrol
Seem
SA Askin
Harry Bamesberger
Clarence Beggs
Herman Bartlett
George Gunder
Charles Stepp
Chas. Smittkamp
John Welsh
Albert Buser
Claude Ogle
Carl Norton
Fred Koppler
Frank Gelisert
Frank Morgan
Wm. Moyer
Roy Wells
T. E. Tutwiler
Pone Oe
Chris Imle
George Ramsey
Fred Kuhn
Virgil Hurst
Charles Lovell
Deal Craig
Harold Hayden Wu
Ed Beadle
Bruce Braynard
C. E. Raines
Melvin Norton
Wee
Mrs. Romoser
Glenn Jones
Percy Cox Nicnene
Russell Haddix
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Count Witte
Russia
Japan
Henry Ford
Ford Museum
Salvation! Army
Mickie
OnAne Place
Martinsville
Petit Jury
Wabash Valley Printing Co
Prewett
Douglas
Walker
Westfield
Davison
Melrose
Ridgway
York
Darwin
Dolson
Wabash
Anderson
A. Ray Drennan
Springfield
Orange
Leander “Wright
Aaron Shotts
Edward Wallace
B. Auburn
Chase Veach
H. ‘Elledge
Wellington Hurst
U.S. Parcel
J. BE. Turner
Ross Lee
B. S. Ruedy
John Burr
L. H. Johnson
T. N
Parker
Chas. Gilbert
C. E. Reeds
R. C. Daughettee
John G. Snedeker
Frank Augustus
Henry Graham
Clarence Gilbert
Frank Geisert
Robert Wyrick
H. A. Walker
H. C. Vanscoyk
Ralph Terrell
Marion Collier
Burton Prust
Highsmith
Elledge
Auburn
Lawrenceville
Leander Wright
Roy Swope
Arc Hammond
Roy Hammond
Edgar County
B. Fr. Holscher
Board of Review
Marshall-Charleston
Marshall, Douglas, Dolson
Westfield Townships
Martinsvile-Cleone
Dolson, Parker
Martinsville-York
York Township
Orange Townships
Douglas Casey
Johnson
Marshall Sreee Sane
Orange Ee
Parker Aeees
Westfield Se Tee
York Sevdeeees Epeserens
Asbury Community Club
Albert T. Reid
Hiner
Reid
Marshall Rotary
J. R. Colbert
Arsnesweees Sax
Harpy Drake
University of Ilinois
O. K. Allen
Ivan Tally
O .K. Allen
Marshall Milk & Cream Company
the Herald
Austermiller
Sarah C. Nicol
Cttica
Buckner G A. Wesiis
Emery Tox
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