We Were Astounded by O'Brien Campaign Fund Claim
A group allied with Hugh Magill allegedly claimed a $400000 campaign fund and discussed spending to defeat Brennan with Rev. Robert O'Brien. The statement, presented to the Reed Committee, denies fabrication and asserts the fund's existence while warning of liquor interests and political strategy.
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Robert O’brien
Hugh Mace
Chicago
Magill
Bren- Man
Reed Committee
O’brien
Bucha
Brennan
Antifalcan League
Maels
Legislative Land
League
United States Senate
Smith
Anti-Saloon League
Beth
Gov J Smith
New York
New J
United States
Old Fiddlers Contest in Kinmundy Il
Marion County residents can attend the Old Fiddlers Contest at Kinmundy High School Auditorium on Tuesday evening November 2. Prizes awarded for top fiddler and for second third and fourth place. Hog Calling and Ladies Nail Driving contests offer prizes. Sponsored by Kinmundy Community Club admission free. Contests start at 7 30 P M. Everyone welcome.
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Marion County
Kinmundy
Ill
Ladies Aid of Mound Chapel Lunch at Town House
The Ladies Aid of Mound Chapel will serve lunch at the Town House on election day. Committee.
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Ladies Aid of
Mound Chapel
Town House
Last Week for Politicians in Friendliness Campaign
A reflective note on politicians and public feasts, suggesting the end of a cycle of political friendliness this week. The piece hints that many may forget readers’ names a week from now while recalling past convivial events.
State Board Rules on Independent Senate Candidacies
The State Board in Springfield ruled October 19 that established party names cannot be fully used to designate independent candidates Hugh S. Magill and James H. Kirby. The board allowed the filings to remain with their chosen designations, stating voters will not be misled and that Republican candidates remain the regular statewide nominees led by Frank L. Smith.
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Springfield
Hugh S. Magill
James H. Kirby
United States
Illinois
Frank L. Smith
City Adds Cinder Streets After Mud Beginnings
The city has spent weeks laying cinders on streets that were once muddy. The project, started last year, is 15 to 25 years overdue but is viewed as progress and continued with optimism.
Holstein Cow Sale Notice by Oscar Westerheid
Oscar Westerheid of New Douglas will sell 20 to 22 Holstein cows and heifers on Wednesday November 3 at 12 o'clock. He is a noted Holstein man with sales in South America and Mexico. Buyers and observers are invited to attend and view the cows milked. They will be at L Wasem's barn on the east side of town Sunday or Monday.
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Oscar Westerheid
New Douglas
Westerheid
South America
Mexico
L. Wasem
Thanksgiving union service planned in Patoka churches
A union service will be held Thanksgiving morning at a Patoka church with time and location to be announced. A committee including Artie Rogier Eunice Alcom Bessie Murfin and Leslie Ballance oversees the program. That evening a drama at the School Gym for Cemetery benefit replaces the traditional dinner.
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Patoka
Artie Rogier
Eunice Alcom
Bessie Murfin
Leslie Ballance
Ras Arnold Praises Neighbors After Illness Recovery
Ras Arnold of the east vicinity visited Patoka on Wednesday for the second time since July when he was rushed to the hospital in Centralia in serious condition. He is showing considerable improvement and credits his neighbors for helping with threshing and daily work this fall.
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Harold Bonney
Chester
Wagstaff
Harry Banfield
Chicago
Ras Arnold
Patoka
Centralia
Fire in Livesay Home Repaired After Quick Volunteer Rally
A Tuesday afternoon blaze at the Dan Livesay residence was brought under control by volunteers, but damaged the roof and upper story. The cause remains a mystery as the origin was unlikely. Mr Livesay thanks friends for their rapid response that saved the house from greater danger.
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Dan Livesay
Mr.Livesay
Rathbone Urged For State Office In Patoka Appeal
The Register urges Patoka voters to back Hon. Henry Rathbone for Congress next Tuesday. Rathbone, well known and trusted, is praised for sterling character and usefulness and is urged to receive a large vote beyond his party, with Democrats also supporting him after a recent visit.
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Register
Patoka
Henry Rathbone
Congress
Vacation trip with Bridgeport hosts and Indiana stay
Mrs. Smith Dalrymple and Mrs. Mare of Bridgeport visited O. H. Gray and wife with their parents, then toured Indiana at West Baden and French Lick Springs. They returned to Bridgeport, spent a few days, and were driven home by Mrs. Dalrymple on Monday after a Sunday return.
Tuberculin Cattle Indemnity Being Paid
During September, $202241.71 was disbursed as indemnity for slaughtered tuberculin cattle. Of this amount $108769.76 was claims against the federal government, paid by Illinois under statutes. Testing continued at the usual rate, around 60000 for the month. among them, between 3500 and 4000 reactors were identified.
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Ilinois
McCormick Backs Smith in Illinois Senate Bid
Estate proceedings reveal probate actions for Max Prill, Mary Morris, James Bell, Mabin Ramsey, and others. Ruth Hanna McCormick publicly endorses Frank L. Smith for senator, stating she remains loyal to the regular Republican ticket and will strengthen local to national party structure.
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Max Prill
Hanna Prill
Mary Morris
Stella Cox
James J. Bell
Towit
Hite
Mabin Doris Ramsey
W. J. Ramsey
Roy Crouch
Marie Crouch
Louis Emanuel Durham
Roy and
Jack Ormith
Jerome J. Pfaff
Elizabeth I. Harmon
Rebecca A. Jones
Wm. Krueckemeyer
Arrests Made In Red Top Seed Theft Case
Six to seven sacks of red top seed were stolen from Tom Hayes last Monday morning. Ray Cahoon and Lloyd Goens were arrested on theft charges after the chase and subsequent investigation. The car was traced, grass seed found near Fred Tacke, and the defendants are held as the state plans prosecution with help from officials including Sheriff Billy Green and States Attorney Welker.
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Tom Hayes
Hayes
Tom
Son Bob
Town
C. C. Cox
Carrigan Bridge
Meredith Road
Ray Cahoon
Green
Fayette County
Lloyd Goens
Fred Tacke
Louie Bates
Welker
Billy Green
W. H. Linton
Marion
Stony Vogt
American Legion Meeting Friday Night
An American Legion gathering is scheduled for Friday at 8 o clock. The notice urges every member to attend.
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American Legion
Amy McNichol Visits Webster Groves Folks Over Weekend
Miss Amy McNichol of Webster Groves Missouri spent Saturday night and Sunday with home folks east of town continuing a weekend visit with relatives.
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Amy McNichol
Webster Grove
Illinois Chamber of Commerce Opposes the Tax Amendment
A critical editorial accuses the Illinois Chamber of Commerce of distributing free publicity to oppose the tax amendment. The piece contends the chamber funds messaging, pressures editors, and sways public opinion with promotional material on salary matters and government employe pay.
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Illinois Chamber OF Commerce
United States
Canada
Mexico
Nuf
Chamber of Commerce
Pentecostal Revival in Alma Begins October 6
Evangelist Wm. K. Hoag of Puente, California will conduct a series of revival meetings at Alma in the Missionary Baptist Church starting October 6 at 7 30 P M The opening night topic is The Signs of the Times The public is invited and longtime Christians are urged to attend and participate. Interdenominational spirit is emphasized.
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Wm. K. Hoag
Puente
California
Alma
Missionary Baptist Church
Corn Belt Sees Soft Corn Fed to Cattle and Hogs
A trip into the corn belt of Montgomery last week shows farmers feeding soft corn to cattle. Hog presence is evident with stock hogs being shipped from other states, including Arkansas.
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Montgomery
Arkansas
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