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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1930
Page
5
Representative R G Soderstrom president of the Illinois Federation calls on state residents to patronize home industry. He notes organized labor backs Gov Louis L Emmer's Buy Illinois Products Commission and argues buying locally keeps Illinois labor employed.
Brig Gen Manus McCloskey, honored by Seventh and Eighth districts of the American Legion, was elevated to commandant of Fort Sheridan. Gov Louis L Emmerson praised the advancement as emblematic of the democracy of the army and people, noting his record in the Spanish American and World Wars.
Designs by the state division of architecture and engineering call for a modern fireproof two story building at the Jacksonville state school for the blind. The cottage will have 32 sleeping rooms two day rooms two sunrooms showers labs linen rooms and attendants quarters. The total cost is about $60,000 with building and equipment contracts to be let so work can start this season before year end.
E V McCollum explains the digestive system as an engineering task. He details how stomach and intestine process nutrients, the dangers of bacterial contamination, and how improper handling and refined foods create toxic byproducts. He urges eating clean foods, maintaining hygiene, and using cellulose to aid the intestine.
Director Andy Hall of the state department of public health argues that polluted air causes substantial mortality from tuberculosis, with Chicago pneumonia deaths at 99 per 100 000 and Illinois city rates at 93 per 100 000. He notes winter pollution worsens pneumonia hazards and calls for clean air.
Illinois baby chick hatcheries under the poultry husbandry division of the state department of agriculture will receive extra services this season. Chief poultryman E G Horner announced bulletins including a certified list of accredited hatcheries, lists of Illinois Standard Accredited Reserve Flocks, a directory of raisers and their offerings, and a weekly long and short bulletin to balance supplies and requirements.
Governor Louis L. Emmerson delivered official greetings to Illinois Gold Star Mothers during ceremonies unveiling a memorial in the centennial building. The inscription honors mothers whose sons fought abroad for liberty and righteousness.
The American Legion and allied state military groups arranging the dedication of the memorial have Governor Emmerson’s acceptance to give the dedicatory address.
Dr. Andy Hall director of the state department of public health forecasts a healthy holiday season with no epidemic focus of threatening magnitude. His survey from every state shows no influenza epidemics, pneumonia at a minimum, and tuberculosis at historically low levels.
Gov. Louis L. Emmerson told the National Poultry Exposition in Chicago that poultry and eggs now stand at 158 relative to pre war levels, compared with 134 for grain and 128 for livestock. He traced poultry raising from a sidelined activity to a specialized industry, often carried on by women.
Examinations for six classes of state employment are announced by Harry S. Parker president of the civil service commission. Applications close December 8 at Springfield for unassembled tests and December 18 for three branches. assembled exams take place December 20 in Chicago, Quin
The duties require ability to take diction up to 75 words per minute and general stenographic skill. Salary ranges from 60 to 125 dollars per month, with junior typist positions needing familiarity with office methods and appliances and ability as a typist. The salary is listed as 6 to 100 dollars per month.
Springfield Friday official canvass by Secretary of State William J. Stratton shows results for proposed amendments and measures. Prohibition repeal tallies reached 1,060,004 yes. 523,130 no, with other items including Eighteenth Amendment repeal and revenue amendment reporting mixed outcomes.
The state department of labor ran free employment offices with 7676 applications and 2564 placements for the week ending Nov 22. Director Barney Cohen notes Chicago offices placed 1382 of 5238 applicants, while downstate bureaus in Aurora Bloomington Cicero Danville Decatur East St. Louis Galesburg Joliet Moline Peoria Quincy Rockford Rock Island Springfield and Waukegan posted higher placement percentages.
In his eleven years at Notre Dame before 1930 Knute Rockne produced four national titles and 101 victories. The piece says Rockne’s views on correct eating can profit all who face modern life and face the stamina demands of football.
Knute Rockne argues diet and hygiene are crucial for Notre Dame football. He stresses balanced meals, fruits, vegetables, and cereals to promote stamina and mental alertness, keeping players injury free and teams strong all season.
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