17 Mar 1921
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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1921
Page
1
Biweekly garden notice lists seed varieties and shipments dated 3 28. Includes product names, limited stock alerts, and upcoming grower events. Highlights supplier BIENQIST DROS and general seed availability for gardeners.
An Army farm listing details livestock including two mares a red Durham cow Jersey cow and other cattle, milking yields, plus farming implements such as plows cultivators and mowing machines. A sale by auction by the Ladies' Aid offers a live auction with prizes and items for every purchaser.
New uses are found for discarded materials. Straw is being fitted to duake buses or gasolines, corn cobs and sawdust gain stints of use. Tests show straw may power stationary engines, while paper relies on wood pulp and new fibers. Stirene stalks yield paper, and sugar cane fiber could suit love letters.
A notice dated March 1921 calls the Republican voters of Vernon township to meet at the County Court House to nominate a township ticket for the ensuing election. The slate includes a Supervisor, Three Justices, Five Constables, One School Trustee, and One Pound Master.
W I Abbott chief operating engineer of Commonwealth Edison Co told the electric section of the state public utilities convention in Chicago that mismanaged handling and mining waste drive up coal costs. He proposed winter and summer schedules with preferential rates to favor storage and reduced shipping costs to stabilize prices and boost mine employment.
Minnie Mey Albright born July 17 1876 died March 10 1921 at East Casey Avenue age 44 7 days. Survived by husband John Henry Albright and four children Clyde Kar Harley and Alva. Member Free Will Baptist Minnelmet Mo. Suffered tuberculosis with faith in God. Funeral at Second Baptist Church Sunday March 2 2 00 am conducted by pastor, body interred Oakwood Cemetery.
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