Where the Illinois fair money comes from
The Woodstock Daily Sentinel explains that Illinois state aid for fairs and 4 H and vocational exhibits largely comes from horse race license fees. Between 1927 and 1931 six tracks paid over 2.9 million dollars in license and admission taxes, earmarked for agriculture development and premiums at fairs and 4-H exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Chas. T. Rennick
Woodstock Daily Sentinel
Department of Agriculture
Springfield
Register
Rennick
Daily Senstinel
State of
Farm Bureaus
Home Bureaus
McHenry County
Ilinois
State Department of Agriculture
State Treasury
Washington Park
Homewood
Cook County
Arlington Park
Arlington Heights
Hawthorne
Stickney
Cook Coun
Chicago Con Convention Short Paragraphs
Bill Rogers notes both parties did their best with limited means and showed little sympathy for the mood of victims. A crowd with a big band greeted Al Smith on arrival. a lone man at the depot said goodbye as his political ship remains unclear. The New York delegate signaled his wife with a whistle, and Governor of Massachusetts gave a strong nominating speech for Smith. Roosevelt's appearance was the convention’s standout moment though not the strongest speech. Texas delegates traveled tired but hopeful, allied with Mr. Garner. The dry-to-wet flip at Chicago stood out as a historic turn. Old tunes from the organ and band echoed through the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Rogers
al Smith
Chicago
McAddo
Smith
New York
Massachusetts
Franklin Roosevelt
Texas
Lone Star
Garners
Dixie
Checks Drawn on Public Funds Not Taxed
Public officials checks drawn on public funds are not taxed by the two cent federal tax under the 1932 revenue bill. O G Addleman, internal revenue collector, explains the regulation relieving government bodies of the tax, based on the theory that one government cannot tax another.
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O.G. Addleman
Internal Revenue
Illinois appropriations boost livestock and 4 H clubs funding
The 57th general assembly allocated 520000 for two years for livestock, mechanical arts and vocational fairs. In 1931 payments totaled 304322.66 to 62 fairs, with 350000 for state fair premiums 1931 1932 and 45000 for vocational fairs. 4 H Club funding reached 80000 sourced from racetrack funds aiding 500 McHenry county youths and Woodstock High School program.
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General Assembly
Exposition Park
Aurora
Kane
Bof
Illinois
Agricultural Department
Woodstock Community High School
W. P. Miller
Departments of Agriculture
McHenry County
Obituary of Mrs Sarah Richardson
Sarah M Williams daughter of Samuel and Julia Ann Williams was born March 10 1856 in Virginia Cass county Illinois. She died in Patoka Friday July 41 1932 aged 76 years 3 months 21 days. She married Jas R Richardson December 25 1876. he died about sixteen years ago. No children. She joined the Christian Church at Normal Illinois at nineteen and lived a faithful christian life. She leaves three nieces and two nephews in Colorado Nebraska Tennessee and Ohio. Two sisters Alice and Nellie preceded her in death. Funeral at Fredonia church and burial in Fredonia cemetery.
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Sarah M. Richardson
Samuel
Julia Ann Williams
Virginia
Illinois
Cass County
Patoka
Jas. R. Richardson
Marion County
Tonti
Christian Church
Normal
Colorado
Nebraska
Tennessee
Ohio
Alice
Nellie
Fredonia
New Tax on Checks Means Work for Banks
The government plan imposes heavy bookkeeping duties on banks to collect a new tax on checks. Bank staff must examine accounts and tabulate checks monthly, securing the tax and charging it to customer accounts. With 95 percent of business transacted by check, systems may need upgrading, but bankers expect smooth collection and public indifference.
Red and White Business Meeting in Patoka
A Thursday night meeting July 7 at the Red & White Store in Patoka, run by Jones and Martin, outlined the Red & White merchandising plan to Centralia district investors. Attendees and firms included Roberts & Wilson Mulberry Grove Bingaman & Sons Browns town D C Fairchild St. Elmo C. E. Rainey Alma Wm. Schaefer Schaefer community Bauer Mercantile St. Peter Meyer & Spindler Huey J. H. Howard Zenia Hy Werth Breeze John Hohlt Farina Gleasenkamp Ehrnhardt St Peter.
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Red & White
Jones and Martin
Centralia
St. Louis
Roberts & Wilson
Mulberry Grove
Bingaman & Sons
Brownstown
D. C
Fairchild
St. Elmo
C. E. Rainey
Alma
Wm. Schaefer
Schaefer
Bauer Mercantile Company
St. Peter
Meyer & Spindler
Huey
J. H. Howard
Zenia
Hy Werth
Breeze
John Hohlt
Farina
Gleasenkamp & Ehrnhardt
Well Known Athlete Qualifies in Olympic Javelin Trials
Ted Harpstreit of New Baden area and former McKendree Milikin athlete reached Evanston last week as third contender in the Olympic semi finals javelin event. He threw 197 feet 7 inches with a foul ruling on his best 10 foot attempt, the Pa toka Milikin club once captained by Johnny Simcox noted in this section.
