Engineering experiments at Illinois under major research program
The University of Illinois engineering experiment station conducts 88 active investigations across ceramic civil electrical mechanical mining municipal sanitary theoretical and applied mechanics physics railway engineering industrial chemistry and more. 82 full time investigators 14 graduate assistants and 50 teaching staff contribute, with 18 projects partly funded by external agencies.
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University of Iinois
College of Engineering
Diamonds Found in Extinct Volcanoes
In Schenectady New York a detailed account explains diamond formation in ancient volcanic pipes with South Africa’s Premier mine as an example. The oval pipe spans about 78 acres, reaches 500 feet deep, and yields 23.5 million karats from over 103 million loads moved. Blasting occurs twice daily and continuous 24 hour operation depends on electric lighting. The Cullinan diamond of over 3,000 karats was found at Premier and later split for the British crown jewels.
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Schenectady
N. Y
South Africa
Transvaal
General Electric Company
Prem
Illinois program breeds hundreds of new apple varieties in trials
The University of Illinois College of Agriculture has propagated 427 potential new apple varieties from thousands of first generation hybrids. About 18 000 hybrids range from one to fifteen years old and are now in the orchard with 600 parental combinations. Second generation back crosses have produced several thousand more seedlings, aiming for earlier maturity, frost resistance, storage quality, and market-specific traits.
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University of Illinois College of Agriculture
Religious Life Flourishes at University of Mninois
The university shows strong religious activity with rapid growth of campus churches and foundations every Sunday. The Wesley foundation leads in a dedicated building beside the campus, with additional programs from Christian, Congregational, Presbyterian, Baptist, Episcopalian, and Catholic groups offering weekday and Sunday services.
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University of Minois
Wesley Foundation
Christian Church
Petrified stump added to Illinois Natural History museum
A petrified stump estimated at over 20 million years old was recently added to the University of Illinois Natural History Museum. Researchers note its age and preservation offer insight into ancient forests and climate.
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Natural History Museum
University of Illinois
Enables humans to use animal blood for transfusions
London reports that experiments by Professor Yourevitch and Mdlle Teleguina of Prague suggest human blood donors may not be needed for transfusions. Sheep or cow blood could be stored in bottles after preparation, with the aim to save lives. Blood compatibility remains crucial, as different systems exist for species.
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London
Yourevitch
Mdlle
Teleguina
Prague
Ifn
Hematology Breakthroughs and Spiritual Pilgrimage detailed in fragmented account
The article describes a novel blood separation method by centrifuging to extract washed red blood cells, suggesting cross species use and potential animal blood compatibility. It also covers a religious marathon of Fudo temple pilgrims who endure harsh conditions, perform rites, and drink non alcoholic rice drink, believing the practice boosts endurance and circulation.
Japanese Street Rites Entertain Tokyo Youths
In Tokyo and other Japanese cities youths dressed in white cotton robes simulate mizugori rites at Fudo temples. The ritual is a display by apprentices and young workers to invoke the god’s favor for better craftsmanship as they run through streets with lanterns and bells.
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Tokyo
Tapestries Worth 2 000 000 Found in Attic at Venice Cathedral
Dr. Phyllis Ackerman and Prof. Arthur Upham Pope uncovered ten early gothic tapestries dating to 1480 in the upper attic of St. Mark's cathedral. The pieces, valued at about 2 million dollars, feature borders and a violet black background that makes the reds and greens pop.
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Venice
St. Mark’s Cathedral
Phyllis Ackerman
Arthur Upham Pope
Chicago Art Institute
Doctor Ackerman
Baby’s Christening Joke Goes Highly Animated
In a ceremony a baby smiles at a clergyman who jokes he never saw such good behavior after christenings. The mother hints the parents trained the infant with water for two weeks, prompting the quip. The exchange is noted as a light, humorous vignette from a period source.
Changes in Wool Harvesting Methods Modernizes Sheep Wool Processing
The article notes shifts from traditional washing to scouring, and from hand blades to automatic shearing. It highlights best practices for clean fleece, dry shearing on bright days, use of clean platforms, and paper twine to avoid fiber contamination. It predicts high prices and strong income from the 1925 wool clip.
