Unclear fragmentary text hints at suffrage debate and politics
The readable passages discuss women’s suffrage, US politics, and figures like Mary Dean, Allen, and Josephine Reche. It references Puerto Rico statehood sentiment, labor conventions, and wage ideals, with note of a convention in Pittsburgh advocating equal parliamentary privileges for women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Habitantis
A & Ec
Mic
Mary Dean
Merant Holyoke
South Wardiex
Maz Sree Allen
United State Court
Josephine Reche
Secrets of the Treasury
America
White House
Washington
David A. Reed
Pitishingh
Jeff
Hebo King
Tor Hsson Crention
Illinois Agriculture Association backs immediate work relief plan
The Illinois agriculture association endorses urgent work relief with at least half of public funds used for farm, road, and street improvements. It calls for withdrawal of aid from those who refuse to work and demands full disclosure of current conditions, with a focus on constructing and repairing secondary roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Improvinis
Akirket
G. Smith
Tiinois Agriculture Association
Legumes Boost Spring Pasture Amid Drouth Strain
Farm Adviser M. Killin reports high spring legume value as hay and seed crops face drouth losses. Red clover and alfalfa resist chinch bug damage, reduce bug food supply with larger acreage, and help stabilize seed shortages expected in 1956. Proper seeding, soil prep, and nurse crops improve establishment on firm seed beds. plow fall residue if needed, and plant on phosphorus-poor or slightly acid soils with red clover or alfalfa as suitable. Continued on back page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Killin
Raya
Hackerman
Savanna Man Held on Relief Fraud Charge
Savanna man Lies Gilliad arrested on relief fraud charges. Details indicate cash misappropriation involving S100 and S80 payments, with connections to Burlington Railroad benefits while employed. Court action mentioned with multiple names and agencies cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna Man
Gilliad
Savanna
Wits
Hransky
Gilhue
Ray Westfal
Condy Bude Orton MM
Grote
Burlington Railroad
Woodland Girl Captures County Spelling Championship
The annual Mt. Carroll high school event crowned Woodland Girl as champion after three days of competition among 12 townships. Allen W. Shirer of Mt. Carroll placed second when he misspelled peer, followed by Lucille Dresbach of Salem township who faltered on truly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artie Messner
Wotan Hownship Scongirl
Mt. Carroll High School
Messmer
Virginia Paranoirth
Shannon
Allen W. Shirer
Mt. Carroll
Fair Ground School
Mary McGrath
Salem Township
Lucille Dresbach
June Pilgrim
Rar Dittsworth
Cherry Grove
Helen Knoess
Fair Haven
Bonita Yocom
Elkhorn
Virginia Makery
Freedon
Hildred Gravenstein
Lima
Laurel Lapp
York
Evens
Tao
Beth Arlene Plock
Rock Creek
Farmers vaccinate young pigs to curb cholera spread
Reports from the Illinois agricultural association state that farmers vaccinate piglets early to protect the hog crop. Young pigs see rising vaccination rates as serum is scarce, pressuring serum use by Sareau members and affecting costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tliois Agriculture Association
Sareau
Itis
Food Costs Jump Half as High as U S Pay Rolls
Food costs jumped 24 percent while factory workers income rose 74 percent in the latest month. Irvine city costs rose 13 percent year over year, fuel and light up 1.4 percent. Housing costs up about 2.2 percent. overall the period shows a moderate rise in living expenses. Marriage licenses issued include Samuel Hengel and Blanche Kennedy of Savannah on April 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
United States
Fed
Totat
Irvine
Pebmary
Track And Field Aims To Lower Marks In Little Five Meet
Athletes from Crom OYville Lanark MA and surrounding areas compete at the Little Five Meet seeking to break multiple records. Notable marks include Mt Carvel relay 1A1 set in 2021 and Shaner Lanark 24.1 for 220 yards in 1928 with several figures from past holders challenged this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wformers Crom
Banith
Carereall
Miftedgeville
Rot
Shasman
Adolph
Smith
King
Nu Carrell
Hanna
Milisso
Mt. Carvoi
Hartman
Shannon
Counties Receive Motor Fuel Tax for March
A total of 4,372.03 has been allocated to Hlimis counties from motor fuel tax paid into the State Treasury during March. Of the total, 202,700 was held in trust by the State for interest and bonds. Relief Bond issue allocates funds for interest and retirement from the 30,000,000 relief bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allied Co
Lima Tops in County Tax Payments Amid Shifts
Taxpayers in Lima lead in total collected as county figures show Lima advancing while Sims township takes the lead in paying taxes. County Collector Frank Lita reports 21082 dollars collected, 37.5 percent of the total, with spring levies still underway. A countywide levy meeting is set for May 6 at the Masonic Hall in Lanark.
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Lima
Woauead
Frank Lita
Wales
Ro Waton
Flo Wifess
Frances Shimer Junior College
Mt Carroll
Ferm Bureau
Sims Township
Fair Haven
Wooland
Levey
Masonic Hall
Lanark
Cattle Feeders to Meet in Lanark Next Monday
Frances Shimer head tender resigns his post with immediate effect. Trustees have not yet announced a successor. An arra y of beef will be made to assess stock numbers and market prospects for fall and winter. Far row and Greer of the Chicago stockyards provide insight into the outlook.
