Treasury Department and Farm Prices Deflate Prewar Economy
The item notes deflation in farm prices since before World War I, with cattle and hog prices down and the overall farm crop value below February 1917 levels. It argues farmers must see selling prices rise or costs fall, while fertilizer and equipment stay costly. It also contains assorted social commentary on politicians, dancing masters, and postal office job seekers, reflecting early 20th century concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thore
Clusa
Bonnie Bonnie News Notes Amid Social Visits
Bonnie Register reports a flurry of social calls and domestic updates. Fred Hoga of St Peter greeted friends. Ada Atkingon of Salem visited her parents. Mrs Rutt Cus of Lesser and Mrs Dolenn Dink of Mt Versan visited Alya Dial and family. Wg Beard ill. Dr Pearler of Mt Vernon made a professional call.
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W. Oe. Clark
Mt. Vernon
J. A. Puckett Meiday
Horace Mann
Horace Meun
Lochers
Odo Quinn
Wiron
North Bonnie
Fred Barrow
Rant’ Wirtsen
Wyre Pool Paker
Wattonville
Mel Crosne Dy
A. ON. Theke Ood
JM. Beherteen
Teptne Cardoen
Wilfird
Moe Dea Joteeton
Benton
Mrs. Searhher
Thenton
Quin
Local notes from Mt Vernon and vicinity recount farm life
A scraped-together weekly column lists residents of Mt Vernon and nearby towns visiting relatives, attending events, and reporting health updates. It mentions Arthur Gilbert of Centralia, Mrs Mirnost Lowry, Miss Datav Treynolds, and others, with note of a burial at Hickory FHM and a large recent windstorm-related activity in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neginter-Newa
Arthur ‘Gilbert
Centralia
Wis Berg
Mis Deiapl Rerenty
Tenis Borvea
Asteria
Mareo
Prank Bean
John McLaughlin
Mirnost Lowry
Mt. Vernon
Mieseya
Orte Tareas
Atya
Verinoa
Peat Coenbay
Abe
Verne Sd Parva
Wolf Rafrio Reemithy
Datav Treynolds
Mt. Vernon Strdias
Pannehtl
Riclard Weeno
Ao Orecinct Weet
Mt. Torrog
Timneelf
Agricul- Tep
Sinnocapd
Varatta
Teberla
Russell
Gleucester
Fred Geekham
Jamady
Champahen
Waltenville
Mit Henge
Howe
Lewis Dare
Soren
Hickory
Myr
Flijah Wilson
Siewee Portiol
Tame
Ene
Wenty
Lebanon News Highlights and Social Notes
Sickness fills the Lebanon area as Mrs. Steve Moore remains ill while Edward Pasley shows improvement after a prolonged illness. A well attended sale at Fred Clemens Thursday 24 supported by the Lebanon Ladies Aid. Farmers report sowing oats. J W Williford welcomed a baby boy. Local visitors from Mt Vernon and Microlow attended weekend gatherings with families. Per Wilkerson of near Miclow preached at the locale on Sunday and Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Moore
Edward Pasley
Fred Clemens
Ladies Aid of Lebanon
J. W. Williford
B.C. Highinson
Wttlesom Marvin
Airs
Medvile Medders
Mac Madders
Mt. Vernon
Gus Medders
J. Newton
Howard Newton
Per. Wilkerson
Micrlow
Notice to settle debts at Whitlock Fead & Sacd Co
Brief notice from Jessy Whi calling debts owed to Whitlock Fead and Sacd Co to be settled immediately at the writer's residence 317 8th Street. Ed Willis of Bell B38 referenced. instruction to contact and retire from further dealings.
