Roosevelt's Special Commission Sought On Emergency Government Reform
The text outlines a proposal for a special commission to study reorganization of emergency government units created in recent years. It notes aims to improve efficiency and merit-based hiring under Civil Service rules, with support from Senator from Virginia and calls for permanent units to join the civil service and merit system. It also cites Townsend plan scrutiny, frontier tensions in Asia, and political tensions at a mayoral hearing amid high taxes.
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Roosevelt
Berd
Virginie
Jonmsetins
Civil Ice Commission
Assessors Set Annual Valuations For County Personal Property
The passage notes instructions for this year’s tax work by the county assessor and state tax commission. It outlines rates for automobiles at 59 percent of guide value, minimum values for old cars, and similar baselines for trucks, milking equipment, yearlings, cattle, feeders, horses, sheep, goats, swine, grain prices, and chickens. It emphasizes ensuring funds to cover livestock loss claims and reports past full payment of such claims.
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Ross
Corn-Hog Office Moves to Farm Bureau Building
The Corn-Hog association moved its offices to the Farm Bureau building in Mt Carroll on Tuesday afternoon. The former court house space was vacated and taken over by ZG Reiffen, superintendent of the age penmen board, and his secretary Mary Schavi.
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TG Farm Bureau
Waried] Caoniy Corn-Hog Association
Farm Bureau
Bindme
Mt Carpoll
Elect Farm Committees This Week
Community meetings elected farm soil conservation committees to guide the new program. Sudem township named John G. Eisseller as chairman with Earl Keim and Roy Uum as members. York township chose RH Efolut as chairman with Otto Switzer as vice chairman and William Hans and Thomas Kustes as members. Savanna and Washington townships elected Ed Simon as chairman with Clarence Doty as vice chairman and Glen Gillly and William Doty as other members. Farmers will pay for land moved from production to soil building crops. rents will be charged on land kept in soil conserving crops. Additional payments may be considered for seeding curtain crops.
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Sudem Township
John G. Eisseller
Earl Keim
Chairan
Roy ‘Um
Jule San Jack
York Township
Efolut
Otto Switzer
Absent Voter Ballot Applications In County Primary
Thirteen Carrell county residents applied to County Clerk Waller Watson for absent ballots allowing voting in the Primary when unable to attend April 9 in person. Ballots must be notarized with the voter swearing incapacity to vote in person. one ballot was mailed to Vandalia State Prison.
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Gonstitutiog
Carrell County
Waller Watson
Nail
JSON
Gaihe Mate
Ray
Vanslatia
Heen “Tau
Ilinois
Vandalia
4-H Leaders Plan Events Of The Year
Carroll county 4-H leaders map a busy year with events from April rally in Lanark to May officer training and district meetings in Mt. Carroll. Maturity youth programs include June camp, July livestock contests, and August state fair activities with county round-up slated for fall.
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Couny
Martha Hens
Mt. Carroll
Charles Tesberger
Ward Weiman
Elmer Boyd
Lessies
Irma Boothby
Savanna
Frank Neis Jer. Shanon
C. Petty
Wat Lanark
Officers Training School
Carroll
da' S
Stephenson
Clubour University of
Pixon
Finizhayp
Ub Congress
Chicace
Harvey Miller of Lanark Arrested on Abandonment Charge
Harvey Miller of Lanark was arrested Monday afternoon by Sheriff Bho Shepherd on a charge of wife and child abandonment. The information was filed in county court by State's Attorney Flu Transk Read. Bail was set at 4000 dollars and Miller remained in the county jail at Mt. Cored.
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Harsex. Miller
Lanark
Bho
Shepherd
Miler
Flu
Ptransk
Miller
Mt. Cored
Town boards fix tax levy plan at Tuesday meetings
Dent auditors in the 14 towns met to agree on drawing up tax levies for the county. The levies will be presented to voters for approval next Tuesday at the annual town meetings. Reports from most townships indicate little change from last year’s levies.
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Eelings
Plan for Soldiers' and Sailors' Reunion in Savanna
Savanna is considering plans for another Soldiers' and Sailors' Reunion to be held July 2, 3, and 4. Vincent Sullivan, former commander of the Savanna Lerion post, was elected general chairman. Carl Sherman was chosen secretary and W. Fisher treasurer. Members of the Shaw-Leavens post will cooperate with the American Legion in preparations. A June series of dances is planned to raise funds, with the general committee to meet again next week to discuss further details.
