Cooperative farm fire insurance large in agriculture
USDA data show 1 950 farmers mutual fire insurance companies with about 10 billion dollars in risk, covering roughly half of farm property against fire. Additional windstorm hail and livestock cooperatives exist, with four automobile mutuals expanding in eight States in the Middle West, offering fire theft collision and liability coverage.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance
Automobile Insurance Company
Middle West
State police compensation bill matures in senate
Senator Harry Wilson of Pinckneyville pushes a bill placing state policemen under the compensation law. The measure argued police work is dangerous and current law lacks compensation provisions. In other news Stillman J. Stanard urges adding an egg show to the Illinois State Fair with divisions for brown and white eggs and cash prizes totaling 150 dollars across several classes and junior divisions.
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Harry Wilson
Pinckneyville
Senate
Wilson
Stillman J. Stanard
Corn Borer Aid Details Outlined for Farmers
The U S Department of Agriculture explains a 10 million dollar corn borer appropriation. About half goes to individual farmers for extra work to meet cleanup regulations and reimbursements for both sweet and field corn. Funds also cover local supervisors, inspectors, and equipment like stubble pulverizers and tractors to aid field cleanup. Cooperation from farmers and local offices is essential.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Simplicity in Cotton Wash Dresses
Cotton fabrics for warm weather wear attract many buyers and home sewers. The Bureau of Home Economics advises simple washable designs, avoiding fussy pleats and complex details that may misbehave after laundering.
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Bureau of Home Economics
United States Department of Agriculture
Cabinet Secretaries Welcome Captain Washington State Visit
Cabinet reception committee members from the State Emmerce Navy and War departments were slated to welcome Captain Washington on behalf of the nation and the administration. The event showcased formal greetings by Kellogg Hoover Wilbur and Davis as part of the national welcome.
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Kellogg
Hoover
Wilbur
Davis
State
Emmerce
Navy
War Departments
Capt
Washington
Illinois Senate Clears Bills On Elections and Trade Control
Senate passes Barr bill allowing county yards to set polling hours in rural districts and Fekete bill putting mutual benefit associations under state trade and commerce control. Adolph Marks proposes party affiliation declaration at registration. Harold and Mrs. Watson welcome a daughter born June 8. Dorothy Emmerson is former Mrs. Emmerson. McCarthy bill places grain warehouses under Illinois Commerce Commission with Senate approval. Kessinger bill to place board of trade under agriculture department stalls in House. Emil Johnson honored on 39th wedding anniversary. Sneed age pension measure trails two votes in Senate after House defeat. New primary election act advances in House to cover possible Supreme Court challenge.
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Thomas Fekete
State Department of Trade and Commerce
Senate
Easure
Small
Frank McCarthy
Illinois Commerce
House
Chicago Board of Trade
Kessinger
Board of Trade
Department of Agriculture
Illinois House Debates Women’s Working Hours Bill
The stalled measure to limit women workers to forty eight hours a week nears its third reading with one change excluding hospital staff. Lottie Holman O Neill led the bill’s progress amid multiple amendments while the biennial House dinner was held at Hotel Abraham Lincoln with Truman Snell as toastmaster. Justice Floyd E. Thompson outlined flag history at a Sons of the American Revolution event. Governor Small sent to the senate appointments for chief justice and state court of claims judges. The Boys State Fair School warns enrollment should not exceed 322 students amid statewide program guidelines for county representation. The Illinois agricultural expo board announced assistant principals and teachers for the school and noted testing and selection procedures under state supervision. Congressman Sullivan’s bill continues in discussion.
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Starr
Lottie Holman O’neill
Floyd E. Thompson
Illinois Supreme Court
the Order of Sons of the American Revolution
Richmond
Virginia
State Fair School
S. J. Stanard
Cook County
Farmers’ Institute
Board of ‘Supervisors
Illinois
Francis G. Blair
H. W. Mumford
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
E. C. Pruitt
Sangamon County
W. G. Curtis
Stockton
Illinois Farmers’ Institute
W. W. Lindley
Legislation Passes House Amid Statewide Debates
The Illinois House advanced measures on local government home rule and public utilities while approving large appropriations for roads and courts. Key actions include a two commission city plan, a gas tax share for counties, flood relief funds, and a vetoed repeal referendum on prohibition. Several bills target school dentists, land eminent domain, and criminal code penalties. The latest health report shows 87 diphtheria cases statewide with counties reporting no deaths in 45 counties. Senate leaders hosted a dinner at the Illini Country Club.
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I. D. Rawlings
State Department of Public Health
Illinois Health News
Omaha hosts biennial meeting of Congregational Churches
Moderator Frank J. Harwood of Appleton Wisconsin opens the National Council of the Congregational Churches in the United States meeting in Omaha. The council represents 5600 churches with 914000 members nationwide.
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Frank J. Harwood
Appleton
Wis
National Council of the Congregational Churches
United States
Omaha
Neb
Sour Grapes and Money as Comfort
Essay fragment argues that people claim money is not everything yet often rely on money for reassurance and consolation despite professed ideals.
Local Grocery and Dry Goods Notes at Altoma and Altona
Local items listed include fruit jars can lids can rubbers and certo with promotions at Altoma. Ge0 E Balance advertises groceries baring best quality and pricing. Mens hats closed out at 1.00 while other apparel and curtain scrim offered at Altoma and Altona.
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Altoma
Ballances
Ballance
Altoms
Altona
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Cooperative Farm Fire Insurance
State Capital Weekly News
Springfield, Illinois
H.l.williamson
Barr
Adolph Marks
Chicago
Perons
Harold Watson
Vernon
Springfield
Watson
Dorothy Emmerson
Secretary of State Land
Louis L. Emmerson
Emil Johnson
William Sneed
Organized Labor
Sneed
Supreme Court
Lee County
Dircuit Court
House. Ve
House of Representatives
Hotel Abraham
Lincoln
Truman Snell
Carlinville
A. J. Clarity
Freeport
B. F. Thomas
Fairfield
State Court of Claims
W. L. Leech
Ottawa
J. Sullivan
Lindbergh and
Herrick
le Bourget Airdrome
Paris
Lindbergh
Oli Marchetti
Col. P
Memphis
U. S
Board of Local Improvement
Michael Igoe
Sullivan
St. John’s Hospital
Bullievan
Beardstown
State Department of Highways
A. Otis Arnold
Quincy
State Division of Highways
Tazewell
Ogis Counties
Representative Curran
Court of Claims
7. J. Sullivan
Oscar Carlatrom
Rockford
Ima Terence
Smith
Weber O’grady
John Dailey
Argu
David McCluggage
Minois Commerce Commission
Durso
Board of Transportation
State Department of Public Instruction
National Education Association
National Editorial Association
Educational Association
Illini Country Club
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