Illinois Association Convention Elects Officers in Springfield
More than one hundred delegates attended the Illinois Fire Prevention Association convention in Springfield. George Stauffer of Decatur was elected president with Dan T. Smith of Winchester as vice president and J. Maron of Chicago as secretary treasurer. The group urged property owners to prioritize fire prevention and inspector familiarity with building hazards. The event included the Illinois Field club and State Board of Fire Underwriters meetings and a Blue Goose banquet with speakers Rufus Potts and C. J. Doyle.
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Springfield
Illinois Fire Prevention Association
George Stauffer
Decatur
Dan T. Smith
Winchester
J. Maron
Chicago
Illinois
Illinois Field Club
Illinois State Board of Fire Underwriters
Illinois Pond
Order of the Blue Goose
Leland Hotel
Rufus M. Potts
C. J. Doyle
National Board of Underwriters
W. J. Nolan
Rockford
State Board of
Charles L. French
Jacksonville
Nelson M. Briggs
LaGrange
O. B. Ryan
James F. Joseph
Indianapolis
Sterling Fire Insurance Company
E. E. Wakefield
National Fire Insurance Company
J. T. Norse
A. T. Ranns
Mount Vernon
New York Underwriters
N. E. Briggs
North British and Mercantile Fire Association
Southern Illinois
Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Company
Illinois State Teachers Association Sets 60th Meeting Dates
The sixtieth annual Illinois State Teachers association meeting will be held in Springfield December 29 to 31 with a full program including County Superintendents association and Normal School council sessions. Officers include President S B Hursh and Vice Presidents Florence Colt Lotus Coffman and D Walter Potts with G W Conn Jr as secretary and Charles McIntosh as treasurer. Executive committee members include Gerard T Smith and G P Randle with W R Hatfield and others on the board of directors.
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Illinois State Teachers’ Association
Springfield
County Superintendents’ Association
Normal School Council
S. B. Hursh
Macomb
Florence A. Colt
Chicago
G. P. Randall
Mattoon
W. R. Hatfield
Gerard T. Smith
Peoria
Fellows Millikin Head Installs as James Millikin President
Dr. George Emory Fellows was inducted as president of James Millikin University in Decatur with representatives from many middle western colleges. The ceremony began a new era for the institution founded by James Millikin and opening in 1903, with several hundred students and alumni in the inaugural procession among nationally renowned educators.
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Doctor Fellows Millikin
Middle West
George Emory Fellows
James Millikin University
Decatur
James Millikin
Dunne to appoint utilities board before year’s end
Governor Dunne said he expects to name Democratic members of the public utilities commission before January 1. The changeover date is tied to a new statute, but Chairman Berry notes an express proviso allowing the old railroad and warehouse commission to continue until the utilities commission is organized.
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Dunne
Public Utilities Commission
Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Berry
Utilities Commission
Illinois National Guard Won’t Meet Circular 8 Strength
Adjutant General Frank B. Dickson told Gov. Dunne it is legally and financially impossible to increase Illinois National Guard strength to meet War Department Circular 8. Dunne plans an executive order to abolish the division and reorganize costs effective January 1. Dickson cites legal and financial barriers and questions feasibility within the time limit. Senator Lewis pressed the case in Washington, but Secretary Breckenridge refused.
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Adjt
Frank B. Dickson
E. F. Dunne
Illinois National Guard
War Department
Dunne
Dickson
Washington
General Assembly
Adjutant General
James Hamilton Lewis
Young
Henry Breckenridge
General Young
Illinois
Breckenridge
Lewis
W. C. Graves Named Superintendent at Pontiac Reformatory
W C Graves, county judge of Livingston County, was appointed superintendent of the Pontiac reformatory by the board of managers after a session with Governor Dunne. P A Gibbons, Graves law partner, was named Livingston County judge to fill the remainder of Graves term. Minors Corporations: certificates of incorporation issued for Charles Jacobs Drum Company and S A Liebenstein Company Chicago and for General Products Company Chicago with updated board size.
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W. C. Graves
Livingston County
Pontiac Reformatory
Board of Managers
Dunne
P. A. Gibbons
Graves
Livingston
Reformatory
Florence E. Sullivan
R. A. Russel
Civil Service Commission
J. A. Marshall
Secretary of State Woods
Charles Jacobs Drum Company
A. Hale Vallintine
N. A. Kaufmann
William C. Dunn
S. A. Liebenstein Company
Chicago
Henry M. Goldsmith
Samuel A. Liebenstein
Benjamin P. Ruckberg
General Products Company
Sachet Shower for Grace Prepares Bridal Festivities
MME MERRI recounts a sachet shower plan for Grace with twelve participants at Polly's. They craft violet and iris sachets, corset and wardrobe accessories, linen bags, deskt drawer sachets, and scented blotters, all in pink and lavender tones, for pre wedding festivities.