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Savanna
Vincent Sullivan
Savanna Lerion
Carl Sherman
W. Fisher
Shaw-Leavens
WLFW
Serion Est
Farm Bureau Expands Offices in Mt Carroll
The Carrell County Farm Bureau enlarges its Mt Carroll offices by purchasing the south portion of the building now housing the Farm Bureau Office. The extra area will accommodate growing activities as the existing space proved insufficient. The seller was Dr T Colehour.
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Carrell County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Mulding
Renms
T. Colehour
First Illinois Old Age Pension Granted to 98 Year Old Woman
Springfield reports the first Illinois old age pension granted to Elizabeth Wousler a 98 year old widow as part of the new program. Governor and pension superintendent J A Andrews announce rapid distribution with counties approving applications. Washington questions the law while state control remains contested.
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Illinois
Springfield
AG. Reiff
Elizabeth Wousler
Peoria
le Pension
J. A. Andrews
Mension
Washington
County relief officials attend district meeting in Rockford
Representatives from Shay well county joined a district conference on relief probity at the Nelson hotel in Rockford. Lea M. Lyons, executive secretary of the TERC, led as principal speaker, with attendees including Charles N. Jenks Verna Landherr George Mest Shernyers G. Reiff N. Carroll Slrles Rogers and H. Johns from Lanark Milledgeville and La Varina.
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Pitts
Shaywell County
Nelson Hotel
Rockfor
Lea M. Lyons
The
TERC
Charles N. Jenks
Miay Verna Landherr
George Mest
la Varina
Shernyers
G. Reiff
N.carroll
Slrles Rogers
Milledgevil
H. Johnssat
Lanark
Shannon Woman Burned When Gasoline Line Explodes
Mrs Jennings Erdmier, of Shannon, was burned when a gasoline line she used to clean a dress exploded Tuesday morning. She escaped significant burns to the head and hands after extinguishing the fire herself before firefighters arrived.
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Shannon
Dr. R. H. Petty Heads County Tuberculosis Group
Dr. R H Petty of Mt Carroll elected president of Carroll County Tuberculosis Association at Mt Carroll meeting held Tuesday evening. Two delegates chosen to attend the state convention April 6 and 7 include Mary Elitech and Mrs Paul Sievens among others.
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Rla. Petty
Mt. Carroll
Carroll County Tuberculosis Association
Smith Tea Room
Mt. Carrel
John Carroll
Chadwick
Ins
Shafer
Shannon
Paul Sievens
Sargina
Mary Elitechem
Paul Siev
Paul Dickson
Northwestern Illinois editors elect Kurt Schmidt leader group
At a Friday meeting of editors from Daviess Stephenson and Carroll counties held at the Hotel Freeport Kurt Schmidt of the Mirror Democrat was named president for the coming year. Glen Heuker of Pearl City was chosen secretary. Next meetings set for Freeport and a May 6 gathering in Starkton with attending editors from Carroll County including Kurd Schmidt and Koarp of the Lanark Gazette.
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Daviess
Stephenson
Carroll
Real Estate Transfers Reported in Week’s Transfers
Real estate transfers listed include Carline Mack Estate to Ashcor Wales and others with ranges and sections noted. Fred Dachler and wife transfer to Ferdin and Milter in section 18, township 25, range. The snippet shows realty movements among multiple parties with limited readable details.
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Treeleomiller
Caroline Mack
Ashcor
Wales
Ate
Fred Dachler
Ferdinand Milter
Twelve county residents called for federal juries in Moline April
One hundred residents from northwestern Illinois counties report for federal court duty in Moline on April 20 1918. Names listed include Lynn Forbes Ray Doty Forrest Taank Lanark and Shannon residents with grand and petit jurors named. The grand jury is expected to be in session two or three days and the group is summoned by Judge.
