State officials plan relief drive amid unemployment rise
The article notes 17,000 arrests by highway police in eleven months despite a policy of restraint. It details actions on state fair dates August 22 29 193? and enhancements to Pontiac reformatory fireproofing. Gov Emmerson calls for voluntary one day wage contributions from department executives and staff for relief, with a 5 million dollar fund and 1 million for public works. It covers state job placements, construction plans at Winds state fair grounds, hospital expansions, and regional political developments.
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Illinois and District Exposition Highlights and State Admissions
The report covers apple premiums at the Mid-West Horticultural Exposition in Shenandoah Town with $2,000 total and $555 won by NIL nois exhibitors. Eighteen north central states competed. Himnis secured the top honors. E. L. Walker of Pearl won six of ten sweepstakes prizes for best apples, with other Illinois exhibitors noted. University of Illinois enrollment totals 12,700 with 9,460 men and 3,249 women. Postmaster positions in Springfield attract 25 applicants. The Witness Commerce commission allows Central Illinois Public Service to issue 10,008 shares to reimburse $773,155.39 spent on property and business improvements.
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Kills 103 Rats Time Versus Tims
Harold asks how Gerald arrived so late and Gerald explains he stopped to have his watch cleaned, a curious exchange that frames a peculiar mishap as the day unfolds.
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