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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1929
Page
2
German cruiser raiders under Count Felix von Luckner fled the South Atlantic and faced British forces, steering for the Pacific. In a midst of a hurricane they spotted a cruiser squadron, evaded pursuit, and dumped overboard their lifebelts in a bid to survive and reach safety.
A German raider Seeadler narrative recounts wireless deception to disrupt Lloyd's rates, prize captures near Christmas Island, and a tense intrigue aboard with an officer's wife stowaway. Prisoners and crew face monotony, honor codes, and a plan to fake a death for insurance, as the voyage toward the Pacific continues.
Analysis notes that nine power plants on the East River shores heat the water as cooling condensates return to the river. Each ton of coal used for steam draws and recondenses about two to three thousand or more tons of water, warming the river by about 10 degrees despite tidal flows.
A quirky tour of famed London vanes highlights a steeple top key shaped figure on a church Wren church and the gilded grasshopper above the Royal Exchange. Nearby on Bowchurch stands a nine foot dragon vane, among other notable weather vanes admired by locals.
A fragmentary thought argues that if people applied the same effort to health as to wealth, disease could be banished. The note cites B. and Sebéer as sources or references in a compact aphorism.
Prof Robert D Simpson of Northwestern University Economict argues Illinois tax system is antiquated and unfair, citing a 64 million levy in 1927 as confiscatory due to political favoritism. He calls for centralized administration, full assessments publicity, repeal of quadrennial limits, redivision of personal property tax, and steps toward state income tax. He notes Illinois Day at the capitol featured 127 miniature figurines of Illinois women, now part of the state library.
Governor Emmerson mourns Secretary of War James W Good noting his long ties to Iowa. The report mentions Emmerson praising Good and a lakes waterway inspection. Springfield boastfully cites Illinois 1,100 mile concrete highway from Hibling Minnesota through major cities to Topeka.
Attorney General Carlstrom rules sheriffs may charge 10 cents per mile for the first prisoner and 10 cents for the second, with 10 cents for each additional prisoner. The law permits only 10 cents per mile for the third prisoner even on extra trips.
Dr. Andy Flall, state heart director, says incorrect diet causes colds and other respiratory ailments and chronic diseases. He notes in winter less sunshine increases need for green and canned vegetables and fruits. He urges milk, greens, and fruits to supply lime and phosphorus for youths’ teeth.
The village of Eliza in Mercer county was auctioned for 15300 dollars with extensive press coverage. The sale by the founder's son included all but four residential properties and the telephone building, attracting national news reps and a moving picture cameraman.
At the annual convention in Springfield officers were elected Louis Pitcher as President, Harry G. Lankford as Vice President, Ken B. Boynton as General Counsel, and A. J. Parsons as Secretary-Treasurer. Governor Esawerson delivered remarks, and B. H. Cleaveland outlined industry development and invited cooperation with the Illinois Commerce Commission.
At an organization meeting in Springfield the Exa merson Trail Association elected J J Stewe as president Harry DeFrates as vice president and W J Thornton as secretary The group promotes a trail from Pane to Louisiana Mo Another item notes Commissioners William Chiengo and J Paul Kuhn of Batavia met with the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington to discuss rates for shipment of sand gravel and stone produced in Illinois to points west of the Pennsylvania Railroad and into Missouri The entry also mentions a new prison cell house at Po s tine state penitentiary costing 267000 housing 20 cells Contracts for new cell houses at Stateville and Chester prisons were anticipated by year end The piece references Roger W Robson predicting three states Illinois Oklahoma and Alabama will lead in industrial growth due to natural resources and fuel The Winds Supreme Court dinner in Chicago November 29 honored members of the state bar association with notable speakers Henry Upton Sims George D Logan and Frank K Dunn A plan by Congressman William Hull to seek federal water diversion from the Michigan and a 6 million appropriation for the Islland waterway development is noted with support from Governor Emerson and other lawmakers
Director Rodney Brandan of Public Welfare after a conference with Governor Emmerson announced a plan for inspecting jails and county homes. The work will be supervised by A L Bowen with Frank Oppleman visiting institutions over three months. Bowen says the effort is cooperative, not sensational. Educational tours by Chicago and Alton Railroad brought 10,000 rural children to Chicago sights last summer guided by teachers and officials.
In a recent opinion Carlstrom holds county treasurers are not entitled to a collector or distributor commission on distributive school funds. Funds should go to the county superintendent. Williamson county had argued for a one percent collector and distributor fee. The Manteno state hospital cornerstone was laid November 21 in Kankakee County with welfare officials present. Speakers included Rodney Brandon and A L Bowen. A record November 350 state bar exam candidates gathered in Springfield. Senator Martin Carlson acted as governor for a day during Governor Stenning's attendance at Secretary Good’s funeral.
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