Illinois Briefs Highlight Parachute Fatality And State News
Sherman Henderson died after his parachute failed over Tuscola during an air circus. Termites hit three public schools in Quincy causing about 5000 dollars in damage. Bertha Baur seeks Republican committeewoman post at Cleveland convention. Lemmel chosen Quincy school superintendent with 4000 dollar salary. Edith Neville, daughter of Bloomington’s ex mayor James S Neville, dies at fifty. Rotary elects John A Mayhew as governor of the fortieth district in Chicago Heights. Elkville fire destroys Nausley garage and several shops with 15000 to 20000 dollars loss. Louise E Yager re elected Illinois Federation of Music Clubs president. S A Ingersoll, ex head of Ingersoll Steel, dies in Galesburg. Searchers find Oregon farmer Groenhagen dead from heart attack while mushroom hunting. Nelson B Layman dies in Cupaino. Illinois appellate court blocks minimum price setting in a case on industry price fixing. John B Dickson dies in Waukegan. Illini military awards given as Duboig regiment reviews for 3500 cadets. Former Gov Len Smalls dies in Kankakee after embolism. Dr Conrad Bergendorf named Augustana president, to be installed Sept 20. Three men convicted in St Charles bank robbery sentenced to 22 years plus 4000 dollar fine.
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Sherman Henderson
Tuscola
St. John’s Catholic School
Quincy
Bertha Baur
Sixoiy
Cleveland
W. H. Lemmel
Flat River
Lemmel
W. E. Nelson
Edith Neville
James 8. Neville
Bloomington
John A. Mayhew
Kankakee
Rotary International
Chicago Heights
Elkville
DuQuoin
Nausley
Sam Casleton
Louise E. Yager
Oak Park
Illinois Federation
Borg-Warner Company
Galesburg
Chicago
Jacob Groenhagen
Oregon
Jesse Aiken
Ogle County
Groenhagen
Nelson B. Layman
Illinois
Twenty-fifth
Charles S. Deneen
Court of Equity
Ilnois
Consolidated Newspapers, Inc
Rockford
Tonica
Mra
Arthur Wolf
Bartlett
Rockford Morning Star
Register Republic
University of Ilinois
Duboig Brigade
United States
C. D. Herron
Sixth Corps
Arthur Cutts Willard
Fred BR. Brown
Len Smalls
Small
Clinois
Conrad Bergendorf
Augustana Colleza and Theological Seminary
Rock Island
G. A. Andreen
Philip L. Sullivan
St. Charles National Bank
Bred Hansen
Philip Diments
Sam Bongiorno
Billy Mink Learns Caution by the Laughing Brook
A bedtime tale features Billy Mink in a cautionary adventure. He notices new fences with gateways in the Laughing Brook, suspects danger, and uses careful judgment rather than rushing through unfamiliar openings. The story centers on curiosity tempered by wariness to avoid traps.
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Billy Mink
Billy
Laughing Brook
Bat Trap Found In Damp Entrance
A fragment describes a character named Billy spotting wet dead leaves in a small opening and recognizing a trap. The scene conveys growing suspicion and danger as the opening draws attention.
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Billy
T. W. Burgesa
Mother's Cook Book frostings and fillings guide
Secret of good frostings and fillings rests on good material and a clear recipe. Boiled Frosting uses sugar syrup beaten into egg whites with flavoring, plus optional fruits and colored dusting. Fudge Frosting blends chocolate with sugar milk and corn sirup to a soft ball stage, then flavored and spread. Tropical Filling combines sugar cornstarch orange peel butter and egg yolk cooked until thick, then lemon juice folded in. Western Newspaper Union.
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Unicon
Once in A While Poem Reflection by Douglas Malloch
A reflective verse notes that memories of better times surface occasionally, easing sorrow and hurt. It urges embracing small joys and returning to a more hopeful mood, suggesting that happiness can recur if given a chance.
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Douglas Malloch
Wnu Bervica
Dear Annabelle: Harm Inquiries About Lady Killer
Polly Prim seeks guidance on why harm follows her and the mysterious Lady Killer. The column outlines personal safety concerns, social tensions, and asks for discreet advice without sensationalism.
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Annabelle
Polly Prim
Magician Balances Four Match Boxes In Sealed Stack
WNY Service reports a trick using four similar match boxes balanced end to end. The performer keeps the stack upright between hands while manipulating it unseen. Each drawer locks with the box below, maintaining balance until the boxes are removed in order.
Formosa meaning and usage in Portuguese word
The term Formosa is a Portuguese adjective meaning beautiful. It describes something attractive and pleasing in form and appearance. The word appears in historical contexts and place names, reflecting its descriptive origin.
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Formosa
Beautiful
Sumotari and Ju-Jitsu: Real Japanese Wrestling Compared
The article contrasts Sumotari with Ju-Jitsu, presenting Sumotari as Japan’s national sport and a weight‑counting athletic form. It notes top stars command high fees, compares them to powerful but very fat figures, and describes the sport as self defense masquerading as wrestling.
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