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Chatusaray
Whitlock Fead & Sacd Co
Ed Willis
Bell
Jessy
Sunday school notes and community updates in Sepworth Lengie
Attendance at Sunday school and Sepworth Lengie services noted illness in the community. Daisy Johnson suffers asthma and many in the area are affected by illnesses. Mrs James Yandel has returned home after treatment in Mit. Vernon. Lee Gell of Herrin visits relatives. Dan Minor and family attended a funeral. A carge ruiamber and other local names appear in scattered notices. hot weather delays league meetings. births, travels, and minor local events are recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sepworth Lengie
Hebr Cw
Spm
Eawertth Lovie Ceyvioes
Topo
Albert Huescher
Lafayette Webb
East Madnatreer
Salter Riley
Ma Webb
Riley
Daisy Johnson
James Yandel
Mit
Vernon
Mandsy
Lee Gell
Herrin
Leura Baldwin
Dan Minor
Wm. Minor
Ira Minor
Lice Vanatta
Salon
Chris Johnson
Conia
Jimerotinon
Mys
Clayton Ragp Moridoay
Ernest Stoneripher
Centralla
Vuewday
Stareh &Lita Minor
Mt. Vernon
Bends Siaeelpher
Salem
George Nelsoon
Voeeony
LC. Ravenport
Oak Forest
Bells Rive
Hton
J. W. Weters
Lynn
Ark
Mia
GCI
Rovers
St. Louis
M. Is. Kniffon
Carrie Maxey
John Snodsvilit
Deneya Buston
Benton
Merle
Tina
Niles Letha Malcolm
Poetiege Te Walcert
Moe
Mawel Tattler
Sallie Feeiguey
Veron
Sanday
Win
Bapeseson
Siecond
Albert Shumate
Sundae
Champaten
Vierowdt
J. OW
Sursa
Mivere
Georgia Wilkey
Layer Bingke
Meo Mes
Pveret
Jennie McClarve
Non
Tonnan
Deihe New
Treawet Martin
Lera
Peter
Hee
Divorced, elderly couple divides assets in small town notice
John Tucker Divide and Florence Derrins announce their separation and division of property after an extended marriage. The notice references family, neighbors, and a community gathering as locals discuss the split and related affairs. The report notes attendance at a sale and mentions several residents by name, including Willis Field and Parker, with various local events and health updates threaded through the slice of life column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tucker
Florence Derrins
Joe Stivewidt
Mao
Petrell
Vedi
Charles Hollawing
Willis Field
Parker
Remy
Pieward
Veencott
Hapa
Our
Abe Acer
Wade
Charles N.ison
Martha Verne
Riemer Plaeddis
Vrauther Barkoat
Harley Bier
Tereher
Local Hopewell Correspondent Reports Mixed Family News
Hopewell Pegisger News Correspondence compiles scattered items from a community column. Mentions include families and locals in Mt. Verray and Camp Ground area with updates on children, illness, and travel plans for Reb. 2a week.
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Pegisger
Sammdins School
Cane
Cheeia
Mt. Verray
Alpert Carpenter Aoeed
Reon
Viva
Vattelig
Valen
Tria Mattix
Poe
Mets
Vernon
Taeedole
Allen
Spree Store Offers Spring Shoes at Reduced Prices
Spree store advertises new spring footwear with discounted prices and calls out bargains on sour shoes. Inventory details are unclear but mentions canvas, leather, and various styles with emphasis on low cost.
Belle Rive Jeulster News Correspondence
Belle Rive society notes list visits and greetings among residents and relatives across Belle Rive Oak Forest Vernon Lynn and nearby towns. The column records travelers returning from trips, family visits, church revival events, dinners, and social calls, with many names and places noted.
Echovilete Community Notes and Local Tidbits
Local item roundup covers school transport, farm land transfers, county affairs, church attendance, and shop clerks. Mentions of Emory inheriting Hassavac property, Wayne County meeting, Nelson Shields business trip to Mt. Vernon, and Dobos of So cepumty social Saturday night. Also notes tax collector activity, rent changes, and a clerk at Pehoville store.
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Mra Dres Siangey
Das
Aready
Chertos Vormerhl
Helhayitte
Brether
Emory
Eves
Piel Hee
Paryoy
Wayne Comnty
Vinsee Weltslow
A. d
Nelson Shields
Mt. Vernon
Wells Chapel
Mditl Wilson
Coil
Stack
von Pesehs
Nod Mabadneen
Moyne Saad
McCannaitibay
Dyeem
Chea Yountblood
Pehoville
Rural double wedding and community events in missing text
Fragmented report describes a Sunday wedding of Olie Hilton and another bride at a local church, with Rev. Austin Dono officiating. It notes farming life, family ties, and a nearby market or social gathering, all set around a rural community and Plainhony Mare area.
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Keniater
Venus
Yale Road
Dom ApeCannaushay
Ravee
Arthur Pierce
Vieford
Plainhony
Charles
Wells Chepel
Jao
Sanday
Olie Hilton
Anuston Donohe Brether
Tee
Pewaes
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Friohn Hay Farm
McMoen
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Daugh
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Fagen Smith
Walter Riley
Walter Smith
East St. Louis
Parsley
New Shilol
Paugh
Ibula
Batka
Christian Rere
Waiku Trust
Horge Taylor
Paeasury Department
Lin
al Congress
Lnois
Yivmergof
Ayo i
Ernie Oyei
Chi
Register-News
Ds Frathartyee
Alva White
People’s Party
P. Shanghan
Sec Indaware
JV. L. Bendise Ada
Ucket
Ito
Isle of Yap
Dlerding
Dinghes
Tiny F & Hoover
Mirny A Oslin
Vernon Rowister
Vernon News
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Allons Pure OL
Associated Press
Total News
Herain
Main ST
Jeferson County
Jefferson
Adjuing
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Bonnie
Lebanon
Reade Register News
Tion
Seminter-Voews
Clinton
Bliasvieus
Tyerebouy
Mee
Moerte Pradford Laur
Tamaroa
Carente
Wismem
Irenemy
Nes Nelson
Rion
Hopewell
Belle Rive
Jeulster
Jefferson State Bank
J. N. Jonne
Echovilete
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Travets Clark
Ceanper
MY. Vernon’sargest Bank
Third National Bank
Sexnons Strongest Bank
Mos
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Southern Ilinois — Light & Power Company
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