17 Aug 1921
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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1921
Page
1
The world rich John D Rockefeller and his brother William stopped for the night at a Saratoga Springs hotel. They took modest rooms, while others likely occupied pricier suites to project status. The piece also offers satirical quips on thrift, lemons, optimists, bachelors, and fashion trends.
W. J. Bryan, age sixty one, still commands crowds as he spoke at the Mt. Vernon Chautauqua after a stop in Litchfield. The veteran orator, whose career spans a quarter century, drew praise for his magnetism and clear, compelling voice, with witnesses noting the speech as perhaps his best. His vigorous pace and clean living were praised as evidence of enduring vitality.
President Obregon of Mesiroa las Tather cuts support for protesters opposing the Mesisunol export tax. He announces that strong measures will follow if dissent continues, signaling a decisive shift in policy amid mounting unrest.
The proposal directs all collected tax income to cover both interest and principal on Mexico's foreign debt. It aims to ensure timely payments and reduce default risk by prioritizing external obligations, potentially shaping fiscal policy and budget allocations in the near term.
A historical note discusses new British histories proposing a chapter headed My Wild Prish Rose, aligning with archival naming practices and scholarly framing. The fragment hints at a focus on chapter titles as markers of period voice and literary tone.
A large barn north west of Beadle, near Regiover Newa, burned Monday evening. The fire killed three horses and another was fatally burned. Five hundred bushels of oats, twenty tons of hay, and harness were destroyed. Owner Albert Moore Beadle, a longtime local farmer, faces partial insurance coverage and an undetermined total loss.
The Jefferson County Teachers Institute will be held one day Saturday August 27 beginning at 9 a.m. in the county court house. All country and village teachers outside Mt. Vernon are expected to attend as plans for the year will be explained and supplies issued. Bring the State Course of Study. Wiliam Miner Co Supt of Schools.
Miss Fay Correll entertained Miss Wilma Cotton of Mt Vernon over the weekend. The B Y P L U work progresses with Miss Overby as instructor. Officers elected include President Mrs Coats Vice president Bernice Mattox Secretary Clarence Coats Corresponding Secretary Mr Beals Treasurer Willie Heilig Librarian Mrs Pyeusy Chorater Mr Webber. Meetings will be every Sunday night. Mrs Ralph Johneen of Mt Vernon visited Game Mattox Sunday. Several attended Tony Pitchford's sale Thursday. Mrs Irnie Price retired to Decatur after visiting her parents. Bernice Matty, the only graduate from Shilot township, won the scholarship. Fay Correll and Nun Weatherford of Webb school also graduated. Lena Willd ivillings with relatives. The community notes revisions to corn crops and Mary Overby entertained at Frank Coats home Sunday. She will return to Packsburg Tuesday after five days teaching the B O Y P U nianiual.
An event titled a tontal affair will be held Friday August 28 at Pari Grave. The program includes addresses and features from the N B A Service Feature Panel as part of the sandby Pandiv reten.
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