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Ted Harpstreit
New Baden
McKendree
Johnny Simcox
Evanston
Hayes Family Weekend Guests Across Three States
Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Thos Hayes included Harry and Lawrence Hayes of St Louis. Fourth of July visitors in the afternoon were Charlie Benoist and family from Mr Vernon Ed Sein and wife Chas ehmke and son from Sandoval Ella Larkin and two daughters Eddie Miller Ann Rille and Eddie Hayes from Centralia.
Vernon Fourth of July Celebration Draws Large Crowd
A large Vernon crowd attended a rain-tinged July 4 event. The afternoon program opened at 1:30 with music, invocational remarks, and performances including Tom Thumb Wedding and talks by Ward P. Holt and Harry F. Johnson of Salem. Vernon’s baseball team defeated East St. Louis Negroes 6 to 0 at 3:30. The evening program featured songs, dances, tumbling acts by Marilyn and Dick Wortman, and remarks by Wm. A. Miller of Hannibal Missouri.
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Vernon
America
Ward P. Holt
Harry F. Johnson
Salem
East St. Louis
Marilyn
Dick Wortman
Mt. Olive
Beanville
Wm. A. Miller
Hannibal, Mo
M. E. Church Ladies Aid
No Tax on State Fair Admission Tickets
The government tax on amusements will not apply to admission or grandstand tickets at the Illinois State Fair. Other agricultural fairs may be non taxable if they file statements of purpose and show net earnings do not benefit stockholders or members. Information provided by Stuart E. Pierson and O. G. Addleman.
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Stuart E. Pierson
O. G. Addleman
Internal Revenue
Sheep Shearing Contest at State Fair Debuts
The Illinois State Fair introduces a new sheep shearing contest open to Illinois citizens not employed as professionals. Two tournaments will be held: one for power equipment shearers with gear supplied, and one for contestants using common shears, which they must furnish.
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Illinois State Fair
Illinois
Route 11 West of Greenville Enters Major Resurfacing
Route 11 west of Greenville is being prepared for a full surface recov ering. Drivers should expect a long detour during the reconstruction as Greenville undertakes a large state road building program.
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Greenville
Prospective Wheat Supply Reduced
The Agricultural Department reports the Northern Hemisphere wheat crop will be about 200 million bushels smaller than last year, excluding Russia and China. July 1 carry overs and UK stocks are about 15 million bushels lower, while the U S winter crop is forecast 377 million bushels smaller than 1931 though domestic carry over may total 360 million.
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Agricultural Department
Russia
China
United Kingdom
United States
Crops Prospects Strong Across Region in 1932 Season
In a broad survey the article notes good crop prospects for 1932 with well distributed rainfall and minimal complaints about weather. Wheat has been harvested, oats are near harvest, and berry picking is active along with promising apples and peaches. Kidder orchard on the Meigd reports about a thousand bushels potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kidder
Tom Cox
Ed Defend
F. E. Lynch
Rain Drowns Birds at Griffin Residence
Monday night deluge floods roosting sparrows in the A A Griffin yard. Grief over 163 drowned birds reported as Griffin collects a three gallon bucket of carcasses. English sparrows were imported starting 1769 to curb caterpillars but now feasting on nearly all available food.
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A. A. Griffin
Griffin
England
Patoka Household Science Club Meeting Notice
The Patoka Household Science club will hold its meeting Saturday afternoon July 9 on the east lawn of the gymnasium at 2 p.m. The 4 H Girls will be guests and present their achievement day program. Their mothers are invited. The club hosts these guests. Marion County women’s clubs met last Friday at Mrs C Kell’s home, a profitable and enjoyable gathering.
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Patoka Household Science Club
Marion County
Woman’s Clubs
C. Kell
Eighteenth Wedding Anniversary Celebrated
Eighteenth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Denver Adams celebrated Thursday June 30 at the W. H. Adams home with a six o'clock dinner described as exceptionally delicious. Afterward the group attended prayer meeting at the Baptist church. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Howard Adams of St. Louis, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Adams of Decatur, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Adams Sr., Fielding Adams and daughter Vera Mae, and Mrs. John Pugh.
