Illinois Agriculture Departments Annual Activity Report Summary
The Kewanee Daily Star Courier outlines actions of Illinois state divisions from July 1, 1923 to June 30, 1924. It details inspections and prosecutions in Foods and Dairies, licensing revenue, new lab work at Springfield, and hatchery accreditation plans. It covers Game and Fish reclamation, fish production, pheasants and partridges, and new hatcheries. It notes Animal Industry tuberculosis eradication, glanders checks, and cattle quarantines. Poultry husbandry reports on contests, bulletins, and shows. Dairy husbandry issued multiple bulletins and hosted 85 dairy meetings, while Plant Industry ran eradication campaigns and seed analysis. Apiary inspections, associations, and a state apiary project are also listed.
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Division of Foods and Dairies
Treasury
Springfield
Illinois
Division of Game and Fish
Poultry Hssbandry
Murphys
Quincy
Kewanee Daily Star-Courier
Dairymen to Meet at Carbondale for 51st Convention
The Illinois State Dairymen Association will hold its 51st annual convention in Carbondale January 20 21 22. Activities include a cattle show a judging contest for Southern Illinois agricultural students lectures by dairy authorities and an all day program at Southern Illinois Normal auditorium culminating in a banquet January 21 with farmers and business representatives attending.
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Illinois State Dairymen’s Association
Carbondale
Stillman J. Standard
State Dairymen’s Association
Ilinois Normal
Egypt
Klansmen Parade Draws Massive Regional Turnout
Klansmen from northern Indiana and nearby states gathered in South Bend for an all day meeting on Lincoln Way and a parade after delays for the Illinois delegation. Estimates ranged 2000 to 5000 marchers with unmasked participants, celebrating Ed Jackson's Indiana governorship amid a crowd of over 75 000 spectators.
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Indiana
Saginaw
Mich
Chicago
Harvey
Lincoln Way W
Klan
South Bend
Illinois
Lincoln Way
W. Field
la Salle
Lafayette
Kendaville
Elkhart
Lake County
Logansport
Hartford City
St. Joseph County
Ed Jackson
Ind
News Times
C. P. West
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge Dies in Cambridge
The United States loses a towering statesman Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts who died Sunday night in Cambridge after a brief illness. His death comes as Congress prepares to convene with Governor Cox appointing a successor to fill the unexpired two year term. Lodge was a fierce opponent of the League of Nations.
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Henry Cabot Lodge
Mass
Cambridge
Congress
Gov. Cox
Senator Lodge
League
League of Nations
United States
School Notes and Events Highlight Local Activities
The high school hosts talks by Rev. Monroe Smith and Blankinship of the First State Bank. Students hear chemistry and economics topics, see "The Superstitious Negro" and plan a November 15 Legion show. Basketball vs Sandoval on Nov 7, and a game versus Odin on Nov 14. Also noted are delayed exams and discussions of national reparations and naval gun range policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Britt
Harry
Ewing
Monroe Smith
Mr. Smith
Literary Society
Blankinship
State Bank
the Legion
Sandoval
Odin
Delay
Washington
Col
James A. Logan
United States
Germany
Wilbur
Navy Department
Congress
New Coroner Conducts Inquest In Centralia
Edward Anderson acting coroner, elected last Tuesday by a near 1500 majority, held an inquest Monday evening in Centralia over the remains of a colored lady who died of natural causes.
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Edward Anderson
McLeod
Centralia
Conservation pledge to protect game and foster refuges
The piece urges sportsmen to support conservation, asks Governor Small to aid game and wildlife, and calls on hunters to create refuges of 20 to 50 acres. It advises cooperating with farmers for seed and feed, ensuring hawk and predator protection, and writing to the Federated Sportsmen for refuge location details. It stresses obeying the Game Code and making Illinois a leader in sport and sportsmanship.
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Small
General Assembly
Federated Sportsmen
Illinois
Vandalia Man Dies After Train Collision
Joe Ward aged 55 was struck by a passenger train at a north Vandalia crossing last Sunday night. He was hurled from his buggy and crushed by the impact while the buggy tore apart. the horse remained unharmed. Conductor Wolfe led the train crew.
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Joe Ward
S. C
Wolfe
Illinois Ties Chicago In June Sport Duel
Illinois and Chicago battled to a 21 to 21 tie after a 7 to 0 start. Illinois, trailing early, rallied in the last half to salvage a draw on Chicago soil. The 1924 memory looms as Illinois once faced Ohio in November with a 9 to 0 win for Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois University
Chicago University
Chicago Lads
Illinois
Ohio
Sunday School Class Entertained by Miss Bettie Simcox
Miss Bettie Simcox assisted by Velma Holland entertained her Sunday School class last Saturday afternoon. Of sixteen members eleven were present. The afternoon featured games followed by refreshments. Present were Lowell Gaston Irene Martin Lavonne Jones June Meece Helen Nattier Rex Gaston Charles Griffin Bobbie Altom Junior Jones Clark Walker and Raymond Britt.
