Rural Mail Service Shapes Rural Life And Commerce In U S
The Rural Mail Service transformed farm life by linking farmers to markets and news, turning carriers into the farmers post office. From Wanamaker's 1891 proposal to 1924 coverage, routes grew from a few to 44 269 with mileage over 1.2 million and salaries rising from 20 to over 2100 dollars yearly. Illinois leads in routes and reach.
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Sewardh
Puntry
Daily Mail
Metropolitan
Farmers’ Post Office
John Wanamaker
Congress
House
James O’donnell
Michigan
Wanamaker
West Virginia
Charleston
Oville
Halltown
Carroll County
Maryland
H. H. Billany
Sportsmen Back Bill for Department of Conservation
A bill to create a Department of Conservation to replace the existing Division of Game and Fish within the Department of Agriculture is moving through the Senate and House. Senators Duvall and Abbey sponsor the measure, backed by major sportsmen groups, with funding from hunting and fishing licenses and expected broad support.
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Department of Conservation
Senate
House of Representatives
Springfield
Senator Duvall
Fish and Game Committee
House
Frank E. Abbey
Fish and Game
Abbey
Division of Game and Fish
Department of Agriculture
Centralia Boy Officer in University Brigade
Earl R. Garrison of Centralia, son of farmer J. E. Garrison and a University of Illinois College of Agriculture junior, earned a commission as lieutenant in the Air Service Unit of the ROTC. The university unit enrolls nearly 3,000 military students under 120 officers and 30 enlisted men, with extensive training across branches and a large training facility. Garrison also serves on the Illinois Agriculturist staff and is a Centralia High School graduate.
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Urbana
Ill
Earl R. Garrison
J. E. Garrison
Centralia
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Air Service
Reserve Officers Training Corps
Military Training Department
Regular Army
Signal Corps
The
Illinois Agriculturist
Centralia High School
McCurdy Oil Well Case Delayed to April Term
The McCurdy oil case before the Circuit Court at Salem was postponed to the April term. Prosecution seeks the well to be drilled, hoping a guilty verdict would end the matter and influence settlement. McCurdy claims the well will be drilled, while outsiders view the case as a tense, intertwined dispute. Jonh Matheny, now a merchant in Wenona, visited Thursday.
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Salem
McCurdy
Register
Oil Journal
Jonh Matheny
Wenona
Highway Route Totals by State Report
A list shows mileage and route counts across states with Ohio Missouri Iowa Texas and others. It notes California has 2,637 routes totaling 70 677 miles followed by Ohio with 2 542 routes and 63 820 miles Missouri 2 252 routes and 56 074 miles Iowa 2 229 routes and 60 734 miles Texas 2 193 routes and 60 734 miles.
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Ohio
Missouri
Iowa
Texas
Herrin in a Sea of Disturbance
Herrin endures unrest after the funeral of S. Glen Young as Sheriff Galligan seeks martial law and Gov. Small debates action. A gun attack by Safe Farmer shocks the Lamar Hotel, police intervene, and the Board of Supervisors debates resignation with progress stalled.
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Herrin
S. Glen Young
Galligan
Gov. Small
Springfield
Farmer
Harrisburg
Board of Supervisors
Local Merchants Association Plans Farm Income Program
The Merchants Association aims to help local farmers earn $20,000 and more from a short early summer effort. Laux of Alma Canning and Pickle Industry may join to set details with farmers and growers. It is not a stock selling venture. attending the next hearing will reveal full plan and requirements.
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the Merchants Association
Laux
Alma
Local Businessman Reported Entering Grocery Field
A report from the Register states J. W. Delassus of Patoka is negotiating for a grocery store in Centralia. He has not purchased in Centralia and says he may buy in any good town, though he remains vice-president of the Patoka bank and has no fixed plans. He has seen success in local business and would pursue a new venture if opportunity arises.
