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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1930
Page
2
Fashion leans heavily on pleats from knife to box forms across day and evening wear. French couturiers and designers add floral trims, wreaths, and bouquets adorning hats, gowns, and jackets, with flowery prints and self-toned artificial flowers guiding a vibrant spring mood.
The appointment of a director of agriculture and a general manager for the fair is praised as crucial. Stuart E. Pierson and Milton E. Jones are deemed highly qualified. Officials urge opening the 1990 circuit at Springfield and highlight exhibits from across the country. The text also notes state finances, a new Illinois river bridge, Edison contest selections, Lincoln Shrine restoration plans, and a large Well Equipped Home exposition with expected large attendance.
The 1999 1990 Millinois State Blue Book issued by Secretary of State William J. Stratton is being distributed. The 100 page volume is heavily indexed with cross references and contains extensive statistics on state government and other state-wide interests beyond government.
A new rivers and harbors bill authorizes over 1135 million dollars to expand the Inland Waterway system and improve seaports. Passed nearly by the house committee, it includes 119 projects such as completing the Hingis waterway at 7.5 million dollars.
Attorney General Oscar E. Carlstrom rules utilities must obtain highway official consent to erect poles along highways. Township roads require township highway commissioner approval, and state aid roads demand consent from the county board of supervisors and the state highway department.
Senator Otis E Glenn endorses Buy-Illinois-Products. He urges officials to favor state products and neighboring markets when possible. Illinois institutions save over 1.5 million annually through canning, with 313,159 gallons canned last year. University building program for new facilities proceeds. Health data shows disease decline except measles. Illinois coal production fell 2,296,488 tons year over year.
Prof Charles E Chadsey aged fifty nine dean of the University of Miinai s college of education since 1919 died April 9 of heart disease after two days illness He previously served as superintendent of schools in Denver Detroit and Chicago and was a former president of the National Education Association department of superintendents
The Supreme Court adopted Special Master Hughes's plan to limit Lake Michigan water diversion into the Chicago river to no more than 1 500 cubic feet per second by end of 1938, in addition to domestic pumping. Justice Holmes delivered the opinion with no dissent announced.
The building for the airways weather station at Commercial Airport in Springfield is nearly complete and will install instruments under government meteorologist CJ Root. Once operational, hourly reports will go to strategic airline points and Springfield will receive data from 11 connected stations.
The passage notes rulers failing to curb corset use as Emperor Joseph II proposed shaming women of bad character or criminals into wearing corsets. The effort backfired, and others persisted in wearing them.
The Lunenburg fleet, 71 clipper schooners out of Nova Scotia, once followed a custom of giving vessels names containing the letter A three times. Examples include Autnoga, Delawana, Palitanna, and Partana. The practice has waned, with many ships now named for the wives and daughters of captains.
A 14-year-old in Belfast Maine discovered a barrel of bills in an attic of a century old house. The Boston Globe says the notes range from $1 to $10 and total in the thousands, signed by B Shaw president and B Johnson cashier dated 1834 and 1837. Maine bank records do not list such a bank, suggesting it is a private relic.
Analysts estimate yearly almond paste consumption between six and seven million pounds, with major candy makers producing most of it for bakers who use it in cokes and macaroons.
A reporter recounts Edi son’s new invention the stratified shirt with 365 patent fabric layers. Each day the owner removes a layer to reveal a clean shirt, showcasing a novel approach to laundry and appearance.
The ad claims Beraing Skin Diseases are quickly relieved and sealed by Cole's Carboli salve with no scars. It touts the product as essential in every medicine chest and notes price of 20 cents and 6 1/? cents at druggists or from J W Cole Co Rockford Illinois.
Over the past two years planting operations on Hawaiian forest preserves filled 418,531 trees, up 200,000 from the previous period. New increases in preserve areas push total protected land to 980,682 acres across Hawaii.
A cryptic exchange appears to describe a limit or boundary in a playful frame. The dialogue mentions a sailor and a phrase about limits, implying a humorous or rhetorical question.
The article notes that the appeal of seasonal delicacies fades as they become available year round, altering traditional dining pleasures and expectations. It discusses changing consumer habits and the broader impact on menus and food culture.
Digestive trouble from excess acid is common and soda can worsen it. Physicians recommend Phillips Milk of Magnesia, which neutralizes acid instantly, relieves gas and sourness, and sweetens the system. Safe for children. available at any drug store.
A reader is offered a method to shed unwanted fat while increasing vitality and motivation. The message promises improved activity levels, making daily work feel easier and more enjoyable.
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