World headlines from the 1920s trimmed into focus
Shortages of wheat loom at month end. Hoover's foodstuffs division releases the warning from Washington. Senate canvass on McCumber bonus bill predicts passage. Harding approves naval oil reserve policy. Berlin reports German WWI secrets to US officers. Coal strike endgame discussed in Senate.
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Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
Washington
Ees
Senate
McCumber
Harding
Navy
Interior Departments
United States Army
Lenroot
Rep
Wis
Illinois News Briefs Cover Politics Health and Weather
Springfield announces resignation of Dr. L C Taylor from medical examiners board after 25 years. Freeport reports 8854 students saved 18900 dollars via school savings bank. Ogle county farmers rehearse for Farm Bureau pageant at DeKalb June 30 with 2000 in cast. Illinois allows farmers to vaccinate hogs against cholera per AG opinion. Cicadas of 17 year brood emerge near Sangamon river. Illinois Relief Committee disburses over 30000 to flood victims. Red Cross coordinates grain donations in Springfield. Mrs Anna Swift dies leaving 3085000 estate with large charities and Northwestern University grant. Lon Freeman, 83, old horse trainer, flaunts trotting horses at DeKalb season. Ora Downs Ridgley buried penniless after fortune loss in railroad ventures. Illinois disease week shows declines in diphtheria scarlet fever smallpox and polio with varied city totals. Chicago court ticket wins with bridges lighting and annexation of Maine village. Oregon reports eagles near Freeport and a public park exhibit. Rockford pageant for Christian Endeavor convention. log cabin fire destroys content save parrot and valuables. Elgin resigns school superintendent R I White after local uproar over teacher suicide. Sycamore sues Dekalb County Telephone for 20000 damages over shock incident. Chicago lawyers drafted to aid in terrorism prosecution and court cleanups. Centralia farmers market fruit and vegetable crops cooperatively via Illinois Fruit Exchange. Springfield National Guard officers ordered to history boards for fitness tests. Chicago tax booklet criticizes Illinois farm land valuation methods. Bloomington waterway bill sought as inland transport aid and Chicago sanitary needs. Elizabeth study finds 62 percent of Elizabeth pupils underweight. Marion church veteran Rev James Y Reid dies at 71.
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Springfield
L. C. Taylor
State Board of Medical Examiners
William Henry Harrison Miller
Department of Education and Registration
Freeport
Oregon
Ogle County
Farm Bureau
DeKalb
Illinois
Attorney General’s Office
State Department of Agriculture
Sangamon River
Iowa
Wisconsin
Indiana
Illinois Food Relief Committee
W. Vaniman
Red Cross
Chicago Association of Commerce
Chicago
Anna Swift
Engineering College
Northwestern University
Theological Department
Io Deversity
Pana
Ora Downs Ridgley
Missouri
Assumption
Hot Springs
Ark
Ridgley
Director of Public Health
Winnebago
Bloomfield Township
Johnson County
Havana
Peoria
West Frankfort
Rockford
State Convention of Christian Endeavorers
Winnebago County
John Lake
Will Goodhue
Elgin
R. I. White
Mary Elizabeth Long
Sycamore
Dekalb County Telephone Company
Minnie Griswold
Landis
Centralia
Villa Ridge
Illlinois National Guard
Adjt
Black
oSee
Illinois Tax Commission
Illinois Agricultural Association
State Farmers’ Organization
John A. Lejeune
Marine Corps
John J. Kelley
Sixth Marines
San Francisco
Kelly
Army
Navy
Small
American Legion
Bloomington
Marion
Reid
Tin Can Causes Street Accident and Mockery
An old lady crossing the street was knocked down when a dog bolted by a tin can tied to its tail. A bystander helped while a light auto ran over her. The comic remark questions what has been the standout feature of women's emancipation.
Allen's Foot Ease Advertisement Relief for Feet
Classified ad promotes Allen's Foot Ease to relieve friction from shoes, ease corns bunions callouses and sore feet. Claims powder allows wearing shoes without ache and encourages quick comfort for tired feet.
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Allen
Child's Candy Remark Stuns Proud Mother
A young girl forgets manners when given candy. She hugs her mother and declares I’ll tell the world mother you’re some kid. This playful interaction showcases the lively charm of very young children.
Dearest and the New Smile from a School of Dramatic Art
A Florida Times Union quip features a man noting a changed smile from his partner who replies she now wears a new look after studying at a school of dramatic art. The exchange blends tenderness with theater school drama.
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Jack
Dramatic Art
Florida Times-Union
George Moore Seeks Author With Silly Name
In a literary salon George Moore and peers discussed recent books. Moore struggled to recall the author of a new publication and joked about a “funny” name, finally recalling Shaw and praising the “extraordinary” name.
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George Moore
Litterati
Two Boys Hurry To Keep Up In Heat
Two six year old boys in Fairmount hurry while passing bills and rush to keep pace with each other. They stop at a relative’s home for rest and explain they must hurry because it is hot and they try to stay equal in speed with one another.
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Fairmount
Indianapolis
The Tie That Binds
A New York Sun column jokes about marriage contracts and lifelong bonds with a playful exchange on the binding nature of wedlock.
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Kriss
Kross
New York Sun
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Albert Severinghaus
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James C. Dunn
Cleveland American League Baseball Club
Guy Barham
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Blanche Sweet
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Pittsburgh, Pa
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Swift & Co. of
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