Ford says Muscle Shoals nitrate power could end war
Henry Ford tells Collier's that Muscle Shoals nitrate capacity would cut reliance on Chilean nitrate and enable mass explosive production. He argues force, not treaties, shapes history and that aviation and war-power must be developed for national security, while banking abroad spurs conflict.
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New York
Henry Ford
United States
Samuel Crowther
Collier’s the National Weekly
Ford Dellares
Muscle
Ford
Muscle Shoals
Dearborn
America
Collier
Mr. Bord
Fox Hunters Meet Planned Near Ramsey in September
The Illinois Foxhunter’s Association will hold its annual meet near Ramsey from September 8 to 13 with daily events. A Thursday barbecue and basket picnic, beach show, derby races, and two silver loving cups as prizes are planned. The Stokes place vicinity north west of Ramsey offers camper space and ample auto parking with expected large crowds and daily speeches and music. A deputy sheriff will guard the grounds to maintain order.
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Ilinois Foxhunter’s Association
Ramsey
Foxhunter’s
Stokes Place
Ublic
Final Services at Islands Chapel This Conference Year
M. E. South announces two final services at Islands Chapel next Sunday at 10 45 AM and 8 PM. The message invites everyone to attend and make these the best services of the year.
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M. E. South
Islands Chapel
Composer Pens Love Song and Wins Back Wife
New York July 26 in a tale of love and music L Wolfe Gilbert the composer of Waiting For Robert E Lee My Sweet Adair My Little Dream Girl and Lilly of the Valley rose from personal strife to renewed harmony He and his wife reconciled after a court decree and a long separation inspiring a new song You May Be Tired of Your Home Sweet Home But I m Gonna Hang On to Mine The story follows their 1905 courtship marriage quarrels and eventual reunion with their four children back in the same home
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New York
L. Wolfe Gilbert
Robert E. Lee
Sweet Adair
Gilbert
Cincinnati
Eden Park
Ohio Valley
Quarre
California
Ethel
Los Angeles
Ruth
Dorothy
Bobby
Sunny Gilbert
Sweet Home
The
State Journal
G O P Plans On Carrying West Virginia
Washington July 18 Republican plans on West Virginia and Idaho were outlined to President Coolidge. Guy D. Goff, former DOJ official and candidate to succeed Senator Elkins of West Virginia, predicted the GOP ticket would win West Virginia by fifty to sixty thousand votes.
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Washington
West Virginia
Idaho
Coolidge
Guy D. Goff
Department of Justice
Elkins
Goff
John W. Davis
Metzger Visits Patoka as Shobonier Resident
C. J. Metzger of Shobonier spent Tuesday visiting Patoka, according to local notices recounting community movements.
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C. J. Metzger
Shobonier
Patoka
Rathbone to Speak at Patoka Picnic and Homecoming
Henry R. Rathbone, Illinois at large Republican Congressman, will speak at the Patoka picnic and homecoming on August 16 following Democrat Arnold on August 15. Rathbone, famed for his wartime service and Lincoln Memorial address, has long been active in agricultural advocacy and public speaking.
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Henry R. Rathbone
Illinois
Patoka
Arnold
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Rathbone
Ora Harris
United States
New York State
Lincoln
Ford
Booth
Chicago Bar Association
Tronto Mail and Empire
Milwaukee Sentinel
New York Tribune
Detroit Free Press
Washington Times
Abraham Lincoln
Henry Rathbone
House
Congress
Prominent Patoka Couple Marry in Centralia Ceremony
J W Delassus and Jessie Altom, well known in Patoka and connected to the First State Bank, were married by Rev F O Fannon in Centralia. The couple, both widowed, home in Patoka then traveled to Vandalia and onward to California for a months’ trip before returning to friends.
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Patoka
J. W. Delassus
Jessie Altom
Centralia
F. O. Fannon
Christian Church
First State Bank Directory
Vandalia
California
Birthday Party for Elaine Ballance at Home
Mrs. G. E. Ballance entertained seven cousins and friends for Elaine Ballance’s fourth birthday last Friday afternoon. The children enjoyed the ice cream and cake. Guests included Alice Anderson, Evelyn Ellis, Violet, Helen and Evelyn Nattie, and Edwin and Robert Nattier.