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Lanark
FL Wilcox
Frances Shimer Janier Esliere
S‘arroit Fr
Tuestar
Mook Reske
Cane
Br.ow. Greer
Local farmers’ notes highlight May meetings and livestock issues
In Carroll county news this week a Wheat control meeting is planned for May 7. Reports discuss feed costs, emergency crop loans, and crop risks for this spring. Exports of lard to Cuba are helping the pork situation. Gardeners learn hotbed care while Mt Carroll defeats Lanark in track. Savanna hires a dog catcher and rural inquiries are routed to Clyde Buckingham. Property valuations show a dip for 1934. A 4 H leaders’ workshop occurs in Dixon and school plans loom for a new wash house. County tracks and field events feature local teams and students.
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Wheat Control Association
United States
Carroll Country
Cuba
Carroll County
Mt Carroll
Lanark
Sterling
Earl Smith
General Assembly
Arke Messmer
Olive School
Woodland Township
Carroll
Stea
Mt.Carroll Township
Dee Gillian
Gilliam
Carrell County
Zion Road
Wacker Road
Two Mt Carroll Road Contracts Awarded After Bids
Two road contracts were awarded in Mt Carroll after bids. The first covers road work on Zion road in Woodang township with gravel and paving components, awarded to a local contractor for 3 1a near 8.86 total. low bid among four. The second contract funds seeding along One Wacker road and rebuilding bridges on the same road, awarded to L I Gallagher of Oregon Wisconsin for 8269.10 with six other bids.
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Teo
Ceerotl
Cheeran
Chie Be
G. Chuaphat
Basbwas
Gov
Kuideman O
Wacker
Sane
L.I. Gallagher
Oregon
Wis
Band Contest In Champaign This Week
Five county students compete in four solo events at the state band contest in Champaign. Mt Carroll and Lanark bands perform Friday with two local directors in Class GC. Local solo contestants include trombone, drum, and piano events with entrants from surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carroll and Lanark
Champaign
Resta Ients
Mt. Carroll and
Lanark
Mt. Carroll
Colemat Miles
L. I. Wierson
Mr. Carrell
Sturleral
Carrell County
Gibson City
Oakland
Glenwood Manual Training
Chillicothe
Gen- Arthur
Albion
Petersburg
Highland
Waverly
Carthage
Bensenville
Carroll County
Gerald Harimen
Wallace Geisz
Chadwick
Anita Retin
William Vollmer
Leatherman
Lantered
Farm Bureau to again run soft ball league
A county Farm Bureau plans to restart a soft ball league. Each township will appoint a director to help organize a team for their townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Apsratior
Jahan Jack
Salem
Montganizing
Public Buildings Committee Considers New Wash House Plan
York Shennan Myers Mr Carrol and Hans Johnson met to discuss plans for a new wash base on the courtyard in Mi Caron. A wooden structure stands near the main buildings and an eye rope for removal is planned. Officials estimate costs and await board action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Builktings
J. J. Sheridan
York
Shennan Myers
Mr. Carroll
Hans Johnson
Savanna
Carrol Mumlay
Mi Caron
Super
Training School Held in Dixon May For 4-H Leaders
A Dixon training school for 4-H club leaders from Trem Carrell county and nearby districts will cover sewing clothing and room improvements. Instruction focuses on home furnishings and project planning for the coming year, with Grace Armsirens extension staff and Eden Gray coordinating.
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Dixon
Carrell
Grace Armsirens
Eden Gray
Ysabelle HotchkeGergin
Siren
Relief Offices Closed as Illinois Relief Funds Exhausted
Illinois Emergency Relief Commission orders Carroll county offices closed as funds are exhausted. Inquiries to Clyde Buckingham, Savanna. Relief likely paused until Federal aid or state funds resume. Kopkus says no funds until state secures its fair share. Possible 3 percent tax proposal to fund relief. Townships Savanna Mt Carroll Ruck Creek York Wysex urged to assist needy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Juhe Illinois Emergency Relief Commission
Kopkus
Illinois
General Assembly
Oinner
Hopkins
Illinois Emergency Relief Commission
Savanna
Mt. Carroll
Ruck Creek
York and
Wysex
Farmers attend Sterling livestock meet on producer owned agencies
A mass gathering of Carrell county farmers in Sterling heard advocates for balanced livestock production and selling through producer owned agencies. Speakers including Donald Kirkpatrick of the I A A urged stabilizing reform to give farmers bargaining power and reduce reliance on distant buyers amid volatile markets.
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Donald Kirkpatrick
I A. A
Sterling
Carrell County
Mrd. Reske
Leiver
Corn Belt
Farnee
Hresteck
Arencies Handling
Srenz
Heaga
East St Lewis
Peon
Inganapeli
Crowers
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Mablighy
Ius Pol
Das Deutsches Eich
Europe
LEGIS
Krom Smith
Enlity
Twinois Agriassociation
Legume
Woodland
Arlie Messmer
Samuel
Hengel
Blanch Kennedy
Milledgeville
Carrett
Milledowtle
Repebting
Fair Haven Township
Frances Shimer Head
Charies Fred Grotjubn
Lawrence TH. Miles
Oath
Edward Greettiat
Frank Greenleaf
Margaret £. Beadler
William H. Hex
Om Association
Kirkpatrick
Beck
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