County finances and state burdens loom in Illinois
A Carmi businessman cites county clerk data showing 97 of 102 Illinois counties anticipate bills. argues counties need relief from state duties or higher taxation. He urges state legislative focus on funding, fairness to officers, and support for the poor while warning against bankruptcy. The column also reflects on Lincoln’s humane stance and ends with divorce commentary highlighting widespread spousal disagreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Gilpin
Carmi
Geo. D. Barnard Stationery Co
St. Louis
Ilinois
Union
Lawrenceville
Illinois
Clark County
Clark
Monuments and Historic Roads Highlight Glendale Letter
Glendale writer notes El Camino Real as the Royal Road with mission bells marking Franciscan routes from San Diego to Santa Barbara. He recalls Marshall Illinois landings by Col William Archer and family along the National Road, and shares family ties to local figures and a Florida orange price note.
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Los Angeles
U. S
San Diego
Santa Barbara
San Gabriel
San Fernando
el Camino Real
Clark County
Marshall
Col
Wm. B Archer
Stephen
Betsy
Wabash River
Wabash
Mississippi
Walnut Prairie
Three Archers
Wheeling
West Virginia
St Louis
Missouri
Wm B Archer
John Marshall
US Supreme Court
Col Wm B
Stephen Archer
Ber
Hogue
Betsy Hogue
Colum B
Chicago
Archer Avenue
Charlie Schenck
The
Herald
Ernie
Will
Charle
Democrat
White rent: an old Anglo-Saxon quit rent origin
The term quit rent derives from hwit rent meaning white rent. It was an annual payment made by a tenant to the lord of the manor, in lieu of certain services like plowing the lord’s fields. Silver coins funded this charge, reflecting its historical monetary basis.
Statement on stockholders and fiduciary holdings from 1927 ad
The notice lists owners stockholders and security holders as on the company books. It includes trustees or fiduciaries with the beneficiary names and asserts full knowledge of stock ownership conditions. Affiant claims no other party has any direct or indirect interest in the stock bonds or securities beyond what is stated. Frank Cole notary public certifies sworn statement dated September 28 1927.
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Congress
Marshall Herald
Marshall
Illinois
State of Illinois
Clark
Harry B. Potter
Wabash Valley Printing Co
Marshall, Illinois
Ilinois
Mortagees
Frank Cole
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Harry
Potter
Windis
National
Commonwealth
W. G. Sibley
Chicago Journal of Commerce
Lee
Washington
Andy Johnson
Niue
Lincoln
White House
North
Army
Navy
Dixie
Glendale
Calif
Florida
Co. L. Kilborn
Raymond Sockler
Fisher
F.o. B. Lansing
Oldsmobile
Bechler Auto Company
Phone
Marshall, Tl
Ing Trade
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