McCormick zoological garden proposal sparks tax debate
The Maywood Herald reports Edith Rockefeller McCormick did not donate the land for a Des Plaines river zoological garden but left maintenance to the public. A Cook County tax bill of 500,000 dollars annually for five years, then 150,000 yearly, would fund construction and upkeep. The piece notes editorial skepticism about ground breaking and questions the political motive behind the project.
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Maywood Herald
Edith Rockefeller
McCormick
Desplaines River
Pblic
The
Herald
Uke Gardene
Europa
Bonday
Cook County
McCormick, Zoological Gardens
Riverside
Chicago Zoological Society
Mike Purpoe
New Automobile Laws Take Effect in Division July First
The changes include a county speed limit raised to 85 miles per hour and mandatory dimming of headlights. Vehicle owners must apply for state licenses within 24 hours of possession, and license plate reassignment ends 30 days before January 1. Leaving an accident scene without providing details carries a 200 fine or up to one year in jail. Illinois 1924 licenses will use yellow on black plates, contracted to O H Hanson Co, initial order for 800000 plates.
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United States
Automotive Industries
United State
California
Ohio
West Virginia
County
Ronda
Bolles
Jal
Inois
Secretary of State
Emmerson
O. H. Hanson & Co
Oneago
Trial by Ordeal in Japan Recalled for Household Theft
The text describes remnants of an ordeal system in parts of Japan where servants must write a word with a brush after theft. It notes the belief that the ideograph and the act test conscience, despite the method’s harsh and archaic origins.
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Japan
Fragmented Masked Memoir Sparks Historical Debate
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a historical statement or event urging courage and action. It mentions themes of bravery and humanity, with references that are unclear but point to a public appeal or motto. The readable portion suggests a wartime or civic context.
Historic Ohio River site offered to school for seminary
The top of a hill in the Kentucky Knobs near Dayton, once visited by General James Taylor and linked to the naming of Ohio, is offered as an Evangelical Seminary site with a $50,000 endowment donation. The ten-acre property includes a brick mansion on a limestone ledge, depicted in early histories as the vantage where Indians and early explorers viewed the river. The site is owned by George W. Perry, who bought it from Dr. Irwin Taylor.
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Kentucky
Dian
Ohio
Dayton
James Taylor
Lasalle
Taylor
George W. Perry
Irwin Taylor
General Taylor
Omer
Mourning Clothing Cheap in_parts of China
Fragmentary item notes mourning customs in China where people observe mourning after death. Mentions a Meg Josea lia father or a wife with worn out clothing.
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Parts
China
Our Friend Emma a Railroad Official
Misa Emma Redel known to every employee of the Minneapolis St Louis railroad as Our Friend Emma began work in 1908 in the Louisville office as a typist in the law department. She rose to assistant secretary of the road, a rare honor for a woman, admired for her leadership and earning the nickname Our Friend Emma.
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Misa
Emma Redel
Minneapoliis & St. Louis Reilroad
Emma
Loula
Dent Stud
Miss Redel
Romy
Seasonal puddings and suet recipes for holiday feasts
A rustic guide presents suet puddings and steamed fruit puddings with a sweet egg sauce. It lists ingredients such as sour milk, suet, molasses, flour, and eggs, plus spices, dried fruit, and nuts. Directions cover mixing, steaming, cooling, and serving with rag sauce or fruit-based puddings.
Written contracts protect your papers and assets
A Cleveland News Leader advisory cautions that verbal agreements fade like leaves. It recommends making copies of any contract, storing one for yourself, and giving the other party an extra copy. Preserve your most valuable papers in a safe central location.
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Cleveland News-Leader
Safe stopping distances in emergencies raise driver reaction time
An Cleveland engineer H W Weaver explains stopping distance depends on brake condition road surface and driver reaction. He cites 50 mph dry level needs 80 feet with good brakes while poor brakes on slippery surface require 250 to 268 feet. Weaver estimates reaction time half a second adds about 22 feet at 80 mph. A locomotive recently completed 12 years of service covering over 1 02 000 miles without extensive wear.
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H. W. Weaver
Cleveland
Tima
Weaver
Smallest of Large Trues: Tam the Hinest Mule Deer
A Delineator style narration from India describes a tiny deer, a Tam or Kanchi, noting its size, color, and defenses. It explains the animal’s modest frame, small tusk, lack of antlers, and family life, with humorous self contrasts and regional names.
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Earth
Fairyland
India
Honest intent in writing and the duty to correct error
The passage argues for honesty of purpose in writing and sincere effort to promote truth. It asserts fearlessness about one’s aims, and vows to condemn and remove any writing that perverts understanding or confuses right and wrong, pledging self-correction.
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Bulwer Lytton
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