Illinois State Fair department heads named for Springfield
The Illinois State Fair announces 27 department superintendents led by E B Hall Mechanicsburg for beef cattle and Prof C S Rhodes Urbana for dairy cattle. Other appointees cover horses, poultry, swine, horticulture, textiles, education, machinery, and more with venues in Springfield and nearby communities.
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Springfield
Stuart B.plergon
State Department of Agriculture
Homer
I. Thee
State Fair Advisory Board
Milton KE. Jones
Lst
E. B. Hall
Mechanicsburg
C. S. Rhodes
Thornton P. Jones
Williamsville
Strother G. Jones
Buffalo
E. G. Coulter
New Berlin
Peoria
Corsa
White Hall
C. Y. Guilett
Lincoln
A. CG. Baxter
Goldier Myers
Champaign
Francis G. Blair
Converse Staley
Col. & CG. Miner
Chicago
Illinois coal output rises in April 1930
Strip mines pushed Illinois April 1930 coal production above April 1929 by 124,457 tons across 144 mines. Strip mines alone yielded 135,483 tons more than a year ago. Attorney General Carlstrom rules bank failure does not excuse a depositor from proving a check’s payment if the collector used proper diligence in cashing it. Illinois tuberculosis deaths in 1930’s first quarter down 20 percent from 1929, with infant mortality hitting a record low 61.5 per 1000 births in 1929.
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John G. Millhouse
State Department of Mines and Minerals
Carlstrom
Hinois
State Department of Public Health
Minols
Andy Hall
Has
Forestry tract inspections and road work in Union county
State official reports demonstrations of practical forestry on an 8300 acre Union county tract with a 3300 acre area under work, a nursery planned for reforestation, road improvements, and no fire protection tower yet. The report also notes the May 24 Logan memorial unveiling at Murphysboro and details on bridge contracts, furniture sale to Ford, county fairs scheduling, and Starved Rock park opening.
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Florence
Ilarry H. Cleaveland
State Department of Purchases and Construction
Louis L. Emmerson
Emmerson
Pike
Calhoun
Illinois River
State Highway Department
Illinois
Frank T. Sheets
Harry H. Cleaveland
Chicago
Cleaveland
Hoover
State Highway Departments
Bureau of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
Union County
Lewis B. Springer
Mr. Springer
State of
Tunnels
John A. Logan
Murphysboro
United States
Otis F. Glenn
Oscar FE. Carlstrom
B. J. Foster
Grand Army of the Republic
Ruth and Sally as Portraits in the Name
A 1930 Western Newspaper Union feature uses Ruth Elder and Sally to explore name meanings and character traits. It links Ruth to virtue and industry while noting Sally’s cordial cheer, domestic helper role, and potential for larger impact despite a gentle, reserved nature.
Not All Peoples Wore Gloves In Early Times
The article notes gloves were common in Continental Europe but rare in China where long sleeves made them unnecessary. Japan used gloves for hunting, while American Indians mainly Eskimos wore them. Gloves are not found among African tribes and not traceable to the tropics.
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Europe
China
Japan
Tropics
Art of Giving and Its Hidden Meaning
A reflection on generosity from Woman's Home Companion argues true giving derives from imaginative sympathy. It suggests the essence of a gift lies in understanding another's desire and incorporating a part of oneself into the chosen item.
Reduces Conversation Says Uncle Eben on Speech
A character named Uncle Eben quips that if every man spoke his mind, many conversations would be cut short to about two minutes, reflecting a folksy take on honesty in talk.
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Eben
Washington
Better Move On: Ballet Dancer Shows Off Amid Exchange
A brief street confrontation features a ballet dancer angrily retorting to an admirer who teases about dance moves. The exchange ends with a sharp challenge to “move on” rather than name callers.
Mabel Blackfield Wedding Noted by Papers
The dialogue notes that newspapers published a full account of Mabel Blackfield's wedding, identifying her bride status and a well known antiques collector as the groom. The excerpt reflects press coverage of a society event with emphasis on notable associations.
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Mabel
Miss Blackfield
Nebelspelter
A Quiet Afternoon at Home Cited by a Daughter
A speaker notes a plan to host a party is rejected as the mother prefers rest. The daughter explains that having the phonograph will let her mother lie down and relax this afternoon. The exchange reveals family routines and priorities in a domestic setting.
Reforming theold road agent into a legitimate tax collector
A Washington Star quip recalls a road agent turned financier of tax duties for Crimson Gulch. The sheriff notes the reform, saying the outlaw formerly seized money by force but now collects taxes legally, eliminating his illegitimate plunder.
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Crimson Gulch
Cactus Joe
Washington Star
Stranger in Zurich Conductor Dryly Denies Jungfrau View
In Zurich, a tourist asks if one can see the Jungfrau from their spot. The conductor replies no. A bystander notes for a diary that the Jungfrau cannot be seen from that location. Neb elspelter reports from Zurich.
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Zurich
Mary
Nebelspelter
Wow Card Shark Wins Prize At Bridge Event
A local quip highlights a woman who can win a prize at bridge as easily as she argues at home, underscoring her skill and quick wit in social games and domestic banter.
Fifty One Happy Years Is Record of Lutheran Teacher
New Orleans La fifty one years of teaching in one school have taught John Henry Schoenhardt happiness in the St John s Evangelical Lutheran parochial school. He has lived through two yellow fever outbreaks floods and three wars. The 72 year old says God has been good to him and none of his six children or many grandchildren have died. He began teaching in Indiana at 19 to repay his parents and to share knowledge with others. After two years he moved to New Orleans and endured yellow fever Spanish American War and other hardships without lasting unhappiness. He plans to give his pupils all he knows and feels tired at term end but eager to return in August. Waves of stupidity never subside.
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Sally
Western Newspaper Union
New Orleans
John Henry Schoenhardt
St John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Ilinois
Indiana
Stray Story Quip On Fortune and Husband
A stray story quips about telling fortunes for a shilling and a joke about learning the past of a present husband for future use, highlighting a wry exchange on fate and marriage.
No Improvement Convict 99 No Cards and No Games
Prison rule note states Convict 99 may not play cards draughts dominoes or any games. Warden says no games at all and Convict 99 complains he would be better off at home.
Cap City Misquote Spurs Odd Exchange
A clipped exchange shows Grace asking why someone does not cap for him while Magzie replies her knee cap has been set for him Totig. The fragmentary dialogue suggests a social colloquial moment with unclear context and deceased clarity.
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Grace
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Ilinois State Fair Grounds
Stuart E. Pierson
Milton E. Jones
Midway Amusements
Ofice
Charles W. Wall
Supreme Court
The
Chicago Tribune
Wiliam Hale Thompson
George S. Harding
Cook County
Circuit Court of
Stuart Pierson
Rodney Brandon
State Department of Welfare
Charleston
Brandon
Thomas Williamson
Bawardsville
Millneis
Fortyfourth
Jacksonville
Tilinois River
Hardin
State Department of Public Works and
Wilinejs
Abraham Lincoln
Ben Wilton
Dick Wilton
Alton
Henry Ford
Old Court
Greenfield Village
Dearborn
Midh
Department of Agriculture
Saline County
Harriaburg
Starved Rock State Park
Spas
de Coffman
Beeney Ruth
Ruth
Ruth Elder
OUR Comic
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Tris
Sauh
Amy
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