Tobacco foes rally as anti smoking drive grows
A ballroom of reformers led by the Non-Smokers Protective League accuses tobacco of being the greatest menace to America. Speakers claim cigarettes, cigars, and chewing tobacco threaten public health while anti smoking bills gain support amid veteran group involvement and industry resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotts Sonia
Dy. ‘Charles
G. Pease
New York
Prote
Ted League of America
Joe Merwin
Cleveland
Hig
Inspa
Joe Brites
Putin
American Legion
Mt Vernon News Directors and Staff Notes
Mt Vernon Recster News lists Norman J Sugg Edwin Racknawhy Mrs Norman J Sugg and others as staff. The column credits editors and managers, notes association with press and telegraph services, and provides newspaper mailing and delivery details including subscription rates and carrier delivery in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman J. Sugg
Edwin Racknawhy
Norman
Dwin Rackawa
Morman J. Sugg
Prank Bogan
White Buzzard Killed in Illinois
Enton Illinois January 5 says a white Wagcard was killed Tuesday in the Big Muddy Bottoms by J Alfred Quick a miner of Rush. Buzzards have become practically extinct in Southern Illinois though they were numerous only a few years ago.
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Enton
J Alfred Quick
Salvation Army War Sparks Tokyo Buddhist Split
In Tokyo a Buddhist Salvation Army faction forms against the Salvation Army leadership during its Jubilee celebrations. The Buddhist group vows to halt the Christian Salvation Army in Japan as tensions flare. Galenst Duce of the Salvation Army dismisses the attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irena
Tokio
Jan
Salvation
Harrington Widow Seeks Church Duty Amid Long Strife
Danville business man Ernest Harrington enters the thirty-eighth day of a lounginge strike to save his wife Sadie from suffering as she urges him to preach and live the church life. She vows to fast and pray until divine aid ends the crisis, while he declares he has done all he can and she may live or die as God wills.
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Danvilgwi
Dam
Sadie HE
Marorington
Witp
Ernest S
Harrington
Danville
Tarrington
Seven insane prisoners escape from Chester asylum yard
Seven inmates of the Criminal Insane Asylum escaped while in the yards at Chester. Five were recaptured. Lews Casper and Joseph Hanrahn remain at large. Both men were transferred from Joliet Penitentiary.
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Chester
Asyuium
Thenelosure
Lews Casper
Sweder
Joseph Hanrahn
Oh Jollet
Boy dies shoveling oats in bin at West Side Mine
Mosco Hav aged 17 was suffocated at the West Side Mine near Johnston City while shoveling grain. A bin was blocked when its supports gave way and oats covered his head before rescuers could reach him.
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Marton, HL
Tan
Mosco- Hav
West Side
Johnston City
On Track Car Ad Northside Tilted Prices
Car sale blurb shows a redtop bay detail and special price offers by Pollock Lamber & Coal Co with a contact phone 216. The fragment indicates towing toys and a price tag, reflecting a classified ad style from a small dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redtop
Pollock Lamber & Coal Co
Tompson and Thompson Loan of 1500 Near Ready
A loan arrangement involving the firm of Tompson and Thompson for 1500 is nearing readiness. The notice notes the amount and the preparatory status with no further names or dates provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tompson & Thompson
Wanted Horses and Mares at Mt Vernon Barn
Advertises buying good sized fat horses and mares aged four years and older at high prices. Barn location James dens Mt Vernon Ibolg with contact for sale details. Verification of names and exact venue is uncertain due to OCR errors.
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James Dens
Mt Vernon
Ibolg
Balowenstein
Nats Stack
Peterson's Ointment Promises Refund for Skin Ailments
A Buffalo man testifies he used Peterson's Ointment for 11 years to treat running sores and skin diseases after doctors advised amputation. He claims the ointment cured his condition and mentions hospital care and skin graft attempts. Mail orders filled by Peterson Ointment Co Inc, Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
I. B. Root
Michigan Avenue
Buffalo
N. Y
Peterson Ointment Co. Inc
New York
Mystery postcard incident halts tragedy at Archie Young home
Postcards signed by a woman with risqué innuendo upset traveling salesman Archie Young and his wife. Police intervened to explain the mailings were sent from Laura 81 and circulated in hundreds of homes. Also notice states Mt Vernon improvement taxes due, city collector Otto McPherson to collect after Jan 6, 1921 at 1212 Main Street.
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Ynterinflodat Vw
Denyan Colp
Jan
Jim A
Tate
Archie Young
Young
Mt. Vernon
Main Street
Y. Otto McPherson
Stock Series Announcement by City Building and Loan
The King City Building and Loan association announces a new series of stock dated June 1, 1921 for investors. Inquiries invited at Ham National Bank with explanation of the plan by GF M Ward J WV Gibson, Presidents Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King ‘City Building and Loan Association
Building and Loan Association
Ham National Bank
GF. M, Ward
WV. Gibson
Notice of mine property purchase request
Notice states Floyd & Floyd Marcoe offer to buy mine property for cash or trade and invites owners to present theirs for consideration. Includes address of contact and note that trades welcome. Details unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Floyd
Clinton Indiana Elopement Sparks Fashionable Wedding Plans
In Clinton Indiana an elopement between Celeste Bombi and Robert S. Smith disrupted wedding plans with Miss Lamb. The couple reportedly fled Holcomb and headed toward Crown Point or another Indiana town to marry, leaving families and friends awaiting confirmation.
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Clinton
Pat
Ghursh
Holcomb
Miss Lamb
Smith
Market Notice for Pigs and Lumber Co Listing
We are on the market for pigs weighing 100 to 1h pounds in rounds. Prefer thin pigs. rela Lumber & Coal Co offers phone 216.
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Rela Lumber & Coal Co
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Mt. Vernon Register-News Company (Incorporated
Ned Brow
Pruss. Wyle
Main ST
Illinois
Jefferson County
Ad- Jolafig
Jefferson Aid
UNION
Danvilla
Baers
Talenots
Col. H. A. Sledge
Bluford, Ill
Dr.d
Karl Drake
American Chemical Society
Charles H. Herty
Herty
Wilson
France
Pathe
J. N. Johnson Co
Edison
Diamond
Columbia
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