University of Illinois plans two year building and budget
Springfield announces ambitious Illinois policy showing two year construction totaling 2 million dollars for new buildings and 8.5 million dollars for expenses at the University of Illinois. Projects include architecture facilities a second library unit armory additions and pharmacy school upgrades along with payroll and operating costs.
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Springfield
University of Ilinois
Senate Committee On Appropriations
University
School of Pharmacy
Chicago
Emmet F. Wilson
Rockford
General Assembly
Illinois News Roundup From Joliet To Chandlerville
European fowl pest found in a Joliet suburb back yard. Three business district buildings destroyed by fire in Chandlerville, estimated losses high. Fox River Valley federation plans to monitor a DUI bill for a Fox river conservancy district. Maj. Gen. Foreman notes growth of Illinois National Guard from 34 units, 2,142 personnel to 153 units, 10,112 personnel. Camp Grant rebuilt as a modern sanitary training site. Kane County leader M Hunt dies at his Kane County residence after long illness.
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Chandlerville
Cass County
Fox River Valley Federation
General Assembly
Conservancy District
Fox River
Milton J. Foreman
Illinois National Guard
Foreman
Camp Grant
Unois National Guard
Health Week Declared by Governor for April Twenty Six
Gov. Len Small issues a proclamation designating Health Week starting Sunday April 26 and urges mayors and village boards to observe a general health observance. He cites four years of favorable health conditions and reported declines in infant mortality and epidemics as key achievements.
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Len Small
Mlinois
Holstein Leads Statewide Herd Improvement January
A purebred Holstein in W. T. Rawleigh’s Freeport herd topped January milk and butterfat among 12,000 cows in Illinois 25 county associations. C. Rhode, dairy extension specialist at the University of Illinois, announced the record. The cow produced just over 184 pounds of fat and about 1.5 tons of milk in the month.
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W. T. Rawleigh
Freeport
Stephenson County
C. §. Rhode
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois At Urbana
Deneen Named to Finish Medill McCormick Term in Senate
Governor Small appoints Senator elect Charles S. Deneen to complete the late Medill McCormick's unexpired term as U S senator amid pressure from Republican leaders. Deneen's regular term starts next Wednesday as the party eyes a united front in Washington. The report also notes a beekeeping short course in Elgin under the Illinois Beekeepers Association addressing foul brood and related diseases. Indefinite suspension of work announced at Saline County No 7 mine and Harrisburg Coal Mining No 1 mine affecting 800 workers.
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Small
Charles S. Deneen
Medill McCormick
United States
Senate
Curtis
Kansas
Washington
Mr. Deneen
McCormick
Elgin
Illinoia Beekeepers’ Association
Saline County
Array of Colors in Spring Modes
A New York Times fashion feature surveys spring and early summer styles drawn from Paris and American studios. Silk dominates, with cyclamen pinks and a wide palette in crepe, chiffon, and georgette. Natural kasha tones and tailored suits with subtle fur accents highlight a season of vibrant yet refined ensembles.
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New York Times
Paris
America
Palm Beach
Jean Patou
Lucien Lelong
Chinchilla
Jeany
Eton
Jenny
The Gunman in the Tenement A Christmas Storm
Martha and Martin Kelly face hunger and crime in a tenement when a desperate gunman arrives to rob them. Martha hides their child, arms Martin with a revolver, and uses courage to overpower the suspect. Police arrive, and a cautious relief follows as a reward hangs over the gunman.
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Martha Kelly
Martin
Martha
Louie
Marta
Kelly
7-1
How's Your Stomach? Racine Wis Health Boost Promised
A 1940 reader from Racine Wisconsin reports chronic stomach kidney and bladder troubles eased after using Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. The note credits improved health to the remedy and God, urging others to try it. The ad invites purchasing tablets or liquid and offers a 10 cent trial pill and free advice from Buffalo New York.
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Racine
Wis
Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
P. H. Roche
Asylum Ave
Dr. Pierce's
Buffalo, N.Y
A Sensible Choice Its Friend Stay and Face the Magic
A cryptic verse fragment notes conflict between staying or running with threats of public humiliation. A mayor figure is implied, contrasting consequences of action and inaction as the speaker contemplates departure. The tone hints at social pressure and personal risk in a municipal setting.
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