Higher Hog Prices Drive Demand for Skillful Feeders
The University of Illinois circular Feeding Hogs on Illinois Farms argues higher hog prices benefit farmers who use precise feeding practices. It notes feed costs 70 to 90 percent of pork production, outlines digestive limits in swine, and stresses protein as the limiting factor with animal-origin supplements often more effective than plant-based feeds.
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Illinois
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
W. E. Carroll
Carroll
Political Notes on Hoover Roosevelt Race and Local Interests
Judge Horner's Greenville stop ran late causing admirers to miss arrival but will get chances to see him before November. Chicago Mayor Ceremak leaves for Europe seeking health. St Louis bookmakers rate Hoover Roosevelt at 11 to 10 after Roosevelt 3 to 5. Senator Borah urges new international parley on war debt and broader settlement. Illinois Central officials McCloskey and Harriman move to back Roosevelt with Mack under consideration to build rail improvements. Hoover Garner ties and a new unnamed candidate emerge for November.
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Judge Horner
Greenville
Tony Ceremak
Chicago
Europe
St. Louis
Roosevelt
Hoover
Mound City
Senate
Borah
Bill McCloskey
I. C. Foreman
Illinois Central
Centralia
W. Averill Harriman
Garner
Zion threshing ring sets prices for grain season
The Zion threshing ring met at Chance school Wednesday night July 22 and established threshing rates for oats wheat and red top. They agreed on 2 cents a bushel for oats 4 cents a bushel for wheat and 1 cent per test pound for red top.
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Zion Threshing Ring
Chance School
Trenton Passes Ordinance On Truck Deliveries
The Trenton City Council approved a food delivery vehicle ordinance requiring licenses for trucks carrying meats and other provisions. Licenses cost 25 annually, with fines from 5 to 100 per offense. Exemptions apply to licensed establishments and peddlers, while broader adoption by neighboring towns could curb routes.
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Trenton
Murderer Given 40 Years in Johnson City Case
Owen Stilley son-in-law of George Gahm killed near Johnson City last January. Gahm received a 40 year sentence pending potential new trial. Wife and daughter, Mrs. Owen Stilley, knows the details. Reconciliation talk at the father-in-law’s home preceded the fatal shooting. reports vary on whether Stilley begged for life. Both men reportedly had guns.
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Owen Stilley
John Yardley
George Gahm
Johnson City
Patoka
Pentecostal Tent Meeting Opens Revival Near Legion Hall
Wm. K. Hoag, pastor, invites all to a revival campaign starting Saturday evening July 30 in the tent north of the Legion Hall. Opening topics include Satan, prosperity, the God of this World, hell, temperance, and Christ’s return, with strong preaching anticipated.
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Legion Hall
Jesus
Satan
Hell
Wm. K. Hoag
Illinois highway program employs 8400 workers mid July
An army of 8 400 men were directly employed at highway work in Illinois in mid July, according to a report issued by the state division of highways. During the week that ended July 13, 65.55 miles of highways were completed. The total for the year up to that date was 585.75 miles.
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Illinois
State Division of Highways
Couple Shopping Trip Mentioned in Centralia
Mervel Willett of Stringtown and Miss Ruth Pugh of this place were shopping in Centralia Saturday night.
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Mervel Willett
Stringtown
Ruth Pugh
This Place
Centralia
Salem reunion draws record crowds across Marion County
The forty ninth annual Soldiers and Sailors Reunion in Marion County features Washington Bicentennial events, a public wedding, and speakers from Democratic and Republican tickets. Legion and Spanish American War veterans celebrate with old festival traditions as crowds gather for Old Settlers Day and a grand finale.
