Exploring English country houses and rental lore
Prepared by the National Geographic Society, this travelogue guides readers through English real estate culture. It paints atmospheric hunts for ideal country houses from Mayfair firms to rural Kent and the Cotswolds, detailing dilapidations, rent cadences, and the charm of thatched roofs, mossy walls, and antique interiors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayfair
Mr. Upperton and Partners
St. Upperton
Stoggs
Chair
Jones
London
Kent
Hampshire
New Forest
Cotswolds
Southampton
Illinois BREVITIES highlights inquests and deaths across towns
A roundup from Illinois reports Ralph Jungers 25 of Cobden died after being thrown from a horse on his father’s farm. James Bond mayor of Bulpitt died of encephalitis. Willard Stillwell 12 drowned at Manners Park Lake. Father Bernadine Peppe former Quincy college instructor died. Lenard Moore 18 sentenced to 14 years for murder. Isaac Little turns 100 and dies. William Cliff longtime Waukegan health officer dies. St Charles Chamber honors Edward Cassidy. twins born in different towns. Elizabeth Ann Lowman injured in carriage accident. Pinckneyville miners lease Briar Hill No 45 mine to create jobs. Buckbee’s will provides 100000 scholarship fund. Fox River low-water survey spurred by Norris. G A R officers elected. Crooke guilty of murder of Mrs Ander, life term.
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Ralph Jungers
Cobden
James Bond
Bulpitt
St. Vincent Hospital
Taylorville
Willard Stillwell
Lee Stillwell
Manners Park Lake
Bernadine Peppe
Quincy College
St. Mary's Hospital
Quincy
St. Louis
Lenard Moore
East St. Louis
Kankakee
Claude Saum
William Ziems
Isaac Little
Benton
Scott County
Franklin County
Wiliam Edward Cliff
Waukegan
Cliff
St. Charles
West Main Street
Ralph Gibbons
Wapella
Heyworth
Bloomington
Sarah Jo
Julian
Elizabeth Ann
Robert S. Lowman
Elgin
Ruby
Pinckneyville
Interstate Coal Company
Briar Hill No. 45
United States District Court
Danville
Walter C. Lindley
John T. Buckbee
Rockford
Buckhee
State Division of Waterways
Fox River
Lester J. Norris
Fox Valley Federation
Norris
C. F. Thompson
St. Charlies Dam
Izaak Walton
Kane County Sportsmen's League
Alexander H. Roberts
Murphysboro
Ilinoig
Grand Army of the Republic
Company 4
Eleventh
Consolidated Tlinois Infantry
State Department
Moline
John M. Holt
William J. Vertrees
Bushnell
Charles W. Beam
Mendota
A. D. Parker
Chicago
Elnora Arp Foster
Palatine
Women’s Relief Corps
Grace Higgins
Rock Island
Carrie Stewart
Sons of Union
Sycamore
Harrison Crooke
Emma Ander
DeKalb
Ander
Crooke
Gay Cotton Print Dress Pattern For Young Maids
Easy to make and smart for playtime with a French bodice effect and flared skirt. Features include a contrasting collar with ruffled edging and puffy sleeves. Suitable fabrics include printed crepe, lawn linen or gingham. pattern No. 1882-B available in sizes 2 through 10. size 4 requires 1 1/2 yards of 35 inch material plus 1/2 yard contrast. send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Bell
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Adams St
Chicago
Bell Syndicate
WNU
World needs a jack of all trades professor says
Dr. Harry Dexter Kitson of Columbia argues for vocational adaptability. A pupil guidance survey urges youths to prepare for two or more occupations, noting dull industry. Versatility fosters independence, saves time and money, and enhances interest and self reliance in life. Buffalo Courier-Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Dexter Kitson
Columbia
Buffalo Courier-Express
Hoover Quote on Idealism and Action
A quotation attributed to Herbert Hoover notes that idealism without action undercuts ideals. It compares the dangers of empty ideals to failed outcomes, urging progress through concrete deeds rather than lofty words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idealism
Herbert Hoover
Foreign Words and Phrases List Card
A compact compilation of Latin and French phrases with English glosses. Entries include Ad valorem From the origin Bon gre mal gre Ars longa vita brevis C est une autre chose Del gratia En passant Profanum vulgus Suaviter In modo fortiter in re Exeunt omnes Fete champetre In flagrante delicto with brief meanings and origins.
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