Illinois News Nuggets Mixed Local and State Reports
A wide page of Illinois items reports a $25,000 fire at G. D. Settler garage in Metropolis, fines for a Quincy tavern keeper, suicides, fatal hangings, and Civil War veterans cited at Taylorville. Other notes include a murder case plea in Tuscola, a Northwestern hospital death, the Illinois liquor conference invite, a pauper law suit, leadership changes at Northwestern and Illinois State Normal, and several public health and relief initiatives across the state.
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Metropolis
R. B. Richards
Quincy
Minoraura
Mary May Wiggins
Bags
William Schaurts
Waltonville
Taylorville
Tip Larkin
Mose Wetzel
Melvin Bean
Tuscola
Sherman Denny
Chester
Frank Blaine Rhobotham
Northwestern University Dental School
University Hospital
Horner
Washington
Chicago
Edwardsville
Madison County Board of Supervisors
C. A. de Young
Northwestern University
Illinois State Normal University
Normal
de Young
Northwestern
Madanapelle
India
Frank Lewis
Fairview
Old Lewis House
Fairview Masonic Lodge
A. F. & A M . Odd Fellows
Rebecca Lodge
Clarence Ritch
Carmi
Fred Renner
Renner
Elmer Parks
Benner
Benton
Ilinois Association of State Highway Police
IllNois
iMinois Motor Vehicle
Taylor
Illinois
State Department of Public Health
Frank Jirka
Jackson Fayette
Jefferson Madison
Saline
St Clair
Tlinas Emergency Relef Commission
Wilfred & Reynolds
Bloomington
Springfield
CWA
Quincy Municipal
Kirby B. Lindsey
Morrisonville Times
Lindsey
W. W Mc Jaughlin
Department of Agriculture
University of Mlinois
Redeye the Vireo in the Orchard Talk
In the Old Orchard Peter Rabbit and Jenny Wren discuss Sally Sly laying an egg in Redeye the Vireo’s nest. The hatchling, a large cowbird, overfeeds and supplants the Redeyes’ chicks, drawing distress yet the Redeyes keep feeding it out of sympathy. The tale ends with Peter admiring their kindness but questioning the overgenerous act.
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Jenny Wren
Redeye
Peter
Peter Rabbit
Jenny
Sally Sly
Jen
Indians Start Wagon Trek to Oregon for Centennial Celebration
Indians led by Winter Moon embark from Washington on a covered wagon journey to Oregon retracing Jason Lee route of 1834. They aim to arrive for the hundredth anniversary celebration in September. Senator McNary of Oregon is pictured with Chief Winter Moon while Pope of Idaho and others observe.
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Ief Winter Moon
Washington, D.C
Oregon
Jason Lee
United States
C. L. McNary
Winter Moon
Congress
Pope
Idaho
Palatable puddings from Mottiers Cook Book
A set of warm weather dessert ideas from Mottiers Cook Book featuring Lemon Souffle Spanish Souffle Steamed Blueberry Pudding Graham Pudding and a strawberry cream sauce. Each recipe includes basic ingredients and steps for baking or steaming with optional fruit substitutions. Prepared by Western Newspaper Union.
Question Box by Ed Wynn The Perfect Fool
A reader asks about married life and happiness while another inquires about shaving with a dull blade. The replies suggest humor and practical, safe-sounding answers, ending with a brief anecdote about feeding a tramp who came to a back door.
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ED Wynnthe
Mr. Wynn
A Corner In My Heart
A verse expresses a cherished corner in the heart once bright with a loved one.Imagery contrasts a sunny space filled with brown wrens and fragrant flowers with absence after departure, leaving the corner dull and dusty and the garden lifeless. Copyright WNU Service.
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WNU Service
Dear Mr. Wynn and the Fence Help Question
A reader asks about assisting a sweetheart over a fence during a planned hike next Sunday. The reply jokes that given the weight issue, the helper should indeed assist the fence. A satirical exchange on deception and miscommunication ends with the joke about twin girls who must be told together.
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Mr. Wynn
P. Destrian
Toy
Benedict Arnold Scorned and Honored by the British Army
Benedict Arnold, once a traitor to the American cause, was made brigadier general of the British army and given 6315 pounds for property losses. He led expeditions in Virginia and New London, later outfitted privateers. After the war he faced scorn in England and died in London on June 14, 1801.
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Benedict Arnold
Virginia
New London
England
London
Leaking Heart Valves and How They Affect Everyday Life
Thousands with heart valve leaks still live long lives but many worry about the condition. The article explains leaks from illness and how the heart can continue pumping, the signs like breathlessness, and practical steps such as seeking medical advice, adjusting exercise, rest, and mindful pacing to maintain safety and quality of life.
Hot Weather Eating And How To Readily Digest Food
Advice on eating in hot weather notes two main mistakes overindulgence and under eating. Rest briefly on the right side before meals to aid digestion and avoid gas pain. Most people should eat nearly as much in warm weather as in cold, adjusting for activity and heat.
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Vv. C Alvarez
Mayo Clinic
WNU
Buggy: The First American Lightweight Four-Wheel Wagon
A concise note traces the buggy as the one distinctly American contribution to overland transport, noting its appearance around 1822 as a light four-wheel wagon. The statement highlights the buggy’s unique national origin in early transportation history.
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GT. W. Borgens
NXU
Chic Ensemble
Bergdorf Goodman
Mottiers Cook Book
Angel
Western Newspaper Union
WNL
May Denn
Yours Truly, Bob Bure
Fealorful
Ray Dobe
Associated Newspaper
Wnou Service
Bell Syndicate
Barbara
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