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Denver Adams
W. H. Adams
The
Baptist Church
Howard Adams
St. Louis
C. H. Adams
Decatur
Chas. Adams
Illinois Farm Boys Facing the Front
Illinois farm boys staged a nationwide display on New Independence Declaration Day meeting in about ninety counties. The Farm Bureau led the event with help from the Illinois Press, as boys reported great celebrations, renewed determination, pep, and plans for better prospects in farming.
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Ulinois
Farm Bureau
Illinois
Horse resumes place on farm says expert in Chicago
Wayne Dinsmore secretary of the Horse Association of America declares at a joint convention that signs show the horse is reclaiming its role on American farms due to economic reversal. Breeding for farm work is rising as he predicts a future return of the horse and farm prosperity. He links mechanization to wheat surpluses and record low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Dinsmore
Horse Association of America
Chicago
National Saddlery Associations of Wholesale and Manufacturers
Tanners Council of America
T E Irvin Recovers From Ailing List
T E Irvin who had been on the at times for several weeks is returning to health and is able to move without crutches or a cane. Many friends express relief at his improvement.
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T. E. Irvin
How About Our 1933 Baseball Broadcast
A report claims 1933 may end baseball broadcasting due to advertising concerns. The Natione notes under serious consideration stopping broadcasts next year, disappointing home side fans who hope otherwise.
Doyle Outhouse Visits Venice Family Group
Doyle Outhouse employed at a Venice Illinois restaurant spent several days last week visiting with his mother Mrs Josie Ingels and family.
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Doyle Outhouse
Venice
Josie Ingels
Well Known Man Dewey Sprinkle Charged With Burglary
From Vandalia comes news of the arrest of Dewey Sprinkle, son of Mr and Mrs Mel Sprinkle near Vernon on burglary and larceny charges. He has worked at the F H Meier Floral Co in Vandalia and is said to be bonded after being brought back from a farm near Assumption. Attorney J G Burnside defends him while States Attorney Albert leads the prosecution.
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Vandalia
Dewey Sprinkle
Mel Sprinkle
Vernon
Dewey
F. H. Meier Floral Company
Meier
Fred Meyer
Assumption
J. G. Burnside
Albert
Well Known Folks In Auto Tilt West of Ram sey Route 2
An auto collision north of Ramsey on Route 2 last Friday involved Mr Henderson of State Farm an Supt Metzger and the Ed Cooper car with the Cooper family. Both vehicles suffered extensive damage and occupants received cuts and bruises but escaped serious injury. Ed Cooper, back from Washington, serves on the National Rural Letter Carriers Association Executive Committee and will attend the Texas State Convention in Galveston later this week.
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Ramsey
Mr. Henderson
State Farm
Supt. Metzger
Ed Cooper
Elwood
Sholconier
Washington
National Rural Letter Carriers Association
Galveston
Texas
Lone Star Carriers
Fred Brown Conducts Legion Band in Vernon Vandalia Concert
The 28rd Congressional American Legion Band directed by Fred Brown gave its first public concert of the season to a large appreciative audience in Vandalia last Thursday night. Members include Dean Martin Roy Sears Dayne Ellis and Maurice and Howard Willis. The article hopes a future Patoka concert could be arranged through local groups or a benefit plan.
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Congressional American Legion
Fred Brown
Vernon
Vandalia
Dean Martin
Roy Sears
Dayne Ellis
Maurice
Howard Willis
Patoka
Edgewood Reports Serious Shooting Case
Claud Sapp is jailed in Clay County charged with killing William Burgess at the home of Mrs. Stella Goetz near Edgewood on the new I C R R. The shooting stemmed from jealousy over Burgess and Mrs. Goetz, with Burgess reportedly begging for his life as Sapp drew his gun. Burgess, formerly of Collinsville, leaves two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claud Sapp
Clay County
William Burgess
Stella Goetz
Edgewood
Vernon Entre Nous Club Hosts Bridge Evening
Mrs. Jessie Binnion hosted the Vernon Entre Nous Club on Tuesday night with guests Mrs. Lisle Simcox and Miss Nelle Blank inship. After a brief business meeting the group played bridge with Miss Marie Hathaway high score and Miss Maxine Walton consolation. Refreshments included homemade ice cream angel food cake and grape juice. Next meeting will be at Miss Mary Dot Doolen's home.
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Jessie Binnion
Vernon Entre Nous
Lisle Simcox
Nelle Blankinship
Marie Hathaway
Maxine Walton
Mary Dot Doolen
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Lincoln Field
Crete
Will Coun
Fairmount
Collinsville
Madison County
Sarah Richardson
Science Club
Illinois Farm Boys
Auto Tilt
Legion Band
Entre Nous Club Entertained
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