War era musings and civic notes from a sagging list
A fragment from a late 19th or early 20th century issue covers diverse items: debt and duty as volunteers are to be mobilized. Admiral Dewey is credited with battles of the war. assessors will duplicate books. candidates plan to meet voters. wisdom on retirement and weeds. pride in a war effort and protection for distressed animals. plans for a coal mine and city curfew at St. Louis. several towns preparing street fairs. local bands and cantankerous jokes. street fair features in Peoria and Midway plans. and a nod to Little Egypt.
Venture Spirit and Town Boom Calls for Action
The author urges individuals to strike out boldly and notes the impact of business initiatives on local growth. He discusses advertising taxes on medicinal claims, the value of manufacturing plants for job creation, rising property values, and the need for a Business Mens Association to attract firms. He invites citizen input on the issue.
A Good Suggestion for Farm Signs on Barns
The Farmington Bugle advocates posting water marks and farm names on barns or road gates. The habit would aid visitors and drivers, improve travel ease, and boost admiration for well kept houses by revealing ownership to passersby.
New Spelling of Words Reported by Education Committee
A St Louis Post Dispatch item notes a committee led by William T Harris United States Commissioner of Education F Louis Soldan and YT M Balliet reports to the National Educational Association on simplified spellings for common words. The list includes programme though although thorough thoroughfare through catalog catalogue prolog prologue demagog demagogue pedagogue and other forms. The committee may not approve and will use this style if adopted by the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Harris
United States
Commissioner of Education
F. Louia Soldan
St. Louis
YT. M. Balliet
Springfield
Mass
National Educational Association
Southern Illinois Soldiers Reunion Draws Large Attendance
The Southern Illinois Soldiers and Sailors Reunion Association plans a major gathering in Centralia on September 14 through 16. Notable speakers include Gen. John C. Black Col. James Sexton Col. L. Mack and Hon. William J. Calhoun with performances by Gen. Stibbs McNeil's band the Egyptian Quartette the Allman sisters and the Soldiers Orphans Home Band plus high school cadets in parades. Veterans and families are invited to camp on the grounds with tent provisions and half fare rail rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois Soldiers
Southern Illinois Soldiers’ and Sailors
Centralia
John C. Black
A. BR
Department of
Illinois
James Sexton
Chicago
L. Mack
Sandusky
Ohio
G. A. BR
William J. Calhoun
Danville
C. A. Partridge
W. G. Cochran
Sullivan
Flo. Miller
W.R.C
Carrie Alexander
Stibbs
McNeil
Allman Sisters’ Trio
Salem
Soldiers’ Orphans
Normal
Choral Society of
Cairo
Another Suggestion in Greenville Item
A letter favors marking farms with names on fence posts for passers by. It argues for a handsome silver plated sign over old shingles with marks, appealing to local aesthetics and town pride.
Speaking tubes and door plates for farmers proposal
A humorous piece suggests farmers install speaking tubes from gates to homes to avoid shouting. It proposes a double barreled tube to whisper for buttermilk while dodging a farmer’s dog. The column notes Scovel’s removal from Cubs and his dismissal from his paper ending with a jab at his public conduct.
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Auaunt Droll,b. W. Jarvis
Troy
Tux Cau
Tux Weekly Cat
Wi. P. Early
Edwardsville
Madison County
THE
Alton Sentinel - Democrat
United States Army
George Dewey
Greenville
Cancer
Peurvns
Little Egypt, Wer Fame
Fidence
Suc
Farmington Bugle
St. Louis Post Dispatch
Humphreys
Willian
Seipt « A
Oka
Wilias
George F. Savivz
George F. Isvitz
Madison
Court House
Enwardeville
A. D
J. L. Ro
Wadsworth
Peter Simpkins
Coeeksponpent Scovel
Cubs
Tuit
W. Rawson
Odd Fellows’ Building
Main St
SOS
AEP
ITI
Cook
J.H. Stienhans
General Merchant
Troy Lumber
Yar
Busse Bros
South Main ST
Hedderco
General Merchandise
W. Clay Street
Phil. Eckert
Graham
Cox
Snorion
Earth
Mals
Desian Nea
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