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J. W. Delassus
Centralia
Delassus
Patoka
M. E. South Notes Regular Quarterly Conference
The Quarterly Conference met at the local church Wednesday evening with Presiding Elder W. T. Mathis in attendance and preaching at the evening session. Rev. Murphy and wife from Nashville visited here a few days. Rev. Henley announces Saturday night sermons on Overcome Evil with Good and Sunday topics A World Vision and The Finished Task with stereoptican views. All are invited regardless of church affiliation to attend.
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W. T. Mathis
Murphy
Nashville
Henley
Bank Directors Meet in Regular Monthly Session
The First State Bank held its regular monthly directors meeting Friday evening. Present were C. E. Blankinship of Decatur F. M. Smith of Vernon and I. W. Doolen of Champaign.
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The
First State Bank
C. E. Blankinship
Decatur
F. M. Smith
Vernon
Champaign
Valentines go to Mar tin and Martins for valentines
A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Steele at Fairman on Wednesday February 4.
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Valentines
Martin
Martins
Boyd ‘Steele
Fairman
Legion Post Reawakens After Year of Slump
Edgar R Rogier Post of the American Legion revives activity after a lull threatening its demise. A 1925 officer slate is chosen at Dr Zobrist’s office, welcoming veterans who had stayed aloof. Memorial Independence National Defense Armistice Days are planned with community help, as the Legion Hall debts are addressed. Everett Perdue commands the post with Harold Joli ff n as vice commander. Roy Thompson as chaplain and others, including C M Agier and Seven Peek, fill key roles. The Register will chronicle post activities through editor J M Emerson.
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Edgar R. Rogier
American Legion
Dr. Zobrist
Post
Legion Hall
Everett Perdue
France
Harold Joliff
Fred Gilley
Roy Thompson
C. M. A.gier
Sargeant
Medical Corps
Seven Peek
Arys
Wm. Perkins
J. M Emerson
The
Legion
Register
Vandalia Citizen Killed in Railroad Yard Accident
Howard Riley reports a Vandalia yards accident just before noon Wednesday in which A. J. Buser, a well known local figure, was struck by a Vandalia line locomotive and beheaded. The engine was backing up as Buser crossed the track to light his pipe. the inquest found the crew blameless.
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Howard Riley
Fineman
Illinois Central
Vandalia
A. J. Buser
Mr. Buser
Patoka
Standard Flag Decorations for Patoka
The local Post American Legion installed Standard Flag Decorations in Patoka on Wednesday and plans to add more soon. Some houses previously missed or misunderstood the project, and now residents request flags, aiding the Legion financially. Some flags are being placed at private homes.
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American Legion
Vernon man weds Miss Theresa Stapp in Decatur
Former Vernon resident Dean Danbury son of Mr. Emery Danbury married Theresa Stapp on February 4 in Decatur with Judge J H McCoy officiating.
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Dean Danbury
Emery Danbury
Vernon
Theresa Stapp
Decatur
Roll of Honor adds names of loyal subscribers
Since our last report, the following loyal members of our big list of subscribers have increased their standing: Mrs. Amelia Purdue, T. F. Meredith, D. R. Livesay, John Ashton, R. W. Rankin, Tony Potts, J. H. Adams, A. W. Foster, C. M. Rogier, Ora Green, Amelia Pope, Lee Murfin, Fielding Hawkins, A. M. Peek, J. Lb. Peddicord, I. W. Doolen, A. T. Gray, George W. Simcox, H. W. Walker, Henry Oglesby, O. F. Davis, Nathan Steele, J. A. Green, Mrs. J. T. Stephens and Ralph Stephens.
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Amelia Purdue
T. F. Meredith
D. R. Livesay
John Ashton
R. W. Rankin
Tony Potts
J. H. Adams
A. W. Foster
C. M. Rogier
Ora Green
Amelia Pope
Lee Murfin
Fielding Hawkins
A. M. Peek
J. Lb. Peddicord
I. W. Doolen
A. T
Freshmen Shift as Floyd Smith Joins Patoka High
School notes report Floyd Smith transferring from Champaign to Patoka High as a Freshman. The Odeon Literary Society schedules a program on Friday night, and February events are noted. The basketball team beat Tuka 20 to 10 at Iuka with cheering rooters.
