Illinois News Briefly Told
The Decatur Fans association has incorporated to promote baseball in Decatur with no capital stock. Ray Finkie killed eight wolf cubs near Marseilles and collected $80 bounty at Ottawa. Peter Talty of Seneca bagged five cubs but Grundy county pays no reward. A Belleville jury convicted four of five men in the Dupont bank robbery case. another man was found not guilty. Over $50,000 was ordered returned to stockholders in eight violative securities outfits. Illinois Northern Utilities plans a two year program costing over $500,000 starting in Dixon and Rock River hydro expansion. A Marengo family fire killed four children and August Bourke Jr. The Joliet Woodruff Inn director shot his secretary then killed himself. Joliet and nearby figures in multiple cases are noted. The fifth season at Starved Rock state park opened May 13 with expanded camping. Oil found in Jersey County as a contractor drew buckets of oil. Four Holstein cattle were killed at Dixon colony after tuberculosis tests. Local unions oppose a separate state agreement in mining. Secretary Emmerson rejected Cook county judge nominations for procedural lapses. Illinois officials and historians hold meetings in Springfield. Over 200 high school newspaper editors gather in Urbana for a journalism conference. Gillespie high school district litigation grows out of quo warranto actions. Winnis flood relief commissions and Red Cross plan for 250,000 dollars minimum aid and seed grain needs. A new Catholic church cornerstone laid at Pecatonica. A wreck at Spring Valley safe left with no loot. Illinois College to host commencement by Melvin A. Traylor.
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Decatur Fans’ Association
Decatur
J. H. Hil
Wilbur S. Turpin
R. W. Hell
Ray Finkie
Marseilles
Ottawa
Peter Talty
Seneca
Grundy County
Belleville
State Bank of
Dupont
Leo Hildebrand
Claude Berneru
Melvin Cramer
Peter McCann
East St. Louis
Roy Damon
Chicago
Jackson Fire Brick Company
Grand
Rome
E. I) Alexander
Illneis Northern Utilities Company
Dixon
Rock River
August Bourke
Elgin & Belvidere Mail Road
Marengo
Robert Fo Mc Roberts
Woodruff Inn
Joliet
Eagle Apartments
Wifch
Obert Frank Jr
Me Roberts
Peary F Hippentrink
Wall County
Heard Oof
Sherty God
Othe Seberime Brewing Company
Miss Kerwin
Diaechut Heart
Alest Perfert
Jeeliet
Len Smolin
Swern
Gligh
Ctorce
Ley Beatty Spades
Beefore Teehnuin
Gus Nelson
Peekhim Om Nelson
Emanuel Leogoez
Ino Sterling, Eatelly
Meicars
Jesu Vile
Lopez
Vilus Rnom
William Hawley Smith
Peoria
Starved Rock State Park
Union
Jersey County
A. K. Eastham
Jerseyville
Dixon State Colony
Mine Workers of America
Divernon
International
John L. Lewis
Springfield
Republican County Central Committee
Cook County
Emmerson
Charles R. Francis
Brundage
Otto I. Schmidt
Minors State Historical Society
Geornsie A. Lawrence
United States
Lawrence Y Sherman
Huchard Yates
Springfled
Emsley Moore
Jaucksonville
Charles L. Capen
Bloomington
Jessie Palmer Weber
Georginn LL. Osborne
Iineis
Urbana
University of Iineis
Gillespie
Frank W. Burton
Carlinville
Sangamon County
Reece
Taylorville
Macoupin County
Winnis Flood Relief Commission
Small
Red Cross Relief Committee
Reheft
Red Cross
George B. Stadden
Walter Davidson
American Red Cross
Carlos FE
P J. Muldoon
Rockford
Pecatonica
William Reedy
Yegrginen
Northwestern
Spring Valley
Frocks for the Summer Season
A fashion writer notes Paris designers favor simple, versatile summer designs using gingham organdies and cottons mixed with silks. New frock styles feature two-tone fabrics, long-waisted bodices with large buttons, taffeta and crepe options, and practical suits in heavier silks, ratine, or cotton linens for cool, adaptable wear in town or country.
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New York Times
Theodosia and Dosie Don a church wedding
Theodosia Warren recalls a sister Dosie’s adventurous day that led to an impromptu church wedding with Douglas Stewart and Will Herron. The stepmother’s dismay shifts as Dosie reveals their secret ceremony and invites Phil to the reception. Dosie longs for beautiful things to occur for Phil.
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Theodosia
Linden Avenue
Ora Armour
Douglas Stewart
Dosie
Ara
Douglas
Theodosia Warren
Dusiie
Uri
Ora
Dusie
Will Herron
Uora's
Utue
Phyllis
Nine Wanss and Dawgs In These Here Parts
A census taker queries a Squirrel Hollow resident about family size. The reply lists nine Wanss, fourteen children and an elder, noting that dogs count in these parts. The man muses that wives are a burden, while mountains brim with possums and coons, and dogs are considered dawga.
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Chillun
Squirrel Hollow
Tanlac credited with restoring W. B. Peoples health in West Virginia
W. B. Peoples of Huntington West Virginia recounts years of illness. After taking Tanlac he gained ten pounds in four bottles and the rheumatism and stomach troubles eased. His wife also testifies to Tanlac's benefits and he endorses the medicine sold by druggists.
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W. B. Peoples
22Nd St
Huntington
W. Va
Double Eagle Does Double Duty Birthday Gift Swap
A couple discusses affordable gift giving on birthdays. The husband explains a 25 year habit of giving his wife a $20 gold piece on her birthday, and receiving the same $20 back on his birthday, ensuring no net cost.
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Double Eagle
A Kansas Boy Seeks Sentimental Soldier Bonus
A Kansas youngster saw his sister with a young man in army uniform on a bench. Noting the arm around her waist and her head on his shoulder the boy told his friend that they should do something for the soldiers, a sentimental moment captured in the transcript.
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Kansas
Jimmie
Ton Transcript
Happiness and simple desires quoted from Kan sas City Star
Gap Johnson of Rumpus Ridge expresses contentment would come from his wife taking more work off his hands and having all the dogs, comfortable shoes, occasional liquor, and quiet children. The Kansas City Star quotation reflects rural aspiration and domestic relief.
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Gap Johnson
Rumpus Ridge
Kansas City Star
Shave With Cuticura Soap Ad Promises Pure Health
An advertisement claims Cuticura Soap doubles razor efficiency while promoting skin purity comfort and health. It asserts no mug or slimy soap and no germs or irritation even with daily shaving and offers one soap for shaving bathing and shampooing.
Wisdom From the Game on Life’s Ups and Downs
A Boston Transcript quote reflects on football and life praising wise resilience as downs mold character and steer toward goals.
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Boston Transcript
Cause and effect wisdom of careful spenders
The quote notes that prudent spending yields safety for the head and that recognizing others’ rights to what they deserve is a hard but essential lesson. It emphasizes restraint, fairness, and awareness of shared entitlements.
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Illinois News
Ilinsis
Potomac
J. Vir
Tandity
St. Deamade
Melvin A. Traylor
First Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago
Illinois College
Jacksonville
Agnes G.brogan
Western Newspaper Union
Theodusia
Douuglas Stewart
Stepmother
Will
Father
Phil
Armour House
Dosia
Taniac
Martin
Chesebrough Mfg. CO
State Street
New York
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