Local Patoka Shop Offers Dishes Linoleum and More
Local ads list Altoms flags and Martins dresses and hats with discounts. Patoka Hdn Furn Co promotes cork linoleum rugs and pads, Deming discounts on clothing, and Dains Store markets bread and coffee. Various residents visit family in Mt Vernon and Decatur. Mrs Stephens undergoes operation at St Marys Hospital and is recovering.
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Altoms
Vains
J. T. Stephens
Decatur
St. Marys Hospital
Centralia
Martins
Jacob Schaulbert
Arkansas
Patoka
Wilbur McIntyre
Congoleum
Navins
Armstrong’s
Patoka Hdn,. & Furn. Co
Dixie
Dains
A. I. Ingold
Tayouvillé
T. J. Stephens
Porter B. Simcox
Elizabeth
Dorothy Wasem
Stanley
Just
Patoka Hdn. & Furn. Co
William T. Peigh
Wt. Wayne
Ind
John Jennings
Paul Kramer
Liv
Kramer
Legion
Griffin-Walton Hdw
W. E. Harper
Harrisburg
Wynn Patton
City Dairy Company
St. Louis
A. L. Brown
Pattons
Commencement Program At High School May 27
The Commencement Program will be held in the High School Auditorium on Thursday May 27 at 8 00 pm Invocation by Rev Monroe Smith song by a trio salutatory by Dorothy Logan solo Lucile Price valedictory by Milton Peddicord duet by Maxine Johnstone and Mrs Nellie Crawford commencement address by Ray L Moore state high school supervisor presentation of diplomas by W H Cain benediction by Rev Ralph Willis class colors red and white glass flower white rose class motto Onward and Upward Graduates Milton Peddicord Floyd Pugh Ross Stonecipher Deneen Smith Clarence Hanson Paul Troyer Emily Ford Thelma Hopkins Alice Binnion Maxine Walton Dorothy Logan
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Monroe Smith
Dorothy Logan
Lucile Price
Milton Peddicord
Maxine Johnstone
Nellie Crawford
Ray L. Moore
W. H. Cain
Ralph Willis
Floyd Pugh
Ross Stonecipher
Deneen Smith
Clarence Hanson
Paul Troyer
Emily Ford
Thelma Hopkins
Alice Binnion
Maxine Walton
Jimmie Gaultney Died in Kenney After Illness
James Gaultney known as Jimmie long lived in Patoka and moved to Kenney. He died in Kenney at 4:00 a.m. on Thursday May 6 1926 after injuries from a fall and ensuing infection. Funeral at the Christian church in Kenney 1:30 p.m. Sunday conducted by Rev. Wm Scenogle of Wapella. Burial in Pleasant Valley Cemetery near Kenney.
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James Gaultney
Jimmie
Patoka
Kenney
Christian Church
Wm. Scenogle
Wapella
Pleasant Valley
American Legion A R Ranging Memorial Day Observance
The local American Legion Post plans Memorial Day activities with a full announcement to follow for Monday May 31. A Saturday ice cream sale will be held and the public is invited to support them. On Sunday May 30 they will join the Vernon Post in Memorial Day exercises.
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American Legion Post
Vernon Post
Local Fruit Growers Meet Sets Peach Exposition Plans
A Wednesday fruit grower gathering at the Walthy Pras home discussed handling the upcoming fruit expo. Optimism ran high for a strong peach season with a fair outlook and more fruit to come. Mr and Mrs Leper of the Centralia Man Exchange attended the meeting.
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Walthy Pras
Exrop
the Man Exchange of
Centralia
Ats Fondance
Patoka High School Alumni Plan Annual Meeting and Banquet
The Patoka High School Alumni announce their annual meeting and banquet at the high school gymnasium on May 28, 1926 at 8 o clock. President Orville Genre and Secretary Carrye Alexander request 50 cents per plate and twenty five cents dues. Each member may bring one guest and announcements will not be mailed to local members.
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Patoka High School
Alexander
Death of Well Known Lady Jennie McCallen
Mrs. Jennie McCallen, 71, died at her sister Mrs. Sarah Gray's home about 2 00 P M Thursday May 20 1926 after months of illness Funeral arrangements were not yet known at press time
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Jennie McCallen
Sarah Gray
Oil for the dining room prompts odd store dialogue
A shopper asks for an oil item for the dining room. The salesman jokes about oil landscapes or sardines. Pat’s tying makes noise at night. A playful exchange notes Dora and her mother running a bakery, with Dora “carrying on.”
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Dora
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