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Salem
Soldiers’ and Sailors
Marion County
Washington
Wm. H. Dietrich
John C. Martin
Len Small
Small
C. Wayland Brooks
Otis F. Glenn
John E. Northup
Richard F. Paul
American Legion
Legion
Grand Army of the Republic
Births and deaths nearly equal in Illinois mid-1932
Illinois vital statistics show births and deaths nearly balanced for Jan through May 1932. There were 5,687 more births than deaths, with 12.9 births per 1,000 population and 11.2 deaths per 1,000. For the first half of 1931 the rates were 14.6 births and 11.9 deaths per 1,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
State Department of Public Health
Dr Thomas Bundy In Very Critical Condition
Dr Thomas L Bundy of Vernon area is in very critical condition at Mark Greer Hospital Vandalia with cancer. He is a well known local physician and many friends express concern and sympathy.
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Thomas Bundy
Thomas L. Bundy
Vernon
Mark Greer
Vandalia
Bundy
Agriculture Sees a Light in the Darkness
An ABA Journal article argues agriculture is stabilizing amid low prices as farmers cut costs and some shift toward subsistence farming. It notes rising livestock prices and a “back to the farm” movement bringing higher land values, while predicting demand for small plots and no lasting threat to traditional tillers.
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American Bankers Association
Bar Trucks Over 35 Feet From Public Highways
State highway police authorize barring trucks over 85 feet long from highways. Walter L. Moody, chief, cites ineffective prior restraining order against enforcement. Long tractor trailers licensed as units remain restricted. separately licensed trucks with trailers over 85 feet are not covered here.
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Walter L. Moody
Cartage Co
Moody
Fifth Sunday Meeting July 31 at Southern Methodist Church
The regular Fifth Sunday meeting sponsored by Baptist Christian M E Church and M E Church South will be at the Southern Methodist Church Sunday night July 31 at 7 45 p m. The program includes local talent one talk and one special number from each church. The topic is Prohibition. All are invited to attend.
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Baptist, Christian, M. E. Church
M. E. Church
South
Southern Methodist Church
Birthday Dinner for Fred Leninger Fifty-Eighth Birthday
A group gathered at the Fred Leninger home in Vernon to honor his eighty eighth birthday on a Wednesday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John McConnell Mrs Henrietta Cox Mrs Hazel Cox and children Mrs Lizzie Johnson Ed Brown Mrs Eliza Farmer and Mrs Bessie Murfin of Patoka.
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Fred Leninger
Vernon
John ‘McConnell
Henrietta Cox
Hazel Cox
Lizzie Johnson
Ed Brown
Eliza Farmer
Bessie Murfin
Patoka
Young attendees at Fairview Park Legion Ball named
In Fairview Park Centralia last Saturday night the younger crowd included Bob Hayes Lee Crawford Roberta Marvin Ballance Dayne Ellis and Russell Snyder among those present at the American Legion ball.
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American Legion
Fairview Park
Centralia
Bob Hayes
Lee Crawford
Roberta
Marvin Ballance
Dayne Ellis
Russell Snyder
Illinois Cheese Display At State Fair Sets Record
Illinois made cheese will headline the Springfield State Fair in August 1927 as the largest cheese produced in the state to date. Kraft Phenix doubles prizes for exhibits as Illinois dairy progress earns high praise from Norman H. Kraft and advocates improved herds, factories, and state laws to raise standards nationwide.
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Springfield
Illinois
Kraft-Phenix Cheese Corporation
State Department of Agriculture
Norman H. Kraft
Wisconsin
Mr. Kraft
Freeport
Ilinois
Miinois
Judge Horner Visits Vandalia Briefly Ahead of Election
Judge Horner Democrat candidate for Governor travels from Centralia to Vandalia. He meets his personal friend E. Alcom and spends a short morning visit. S. E. endorses the candidate and predicts Horner will win Illinois governor race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Horner
Centralia
Vandalia
8. E. Alcom
S. E
Illinois
Vernon Entre Nous Club Meeting
The Entre Nous club met last Tuesday evening with Miss Dot Doolen. Only eight members were present. A business meeting was held. Due to warm weather bridge was played on the large screened porch. Two tables were in play with Miss Helen White winning high score and Miss Marian Epps the consolation. Refreshments of strawberry ice cream and punch were served.
