31 Jan 1921
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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1921
Page
1
Theodore Sage and Edel J Auge are named in a clipping noting Walter Business, Manager, once City Editor of the Associated Press. The fragment references standard newspaper masthead details and subscription pricing for Jefferson County and neighboring counties, with typical postage and quarterly carrier rates.
A collage of tiny snatches from 1921 era columns and dispatches. Items joke about coffee, eating at home, and taxes on toys, noting reform talk in Chicago and a depot-to-hotel era shift. Miscellaneous quips mention hog prices, crime figures, and sugar export hopes.
Col Kyle Rucker, judge advocate in the American occupation forces at Coblenz, opens inquiry into the Bergdoll kidnapping plot. He reportedly seeks release of two American prisoners Charles Neal of Baltimore and Frank Zimmer of Denver in exchange for trial by American court martial. In London, papers approve allied council decision to impose 226000000000 gold marks indemnity on Germany.
Aberdeen reports merchants fear heavy losses at sea from a North Pacific gale that raged yesterday. Eddyville notes Lee Ellison, condemned killer of Sheriff R Scott Hunter, met death by electric chair at 4 23 this morning after pleading for mercy.
Johnson of California declared in a formal statement today that the people of the western states are entitled to know how the Japanese question is being disposed of in the Shidara Morris treaty. The Associated Press report from Washington dated January 31 outlines the demand for transparency on this international issue.
Speaker Dahlberg indicated today that chairmanships and membership of the 32 House committees will probably be announced Thursday. The Springfield scene centers on the impending leadership allocations as the new session approaches.
Washington on January 31 reports farm stock values as of January first totaling 6.2385 billion dollars, compared with 8.507 billion dollars on January first in 1920, according to the Department of Agriculture.
Frederick H. Parkhurst, governor of Maine, died at 9 15 this afternoon after an infection under the tongue that began three weeks ago. He had shown improvement until late last night when he grew faint and passed away. The death occurred in Augusta as officials reported.
Several young men detained in yesterday raid on suspected shooting craps were released after arraignment. They claimed they were playing dominoes, not gambling with bones, before local court. Also listed are rental notices for Nicely furnished room at 201 North 12th St and 3 rooms for light housekeeping at 242 So 15th Street.
An ad line-up for agricultural feeds lists Shorts Horse and Mule Butter Ball Dairy Hog Lasses Scratch and Eureka Laying Mash with Pollock Lumber & Coal Co. contact info Phone 216.
In Springfield Illinois the Fifty second General Assembly begins work with plans to abolish the state public utilities commission and put a referendum on issuing bonds perhaps 60 million for World War II veterans bonuses. Senate and house members arrive for session resuming at 10 o'clock after a two week break.
Divisions 4 and 9 of the First Methodist church socialized at Mrs Rufus Grants Thursday. Mrs Minnie Grant led a business session after a social hour. Mrs Nugent of St Louis spoke about the Epworth home for girls. Mrs Cleo Grissom sang. Refreshments served.
The lodge announces no meeting tomorrow due to illness. The next gathering is the third Tuesday in February at 2 30 PM at the American Legion hall.
Lawson Purdy former president of the New York city board of taxes urged a tax exemption on all new dwellings for fifteen years at a U S chamber of commerce housing conference in Washington He argued the measure would boost building amid a housing shortage and that costs were already 100 percent above normal making it not unfair to existing owners
Chicago market page reports May wheat opening at 1.50 percent and closing at 1.48 percent. March wheat opened 1.62 percent and closed 1.60 percent. Corn May opened 65 percent and closed 64 1/4 percent. July corn opened 67 percent and closed 66 percent. Oats May opened 41 1/4 and closed 41 1/2 percent. July oats opened 42 and closed 41 1/2 percent.
National Market update from Chicago stock yards dated January 31 reports cattle at 1,800 head, hogs 6,700 head down about 15, sheep 19,000 head slow and 25 to 50 cents lower.
NATS STOCK YARDS ST LOUIS JAN 31 CATTLE 6500 mostly steady, ton 12.60, hogs 19,500 active steady, top 10.18. SHEEP 2100 lambs top 10.50.
A special Grand Jury has been summoned for next Thursday in West Frankfort to investigate a sudden crime wave. They will focus on crimes alleged against girls and probe local conditions that may have allowed such offenses.
The Chamber of Commerce has launched a movement to consolidate the adjoining towns of West Frankfort and Frankfort Heights. It is reported to be far advanced, outlining potential governance and service changes.
Wy Associated Frena notes a special election in Streator for a commission form government set for tomorrow January 31. If approved, an election for the mayor and city commissioners will be held in May.
A small yellow dog was killed today when a taxi struck it near the post office. The dog reportedly ran in front of the car, was thrown several feet, and landed on the sidewalk where it lay unmoving.
The body of Mrs. Mary Maxey who died at her son Reverend Karl Maxey's home in Kent Washington last week will arrive here on the t N. at 11 15 tomorrow morning. It will be taken to the home of her daughter Mrs. Ed Lyons on the Salem road for short services at 1 39 p m Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove cemetery.
Early history of the Cherokee Indians to be depicted in a pageant at Tahlequah during the first week of June commemorating the 100th anniversary of Sequoyah's alphabet invention.
A shell from Admiral Dewey's gun, sitting unused for 22 years in Manila, exploded injuring three Filipino boys. One boy picked up the shell and threw it at a rock, causing the blast and injuries.
Lump coal inquiry directed to Winn Lumbe at Co. Concrete Works. Phone 103, 28-28.
EB H W Beckstead, a known hog expert in Iowa, criticizes expensive stock foods and remedies. He claims five pounds of mineraline mixed with bran yields 900 pounds of hog feed, keeping hogs healthy and worm-free, and offers mineraline by prepaid mail from The Mindratine Chemical Co. Chicago.
Bran priced at 1.78, Grey shorts 1.90, corn at 0.90 delivered citywide by Donoho Bros. Feed Co. 221 Ky Main St. Phone 633-W. Also notices: elderly lady seeks companion and experienced cook, no washing, Mrs Shields 816 N 6th St. registered Holstein calf born December 2, 1920 for 40. Mrs Bluford Amos Wilson Bluford Ii advertise. girl wanted for general house work at 826 North St phone 230-R. a tiny German made miniature motorcycle weighing 82 pounds is highlighted.
Advertisement copy promotes Grove’s Laxative Quinine Tablets claiming headache relief by curing the cold. Mentions a tonite laxative and Ferm destroyer with genuine product bearing J W Grove signature. Warns to ensure you get Bromos. Price 30 cents.
Pollock Lumber and Coal Company announces prices for Redtop Rays. No. 1 sold at 320.00 per ton, No. 2 at 16.00 per ton. No. 1 per bale 90e, No. 2 per bale The. Delivery within city priced at 1.00 per ton or 1 cent per bale less when picked up at yard. Phone 216. 2-5.
Winners in the Mt Vernon convention of the Illinois State Dairymen's association receive awards: 1st Lewis O'Dell Mt Vernon R1 2nd Irvin Ward Mt Vernon R2 3rd Carl McPherson Mt Vernon R2 4th Chas Highsmith Mt Vernon Std Geo Midkei Marlow awards presented by Prof. R I Muckleroy Carbondale An adjacent note lists real estate and sale items including a farm inquiry by Joe Meesker Kirksville Mo and Buff Rock cocks and cockerels priced at 4.00 and 2.50 from Mrs Frank Gaskins Woodlawn Illinois. 2-0
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