06 May 1921
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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1921
Page
1
The Swiss chief of staff praised the American army on the Rhine and its staff after visiting the occupied zone. He highlighted the American forces as the most up-to-date and best-looking among the allied armies, commending their efficiency and appearance amid neutral nation defenses.
A cryptic note suggests a civic dispute over a policeman’s contract tied to the winner of the Dempsey Carpentier fight. The fragment hints at political pressure and municipal finance amidst boxing headlines.
The text notes that spring music dulls the alarm clock and jokes about a vacation tour chauffeur as graduations approach. It whimsically mentions crossing the Alps and Italy, hinting at travel and seasonal change.
The text notes a political dig at Germany avoiding public golf score release while France plans to publish hers for reparations, implying a comparison of transparency and accountability in postwar reparations context.
Warning to period trespassers. Fred Watson pasture three and a half miles west of town rented for stock at 1.50 per head monthly. Henry Johnson, Prop. Sanitary Meat Market offers meats and goods with delivery in city. Will not be responsible for any accident. Includes details of Saturday specials and contact info.
UB Sunday School directors announce continent wide Children’s Week from May 1 to May 8 led by zealous workers of United Brothers Church. They stress attendance of the 64 percent of children who do not attend Sunday School and call for parents and teachers to cooperate. Also noted are Mothers and Daughters Day and a pastor’s sign off by O. Stolz with Ragan Edson White committee. Seed corn ad and office move for Dr A Thompson over Rex restaurant noted.
American League results show Detroit 9 St Louis 0 and Chicago 4d Cleveland 0. New York at Washington and Boston at Philadelphia were rained out. National League games list Pittsburgh 3 St Louis 0 and Chicago 7 Philadelphia 1 with rain affecting Brooklyn at New York.
A scanned snippet shows multiple baseball and basketball or hockey style matchups: Detroit at St Louis, Cheape at Cleveland, Boston at Philadelphia, New York at Washington, National Berea, St Louis at Pittsburg, Cincinnati at Chicago, Brooklyn at New York, Philadelphia at Boston. It also includes a subscription note for the daily REGISTER and a line about the N I A Service Feature Pua peace.
Mrs. S. E. Brown is notified of the death of her sister Mrs. Rosa Witmer. Daughter of Dr. Bernard she lived in the town here, married George Witmer who died years ago. Witmer resided near Wetmore Colorado since her husband’s death, later married Agarth but did not live with him. She had a grown son serving in the Denver police force and will likely be buried at Wetmore.
A testimonial touts Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy as solving stomach trouble and gas by removing intestinal catarrhal mucus and reducing inflammation. It claims one dose convinces or money refunded and notes sale by Porter & Bond Drug Co. and other druggists.
All persons are notified to clean up their premises and the alleys surrounding their property. Duiping on cans gar bake and blocking drainage must stop. Police will inspect in ten days. Alleys must be kept clean and in order. City Marshal WM. C. Reece.
One car of Franklin county lump coal offered at the old price in 5 ton increments or more by Pollock Lumber and Coal Co Phons 216 5-89.
A local coal dealer advertises delivery of a carload of hard coal in about ten days. Skip inferior grades and save money by ordering now from Zimmerman Coal Yard, phone 605.
Winn Lumber Company advertises strictly high grade paint now offered at a price affordable for every property owner. Concrete Works located on South 12th Street invites inquiries at phone 103. June 25.
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