Illinois News Brevities Highlight Wakes and Markers
A roundup from Illinois reports Ercilia Kiler of Champaign crowned queen at the University of Illinois senior ball. Notable deaths include Eugene Willard Montgomery of Ga Tenn and Dr W Petersen of Moline who died in drownings while attempting rescues. The Grand Army of the Republic elected W N Hodge of Decatur as state commander. Illinois launches a statewide weed eradication drive with 509 weed commissioners named. Historic site markers will be placed across the state, starting with Camp Butler, aiming for up to 200 sites. A juvenile delinquency prevention conference is planned for Springfield Sept 27-29. George of DeKalb County is implicated in racketeering connected to stock swindling. May motor fuel taxes total 2,427,606.44, up from April. Tax rules address tax on trade-in vehicle sales to dealers.
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University of Iolinois
Ercilia Kiler
Champaign
Pi Beta Phi Sorority
Eugene Willard Montgomery
John and
Priscilla Alden
Ga- Tenn
Martin Echoff
Woodward
Iroquois River
Watseka
Pittsfield Railroad and Transportation Company
Tlinois Commerce Commission
Pittsfield
Maysville
W. Petersen
Moline
Alice Bradshaw
Eixty
Mississippi River
Petersen
Miss Bradshaw
W. N. Hodge
Decatur
Grand Army of the Repubiic
Galesburg
J. W. Lusk
Monmouth
C. W. Beam
Chicago
Main Street
George A. Robinson
Belvidere
Bloomington
State Department of Agriculture
J. H. Lloyd
Boards of Supervisors
Finois
L. A. Moore
Illinois
Henry Horner
Ilnois
Camp Butler National Cemetery
Springfield
U. S Route 36
Big Brothers of
Department of Publice Welfare
State Department of Public Welfare
Msgr
W T . Sloan
Edwin Albee Decatur
Edward Hayes
Mary L. Silvis
Rock Island
Sam Ryerson
George
Isance George
DeKalb County
Grand
William J. Fulton
Sycamore
Young George
John Factor
England
Latham Castle
Tlerb
Cortland Dew Drop
Jerkalb
Malta
Milan
Milan Township
K. L. Ames, Jr
Nh- Nois
State Department of Finance
Warbling Vireo Family Narrated by Jenny Wren
Peter and Jenny Wren discuss the Warbling Vireo and Redeye cousins near Farmer Brown's Big Elm. They describe Warbling Vireo as prolific singer with a high nest, compare colors and sizes, note Yellow-Throated Vireo as a distinct bright yellow singer, and end with Peter’s departure after Jenny dismisses him.
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Redeye
Peter
Jenny Wren
Farmer Brown
Goldy the Oriole
Vireo
Jenny
Mr. Sun
Goldy
Oriole
Qld
Warbler
T. W. Burgess
WNN
Question Box by Ed Wynn. The Perfect Fool
A reader asks for a startling stunt and about splinters in a tongue. Ed Wynn replies with a gag about throwing eggs in a ballroom fan. Other questions cover Sabbath work, a man of promise, and the five senses with a pun on centses.
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ED Wynn
Mr. Wynn
L Ball
Golf in Colonial Albany Brings Window Penalties
Court records in Albany New York show colonial era golfers fined for breaking windows with golf balls, evidencing that the game was played there in early days.
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Albany
N. Y
Sauces for Sundaes and Desserts by Western Union
A brief guide to crafting sauces with style and flavor. Maple Pecan and Chocolate sauces are outlined with steps, measurements, and cooking stages. Includes tips on texture, balance, and serving, plus a whipped cream and cherry sundae finish.
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Western Newspaper Union
In a Garden Chair I Hear the Sea and Dream
A reflective poem about savoring the garden chair view while the sea and mountains frame the scene. The speaker imagines distant travels and memories, finding beauty even from a back yard. Dreams lift the spirit beyond physical bounds, offering shared longing and private wonder.
Covered Shoulder Evening Gown by Stein and Blaine
A new version of the covered shoulder is found on a chic evening gown by Stein and Blaine. Ruffled black organza shoulder epaulets accent the black floral design on the orange print chiffon frock designed for warm summer evenings.
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Stein and
Blaine
Early U S Department Creations And Timeline
The Cabinet offices of State War and the Post Office along with the Treasury and the attorney general formed the base with the Constitution. The attorney general became the Department of Justice in 1870. Navy appeared 1798 interior 1849 agriculture 1889 commerce and labor 1903 labor split 1913.
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State
War
Post Office
Treasury
Attorney General
Department of Justice
Navy Department
Interior
Agriculture
Commerce and Labor
Labor
Willows Produce Heavy Water
The weeping willow tree generates heavy water as its roots absorb ordinary water. During growth the tree splits the water into hydrogen and oxygen atoms, illustrating a natural process described in concise terms.
Widespread Poison Ivy Found Across U S With Few Exceptions
A universal curse of poison ivy has been found in nearly every region of the United States, with notable exclusions only on high mountains and deserts. The discovery highlights the plant’s broad range and potential public nuisance implications across varied climates and landscapes.
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United States
The Body's Natural Defenses and Signals
This piece explains automatic body defenses like sneezing coughing tears and skin calluses. It notes how mucus tears and blood respond to irritants and injuries and describes how red and white blood cells adapt to altitude and defend against infection. The overall message celebrates the body's remarkable design.
Lessening the Distress in Hay Fever
Advice from the era suggests improving overall health and diet to ease hay fever. It recommends reducing acid foods like cereals meat eggs fish coffee and tea while increasing vegetables fruits and milk, keeping bowels active with fruits and coarse vegetables, and even small daily epsom salts in some cases. It notes no fatal outcomes but calls hay fever miserable until a cure is found.
Date notations explain A M and A D in history
The text explains A M as Anno Mundi counting from creation 4000 B C A H as Anno Hegirae or in the year of Hegira A D as Anno Domini dating from the birth of Christ This glossary-style note clarifies traditional calendar designations and their meanings for world history.
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Christ
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Angtious
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Sid. Knee
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Boulder Dam
Oakmen
Nevada
Black Canyon
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Pada
Pop
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Motfregs Coop Book
By Anne Campbell
Goofy Gertle
WNU Bervics
Rocky River High School
Cleveland
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Oscar G. Tietjens
A. K. Skromp
James W. Barton, M. D
Walter B. Cannon
Harvard
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