History and politics at crosswinds of 1940 defense and reform
Washington dispatch notes the 1896 anti third term plank versus FDR seeking a third term. It discusses Latin American trade, farm subsidies, and defense funding debates. It cites New Cal proposals, crop reduction, and shifts toward defense spending as Congress argues to redirect WPA CCC efforts to military needs. It mentions a Montana COC camp report on mountain infrastructure.
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Washington
Chicago
United States
Latin America
U. S
Cal
U. S. Treasury
COC
Montana
Congress
WPA
CCC
Illinois farmers warned against building large cattle herds
Extension specialist E M Hughes cautions Illinois farmers not to overbuild beef cattle herds expecting prices to stay high. He notes the cattle price cycle mirrors wartime peaks, with potential rapid price rises if general inflation spikes, but warns of subsequent liquidation and price declines after the war.
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Illinois
E. M. Hughes
University of Ilinois College of Agriculture
One Who Saw It Henry Bernstein Defends France
Henry Bernstein the French dramatist and refugee denounces claims that Britain let France down. He criticizes France’s surrender to Germany as crude and cynical and warns that other nations, including the United States, must heed the Fifth Column lesson. Mr. and Mrs. David Gerrish and their children visited the O. H. Britt home Sunday evening.
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Henry Bernstein
Britain
France
United States
David Gerrish
O. H. Britt Home
Cattle Prices and Market Dynamics In Beef Industry
The text argues corn prices and industrial activity trump farm or market beef prices for steers. It notes synchronized high purchasing power periods for steers and wholesale beef, and explains expansion reduces slaughter on small farms, stabilizing steer and beef prices. It warns that liquidation after over expansion lowers purchasing power and shifts price levels.
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Chicago
Altom and Martin Properties Sold in Local Real Estate Deals
In recent days Cox & Martin undertakers purchased the S. E. Altom estate including the residence and one acre. The home will be converted into a modern funeral home with upstairs residential space for Marcus Cox and wife. Dean Martin's residence changes ownership to Mary Martin with plans to move to Sndeval after alterations to a funeral home above.
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S. E. Altom
Dean Martin
Cox & Martin
Mary Martin
Grey Heads to Louisville for New Home
Vernon W L Grey departed for Louisville Kentucky last Thursday where he plans to make his future home. He recently married a local girl and plans to settle in that city. The barber shop formerly run by Mr Grey here will be managed by Thural Morey, a barber with prior local experience.
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Avansville
Illinois Basin
Rice W. Means
Denver
Leion and Ladies Auxiliary
Organiz
Marion
Grandpa
Grandma
Grandkids
Soul 98
Vernon
W. L. Grey
Louisville
Kentucky
Bill
Gray
Thural Morey
Many Tax Returns Delinquent as Filing Deadline Nears
Internal Revenue offices report a rush as July 31 nears for capital stock tax and quarterly employment tax returns. About 60 000 taxpayers must file, with roughly 38 000 employers in the district and only 13 000 returns received so far. August 1 is the last day without penalty for floor taxes on liquor beer and cigarettes, and blank forms have been mailed to all taxpayers.
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Internal Revenue
W. Y. Dallman
Illinois
Dallman
Loyal Workers Class Meeting at Christian Church Event
The Loyal Workers class of the Christian Church and Aid held a devotional and social at Lulu Hansen's home in Fairman. Christina Elifritz led the devotional and Maud Ellis led prayers. An Aid finances report was given, and gifts were presented to Thelma Perrine and Leta Beery and Anna Wadkins.
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Christian Church
Aid
Lulu Hansen
Fairman
Christina Elifritz
Servee
Maud Ellis
Eva Potts
Edith Thalman
Bessie Perrine
Thelma Perrine
Leta Beery
Anna Wadkins
Nell Quayle
Thoma Perrine
Hulda Williams
Pearl Hudspeth
Anna Pugh
Myrtle Tacke
Mae Good
Hot Weather Increases Farm Accidents On Hay Loads
Illinois farm folk report higher accident rates as drought and heat push hay loads and wagons. Marion County Farm Bureau cites Illinois Agricultural Association safety reports noting falls from wagons while unloading hay, with injuries from cushions and awkward landings.
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Illinois
Illinois Agricultral Association
Saftey
Marion County Farm Bureau
Birthday Dinner for Mrs. Doolen
Vernon report notes sixteen relatives attended a birthday dinner for Mrs. Belle Doolen of La Place Illinois at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Quayle on Sunday July 21 with a large birthday cake as a centerpiece.
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Vernon
Belle Doolen
la Place
Ill
John Quayle
Local Names Hit By OCR Scribbles in Patoka Area
Fragmentary OCR reads list of people including Oise Zion Hobart Arnold and wife of Patoka, Mr and Mrs Tom Ouavle east of town Moe Belle Doolen La Place and Miss Vivian Doolen Decatur.
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Oise ? Zion
Hobart
Arnold Ane
Patoka
Tom Ouavle
East of Town
Moe
Belle Doolen
la Place
Vivian Doolen
Decatur
Milk Production Drops 20 Percent in Illinois Heat
Wilford Shaw, director of milk marketing for the Illinois Agricultural Associations, reports extended heat and drought hurt bluegrass pastures and flies. milk, ice cream demand rises, a temporary shortage appears in several markets, and producers may face price increases as butter markets shift.
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Wilford Shaw
Shaw
Three Men Residences Under Construction in Patoka Area
In Patoka, after a lull in oil activity, three drilling projects resume near the town. W. H. Hancock moves a spudder on the Elders Belcher location to deepen a Benoist well, while the Walter Neilson site to the east begins a test near 1,490 feet. A third wildcat at Payne 20 acre tract in Pope Township plans a 1600 foot test with Wichita tools as local homes near completion.
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Patoka
W. H. Hancock
St. Loui
Belcher
L. E. Belcher
Messenger
Benoist
Watt
Walter Neilson
Foster Township
Matley
Veirgin Wildcat
Roseclair
Aux Vases
Neilson
Stien
Benoit Aux Vees
Mic
Rural electric use rises among Illinois farmers in 1940
Illinois Commerce Commission data cited by G W Baxter shows May averages of 109 kWh for rural customers across nine major utilities rising to 119 kWh in May 1940. Baxter foresees a further jump in June and July based on national consumption, noting rural electrification aided farmers during the recent heat.
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Ilinois Commerce Commision
G. W. Baxter
Transportation Utilities Department
Ilinois Argiculture Associations
Baxter
Bid-A-Bit Bridge Club Meets with Eight Members
Vernon notes report the Bid-A-Bit Bridge club gathering on Wednesday afternoon last week with eight members present. Mrs. Cecil Binnion won high prize and Mrs. Alyse Kilgore finished second. The next meeting is set with Mrs. Margaret Cox.
Nattier couple Visited Aunt in Centralia
Mr and Mrs Vernie Nattier visited the latter's aunt Mrs Dave Parker in Centralia on Tuesday morning.
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Vernie Nattier
Dave Parker
Centralia
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Altom and Martin Properties
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Loyal Workers Class
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Jess Belcher
C. W. Martin
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