Emerson in Down State Tour Promotes Honest Efficient Government
Louis L. Emmerson Republican governor candidate outlines a down state tour in Illinois. He stresses efficient honest and economical state government as the campaign focus and links pledges to the Springfield party platform. He cites his record as Secretary of State and notes visits to Casey Martinsville Marshall Palestine and Robinson with other nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield
Illinois
Louis L. Emmerson
Emmerson
Springfield
Fred ¥. Sterling
Mary E. Busey
Urbana
Frank H. Simpson
Flora
James W. Armstrong
Rock Island
University of Illinois
Casey
Martinsville
Marshall
Palestine
Robinson
Otis F. Glenn
United States
William J. Stratton
Merle J. Trees
Newton
Greenup
Oscar E. Carlstrom
Altamont
Hanna McCormick
Dieterich
Omer N. Custer
Oscar Nelson
Effingham
Lawrence
Edwards
Richland
Clay
Wayne Counties
Secretary of State
Minor auto collisions reported after Sunday across region
Several minor crashes occurred last Sunday night including a Hudson coupe versus a Ford near Sandoval. The Hudson owner, Mr. Hines, is now driving a new Hudson. Autoists nationwide report many Sunday accidents with no fatalities known at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandoval
Hines
Big Shoe Week Marks Strong Retail in Illinois
Dale Alcom of Peters Shoe Sales reports one of his largest weeks in the Illinois district after returning home for the weekend with home folks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Alcom
Illinois
California Relatives Visit Irvin Family in Patoka
Montgomery and his California family reached Patoka last Thursday night for a visit of two weeks or more with Mrs. A. L. Irvin. They may return to California with the Irvins for the winter. Montgomery's daughter Miss June works as a linotype operator on the hometown newspaper and is interested in the print shop line of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Montgomery
California
Patoka
Mr. Montgomery
A. L. Irvin
Illinois Hatcheries expand under state inspection
More than two hundred commercial hatcheries in Illinois will operate under state inspection and accreditation rules for the coming season. The August report notes 152 Illinois firms produced baby chicks last year and includes 33 new incubation plants seeking inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Sulman J. Stanard
A. D. Smith
Thinois
Peoria
Governor Campaign Pledge To Extend Efficiency Across State
The speaker appeals in a gubernatorial bid to Illinois voters. He cites a proven record as Secretary of State and asks Republicans to support the entire ticket based on efficiency and faith in his pledges. He recalls a strong primary showing as broad support for continuing reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Band Concert at Patoka on Saturday Night
A Patoka band concert is set for Saturday night September 15 1928 featuring the Galot Spin-a-Long By the Mississippi Army Reserve Junior League Starry Emblem with performers H A Vandercook Ackerman Snowberger D S McCosh L Raymond Mackie Beyer Floyd J St Clair and Mackie Beyer in the lineup.
Locals and Personal Notes from Clinton Area Fair Visits
Clinton and surrounding town residents appear in this weekly local page with mentions of travel to the fair in Du Quoin, August events, and social updates. Names include A L Vallow, George Crawford, Emily Caldwell, Opal Baxter, Thelma Walker, Paul Troyer, Joe Outhouse, and Carl Easton among others, with notes on visits, schooling, and jobs in Clinton and nearby towns. Also listed are shopping deals at Wasem's Cash Market and Altom's for goods like fresh meats, groceries, and household items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Vallow
Clinton
George Dean Crawford
Wasem’s
Alcom’s
Alice Cruse
Lewis Olmstead
Wasem
Altom’s
Detroit
Emily Caldwell
E. R B. Caldwell
Thas
Paul Troyer
Indiana
Ohio
Troyer
Paul
Lincoln
Joe Outhouse
Emmet Kelleher
Los Angeles
California
Thelma Walker
Hello Girls
du Quoin
Carl Chriss
Psetoria
Carl Easton
Claude Adams
Harry Easton
Nellie Houston
Breese
Tom Bundy
Henry Blank
Arnold Chapel
East String
Hoag
Vernon
Patoka
William Crawford
Lamonte
Nattier Family's Northwest Trip Detailed in Letter
Mrs. Nattier shares a detailed account of a family vacation from St. Louis on Route 66 July 17 through the Ozarks and Rockies to Idaho. She notes contrasts between the Ozarks and Rockies, mentions Missouri crops, Nattier relatives in Kansas, and observations of native rock fences and wildlife in Kansas and surrounding states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nattier
