Illinois lawmakers convene in May for tax reform session
Gov Louis L Emmerson called a special session of the Fifty sixth general assembly on Monday May 12 to tackle six measures led by revising the state tax system and sending a constitutional amendment to the November ballot. Other topics include aiding Cook county taxing bodies strengthening the state tax commission and funding highway and bridge projects. The session also announced multiple appointments in state departments and endorsements for a tourism study by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. A Springfield convention of the Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs is expected with over 29 000 attendees. MacMurray College for Women will be renamed from Hinnei s Woman s College of Illinois following large private gifts.
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Louis L. Emmerson
Fifty-sixth
General Assembly
Emmerson
Cook County
State Tax Commission
Camp Grant
Ilinois Waterway
Ilinois
Springfield
Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs
Porter Paddock
Hiineis Woman's College
Jacksonville
MacMurray College For Women
C. P. McClelland
Jane A. Areson
James ¥. MacMurray
Chicago
MacMurray
Illinois News Digest Covers Welfare Fire Drills and Tax Changes
Governor Emmerson orders rapid progress on eliminating five boards financing fire prevention in state institutions. Department heads Bowen and Whipp urge regular drills and threaten department action for noncompliance. Coal savings noted at 50 to 75 cents per ton with proper equipment. Vehicle act amendments raise auto truck license revenue by 500000 to 600000, aiding heavier classifications. County farm institutes plan 19 1/2 months of programs from September to March. Timmons College receives Carnegie funds for library work. Rommelkamp travels in Europe. Senate renames Iowa Circle to Logan Circle to honor General Minor, adding statue-centered circles in Washington.
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Enos
Louis L. Emmerson
Rodney 5. Brandon
Department of Public Welfare
General Assembly
A. L. Bowen
Charities
Frank D. Whipp
United States Senate
Otis Glenn
Washington, D.C
Logan
Washington
Glenn
Illinois and national notes on agriculture planes and archives
A. J. Surratt serves on the United States crop reporting board in Washington to assess winter wheat harvest outlooks and conditions as of May 1. Illinois ranks third in licensed planes, pilots, and airports per new American Automobile Association data. Lincoln’s Springfield home will be repapered with original Civil War wallpaper duplicative rolls received by the state department. Revised fire and fuel regulations target safer handling of gasoline and related products, announced by State Fire Marshal Lesred. Ex-Gov Edward F. Dunne is drafting a history of Illinois to be completed soon. Secretary of State receipts for the first four months of 1980 exceed 1922 levels. passenger car licenses and truck registrations show year‑over‑year gains.
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A. J. Surratt
Departments of Agriculture
United States Crop Reporting Board
Washington
Illinois
United States
Air Travel
American Automoile Association
Aeronautics Branch
Department of Commerce
Lincoln
Springfield
State Department of Public Works and Buildings
Harry B. Cleaveland
S. L. Lesred
Leo Lowe
Secretary of State
Millinery and sports fashion trends of 1930s season
A 1936 Western Newspaper Union piece surveys spring and summer hats, from berets to wide-brimmed lace and taffeta bonnets, with pastel ribbons and face-framing brims. It notes versatile brim styling, lace across the eyes, and the move toward chic practicality in outdoor ensembles, including refined tennis and beach wear.
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Milady
Camille Rogers
Tulle
Milan
Married on a Dare in a Maine Village
In a Maine village on the edge of the woods Big Bill Hunt is famed for accepting dares. Tom Stausse bets Bill cannot marry Minnie Adams, a girl with money and a wary father. Bill marries Minnie, disputes arise, and a later canoe pursuit ends with Minnie forgiving him as she serves potatoes at home.
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Big Bill
Bill
Maine Woods
Tom Stausse
Tom
Bill Hunt
Minnie Adams
Minnie
Big Dill
Bil
Adams Place
Tom Itusse
Aston
Tom Rausse
Bit
Long Pond
Mr. Ormond
Richmond
Big Lake
Zike
Homer’s
Ormond
Grand River
Reddy
Minnie’s
Stephen Collins Foster A North American Song Writer
Stephen Collins Foster an American songwriter born in Pittsburgh on July 13 1826. He studied at Athens Academy and Jefferson College Pa. He composed music and wrote lyrics for many popular tunes including The Old Folks at Home Nellie Gray and Old Dog Tray.
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Stephen Collins Foster
Pittsburgh
Athens Academy
Jefferson College
Nellie Gray
Suwahee River
Tove
Value of a dairy bull proved by daughters, not young sales
Dairy extension expert John A. Arey notes the value of a bull is only proven after daughters are tested, yet many proven sires are dead or untracked. He urges farmers to keep fit bulls and slaughter poor ones, and cites Caldwell county farmers who safely manage an aging dangerous bull with a shared shelter and breeding pen.
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John A. Arey
North Carolina State College
Bureau of Dairying
Washington
Arey
Caldwell County
Good Pasture Essential to Keep Up Milk Flow
Good pasture is vital for summer milk production and is the cheapest feed for dairy cattle. Grass supports higher milk output than other feeds and prevents mineral deficiencies. Overstocking harms pastures. top-dress with manure or complete fertilizer for nitrogen and minerals. lime and phosphorus aid growth.
New York State College Recommends Early Cut Hay Plan
New York State College advises farmers to cut hay early and feed grain to cows during early summer based on breed. Holsteins and Ayrshires should receive one pound of grain per five pounds of milk, rising to one to four after pastures show drought. Jerseys and Guernseys require more grain. A suggested mixture blends 300 pounds wheat bran, 400 pounds hominy, 200 pounds gluten feed, and 100 pounds cottonseed meal. Summer feeding raises annual cow averages and increases profit.
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New York State College
Jerseys
Guernseys
Dairy Notes for Calves and Cattle Care
Calves should receive all the milk they can digest without trouble and finish in calves depends on liberal whole milk feeding. Breed cows in December and January and avoid March to June. a faulty bull may lack service or exercise. Barns should be whitewashed annually, gutters kept clean, and milking areas designed to minimize dirt entry. Utensils must be sterilized after use with boiling water or steam.
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State Chamber
R E. Duvall
Felleville
State Department of Conservation
Frank E. Ahbry
Riggsville
Louls L. Emmerson
Lnnois Commerce
Harry L. Boyer
Urbana
Max Przyborski
North Chicago
Dan McGlynn, Jr
East St. Louis
Department of Agriculture
Warren Rufus Smith
Wiliam J. Stanze
Food Standard
Thomas J. Bryan
Nathan Loewenstein
Department of Purchases and Construction
John A. Holabird
Oscar W. Rosenthal
E.i Ritter
Samuel A. Greeley
Frank A. Carpenter
Rockford
F. Fr. Cleaveland
Department of Public Works and Buildings
Towne Rating Bureau of
New York
Richey D. Graham
House of Representatives
John Penvir
Graham
Earl C. Smith
Ilinois Agricultural Association
Buy-Ilinois Products Commission
Smith
F. C. Honnold
Ilinois Coal Bureau
Illinois State Geological Survey
William J. Stratton
H. C. Allison
Kinois Farmers’ Institute
Anita Shamei
Timois College
Board of Trustees
Carnegie Corporation
Ames
Rommelkamp
Europe
Edward F. Dunne
Bemberg
Western Newspaper Union
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