Regimentation kills initiative in wartime tale
A former drainage engineer’s son learns harsh lessons on discipline in the army. A sergeant denounces a recruit for defying a vague order to dig a ditch, illustrating how centralized control can crush initiative and hinder progress, contrasted with market competition rewarding innovation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Tax Sale Notice for Centralia Lot to A M McAdams
James Gibbons purchaser announces a public tax sale at Salem Court House Marion County Illinois on October 21 1944 for Lot 12 Block 1 A M McAdams Addition Centralia Ill with redemption period until October 21 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.M. McAdams
Court House
Salem
Marion County
Illinois
A. M. McAdams
Centralia
James Gibbons
Notice to Charles Terry and others on 1943 assessment
On the 21st day of October, cost taxed and specially assessed for the year 1943, for Block 1, Condit No. 2, East 35 feet, city of Centralia, Marion County, 1946 A.D.
Real estate redemption notice for Central City lot
Notice to Henry Merkle and others of Lot 9 Block 9 Original Town Central City Marion County Illinois. Redemption period from sale expires October 21 1946. Dated May 21 1946. (5-31-46-3¢)
Real estate redemption notice for 1943 assessment
Fred Jansen and others assessed for 1943 are informed that the undersigned purchased Lot 7, Block 27, Original Town Central City, Marion County Illinois. Redemption from the sale expires on October 21 1946. Dated May 5 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Jansen
Salem
Marion County
Illinois
Central City
James Gibbons
E. M. Cobb
Court House
S.sd
Centralia
County of
Marion
Notice to C J Michael and Unknown Parties
Partial legal notice addresses C J Michael and unknown parties and declares action against them. The fragmentary text indicates parties involved and a formal filing or claim process. Further details are not legible in the provided excerpt.
Better Pasture Urged To Boost Wartime Beef and Dairy
The Middle West Soil Improvement Committee urges improved pastures as the key to higher wartime beef and dairy output. It argues good grass lowers costs, boosts milk and meat yields, and remains profitable per acre compared to cultivated crops.
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Chicago
Middle West Soil Improvement Committee
Real Estate Redemption Notice Salem Illinois 1946
Notice of tax sale redemption expires October 21 1946 for Lot 1 Block 3 Jones Addition No 2 Central City Marion County Illinois. Dated Salem Illinois May 27 1946.
Real estate redemption notice in Marion County Illinois
Lot 2 Block 3 at real estate sale redemption period ending May 1946. Purchaser James Gibbons listed.
Real Estate Listing Fragment in Marion County Illinois
Real estate snippet describes Lot 3 Block 3 in a city named Tral City, Marion County Illinois. The text is incomplete but indicates a local property listing with parcel identifiers and regional location. Further details or full address are not provided in the fragment.
Real estate sale in Marion County Illinois to Jarvis group
The undersigned purchased Lots 20 and 21 Block 7 Jarvis Sub Central City and Lot 7 Block 25 Original Town Marion County Illinois a 120 by 120 foot parcel with expiration set for October 21 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Jarvis
Court House
Salem
Marion County
Illinois
Jarvis
Central City
James Gibbons
Real Estate Lot Transfer in Ritterskamp Heights
To Wm. Kent and other unknown real estate owners the transfer concerns Lot 10 in Block 2 Ritterskamp Heights Marion County. The reference includes parcel code 5-81-46-3¢ and notes a property action pending acknowledgment.
Real Estate Redemption Notice for Centralia Lot Sale
Notice to E. M. Cobb and others that redemption time for Lot 4 Block 62 Original Town Centralia Marion Illinois expires on October 2 following a prior sale. The announcement lists the property location and the redemption deadline without further details.
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