It Happened in Southern Illinois 600th Column Run
A historical survey recounts the It Happened in Southern Illinois series reaching 600 weekly installments. It highlights local people, events, places like Carbondale, Egypt, Teutopolis, and Prairie du Rocher, and figures from Tecumseh to Lincoln who shaped the region’s diverse heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Stephen Leacock
DeSoto
Murphysboro
Jackson County
America
Farmers Union
Carbondale
Keeley Institute
Tecumseh
Pontiac
Canyon of the
Colorado
Wyatt Earp
Wild Bill Hickock
Bat Masterson
Cairo Mound City
Cairo
Teutopolis
la Guiannee
Prairie du Rocher
Shawneetown
Sinois
Enfield
Ridgeway
Edwards County
Jacob
Grand Tower
Retirement hobby market plan by Malcolm Watson
Retired railroad man Malcom B Watson outlines a plan to open a hobby and antique market to give retirees daily purpose social contact and new faces. He proposes a small store with tables a coal stove and rocking chairs selling for a 110 percent commission, aiming to net over 500 dollars monthly within six months.
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Malcolm B. Watson
Watson
Mr. Watson
Golden Years 36-Page Booklet Now Ready
A new 36 page booklet titled Golden Years is announced. Readers are invited to send coins in place of stamps to Dept CSPS Box 1672 Grand Central Station New York 17 N, with no stamps required.
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Dept. Csps
Grand Central Station
New York
Paper dolls and wardrobes charm young readers
The piece traces the history of paper dolls from Godey’s Lady’s Book to modern favorites like Skipper. It highlights Wendy and her wardrobe in book form, fabric swatches, and stencils for design. It notes stand-up dolls, friction outfits, boxed sets, punch-out dolls for toddlers, and easy storage ideas.
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Godey
Skipper
Barbie
June Behling
Whitman Publishing Company
Racine, Wis
Wendy
Trail of Tears and Southern Illinois Draw Reader Interest
The article reflects on the Cherokee Trail of Tears and the growing appeal of Southern Illinois to readers. It suggests that exploration across southern counties unveils notable stories, making the region increasingly engaging as inquiry deepens.
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Illinois
How Teen Handicaps Shape Daily Life and Adults
A teenage reader asks why adults fail to treat a one legged teen normally. The reply urges kindness and resilience, noting many adults curb curiosity around handicapped peers and praising teen adaptability despite stigma.
Important historical dates and events list
A compact chronology notes key March dates: Congress creates the U S Post Office in 1789 and Mrs Juliette Low founds the Girl Scouts in 1912. standard time adoption in 1894. gold standard law in 1900. women barred federal offices in 1864. Pa becomes 23rd state in 1809. U S Military Academy founded in 1802. Magellan's landfall in 1521. St Patrick's Day on March 17. King George of Greece assassinated in 1913. Pravda first issue appeared in 1917.
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Congress
U.S
Juliette Low
Girl Scouts
United States
U. S. Military Academy
Magellan
Philippine Islands
St. Patrick’s Day
George
Greece
Pravda
Moscow Red
Spectacular 11 car pile up at Daytona speeds
Centered on Daytona International Speedway the crash involved Rod Eulenfeld and Bill DeCoster. Eulenfelds car 71 flipped over and burst into flames after hitting the wall as the series pile up began.
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Daytona International Speedway
Rod Eulenfeld
Bill DeCoster
Eulenfeld
Tax increases loom as legislature weighs revenue choices
Paul Simon argues broad tax hikes are likely to fund rising education costs this session. He favors a state income tax with tax base reductions but doubts passage this year, while warning against sales tax increases that hit necessities. He notes revenue reform and reapportionment will dominate the agenda. The piece also touches on plant watering tips using porous red clay pots for professionals.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Senate
Slow drivers deemed major risk in road safety study
Paul Powell cites U S Bureau of Public Roads findings that slow drivers endanger others more than those traveling with traffic. Illinois toll roads warn of 40 mph minimum, with expressways pending. Drivers piling up behind slow vehicles should pull over or reroute, and failing vehicles must be repaired to avoid rear end collisions.
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U. S. Bureau of Public Roads
Illinois
Pursuit of 25th Amendment Trusts Presidential Succession
A Washington report outlines the push by the 89th Congress to propose a 25th Amendment ensuring continuity of leadership. It details vacancy rules for the Vice President and the process for declaring a President disabled, with ratification by the states possible within a year if submitted before April 1.
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Congress
89Th Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
Home Caulking and Bleach Detergent Film Pouch Tips
Use caulking compound to seal open joints around the house exterior including posts on slabs pipes and wires openings between walls flashings and roof coverings and corner joints where different wall surfaces meet. A film pouch bleach detergent combination saves money by delivering both products in one tossable packet that dissolves in hot water and reduces storage and spill risk.
Crossword Puzzle Across List From The Page
Across clues from 1 to 36 cover terms for coins, body parts, objects, and names. The list includes many standard crossword entries such as Paris coin six letter dolorosa, Mississippi or Ohio, sheath zool, choice part, core, boy's nickname, Guido's note, famous engraver, farm implement, zoo enclosures, rascal, leave out, melody, sailors colleq, guide, young person, exclam, coin Swed, aged, choose, seaweed, girl name, climbing vine, exchange, Seine, baskets for fish, river Central NY, high card, animal snare, weird var, value, behold, trifling, scythe handle, lettuce US, wine receptacle, boy nick, part of to be, contend for, fruiting spike of grain, alleviate, girl’s, Abraham birthplace, most excellent, winglike.
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Paris
Mississippi
Ohio
Zool
Central
N.Y
Abraham
Crossword Clue Set From Last Week
Answers listed for clues 37 to 45 include Jupiter's wife and other terms. no article context provided to confirm definitions or sources. This item appears as a themed puzzle snippet rather than a news story with identifiable entities or events.
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Southern
Dage
Mike Fink
John Duff
Harpes
Robert Ingersoll
Egypt
William Jennings Bryan
William Edgar Borah
George Rogers Clark
Northwest Territory
Abraham Lincoln
Ann Rutledge
Ted
Biau
Mary Whitman
Pranaporl, Ex
Yesteryears
Central States
Midwest
Southland
Honeywell “Science
Mike Lavelle
Oradell, N.J
Springfield
Paul Simon
Paul Powell
Washington Report
Jupiter
Aaa
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