Obituary notices honor mothers and teachers in midwest towns
The page records two obituaries, Lilly Ethel Jackson of Mt Pleasant and Zentka M Bartrum of Livingston IL, detailing birth and death dates, family survivors, faith, and service details. It also includes lengthy commentary on rural fairs and agricultural demonstrations, praising fairs as community advertising and education.
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Lilly Ethel Jackson
William and
Belle Towel
Earl Jackson
Imogene
Marjorie
Anna Belle
Christian Church
Mt Pleasant
Night encounter with a skunk near Wright farm
Nathan Wright two miles north of town faced a half grown skunk walking on its hind legs while checking a pasture gate at dusk. He had no weapon and called his wife and a collie. The skunk was dispatched and Wright is recovering.
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Nathan Wright
Mr. Wright
Agricultural Fairs Promote Farm Product Recognition and Premiums
Exhibits of country products drive production and serve as advertising. For years farmers with fine cattle fruit and other farm goods sought public display and premiums to gain recognition.
Norwegian builders unveil rapid wooden rod frame structure
Construction method uses temporary wooden rod framework to assemble a shelter quickly. The system shows how lightweight elements form a sturdy, reusable skeleton, enabling rapid erection for emergency or field needs.
Price Increases and Their Effect on Business and Capital
The piece argues higher prices and wages squeeze capital, raise interest, and shrink business activity. It cites construction slowdowns, layoffs, and price levels harming public interest, urging study of ownership and management disclosures in a 1920 Marshall Herald revenue affidavit.
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Marshall Herald
Marshall
Illinois
State of Illinois
Clark
W. G. Young
Harry B. Potter
V. G. Young
Illinos
G. Young
Charles Scott
Bartow
Florida
Local Social and Death Notices from South Dolson
Earl Thatcher moved to Westfield last week. Payton Murphy of Westfield was here on business. Timothy Babcock and family visited Paris on business. Mrs. Thomas Murphy traveled to Indianapolis to see relatives. Oda Marrs visited Charleston guests with Cal Boyer and Nicholsons. Babcock family attended Arch Bennett wedding anniversary. Andy Frey lost a work horse. Irvin McHenry, formerly of this place, died at Walnut Prairie aged 76 and was buried at Clarksville cemetery. Wieland family attended a meeting near Redmon last week.
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Earl Thatcher
Westfield
Payton Murphy
Timothy Babcock
R. E. Babcock
Cecil
Paris
Thomas Murphy
Indianapolis
Oda Marrs
Cal Boyer
Wm. Nicholson
Charleston
Irvin McHenry
Walnut Prairie
Clarksville
Mr. McHenry
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