Illinois Civil War veteran Wyckoff dies at ninety one
Illinois State News reports a string of incidents and events across the state. Veterans leader John P Wyckoff, 91, of Fairview, died after a short illness at home. The report also notes accidents, crimes, political appointments, and university breaks, including a 12 day holiday recess for University of Illinois students from December 22 to January 3.
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Fairview
Montell Mason
Laban Mason
Atlanta
Fred Maitland
Bush
State Hospital
Anna
Herbert Anderson
Charleston
University of Illinois
First National Bank
Barry
Orvie Williamson
Williamson
Robert A. Gardner
Henry Keep Gardner
Gardner
Lake Forest
Eugene Applegate
Pinkstaff
Burl Duncan
Flat Rock
Gregory
University of Tinois
Marian L. Wood
Clinton
Mabel D. Wise
Urbana
Willard L. Eckhardt
de Kalb
Horner
Illinois
Preston F. Grandon
la Salle
Robert Kingery
Public Works Department
Frank Jirka
Walter W. McLaughlin
Agriculture
C. F. Thompson
Prof
M. Leighton
State Geological Survey
M. M. Baker
Peoria
D. H. Burnham
Chicago
Walter Wheatley
Harrisburg
B. F. Stein
John Kapp
Springfield
Emmett Griffin
East St. Louis
Leonard Condon
Rockford
Donald B. Craig
Mattoon
Abel Davis
Glencoe
N. S. Davis
David B. Sears
Moline
Sears
Black Hawk
Joliet Penitentiary
Dode Rex
Kankakee
CWA
Civil Works
Robert J. Dunham
Illinois Cwa
H. D. Pearson
Tippecanoe City
Ohio
New Year Detour Leads Stranded Man To Dalton Cottage
Don Edelman, racing to Chicago for New Year's celebration, stalls on a muddy country road. He seeks help at a cottage where a kind family feeds him and shares warm wishes. He decides to leave a package for the Dalton family and plans to keep it from a store as a charitable surprise.
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Son Carlton
Webster
Holton
Chicago
Don
Dalton
Western Newspaper Union
Golden Slippers Change A Bachelor’s New Year
John Eilers, a philosophy lover, gets a shock when a delivery boy brings a pair of golden slippers. Lucia Bell, a radio star, arrives seeking her dancing slippers. The mix up leads to a humorous romance as John helps Cinderella into her footwear.
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John
Mr. Bachelor
Lucia Bell
John Ujhers
Pers
Cinderella
John Ellers
Lucila Bell
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New Year Reflections On Time And Change
Dan muses on Time with Dora as midnight nears on New Year’s Eve. He notes seasons, cycles, and human calendars, while Dora welcomes the start of a new year and its social spark. The clock strikes twelve and they plan to crash a party.
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Dora
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Twelve Grapes Custom Welcomes New Year in Spain
A Spanish New Year Eve tradition involves eating twelve grapes at midnight. Each grape represents a month, and the custom is observed wherever people gather to celebrate.
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Spain
A Lesson on Paul from Philippians and Timothy
The December 31 study explores Paul’s letter to the Philippians. It notes Epaphroditus’ gift while Paul was imprisoned and summarizes key points: true Israelite, ground of confidence, Paul’s self estimate, transcendence in Christ, and the goal toward perfection with effort and resolve.
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Epaphroditus
Christ Jesus
Israel
Benjamin
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Apostle
Planning the Future and Daily Faith in Christ
A reflective passage urges action and service now rather than mere rest, urging planning for the future while trusting God daily. It emphasizes giving, mapping life, and rejoicing in Jesus amid failures.
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The Real Life Lived in the Realm of the Spirit
A reflective note asserts that the deepest truth of human life is found in spiritual experience beyond material existence. It emphasizes the primacy of inner life and moral consideration over worldly concerns.
Few Tenants Quite as Uncomplaining as This
The Warners live in a rented house with a blocked bathtub. Five year old David explains he and his parents avoid complaining about the landlord, despite living there a year or more. The grand lady visitor notes the family’s quiet tolerance as the boy handles the door and conversation.
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