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G. E. Ballance
Mrs W Reeer Improves Rapidly and Near Full Recovery
The notice reports Mrs W Reeer is rapidly improving and will soon be restored to her former health, indicating positive medical progress and an expected full recovery.
Pan American Highway Confederation Formed After Tour
Delegates wrap up a 31 day Pan American Highway Education tour in Washington D C forming the Pan American Confederation for Highway Education. Nineteen Latin American nations will form Federacion Nacional de Educational Vial under this umbrella advancing highway development and training.
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Highway Educational Board
Pan American Highway Commission
Pan American Confederation For
Highwayducation Board of
United States
Federacions
Pan American Confederation
Ee Ecae
Confederation
Leo S. Rowe
Pan American Union
Howe
Thomas H. MacDonald
U. S. Bureau of Public Roads
J. Walter Drake
Department of Commerce
Commission
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Kentucky
Illinois
Minnesota
Michigan
Ohio
New York
Pennslyvania
New Jersey
Highway Education Board
J. J. Tigert
United States Commissioner of Education
Roy D. Chapin
Fred N. Kent
W. A. Beatty
TS. Henry
American Confederation
Itan Union
McCurdy Oil Boom In Champion County Sparks Hope
McCurdy the oil promoter, longfailing to deliver, resurfaces with a new prospect at Arcola. In Champaign County a 2500 acre lease including the McCormick farm prompts drilling near Murdock. An oil strike on the McCormick farm was reported but casing and nitro charges await. Locals worry over promotion, while questions arise about rig shipping and prior indictments.
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McCurdy
Register
Arcola
Decatur Review
Champaign
J. A. Heinz
Petsotum
McCormick Farm
Heinz
Champaign County
Sandoval
Peapot Dome
The
State Geological Survey
State University
Illinois
Douglas Counties
Murdock
Casey
Fil
J. H. Sullivan
Hill
Doughlas
Basket Dinner At Wiley Adams Honors Mrs. Gallahan
About one hundred fifty relatives and friends gathered at Wiley Adams near Diamond Springs for a big basket dinner honoring his sister Mrs. Mary Jane Gallahan of Portland Oregon. Elder C L Butler led the blessing and guests enjoyed food games swimming and sociable afternoon. Homer Adams suffered a minor wrestling injury in the festivities.
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Wiley Adams
Diamond Springs
Adams
Mary Jane Gallaham
Portland
Oregon
Wiley
C. L. Butler
Diamond Springs Church
Marion County Fair Opens Next Week With Wide Range of Attractions
The Marion County Fair runs August 6 to 9 featuring a full race horse barn, tented entries, carnival, war relic exhibit, Waterways and Highways state exhibits, annual Fox chase, Baby Conference, and a High School horse show. Free attractions and strolling entertainers promise broad appeal for all hobbies. The fair is a county institution, located near a small town, not owned by any single group.
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Marion County
Illnois
Marion Counties
Medics vote for Coolidge in Decatur straw poll
Decatur physicians at a Medical Association picnic cast a straw vote for president with Coolidge receiving 51 votes, Davis 12, La Follette 8. The eighteenth amendment on prohibition asked again by ballot passed 54 to 32. The event was described as lots of fun.
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Decatur
Medical Association
Coolidge
Davis
LaFollette
Salem Defeats St. Paul in Dramatic League Game
In a tight Sunday match on the St. Paul diamond the Salem shop team beat St. Paul by late rally after a 8 to 2 lead for St. Paul. Gene Greg, a Route 1 local, starred for Salem and his absence would have changed the outcome.
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Salem Shop
St. Paul
Fas
Country Boys
Ameaters
Salem Boys
Gene Greg
Salem
Gene
Near Decision on Development at Arcola Foreseen
The piece notes a development debate at Arcola and an emerging decision about its end. It mentions McCurdy's prospects at Arcola and casts doubt on whether he has a bona fide presence there despite the available facts.
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Arcola
McCurdy
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