Centennial se quincentennial echoes in Bond County tale
Southern Illinois settlers shaped Bond County from 1808 onward as Greenville area grew. The Par ade of Years notes Hill s Fort and Jones Fort built for protection, ministers and teachers arrived, slaves bound for freedom, mills and bands formed, and prices for hogs corn and wheat lit daily life. The 1965 sesquicentennial marks the county seat shifts from Hill s Fort to Perryville to Greenville and the enduring story of frontier life.
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Greenville Advocate
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John Powers
Thomas White
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James Rutherford
George Donnell
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John Smith
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Robert G. Ingersoll
Crossword puzzle across and down clues list
A compact list of crossword clues including across items like Rascal seize girl s name musical direction narrow strip of wood banish attempted wife of Shamash refresh compass point principally fold artist s stand teases weapons a vacation spot feudal estate owner abbr a confection Norse god strolled leisurely exchange abode of dead Egypt constellation old womanish distorts Egypt skinks harsh palm leaves var obtains dial divest of Celebes longitudi nal timber RR kettle contradic t scream Acuff The Orient ground grain African placed Miss Fitzgerald.
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Last Weeks Answer Word List Clues
A concise clue set listing terms from last week including club obligations cattle genus pull as a trailer and lava, indicating a puzzle or crossword style reference. The items appear as thematic key entries for a word game or quiz segment in the periodical.
May rainfall and heat mark driest May in Southern Illinois
Southern Illinois endured the driest May since 1951 despite three good rains in early June. May rainfall averaged near two inches statewide, far below the 4.46 inch normal, with wide local variation and a second warmest May on record.
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Illinois
Southern Illinois University Climatology Laboratory
Carbondale
Climatology Laboratory
DuQuoin
Anna
Southern
Governor cautions Boys' State on crime and law
Gov Otto Kerner told 1300 Boys' State delegates that crime is committed even if not carried out and warned officers may act within the law. He spoke at the Illinois State Fairgrounds during a week of citizenship training and previewed July 10 to 24 track and field events across several Illinois cities.
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Akin
State Fairgrounds
Springfield
Four teen romance debate prompts teen dating guidance
The Frankfort press service letter discusses a fourteen year old dating a seventeen year old. It questions if the age gap is appropriate and advises on calls kissing and dating without siblings. Our reply states a girl of fourteen is too young to date.
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Frankfort
Neighbors Roots Grow Toward Water Threatening Pipes
Roots from nearby trees spread toward water and threaten underground pipes. Prevent leaks by using watertight, durable piping to resist invasion and keep drains clear, as advised in home maintenance guidance.
Illinois 1965 session weighs reapportionment tax reform and ethics
A lawmaker concludes the 1965 session was the cleanest in moral tone in decades with new anti crime measures and discussion on conflict of interest reform. He notes slow action on ethics, a two year study plan for legislative processes, a rise in blue ribbon members and expanded hours, while warning that revenue reform and reapportionment remain unsettled problems. The piece also covers public interest skewing toward minor issues such as state bird debates and praise for Speaker Touhy and Lt. Governor Shapiro.
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Illinois
Cardinal
Martin
John Touhy
Samuel Shapiro
Grand Old World Theory May Rewrite Earth's Age
Columbia geologists propose the earth could be older than 4.5 billion years based on rock erosion and continental formation timelines. The article links studies of ancient crust and water erosion to this hypothesis, contrasting with conventional dating.
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Columbia University
Practical Household Tips From Everyday Life
Advice on not reusing outgrown shoes due to foot shape differences. A note on not overreacting to moisture on plumbing in heat, explaining condensation. Guidance on choosing swivel aerators for sinks to aid cleaning and tasks. USDA says canning without salt is safe for safety, salt mainly adds flavor.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Mexican Rope Spinning Influenced American Cowboys
A Mexican performer, Vincent Crespo of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, brought rope spinning to prominence in the late 1800s. The skill, tied to Mexican origins, rapidly spread among American cowboys and became a staple in their ropework.
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Mexico
Buffalo Bill
Vincent Crespo
Step Up In Status After You Get A Pension
A humorous essay notes how retiring to a new town can boost status from blue collar to executive or teacher to doctor. It warns the tactic skirts fraud and relies on moving, quiet living, and local perception, with a punchline about obituaries and social image. A booklet offer follows.
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