Return to Illinois after drought plagued Oklahoma trip
A traveler recounts extreme drought across Oklahoma, Texas, and Kansas with poor cotton and corn yields, scorching heat, and few rainfalls. He describes wind and heat destroying crops, fruit trees, and a widespread migration back east, expressing disdain for the western climate and preference to remain in Illinois.
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Oklahoma
Kansas
Tex
Nebraska
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Texas
Cleveland County
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Nyé
Frank Cleaver
Advertisers See Boost From Saturday Sales Rush
Crowds gathered outside a store on a busy Saturday morning as posters and notices drew buyers from far and wide. Scudamore Bros. promoted a special retirement sale with doors opening at 8 30 am, causing a crowd to flood in and a jam reported at the interior.
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Board of Local Improvements
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Marshall
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Bros
Train wreck victim dies after air freight crash
A freight train collision near the city injured two crew members, with one man, about 23, married three months, dying shortly after being taken to town. The other survivor remained hospitalized.
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Vexcent
Tackett
Westfield meeting greets visiting official with cordial reception
Local report from Westfield notes Mr. Gannon Popular Nir Cannon held a rousing meeting last Wednesday. School children were dismissed for an hour to hear President Daugh Ey, of the college, introduce him, with the Westfield Review praising a very cordial reception.
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Westfield
Daugh Ey
College
Westfield Review
Sapeech
Separate Maintenance Proceeds in Marshall Court
Thompson sues Vern Thompson in circuit court for separate maintenance alleging cruelty and failure to provide. The couple, residents of Marshall, share a two year old child.
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Thompson
Vern Thompson
Marshall
Eastern Illinois Teachers Association Meeting Report
A fragmentary report notes Miss Mabel Khan addressing the Eastern Illinois States Teachers Association in Charleston last Tuesday. It mentions school events, a junior class performance, and preparations for an upcoming game and band practice.
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Ivocal Holowee
Clas Sdervec
Ole Fday
States Teachers Association
Charleston
Mabel Khan
Len Ntereas
Pheres
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