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Floyd Smith
Champaign
Patoka
Odeon Literary Society
Iuka
Tuka
Marie
Mable Belcher
Orsinian Literary Society
Eunice Anderson
Freda Stevens
New York Evening Post
Transvaal
Canada
Robbery near Vandalia ends with suspected hoax claim
Night officer Cox chased a reported auto robbery near Vandalia. The state salesman claimed two men boarded a Ford sedan, robbed him of $15, an overcoat and minor items, then fled toward Sandoval. Subsequent reports allege the tale may have been a fake by the salesman.
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Cox
Vandalia
Sandoval
Kalevn
Marion
Fayette
Effingham
Vandalia Union
Robery
St. Elmo
St. Louis
Farmers Urged to Attend Live-Stock Shipping Meet
The live-stock shipping association schedules its annual meeting for Saturday February 7 at two oclock at the First State Bank. Members are urged to renew interest in the company and ship stock together to save profits. All who have live stock to sell are invited.
Eastern Star Holds School of Instruction at Centralia
The annual school of instruction for the Order Eastern Star was held at Centralia on Monday. Grand officers were present on Saturday and assisted that night in initiating candidates. A large local attendance was recorded.
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Order Eastern Star
Centralia
Meridian Service Station Installs Delco Lighting System
Meridian service station installs a new Delco lighting system at their plant, providing light day and night. The facility is described as a modern addition to their business and one of the latest in the area.
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Meridian
Delco
Public Works Warns Against Trail Marking Schemes
Illinois officials denounce trail promoters who mark routes for funding, saying one third stays with local organizers while two thirds go to trail headquarters. They praise Illinois marking, cite national opposition, and warn against further trail route numbering on federal and state roads.
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Co. R. Miller
Department of Public Works and Buildings
Frank T. Sheets
Illinois
United States
State Board of Highway Advisers
American Association of State Highway Officials
Highway Departments
San Francisco
Trail Association
Planis
United States Bureau of Public Roads
Thos Cooper Narrowly Escapes After Tree Felling Incident
Thos Cooper of Padberg place southwest of town barely escaped death last Thursday when pinned under a large tree he had helped fell. His partner Charles Hintz freed him, and Cooper suffered a broken rib along with bruises and sprained muscles.
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Thos
Cooper
Padberg Place
Charles Hintz
Attend Young Funeral Among Local Folks
Among the local attendees at Glen Youngs funeral last Thursday were George Wasem, Dick Wasem and his wife, Rev. S. M. Spurgeon, C. M. Rogier and his wife, and Oscar Davis.
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Glen Young
George Wasem
Dick Wasem
Rev
S. M. Spurgeon
C. M. Rogier
Oscar Davis
Taxpayer notice from J L Simcox Deputy Collector
J L Simcox Deputy Collector announces visit schedule for Patooka and Carrigan townships with dates in Vernon Friday Monday and in Patoka Wednesday Saturday and in Fairman Tuesday Thursday each week.
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Vernon
Patoka
Fairman
J. L. Simcox
Personal News Notes From Decatur Area
Seven Peek and Miss Helen Chandler spend a few days in Decatur this week. Ira and Cecil Martin visited St. Louis on Wednesday to tour the wholesale markets. Miss Ethel Nattier, sick for two years, is bedbound again after months of activity. James Lett of Lane visited home folks here.
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Seven Peek
Helen Chandler
Decatur
Ira
Cecil Martin
St. Louis
Ethel Nattier
James Lett
Lane
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Rural Mail Service
Phc
Post Office
Local Merchants Association
M. E. South
Local Legion Post
Eastern Star Instructions
Department OF Public Works
Young
Patoqka
Carrigan
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