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Illinois
Mreeport
Lynn Forbes
Ray Doty
Mr. Carroll
Ollie Hanson
Savanna
William Heisler
Glen Wise Forrest G. Taank
Lanark
Am Strow
Shannon
Carrell County
Ruice
Log _William Kramer
David Sturtevant
Roy Moll
Ray Westfall
Charles Adams
Savanna Sion
Stranksy Endorsed by District Editors in Local Race
Franklin Stoansky of Vanna earned endorsements from district editors of Jo Daviess, Stephenson and Carroll counties for state representative. The editors praise his candidacy and note two other nominees, Job Bingham of Galena and Laughlin, creating an even split among the three counties. The piece frames Stoansky as the likely winner.
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Fieient
Laurel Freeport
Navy
Edwin Laughlin
Rural Program Discussed by Committee
A committee discussed the rural program and proposed each member devote attention to one of four sections of the plan. The meeting outlined priorities and responsibilities for implementing the program across districts.
Savanna Spring Fair Draws Crowds as Plans Advance
Large crowds inspect exhibits and enjoy entertainment at Savanna merchants spring fair this week while local groups plan summer events. Carroll County program committee discusses electrification, rural roads, and farm needs at Friday meeting, naming subcommittees to cover four divisions and set plans for upcoming activities.
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Savana
NYA Aids Carroll County Students in Part-Time Work
Twenty three Carroll County students receive NYA aid as National Youth Administration programs fund part-time clerical and shop class work. Frances Shimer Jr. notes monthly stipends and college students receive further support. program covers recreation and relief efforts for families in need.
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Stulent Aid
Carroll County
Naen
NYA
Sula
Frances Shimer Jr
National Youth Administration
Doaths
WEA
County association elects Dr Petty president at ML Carroll meeting
County T. B. association elects Dr RH Petty president at ML Carroll meeting Tuesday night Mrs Mary Elliott is re elected secretary The group will send delegates to the state convention April 6 7 They will elect community committees this week to handle sew farm program details and crepe payments on acreage shifted to s08 building Smaller payments on acres for sedicomersine crops Checks for first std pension payments in Ulimo handed out by governor Wednesday Springfield woman aged 90 receives first check second recipient a Peoria woman aged 101 Ex Poet no payments to be grassed there for several weeks.
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T. B. Association
RH. Petty
Carroll
Mary Elliott
Ohe
Ulimo
Poverner
Peoria
Lanark Man Freed From County Jail Last Friday
A Lanark man released from the county jail last Friday after being held since January 21 due to an inability to post a peace bond of 1000 dollars set by a Lanark justice of the peace.
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Lanark
County Sal
Lanyark
Mt Carroll Hold Music Contest and Entries
Mt Carroll hosts a morning high school music contest with Savanna, Stockton, Galena and Chadwick entries. Solo events start 1 p m Saturday with voices including soprano Helen Frost and alto Vera Scheinberger among listed contestants. Marriage licenses issued March 27 and March 29 include Charles Beaver Rebecca Arkle Ben Newman Minnie Hopper.
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Carroll County
Sparta
Mt. Carschool
Savannah
Siverton
Galena
Bipar
Chadwick
Helen Frost
Stockton
Janet McNerney
Mr. Carroll
Jean Schmidt
Savanna
Myre Belle McMahan
Vera Scheinberger
Met. Carroll
Marjorie Havens
Anita Rabn
Carol Asmus
Leland Frost
James Bradbury
Mt. Carroll
Paul McMahan
William Rhodes
Robert Werkheiser
Robert Emnyre
Tamark
Charles H. Beaver
Rocksland
Rebecca N. Arkle
Mathersille
Ben E. Newman
Minnie ‘Oper
Havanna
School Bands Win Honors in District Meet
The district meet at Sterling last week showcased Carroll County school bands with strong showings. Linerk high school led a four-band entry with 100 plus students, earning top praise in Class II. Miss Beth Hower conducted the Chadwick band, 36 members, while Milledgeville and Lanark groups also scored well in their divisions. Directors include Cole, West, Lennard, and others as listed, with rankings across second and third divisions.
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Linerk High School
Carroll
Sterling
Udents
Shreeter
Carrell
Mill
Colewth
Beth Hower
Chadwick
Sweet
Milledgeville Hand
Coleman
Warren Come Hich
Tmem- Resese
Jons
Pele Community Scheo
Or Westeor
Lanark Community Co
Lennard 7
Wiereem
Bradford Tem Ship and
Dawson G. Wemeldertf
Dik Teelot
Thyd Diviton
Ene Community High Shee
Henry Jek
Mt. Carroll
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