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Newspaper
Liberty Bee
Location
Liberty, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1933
Page
3
A reader notes dated 1912 publication details and questions how many citizens looked for change while on Liberty streets. The item humorously reflects on money shortages and a playful exchange about a dime and a baby's bank.
A fragment suggests how a bank holiday could be a glimpse of a future when banks close permanently. The piece implies public inconvenience and financial disruption from sudden closures.
Local residents recounting the bank closure emphasize loyalty to state and national programs. They express no clear reason for the shutdown and highlight cooperation with authorities and aid initiatives.
A reflection on Americans who question their duty during crisis and the impact of choosing self over collective responsibility, highlighting suffering and inconvenience caused to millions.
Readable text asserts four large rolls of money were not wrapped in the American flag. No further context or details provided.
The text notes merchants and people embracing the holiday with smiles and laughter, treating the occasion as a joke and enjoying a lighthearted mood across the community.
A humorous exchange notes Babe Ruth refuses a 50 thousand dollar yearly offer. The speaker jokes that they would take the job at that price and could attract crowds comparable to the Babe’s.
A newspaper riffs on car advertising by joking about building better babies and the slogan you must show when better babies are built. The quip mirrors playful spin on marketing hype without naming companies or dates.
A puzzled resident reports a group of cats howling in the yard last week ending with a bang as a club was struck against a shed no one hurt. The maker suggests the famous quartet will next perform in New Orleans.
The Liberty district school tax of 1.01 dollars funds grade school support entirely. The high school relies on non high school tax monies, not this levy.
The non high school tax enables Liberty to sustain a fully recognized three year high school and brings in more than $500 yearly in new business to the community.
A sharp critique notes officials advocate salary reductions for public workers but protect their own pay, highlighting perceived hypocrisy and governance priorities.
A Bee記 summary notes the Red Cross drive collected 390 new members. Annie urges loyalty to country and bank, reflecting wartime sentiment. March 9 monster sale by Klamer Implement Co. and ownership transfer of a restaurant by Richard Kuliech. A St Louis birth, March winds, measles and condolences to California relatives are also mentioned.
On Maine Street Mundy locals discuss a beez war buzz and burds a warblin. Sturl Tumin cites Jorge Brouning’s claim of 8 getting lawyers daily. Frank Graf notes cows taking a holiday as times tighten. The piece blends town mood with political jingoism and domestic humor.
A R Frey endured a backset Monday afternoon and is reported very seriously ill. The event prompted medical attention and concern from family and local officers.
Clyde Breckenridge escorted his mother from the hospital to her son Tom’s home in El Dara on Sunday. She is reported to be improving though still a bit weak.
Illinois hog producers boost income by using College of Agriculture extension service methods. If adopted for all hogs, added returns would reach about $18 million at 1933 prices. Soybeans fed to brood sows could yield 2.8 million bushels, nearly half of Illinois 1932 soybean crop.
If the University of Illinois were closed entirely and funds not reallocated, yearly savings to taxpayers would be about three quarters of one cent per average dollar of property tax. A $100 property tax payer would save roughly seventy cents.
President Harry Woodburn Chase argues abolishing the university would force Illinois to pay higher costs for education. He cites per capita expenses, savings from current economies, and the risk to state growth if research, equipment, and training are cut.
WILL a University of Illinois station broadcasts four classroom courses daily from 10 to 11 o clock with special French lessons at 11 30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Agriculture talks at noon and 5 to 6 pm musical programs and educational sketches fill the schedule. Programs feature Professors Timmons McClure Dunbar and Dillavou. Transmitter runs at 600 watts day and 250 watts after sunset.
Illinois extension service reports 10100 families benefited with gardens worth 247000 more than ordinary gardens. The program boosted food adequacy and economy, supplemented farm income, and raised morale during the past year.
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