Babson Sees no Socialist Threat in U S Says Movements Fade
Babson argues that socialist and radical currents are waning in the United States and that labor and farmer blocs will temper extremism. He predicts a middle course as conservatives gain and government influence grows, with railroads and coal policy driven by necessity. The interview, conducted in Hills Mass, discusses global Bolshevism and domestic currents shaping 1922 politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellesley
Hills
Mass
Russia
Mexico
Reputnthiés
Roger West Babson
United States
Organized ‘Labor
American Federation of Labor
Thompson Wins at Two State Fairs in Hereford Show
J. A. Thompson of Martinsville, a noted Hereford breeder, earned third prize in the aged bull class at the Iowa State Fair with Beau Fairfax. Miss Gayland 2nd won a ribbon in the aged cow class. At a Nebraska fair, Beau Fairfax also took the grand champion prize and senior champion bull, with 813 Herefords entered. Thompson claimed two more third prizes in aged cow and aged herd classes.
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J. &. Thompson
Martinsville
Beau Fairfax
Miss Gayland
Nebraska
Thompson
Wedding of Miss Archer at Paris Review
Miss Lola Archer of Marshall married Glenn Lowry of Westfield in a quiet ceremony at Paris M E Church with Rev. Chap man officiating on September 2. The couple dined, toured the Shades, visited relatives in Indianapolis, then returned home to Westfield two days later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield
Lola Achér
Marshall
Glenn
Lowry
Indianapolis
L. G. Archer
Westfield Township
Oves
A. E., Lowry
Westfeld
West
Ben
Wentfield
Marshall City Decides On Water and Light Plant Project
Three city council meetings last week adopted plans and specifications by Engineer Frank J Wilcox for water light and ice structures. Light building costs 8500 dollars plant 51000 water 15000 ice 19000. Babson remarks see positive investment potential and future rail and utility revitalization. Babson chart index shows a weekly business trend of 8 below normal with signs of improved trade in the coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Plang
Frank J.’ Wilcox
Babson
United” States
Peg Amy
Alter
Women to head new Bureau of Home Economics in D C
Secretary Wallace launches a national plan to create a centralized Bureau of Home Economics in the Department of Agriculture. The aim is to aid housewives in housekeeping, foods, dress, and labor-saving devices, placing the bureau on equal standing with other departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Home Economics
Wallace
Department
Labor Department
Woman’s Bureau
Agriculture
Martinsville Candidate McDaniel Arrested in Charleston
W K McDaniel a Martinsville Republican nominee for representative in the 34th district faced arrest in Charleston on intoxication and transporting liquor charges. He was fined 50 dollars plus costs and held on a 1000 dollar bond. A quart of white mule and a pint of alcohol were found upon him. Police noted mismatched auto plates possible booze running use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. K. McDaniel
Martinsville
Evans
McDaniel
Local marriage licenses listed for Indiana and nearby states
A list of marriage licenses shows couples from Martinsville, Westfield, Terre Haute, Clinton, Tangier and nearby townships. Names include Henry H Bryant and Beryl Cordell, Raymond Heberlig and Elizabeth Perigo, James Loser and Erlene Lee, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry H. Bryant
Martinsville
Ind
Beryl EB. Cordell
Raymond S. Heberlig
Grand Rapids, Mich
Elizabeth Perigo
Westfield
James W. Loser
Erlene M. Lee
Kansas
Brian Boyd
Hutsonville
Mammia Hagar
Crawford County
John Floyd
Terre Haute
Pearl M. Miller
Pete Avenatti
Clinton
Pauline Carpenter
West Terre Haute
Wayne Dodd
Martinsville Township
Grace E. Mills
Orange Township
Andy Lowery Fined After Self Defense Plea
Andy Lowery appeared before Squire Emerson yesterday for striking Warren Smith. He pleaded his own case and was fined 3 dollars plus costs. An appeal to a higher court is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Lowery
Squire Emerson
Warren Smith
New Bureau Aims to Aid City Housewives with Marketing and Budgeting
The article describes a proposed government bureau to assist urban housewives in managing groceries and home economies. It emphasizes systematic information on food selection, buying, and preparation to ease the high cost of living and extend household budgets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
The
New Bureau
McDaniel Bridge Nears Public Opening in Martinsville
Bridge on Annapolis Road in Martinsville finished last week and will open to the public in about one week according to road engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcdaniel Bridge
McDaniel
Annapolis Road
Martinsville
Illinois Blue Star Bus denied CN certificate
Illinois Commerce Commission rejected the Illinois Blue Star Bus Company application for a certificate of convenience and necessity to operate a Danville to Paris bus line. The denial stops the route pending any further action by the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Illinois Commerce Commission
Ilinois Blue Star Bus Company
Danville
Paris
Murphy-Pine Bastardy Case Jury Verdict Delivered
The Layle Murphy bastardy case reached a jury verdict on Friday in Robinson with Judge Maxwell presiding. The jury found Murphy guilty though sentencing was deferred and it is expected a new trial will be sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Layle Murphy
Maxwell of Robinson
Band Concludes Summer Season to Large Marshall Crowd
A massed band closed the summer season with a Thursday night concert drawing one of Marshall's largest audiences. Spectators praised the music variety and volume. The Westfield businessmen's quartet performed several numbers to the crowd's delight.
