Illinois News Happenings in the state budget and census data
Approval of the state's title to the Danville armory site was given by the attorney general. Construction will start around July 1. Census figures show Henry county population 45,162, up 3,426. A Wetmore-led commission to reorganize the national guard aims to attract young men. Spring Lake farmers plan to buy barges and a tug to haul grain to Pekin, replacing rail or truck transport. A Cary area auto crash killed Mr and Mrs Henry R. Whitely and injured a boarder. River Forest population listed at 4308, with county and district increases noted. Telephone rate hikes set to take effect July 1, with some changes moving up. A shooting near Pana ends with Robert White dead and Mary Buroski jailed. Aurora and Geneva report commuter concerns and public notices. The state considers sanitary district costs for Chicago water projects and river diversions. Officials report court actions affecting school powers and local governance. San Sille’s heiress Cynthia Ann Barkley passes at eighty seven, leaving a $2 million estate to relatives. Fire at N Kohli Grocery sugar department in Quincy causes about $250,000 in losses.
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Ruff and Ruche Again In Favor of Fashion Frills
A Paris fashion report notes plaited organdie ruffs gaining ground in spring and summer wear. High collars and cape-inspired sleeves emerge, with silk ruches trimming summer wraps, taffeta capes, and dresses. Rich evening colors persist alongside brown tones, while lingerie trends move toward taller, tailored pieces.
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Paris
Jenny
A Boulevard Deputy Sheriff
A garage proprietor reveals the boss is now a deputy sheriff, showing his badge and bragging about authority. The scene depicts pride and pomp as the shop combines owner and lawman roles in a humorous juxtaposition.
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Prussia
Cuticura Ad Promotes Pimply Skin Cure
Advertisements claim Cuticura Ointment removes pimples and blackheads when smeared and washed off in five minutes with Cuticura Soap and hot water. Daily use is suggested to keep skin clear, and Cuticura Talcum is recommended as well.
Time Makes Little Change In Booth Tarkington’s Reflections
Novelist Booth Tarkington discussed a German attack on a solitary French officer at the Hotel Action in Berlin. He noted that Germans remain unspeakable, and reflected that people cannot change, citing Henry Labouchere’s fearless wit and a quip about a dying man’s lamp which ended with a soft laugh.
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Booth Tarkington
Berlin
Germana
Henry Labouchere
Labouchere
Auto's Stomach and the Curious Child Observations
Four year old Little Rath watches a gasoline station scene as a man removes a cushion and fills an auto tank. Guth jokes she rode on the automobile's stomach after the cushion is replaced. The text also notes teeth as verbs and remarks on temper training.
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Guth
Compounded remedy for eczema and skin diseases
An item describes a compounded treatment for eczema, itch, ringworm, tetter, and other itching skin diseases, outlining its use and purpose in addressing these conditions.
Hunt's Cure promised by Mr Timerill in Oklahoma ad
The advertisement asserts Hunt's Cure cures eczema based on a Durant Oklahoma dealer Mr Timerill testimonial after ten years of illness and $1000 spent on doctors. It urges readers to try Hunt's Salve at 75 cents, available from local druggists or by mail from A B Richards Medicine Co Sherman Texas.
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Oklahoma
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Sherman
Texas
Man Seeks Sleep Advice From Doctors Across Towns
Bill Jones but short on rest has compiled medical tips from several doctors. He should not sleep on left or right sides or back or stomach due to heart, lung, nervous, or digestion concerns. Sleeping in a chair is bad for relaxation. He asks how to avoid falling when sleeping upright while noting the end of many reforms after parades. An easy going person can be hard to shed.
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Scandal Rumors Sparked By Party Allegations
A grandmother learns of rumors about the party last night. The youths deny scandalous acts, describing their behavior as playful and innocent, including alleged kissing games and suggestive conversations.
On Time Sparks Complaints Of Others Delays
A brief musing notes that punctuality by one person often coincides with others arriving late, hinting at shared timing expectations and social friction. The remark underscores common frustrations around timeliness without naming specific individuals or events.
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