08 Jul 1921
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1921
Page
1
A fragmentary item notes a local Mt. Vernon Illinois newspaper’s post office transmission details and subscription pricing. A separate paragraph discusses British Premier's view on continuing Anglo American relations and the Imperial conference decision affecting the Anglo Japanese treaty.
Jesse Es Oaborne, aged 92, described as Pike County Kentucky's oldest citizen, died recently. He was celebrated for never uttering a profane word in his life, contrasting cleanliness of speech with profanity. The notice reflects on language and virtue.
A West Chester Pennsylvania railroad crossing watchman wears two deep holes in brick pavement from four years of tapping with his heavy walking stick. The piece likens habit to the stick’s persistent tapping, boring into character and becoming cavities into which one may fall.
It appears the British Japanese pact will be renewed with changes aimed at ensuring it does not disturb British relations with the United States. This requirement has been insisted upon by the premiers of the British dominions.
A scathing, misprinted op ed-like snippet laments miscommunication and hypocrisy in international affairs. It rails at diplomatic failures, profiteering, and shifting alliances, noting a prodigal peace and a public that notices only minor trends amid grand rhetoric.
A Chicago judge ordered a bathing beauty held for further examination. The incident raises questions about justice and due process in the local court system.
A bald headed man with a wire like beard expresses a view on seeing nature. He notes his limitations and finds little wonder in the natural world, suggesting a restrained or skeptical outlook rather than awe.
A man recounts four months of urging his wife to try Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for long standing digestion and stomach trouble. He notes remarkable results in appetite and complexion, with the product claimed to aid stomach liver and intestinal ailments. The ad promises a money back guarantee and lists Porter & Bond Drug Co. as the seller.
Local note souces report Rev McCan filling his Baptist appointment over the weekend. Residents pick black berries and cut hay while families visit kin in Arcola and Mt Vernon. Several trips to rural carrier meetings, church events, and berry canning feats are noted among neighbors and friends.
Readable text notes a health product marketed as a weight gain aid sold by Nyal Store. It mentions thin nervous individuals being urged to try Euro-Phosphate to grow sturdy, with claims of guaranteed results.
Richard Reidelberger and Mr and Mrs Joe Reidelberger of St Louis visited Grandmama Reidelberger. Mrs Zella Meanor of Toledo visited, Mrs B B Laur hosted relatives from Shelbyville and Amos Metcalf visited Denver. Nell Wright Benton and Mabel Wright Carterville spent the 4th with kin. Scott Dudley Bent on spent weekend with Dudley family. Mrs Otto Menvel hosted St Louis friends. Clyde West and WHS Quinn families from Conradia visited. Rev Wilson Woodlawn preached at Dryden and Emmanuel chapel. Ladies met with Mrs Margaret Smith. Floyd Arbough and Alva visited from Christopher. Ethel Wilson Waltonville with sister Mrs W W Laur. Frad Allen Centratia with family at J Hi Allen’s. S L Hetherington Mt Vernon and F P Tester Waltonville with Dudley relatives.
About ninety persons attended the P U U social at the J Lis enby home Thursday night with reconversion music and games. Refreshments were served and a pleasant evening reported by all. Several local residents were noted visiting relatives in Mt Vernon Harmony and Mr. Vernon. Preaching services are announced for next Saturday afternoon and night and Sunday night with P U U Sunday at 7 pm. Everyone invited.
Canterville notes show Lemar cutting oats for his father Monday and Tuesday while Jesse Moore’s purchase a man car. News mentions Hodgson Pilson and Miss Victoria Peddicord marriage plans and Victoria’s visit to Iowa. Young couple likely to reside in Iowa as Mr Pilson works there. St. Louis visitors and area social gatherings fill the week with ice cream socials and birthdays.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.