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Marshall
Westfield
Marshall Suffered Saturday Storm With Hail and Wind
A severe storm hit Marshall Saturday afternoon bringing heavy hail, rain, and strong winds. Hail blanketed streets for hours, trees toppled, power lines were damaged, and the baseball grandstand collapsed under the gusts.
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Marshall
Baum of Paris Secures State Aid Pavement Contract
Ralph Baum has returned from Springfield where he was awarded the State Aid pavement contract near Grand Turn on the road south of Marshall. The five mile project includes heavy excavation and two or three bridges with a total value around $163000.
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Paris
Ill
Ralph Baum
Springfield
Grand Turn
Marshall
National-Dixie Hotel to replace Archer Hotel in Charleston
Charles H. McMorris of Charleston announced Monday the Archer Hotel will be renamed the National-Dixie Hotel. Wes Mundy is remodeling it and will operate the 25 room building with baths in about half the rooms and running water in all, plus a large dining room.
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Archer
Wes Mundy
Charles H. McMorris
Charleston
National-Dixie
MceMorris
McMorris
Chicago
Local Man Drives Fast Cars Too Fast for Week
An elderly man notes a neighbour’s reckless driving on a second speed and jokes about the man running his business with “low” speed for others. The speaker implies the neighbour advertises via a local publicity purveyor.
County Board Discusses Bridges and Bronze Tablet
County board of supervisors meets for three days as committees form to investigate county officer compensation and a $1000 bronze World War Tablet proposed for the court house. Bridges on Jefferson street and Maple Creek in Orange township were approved with costs up to 2500 and 1500 respectively. Tuberculosis eradication concerns raised by Snedker and Merritt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Supervisors
Martinsville
Jefferson Street
City of
Marinsville
Union Street
Orange Township
Maple Creek
Cooper
Green
Hendrix
Cooke
Bennett
Hammond
Lee
Geisert
Beeson
Highsmith
Court House
Clark County
Logan County
Quincy Snedker
Worth W. Merritt
Mrs Charles Setzer Hosts Surprise Birthday Dinner
Mrs Charles Setzer hosted an elaborate surprise dinner at her country home for her husband’s 82nd birthday. The afternoon featured conversation and music with lemonade ice cream and cake, followed by guests departing late in the evening. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Walter Lackey and their sons Mr Fred Hewitt and wife Mr and Mrs Milton Pearson and son Mr and Mrs Septer Pearson and son Mr and Mrs Fred Cooper and daughter Mr and Mrs Henry Setzer and son Delphin and Lola Mr and Mrs Ray Huston and Frank Waldon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Seitzer
Charlie
Walter Lackey
Fred Hewitt
Milton Pearson
Septer Pearson
Fred Cooper
Henry Setzer
Delphin
Lola
Ray Huston
Frank Waldon
J O Biggs Made Postmaster at Westfield
Westfield. Sept 9 During the past week J O Biggs who has acted as postmaster for several months received word he was appointed permanent postmaster at Westfield for four years by President Harding with Senate confirmation the appointment taking effect Aug 29 The Charleston exam in July included S E Vanscoyk and Claude Goble but Biggs was chosen He has installed two competent assistants Miss Lela Seneff and Miss Iva Perigo and they will be retained The rural carrier corps includes W J Waltrip Earl Moore and Harry Thorp with others named in the district bulletin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield
J. O. Biggs
Harding
Senate
Charleston
Charleston the‘ Fore Part of July.and, Was Taken By Mr. Biggs
Vanscoyk
Claude Goble
Lela. Seneff
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tog
Duay
Nebraska Fair
Iowa
Miss Archer
Paris—Review
Washington, D.C
Secretary of Agriculture
Bureau
Clark ‘County
Omer Finney
Bellair
Ruby Deboard
Hazeldell
Robert Myer
Esther Prushiere
Fairview
Frank Wampler
Leckie Nelson
Fred H. Pickard
Tangier
Lelia de Baum
Hansel de Vane Leavengood
Ocala
Fla
Mildred Pittman Price
Casey
Reuben B .Norton
Marshall Township
Minnie Bell Morgan
Dolson Township
BAUM
Road South
Mickie
Charles Setzer
Bolen
Irvin
Rath’ Gling
Fenion
Bani
John’ Collins of
Casay
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