Idaho
St. Louis
Ozarks
Gasconade River
Rockies
Cate
Missouri
Kansas City
Neodasha
Fredonia
Heston
Kansas
Albert Nattier
Egan
Mrs J L Parks Passes Away in Patoka Illinois
Lillie Caroline Singer Parks born March 9 1865 Dayton Missouri died September 6 1928 aged 68 years 5 months and 27 days. She was married to J Louis Parks June 20 1886 with four children and survives by husband daughters and son. Funeral services were held September 9 from the family home conducted by Rev J M Smith with interment in Salem cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Caroline Singer Parks
Dayton
Oscar
Judith Singer
Missouri
Marion County
Illinois
Lillie Caroline Singer
J. Louis Parks
F. E. Brandeberry
Wichita Falls
Texas
W. W. Langridge
Long Beach
Cal
T. S. Stephens
Effingham
Ill
Walter L. Parks
Patoka
O. G. Singer
Los Angeles
Oscar C. Singer
Indianapolis
J. M. Smith
Salem
Mammoth Circus at Centralia Illinois
Robbins Bros 4 ring show arrives September 17 with a street parade and world class acts. The expanded circus features two mammoth pageants three elephant herds a hippo from Africa Ponca Bill's Wild West Sioux cowboys Count Cimmerjetta dancing horses acrobats Japanese families Arabian tumblers and 2060 wild animals 400 horses 600 handlers plus a parade of nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robbins Bros
U. S. Circus Corporation
Centralia
Africa
Ponca Bill
Cimmerjetta
Japan
Teheran
Arabia
Election Day Lunch Served By Church Ladies
The Ladies of the M. E. Church will serve lunch downtown on election day to support parish activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Claude Adams Earns Recognition for Dairy Herd
Claude Adams, trader in thoroughbred Holstein dairy cattle, earned prizes across three county fairs last week and at the State Dairy meeting in Highland. He secured first ratings at the Highland event, and at Du Quoin won a first and a second on purebred cows plus a second on a bull calf. At Clinton county fair in Breese he captured first on a cow, first on a heifer, third on purebred, third on grade and second on a bull calf. The purebred cow led with multiple firsts and is hailed as one of the nation’s best, reflecting credit on the owner and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Adams
Highland
du Quoin
Clinton
Breese
Methodist Silver Tea at Cain Home Delights Members
Misses Florence and Ruby Cain hosted the Methodist Silver Tea on Thursday evening September 6. Mrs Mae Logan led scripture and prayer. A piano duet and trio performances plus saxophone solos entertained attendees. Bible Contest winner Mae Logan and Old Sayings winner Mrs Spurgeon were announced. Oct meeting hostesses: Mrs Mae Logan Dorothy Logan Mrs John Jennings and Mrs Allie Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Ruby Cain
Mae Logan
Emma Smith
Dorothy Logan
Blanche McCallen
Blue Ridge Mountain
Paul Logan
Fancy Work Club Meets for September Session
Mrs Dale Altom hosted the Ladies Fancy Work club on Friday afternoon September 7. Absentees reduced attendance but members enjoyed papers by Mrs Bessie Murfin on Music in the Home and Mrs Carrye Alexander on The Influence of Good Books. Miss Georgia Cruse’s solo The Barefoot Trail drew hearty applause. Mrs Murfin won the contest prize. refreshments followed. October meeting set with Mrs Josephine DeLay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Altom
Bessie Murfin
Carrye Alexander
Georgia Cruse
Willis
Mrs Richardson Heads to Carroll for Long Awaited Visit
Mrs Sarah Richardson departed Monday morning en route to Carroll Nebraska to visit a niece she has not met in thirty years. This visit is expected to bring happiness to both ladies. Miss Bessie Camp of Decatur has been visiting Mrs Elizabeth Ahlf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah" Richardson
Carroll
Neb
Bessie Camp
Decatur
Elizabeth Ahlf
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Irvin
Arelene Walker
Max Rosenberg
Andante
Avecadia
Waltz
Zerona
The
Mississippi” “Army Reserve
H. A. Vandercook
Snowberger
D.S. McCosh
J. L. Parks
Mammoth Circus
Centralia, Ill
Cain
St. Julien
Vienna
Suppe
Meacham
Stephen Foster
Request Humoresque
Eleanor
Glow Worm
March “the
Show Boy
Tobani
Bellsteadt
Huff
Lincke
Quartette
King
Fulton
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