Names of Illinois towns show Indian and settler origins
Settlers in the Illinois country named communities from people landmarks biblical and historic sources. Many places trace to Indian languages, tribes, or leaders, with examples such as Wetang Wetaug Wabash Cahokia Chicago Iroquois Pana Osage and DuQuoin. Some names reflect French or Cuban links and legends like the Piasa painting.
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Ilinois Country
Anna
Elizabethtown
Legion
Bellefontaine
Cave-in-Rock
Prairie du Rocher
Grand Tower
Grand Chain
Eddyville
Mount Carmel
Carmi
Washington
Marion
Lawrenceville
Palestine
Hamilton
Franklin
Wetang
Union County
Great Smokies
Indian Territory
Wetaug
Illinois
Ohio
Franklin County
Osage
Ozark
Johnson County
Pana
Missouri
Pawnee
Bogota
Jasper County
Republic of Columbia
South America
Chicago
Iroquois County
New York
Gila
Havana
Cuba
Mississippi
Great River
DuQuoin
Jean Baptiste DuQuoin
Kaskaskia Reservation
Randolph County
Jackson County
Indian Point
Vienna
George Rogers Clark
Kaskaskia
Indian Creek
Goshen Road
Eldorado
Marissa
Makanda
Andy
Klondike
Alexander County
Alaska
Moccasin Creek
Effingham County
Shawneetown
Ohioway
Pocahontas
John Smith
Saratoga
Alton
Crossword Puzzle Last Week's Answers
Crossword clues reveal a mix of definitions and wordplay across across and down entries. The list includes entries such as Musical work and Large wading bird with various misprints and fragmented spellings, suggesting an incomplete puzzle page.
Social Security Q and A Guide for Early Retirement Rules
A reader asks about applying for social security before 65 to secure Medicare, with answers detailing timing benefits, no bonus for delaying filing, automatic benefit reevaluation, and special provisions for those over 72. The column advises filing in the three months before turning 65 to ensure Medicare coverage and prompt benefit establishment.
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c/o Clarion Printing Company
N. Rapp Ave
Columbia
Ill
Bluegrass Not a Food Source for Rabbits Says Study
Illinois Natural History Survey researchers report bluegrass provides little nutrition to young cottontails in midsummer. Tests show rabbits fed bluegrass survive only a day or two, while red clover and smartweed offer questionable benefits and plantain yields mixed results.
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Ilinois Natural History Survey
Way Out Front Get to know your local merchant.
Local business feature invites readers to discover neighborhood shops and services, highlighting the value of supporting nearby merchants and the unique offerings they provide to the community.
Illinois Meat and Poultry Division annual inspection report
The Illinois Department of Agriculture reports over 120 million pounds of smoked and cured meat inspected in 1965. ante mortem and post mortem inspections covered 234 331 cattle 4 617 veal 430 393 swine and about one million pounds of turkeys and chickens. In 878 establishments across 482 municipalities inspectors condemned 351 cattle and veal 988 swine 10 sheep lambs and goats and 24 500 pounds of turkeys and chickens. Additional condemnations included 2 909 cattle heads 13 786 swine heads 14 146 cattle livers 53 127 swine livers and 46 770 pounds of meat and meat food products due to disease or spoilage.
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Illinois Department of Agriculture
Division of Meat and Poultry Inspection
Robert M. Schneider
March Egg Month proclaimed by Illinois governor in Springfield breakfast
Governor Otto Kerner proclaimed March Egg Month at a poultry industry breakfast in Springfield. SIU poultry expert Scott Hinners notes the designation aims to boost egg consumption and value. Illinois Egg Council leads efforts, amid U S Department of Agriculture data showing per capita egg consumption fell from 393 in 1951 to 307 in 1965, with prices lower yet.
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Ilinois
Otto Kerner
Springfield
Scott Hinners
Southern Illinois University
Illinois
Ilinois Egg Council
U.S. Department of Agriculture
D.A
Hinners
Illinois Arts Council Receives Five Thousand Dollar Grant
The Illinois Arts Council received a $5,000 grant from the Burridge D. Butler Memorial Trust to fund technical assistance programs for cultural organizations across the state. George M. Irwin of Quincy, council chairman, said the grant will allow experts to assist organizations on a short term basis. The council also noted additional grants from several Chicago foundations and the Quincy Foundation.
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Illinois Arts Council
Burridge D. Butler Memorial Trust
Chicago Community Trust
George M. Irwin
Quincy
Arts Council
Irwin
Graham Foundation For Advanced Studies In the Fine Arts
the Woods Charitable Fund, Inc
Mary and Leigh Block Charitable Fund, Inc
All of Chicago
The
Quincy Foundation
Dangerous stonefish noted as planet’s most poisonous
The stonefish, native to the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean bottoms, is described as the world’s most poisonous known fish. Its hypodermic spines release venom that can cause insanity or death.
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Pacific
Indian Ocean
Guidance on teen talk and approaching girls with humor
A reader from Red Deer Alberta argues against overpreparation and suggests light teasing and humor to ease teen conversations with girls. The reply endorses the approach but notes bashfulness blocks witty lines and encourages sending in more teenage problems to the column.
The Law Serves You on Illinois Mechanic's Liens
A plain language overview of mechanic's liens in Illinois explains how contracts for repairs or improvements create liens in favor of workers or suppliers. It covers filing deadlines, foreclosure processes, and how buyer diligence can avoid hidden or subcontractor liens. It warns that title policies do not fully protect buyers and advises seeking legal counsel.
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Illinois
County Recorder
Retired Floridian Starts Fix It Shop To Aid Neighbors
Walter W. Keeler, newly retired, opens The Keeler Fix It Shop in his Florida basement with five student assistants. He prints ads, serves 500 homes, and aims to help housewives through practical repairs while fostering a small community business.
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Walter W. Keeler
Keeler
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