First Automobiles Come to Southern Illinois Towns
A southern Illinois memory piece recalls the dawn of motoring from 1909 to the early 1920s. It describes early car models, rural road conditions, and social resistance as families and towns slowly accepted the automobile, with road improvements and a growing desire to keep up with progress.
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Illinois
Nashville-Richview Road
Beaucoup
St. Louis
Charlie Blackman
Nashville
Hoyleton
Dodge City
Kansas
Overland
Essex
Maxwell Chalmers
Star
Chevrolet
Indian Reservations Invite Tourists This Summer
The Bureau of Indian Affairs urges visitors to explore Indian reservations this summer. With vast lands, varied facilities, and strong fishing and hunting, travelers can drive from Florida to Alaska enjoying modern and rustic stays. A Washington center offers free reservation maps and state-specific materials.
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Department of Interior
Bureau of Indian Affairs
America
Florida
Oregon
Washington
Alaska
Warm Springs
Pacific Region
Portland
Washingto, D. C
Cheerleading Contest Closes July Deadline at State Fair
Deadline July 1 for high school teams to enter the Young America Fair cheerleading contest at the Illinois State Fair August 12 to 21. First prize 1500 in scholarships plus trophy and 100 cash. second prize 600 in scholarships. Audience voting 40 percent. other factors include originality volume and school spirit.
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P.O
Springfeld
No Extra Deer Permits Issued From Stations
The Illinois Department of Conservation reminds hunters that no deer permits will be issued from check stations during the hunting season. All permits for all counties will be issued from the permit office in Springfield. Applications for regular $5 permits will be accepted beginning Monday, June 27.
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Illinois Department of Conservation
Springfield
Sycamore Anthracnose Flares In Cool Spring Weather
Frost and cool temperatures in Illinois this spring triggered sycamore anthracnose as the fungus overwinters in twigs and buds. When mean daily temps hover 50 to 55 degrees after leaf emergence, severe infection follows and foliar growth remains sparse in affected trees. Hospital admissions rose by 720 000 in 1964, closely matching the 721 000 beds available.
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Illinois
Crossword Puzzle Sweep 42 Clues Highlight Terms
Readable fragments show a Hardy heroine clue and terms for interest and business decline. The sparse OCR suggests a themed crossword entry list with entries including a Brontë or Hardy character clue and economics related words.
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Hardy
Names in Illinois Law Protect Public Use and Clarity
The article explains Illinois name change procedure and safeguards on business names. It outlines steps: publish notice, file petition in Circuit Court, and obtain a decree. It notes no limit on changing names for individuals but cautions on business name conflicts and required identifiers for corporations and professionals.
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Illinois
Joe
Circuit Court
Joe Doe
Asociates
Culinary Department Moves to Dairy Building
The Culinary Department of the fair will be located this year in the Dairy Products Building. Mrs. Frances Zahn of Springfield, clothing textile and culinary superintendent, is arranging cooking shows in a modern kitchen on a stage in one part of the building. Entry blanks may be obtained by writing the Entry Department, Illinois State Fair, P. O. Box 576, Springfield.
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Frances Zahn
Springfield
P. O
SIU Column Discusses Wheat Harvest Transport Woes
Southern Illinois farmers face grain movement bottlenecks as harvest peaks swamp country elevators. Walter Wills of SIU notes larger acreages and gear outpace transportation tech and storage, with railcar shortages and uneven freight rates hindering fast market access. Meanwhile 92 bids totaling 30 million dollars for July 1 highway projects include several interstate constructions.
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Southern
Illinois
Walter Wills
Southern Illinois University
Wills
Illinois Department of Public Works and Buildings
Division of Highways
Driving tips from the Secretary of State
Paul Powell offers basic driving advice to Illinois readers. The guide covers seat adjustment, seat belts, mirror setup, safe parking, incline braking, curb alignment, ample space for exiting, and locking the car after leaving. A free copy of the Rules of the Road is available upon request in Springfield Illinois.
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Paul Powell
Springfield
Quincy's New Tramway and Historic Gems Attract Visitors
Quincy unveils the Quinsippi Island recreation project featuring a skyride and riverboat access. The 130 acre island will host a tramway, railroad, and parks as Adams and Lincoln ties are highlighted with sites like Erroke Mound, Moorish Villa, and the John Wood House attracting summer visitors. The Adams County Soap Box Derby and Miss Illinois pageant are slated for July, with the Chamber of Commerce promoting a busy season.
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John Quincy Adams
Abraham Lincoln
Quincy
Adams County
Selecting Commission
North America
Quinsippi Island
Quincey
Quincy Bay
Midwest
Gardner Expressway
Adams
Illinois
John's Square
Lincoln
Stephen A. Douglas
John Wood
Wes Olson
Quincy Chamber of Commerce
Retirement trailer parks as big business across the south
A reporter visits a typical retirement trailer park near a busy highway. About 90 trailers sit on ground plots with four to ten feet between units. Rentals run 240 dollars a year for plot rights plus utilities while sewer and water are included. Residents, from auto workers to professionals, share social space and routines, with seasonal comings and goings in spring and fall.
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United States
Michigan
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Rae Buemer
Butch
Bonnie Bennett
Strailer
Dept. Csps
Tex
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Johany W. Allen
Elmer Haun
Medicare
Illinois Department of Public Health
U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Paris
Illinois State Bar Association
SIU
Albert Meyer
Highway Department
ECON
Illinois Department OF Business and
Imic Development
Virginia Marmaduke
Eleanor Sprague
Anne
Johnnie
Suzy Belle Smith
Ipei
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