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Polly
Grace
United States Mail game described by Mme. Merri
A vivid recreation outline titled United States Mail explains a circle game where a leader named Postmaster calls town names while players swap positions. If the Postmaster slips into a vacated spot, the lost player becomes the new caller. Moments like General Delivery trigger everyone to switch places, resembling Stage Coach.
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United States
Boston
New York
Mme. Merri
Ratine Boys Suits Describe Warm Wrinkle Free Fabric
Russian blouse suits for boys use white ratine noted for warmth and crease resistance. The material is paired with velvet for coats with common blends of brown and black.
Plaid Trim Adds Style to Little Girl School Frock
Plaid trimming in silk or wool becomes a stylish touch for a girl's school dress. An oriental sash on plum serge outfits the frock with a broad accent. Collar and cuffs feature machine embroidered linen with a plaid bow at the throat for charm.
Modish Skirt Styles Compete for Preference and Figure
The article outlines three skirt styles: the draped skirt with multiple fabric blends, the tier skirt favored by slender figures though now common across sizes, and the new hoop skirt gaining popularity in Paris before reaching broader fashion.
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Paris
Novel Trump Marker Made From Cardboard Box
A simple novelty trump marker is described using a small square cardboard box filled with sand for weight and wrapped in pale blue silk embroidered with the four suits. The lid sides show hearts clubs diamonds and spades, echoing a large dice shape. It serves to indicate the trump suit during play and doubles as a decorative paper weight.
Colorful handkerchiefs and shirts set men’s spring style
Small colored silk handkerchiefs return for pocket or muff wear with narrow borders and monograms. Charvet promotes three wide striped shirts with vivid color combos for warm weather and yachting settings. Cartier offers bright colored men’s jewelry to match these bold outfits.
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Charvet
Palm Beach
Riviera
Cartier
Rue de la Paix
Growth of farmer education urged by ex governor Hoard
Ex governor W D Hoard of Wisconsin urges better farm education to lift dairying and soil care. He says agriculture must be taught as the core of country schooling, noting the farmer’s need for understanding agricultural chemistry and access to robust rural schooling to compete with urban education.
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Hoard
Wisconsin
W. D. Hoard
Illinois Farmers’ Institute
Ornament for Slippers Shows New Satin Strap Style
The latest ornament for evening slippers features a single satin strap folded across the instep and fastened on the outer side beneath a diamond crescent. It pairs especially well with black satin slippers.
Hoop fashion distends tunics with mid skirt widening
The article notes hoops placed between hip and knee to flare skirts wider than the hem. These hoops are light and supple and do not stiffen the costume, with French couturiers mastering their handling of the hoop.
Styles for stout women in flattering drape
The article advises stout women to choose soft drape fabrics and avoid tight or conspicuous costumes. It recommends neutral tones such as purple navy and deep browns and greens, with subtle stripes to create long lines and a slimming appearance.
Soil depth and subsoil key to long apple orchards
The Nebraska Farm Journal stresses that deep loam is best for apples but subsoil depth often determines orchard longevity. Shallow soils over hard pan or rock force trees near the surface, shortening prime years to around twelve to fifteen, versus twenty to thirty on good soil with proper care. Hillside sites slow growth due to thinner soil and drier conditions.
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E. R. Bennett
Nebraska Farm Journal
Nothing Gained in Barn Whitewashing and Cobwebs
A proverb-like snippet laments hollow cleaning of exteriors while neglecting inner mess. It compares whitewashed barns to festooned cobwebs dripping filth into milk pails, questioning true profit from appearances versus reality.
How to Catch Ducks
Practical guidance on capturing waterfowl focusing on gripping ducks and geese by the necks, warning against grabbing by legs or wings due to fragility and risk of injury.
Hen House Cleaning and Pest Prevention
The article advises poultry houses be easy to clean with removable furnishings and smooth interiors. It stresses rat proofing of grain and brood houses, using concrete floors, wire underfloor mesh, and extending foundations to deter rats, plus keeping mice out of granaries.
Pollenation of Fruit Trees and cross fertilization
The article explains that solitary fruit trees yield less fruit and may not set fruit at all. It urges planting multiple varieties to allow cross pollination by wind and insects. Mixing distinct sorts between trees such as Baldwin apples improves yields across orchards.
Gas Dangers in Pit Silos
Farmers caution about carbon dioxide buildup in pit silos during filling or long idle periods. Test air with a lantern. if flame goes out danger exists. Stir air by running cutter or dropping fodder. keep a lantern handy and use a simple hoist or carrier system to remove silage safely.
Care In Milking Practices Highlighted
A brief note emphasizes cleanliness and ventilation in milking to prevent dust and contamination. The guidance urges careful handling of milk in a clean environment to ensure quality.
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Illinois Association
Mme. Merri’s
United States Mail
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