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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1950

Page

2

Marion Leads Southern Illinois in August Retail Sales

A tax report shows Marion posting the highest August receipts among Southern Illinois cities with $29,440.36, followed by Harrisburg $26,272.25 and Carbondale $24,186.88. The document lists 6,650 taxpayers across 16 counties and total August receipts of $439,806.82, with Franklin Williamson and Jackson counties contributing notable sums.

Marion Illinois Franklin Williamson Jackson Harrisburg Cairo Carbondale West Frankfort Murphysboro du Quoin Benton Franklin County Beenton Akin Buckner Christopher Coello Ewing Mulkeytown Orient Royalton Lesser Thompsonville Walier Whittington Zeigler West City Logan Macedonia Cambria Carterville Colp Creal Springs Energy Freeman Spur Herrin Hurst Johnston City Pittsburg Bush Crab Orchard Spillertown Consolidated Jackson—Murphysboro Ava Campbell Hill Cora de Soto Dowell Elkville Gorham Grand Tower Jacob Makanda Vergennes Oroville Pomona Raddle Jones Ridge Saline—Harrisburg Carrier Mills Eldorado Galatia Harco Raleigh Stonefort West End Muddy White—Carmi Burnt Prairie Crossville Enfield Grayville Maunie Mill Shoals Norris City Springerton Calvin Emma Epworth Herald Randolph—Chester Baldwin Coulterville Ellisgrove Evansville Houston Menard Preston Rockwood Schulme Welge Bremen Kaskaskia Shiloh Hill Perry—Pinckneyville Cutler Tamaroa Willisville Conant Swanwick Alexander Cache Elco McClure Alto Pass Anna Cobden Dongola Wolf Lake Ware Millcreek Balcom

Negro naval flier Jesse L Brown dies in Korea action

Ensign Jesse L Brown of Hattiesburg Mississippi the Navy's first Black naval aviator to fight in Korea died after his plane was hit near the Chosin reservoir. Lt (J.G.) Thomas Hudner Jr. landed to aid him, but Brown could not escape and perished as troops attempted rescue.

Washington Navy Jesse L. Brown Hattiesburg Misss Korea Brown U. S Chosin Reservoir J. G Thomas J. Hudnner Fall River Mass Hudner

Geologic Report on Zinc Lead District Announced

The U S Geological Survey released a new report on the geologic structure and ore deposits of the Upper Mississippi valley zinc lead district. The district covers 2,500 square miles across southwestern Wisconsin, northwest Illinois, and northeast Iowa, within 200 miles west of Chicago. Studies began in 1942 and are already underway.

Washington Upper Mississippi Valley U. S. Geological Survey Wisconsin Illinois Iowa Chicago

Zinc Deposits Sparked New Mining Discovery

The area once supplied most of the nation’s lead from 1830 to 1870 and later developed into a major zinc mining region, leading to the discovery of new zinc deposits.

Free Book On Arthritis And Rheumatism

A mail offer from Excelsior Springs Missouri promotes a free book titled Rheumatism. It claims a 31 year Ball Clinic system treats rheumatic conditions and arthritis by addressing root causes rather than drugs. Readers can request the book without obligation by writing to The Ball Clinic Dept. 1252.

Excelsior Springs Ball Clinic Dept Missouri

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