University Work Shows Big Dividends From Research
Josef Wright of the University of Minnesota notes substantial annual dividends from university research funding. He cites engineering and agricultural stations advancing railroad, building, heating, and farm productivity, including novel metals and plastics, serum development, and advances aiding coal conservation and heat systems. He argues many railway improvements and fuel-use practices trace to university results, though public awareness remains low.
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Josef Wright
University of Miineis
Ite
Wright
Ulinule
University plans major new buildings and bids under way
The university board reports contracts for new buildings funded by the last general assembly. By June 1 hires for all buildings are expected, with about 2,000,000 in expenditure. Additional allocations include 500,000 for a second library unit, 226,000 for a new men’s gym, 350,000 for a pharmacy addition in Chicago, and 426,000 for armory completion. Bids for architecture and related subjects may be sought around June 1 with a 500,000 copropriation.
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The
Universlty of Tiufols
General Assembly
Fifty-fourth
School of Pharmacy
Chicago
Hida
Study Farm Building Problems At University of Minors
The College of Agriculture's farm mechanics department focuses on farm building issues including design efficiency sanitation and cost. It notes 25 percent of national wealth is in farm property and over 34 percent of farm wealth lies in buildings. Plans developed aim to fit diverse farms and improve home connections with better structures.
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Farm Mechanics Department
College of Agriculture
University of Minors
College Farm Mechanica
University Ethics Emphasized by President Kinley
Dr Kinley president of the University of Illinois outlines a view that the university and its students are not driven by commercial aims. He praises devoted service and a fervent search for knowledge, noting many students still seek the spark of inspiration and the goal of service to mankind.
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Kinley
University of Ilinoie
Hig
Tlthet
Quincy Herald
Domestic Science Reflections on Men and Modern Tools
A fragment notes married men choosing death by their own act more often than once guessed. It contrasts with a quip that science enables a man to do almost anything these days, reflecting early 20th century attitudes toward gender and technology.
Polite Poesy on Homer and Battla Scenes
A clipped, reflective note observes how Homer’s battles would seem too harsh for modern magazines. It hints that the old poet’s vigor clashes with contemporary tastes, suggesting a tension between timeless epic grit and current publication norms.
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Homer
Battla
Difficult Case in a Father Daughter Dinner Table Debate
A father pleads for his daughter to curtail late hours but the response is bleak. The cane is hopeless and even beauty sleep fails to appeal to her. The exchange captures generational tension and reliance on harsh measures.
Traffic Expert Quiz Sparks Driver Phrase
A Washington Star quip shows a driver with an out of town tag testing a traffic expert by saying she reads the name as the car ahead starts. The odd exchange highlights playful slang about recognizing vehicle cues and license plates.
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Washington Star
Sure Enough Don’t Throw Away That Old Coffee
In a quirky aside, an old coffee item is urged to be kept. The note hints that what is discarded today could become a valuable antique in a few years.
Simple method for consistent hole depth in woodworking
A note from Popular Science Monthly explains boring holes with a depth gauge. By counting turns for the flat hole and using the same number of turns for all others, one can ensure equal depths for all drilled holes.
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Popular Science Monthly
Spaniards Conquer Yucatan After Long Campaign
The text states Spaniards took twenty years to conquer the Yucatan peninsula in Mexico. The campaign began in 1827 and ended in 1447. Yucatan was recovered in 1617 by De Cordoba during a voyage from Cuba.
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Yucatan
Mexico
de Cordoba
Cuba
Field-Brevenson PTA Receives Class Program and Awards
The Field-Brevenson Parent-Teacher Association hosted a graduating class reception on Friday night March 21. The program featured prophecies, violin and piano solos, dances, and a chorus. The grade school won a silver cup for Boys Week champion, presented by Ernest Witt. Refreshments followed as decorations highlighted lilacs and class colors. Later events included the Merry Minstrel Makers at Masonic temple and a Phi Sigma sorority outing to the home of Mrs. Wwald Kaelwitz, with a small party and dinner.
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Brevenson
Claas
Playground Commission
Ernest Witt
Presilson
Bupt
Mueller
Wilcox
Mr. Smith
Dorothy Bhaleen
Congress Park
Bunty
Supt
Buale M. Curtia
Misa Maple
Misa Schaefer
William Ernat
Weymat
Earl Behultz
Grant School
Masonic Temple
Tpupila
Lilian Schorfer
Leona Hassel
Bayo
Mary W. Waveright
Bride to Be Edna Schuets Plans June 26 Wedding
Miss Edna Schuets was honored at a shower hosted by Miss Viola Mech at 628 Elgin avenue. Prizes were awarded to Misses Clara Freund Lulu Kueffner Helen Schueta and Edna Schuets after the games. Schuets will wed Herman Alevera of Chicago on June 26.
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Edna Schuets
Viola Mech
Elgin Avenue
Banco
Clara Freund
Lulu Kueffner
Helen Schueta
Misa Schuets
Herman Alevera
Chicago
Governor reveals fate of defeated ally in campaign spend
The governor recounts what happened to a friend who lost the gubernatorial race in our state. He notes the friend became discouraged and faced consequences, while avoiding claims of intentional wrongdoing. Campaign expenditures follow in detail.
Personal notices of travel and visits in Forest Park area
Mrs Hilda Jacobs returned from Denver after a three week stay with her sister Mrs Carl Richter and Mrs Albert C Roos at 629 Marengo avenue plans to visit Springfield then home by week end Misa Baranche Seegar Hasel Fruchling Miss Helen Imber and Mim Constance Forsight spent a day canoeing at Trout Park Elgin and Fox River Mr and Mrs Eugene Joyaux of 1612 Wilcox avenue with sons Gene Olibert and daughter Vivienne left for a summer home near Charlevoix Michigan they will return after Decoration Day and reside with Mrs William Berliner except for weekends when they drive to the lake
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Albert C. Roos
Marengo Avenue
Springneld
Misa Baranchc Seegar
Mies Hasel Fruchling
Helen Imber
Mim Constance Forsight
Trout Park
Elgin
Bunday
Fox River
Eugene Joyauz
Wilcox Avenue
Gene
Olibert
Vivienne
Chartevoix
Mich
Joyaux
Qilbert
Forest Park
William Berliner
Early Silk Culture In America Narrative Summary
A fragmented note traces early silk culture in America noting introduction around 1787. It mentions Connecticut lines about garments from New England elk with Governor Law wearing a coat and stockings in 1747 and his daughter wearing the first silk dress in 1750.
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New England
Governor Law
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