Fairy Dell Dance Pavilion Destroyed by Fire
The Fairy Dell dance pavilion in down state Illinois was completely burned in the early hours of Monday. The opening jamboree was held Sunday night. Details are unavailable and perhaps lost. some insurance coverage was reported.
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Fairy Dell
Illinois
Minzey Henry Visits Patoka From Centralia
Henry Minzey of Centralia visited Patoka on Monday, spending time at the lake and meeting local residents. He toured the area and spoke with officials about community developments.
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Minzey Henry of
Centralia
Armistice Day Observed Quietly in Town
Armistice Day brought no formal observance here besides afternoon business closures. Centralia held a large celebration described as a real day of it. Cecil Brown and family traveled from Decatur to visit relatives and enjoy bird hunting with the party.
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Centralia
Cecil Brown
Decatur
Cecil
Revival at Zion Opens With Music Led by Henley
The Zion church revival began last Monday with Pastor Curwein Henley assisted by Murphysboro musician Leo Johnson. They plan further revivals at Island Chapel November 29 and Patoka January 5 with Henley and Johnson continuing to lead music.
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Zion Church
Curwein Henley
Leo Johnson
Murphysboro
Bro. Henley
Wescott Chapel
Island Chapel
Patoka
Henley
Bro
Johnson
Salem meeting forms road group to improve county dirt roads
A Salem assembly organized to form a county road organization led by C E Hull and Fannon. Officers elected include Rudick as Vice President and Higgins as Secretary. Townships represented included Centralia Odin Salem Sandoval Raccoon Meacham Kinmundy Alma and Patoka with others to follow. plan is to study Clinton County oil roads and interview officials to improve dirt roads.
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C. E. Hull
Fannon
Wethr
Rohrbaugh
Ruddick
Harry C. Higgins
Higgins
Centralia
Odin
Salem
Sandoval Raccoon
Meacham
Kinmundy
Oomega
Haines
Carrigan
Patoka
Alma
Luka
Romine
Foster
Stevenson
Tonti
John McNiel
Bert Deadmond
Joe Thomas
Sandoval
Albert Littrell
Geo. H. Mayer
Chas
F. Pruett
Harry Morton
Kell
P. W. Hadden
Iuka
Walter L. Parks
F. M. Smith
Vernon
F. L. Laswell
W. L. Finn
Wehter
Wether
Clinton County
Salem Court House
Small thanks voters for clearing his name
Governor Len Small thanks supporters in Kankakee after vindication in the Illinois election. He praises the people, honors his family, and vows to serve honestly, guided by justice and right, while thanking friends for their prayers and confidence. Chicago Herald and Examiner notes.
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Kankakee
Ill
Len Small
Illinois
Chicago Herald and Examiner
Justice Meredith Ties Nuptial Knot
William Perkins son of George Perkins married Mary Smith daughter of Hayes Smith last Tuesday morning. They went to Salem for license then back to Justice Meredith in Carrigan township where the ceremony united them for life. The couple come from well known families and will reside on the Willie Long place southeast of town.
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William Perkins
George Perkins
Mary Smith
Hayes Smith
Cecil Beckter
Salem
Justice Meredith
Carrigan Township
Willie Long Place
Ladies
Hallowe'en Social At Wasem Home
A Chatter and Stitch Club Halloween party was held at the Wasem home for members and their husbands. The house featured witches, black cats and pumpkins, with a ghost at the stairs. Contests and games entertained guests as Livesay and Wasem excelled, booby prizes awarded, followed by sandwiches, pickles, coffee, ice cream and wafers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Fancy Work Club
D. F. Blankinship
Mesdames
O. A. Nattier
L. Pierce
Elmer Rogier
Austin Good
J. W. Delassus
S. M. Spurgeon
D. W. Alexander
Charles Humes
Centralia Land
James Masten
Chatter and Stitch Club
Hallowe'en
George Wasem
Ben Livesay
D. Ww. Tropes
H. N. Potts
George Porter
Livesay
George Wiem
George Ellis
Lowell Belcher
Official Election Reports by County and Race
Marion County results list candidates Jones Small Arnold Metzger Martin Custer Dew Holt with tallies 6104 7458 6134 5974 6387 5873 6855 6396. Fayette County Governor Small Jones with 4346 5945. Congressman Arnold Metzger States Attorney Welker Guinn. Circuit Clerk Cox Easterday. Coroner Dycus Stubblefield with D 5245 4901 and R 4974 5304 5003.
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Marion County
Jones
Small
Arnold
Metzger
Martin
Custer
Dew
Holt
Fayette County
Welker
Guinn
Cox
Regular Baptist Services Next Sunday Morning and Evening
The Baptist church schedules regular preaching services next Sunday morning and an evening service. The aged and all faithful are invited to attend. Pastor W. F. Cox issues the notice.
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Baptists
Also Mentioned on This Page
Department OF Agriculture
Division of Standardization and Markets
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge
NEW Coroner
Game and Fish News
Vandalia
Fairy Dell Dance
Zion
Hallowe'en Social
Wasem
Baptist Church
W. F. Cox
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