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Entre Nous Club
Dot Doolen
Helen White
Marian Epps
Ladies Fancy Work Club Picnic at Salem Park
Members and families of the Ladies Fancy Work club gathered Sunday at Bryan Memorial Park in Salem. The afternoon featured swimming and amusements with a six o'clock supper. fifty three people attended.
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Ladies Fancy Work Club
Bryan Memorial Park
Salem
M. E. South Sunday School Class Picnic at Fairy Dell
The Inter Cirts and guests of the M. E. South Sunday School enjoyed a picnic supper at Fairy Dell Sunday evening. They swam and played games. Attendees included Helen Walker Gladys Walker Nojil Wagstaff Clara Wade Velma Long Arlene Perrine Alice Anderson Mildred Wasem Edne Thalman and teacher Miss Lucille Britt.
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M. E. South
Fairy Dell
Helen Walker
Gladys Walker
Nojil Wagstaff
Clara Wade
Velma Long
Arlene Perrine
Alice Anderson
Mildred Wasem
Edne Thalman
Lucille Britt
Illinois Governor Seeks Federal Relief Funds
Governor Louis L. Emmerson formally applied for federal relief and emergency work funds for Illinois. He sent a communication to the Reconstruction Finance Corporation after the new measure, detailing state needs and efforts to ease unemployment hardships. Officials plan discussions this week on expending federal funds to support ongoing road construction.
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Louis L. Emmerson
Illinois
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Hoover
Federal Road Bureau
State Department of Public Works and Buildings
Tomato contest at Newton features school band leader
A Newton tomato contest pits John Girhard of Newton High School Band against Edwin Brooks, former congressman from Patoka. A Register reporter viewed Girhard’s unusually large entries and notes the striking size of his tomatoes.
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Newton
John Girhard
Edwin Brooks
Patoka
Girhards
E. B
Girhard
Vernon Man Heads Legion in Vernon County Meeting
The Marion County American Legion elected officers with Earl Graham of Vernon named County Commander. Harold Jolliff of Vernon became vice commander, Huey White of Centralia treasurer, and Rev. T. W. Brosche of Centralia chaplain. Capt. Austin of Effingham spoke at the gathering. The next county meeting is set for Salem on August 25.
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Marion County American Legion
Odin
Earl Graham
Vernon
Harold Jolliff
Huey White
Centralia
T. W. Brosche
Chaplin
Capt
Austin
Effingham
Salem
Watermelon Trains Highlight Illinois Central Handling
The Illinois Central showcases its watermelon handling with trains in progress. A recent 40-car train departed Mounds at 6 31 and arrived at 8 33, a running time of two hours and two minutes. Locals note large melons moving by daily in single cars and train lots, pricing from 1 1 2 to 3 cents per pound at markets.
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Illinois Central
Local boys join De Molay class in Centralia
Theodore Carrious Jack Weigel Ned Haney and L F Aldrich of Centralia visited town to show interest in the De Molay order. Several Patoka boys will enter the next De Molay class. The organization is a boys lodge for ages 16 to 21 and is international. Prof E L DeLay sits on the Centralia Chapter Advisory Council and can provide more information.
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Theodore Carrious
Jack Weigel
Ned Haney
L. F. Aldrich
Centralia
Saturda
Centralia Pier Order of
de Molay
Patoka
de Molay Order
EL. DeLay
W. M. U. Bear Creek Holds Regular Meeting
The W. M. U. Ladies of Bear Creek Baptist Church held their regular monthly gathering at the home of Mrs. Faye Richard. They will meet with Mrs. Anna Wyant next month.
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W. M. U. Ladies of the
Bear Creek Baptist Church
Faye Richard
Anna Wyant
Cruse Couple Depart for Michigan Vacation Visit
C N Cruse and his wife left Wednesday morning for a two week trip to Michigan to visit relatives and enjoy a vacation together.
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C. N. Cruse
Michigan
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Qwen-Stilley
Pentecostal Tent Meeting
Vernon Entre Nous
Gov. Emmerson
Vernon Man
Bear Creek
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