Illinois State News Highlights from Springfield and Beyond
Illinois reports include Thomas L. Grisamore named president elect of Munds Dental Society in Chicago. A Vernon bank robbery fails as dynamite triggers alarm. Fatal burns from a pipe fire kill Mrs. Bronkow near Orangeville. Park Danner dies after being struck by a heavy shot while watching Ipava High School. Clergy from Chicago Diocese attend Emmanuel Church dedication in LaGrange. Lake Forest proclaims wealth after annexing territory with multiple estates. Illinois selects commissioners for Philadelphia sesquicentennial exhibit. Shelton death over a 50 cent debt in Murphysboro. Jacob Bunn Sr.'s son-in-law dies in Springfield. Bunn family deposits $1,000,000 to bank depositors from 1878. Illinois factory expansion slows with overall gains in other industries. Jasper County Fair faces state aid issues over ticket sales. Gus Johnson elected Republican state chair. new party officers appointed. Milinois school enrollment: 80% of children aged 6–21 in public or private schools. Legal opinions refine highway weight rules under frost change. Albert Tate of Rockford charged with theft while in jail.
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Thomas L. Grisamore
Chicago
Munds Dental Society
Springfield
Farmers’ State Bank
Vernon
August. Bronkow
Orangeville
Ipava High School
Park Danner
Episcopal
Emmanuel Church
LaGrange
Charlies’ P. Anderson
Sheldon M. Griswald
Lake Forest
Small
Clinois Commission
Philadelphia
James Forrester
Taylorville
Rudolph Boyd
Galva
Otis Arnold
Quincy
Edward Hines
Joseph P. Myers
Freeport
Charlies Shelton
Murphysboro
John
James
Shelton
Jacob Bunn
Thellmois
Sangamon Meter Company
Marine Bank of Springfield
Bunn
Ilinois
Illinois Department of Labor
Jasper County Fair Association
Carlstrom
Fair Association
Gus J. Johnson
Paxton
Republican State Central Committee
Joseph Zlentek
Guy, R. Jones
Tuscola
Johnson
George Keyes
Judiciary Committee
Justus Johnson
Aurora
Charles Peace
Oscar E. Carlstrom
Btate
R. ©. Leitch
Kendall County
Albert Tate
Rockford
Anti-Saloon League
Les Waa
Short Season for Fresh Asparagus
USDA notices the brief asparagus season and advises cooking promptly to retain flavor. Clean and trim tips, wash thoroughly, and cook 5 to 25 minutes depending on tenderness. Serve with sauces or use the cooking water for soups and sauces. canning with a pressure cooker is possible.
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United States Department of Agriculture
High Value of Cabbage as Source of Vitamins
The article promotes cabbage as a vitamin rich food and offers dressing recipes for cabbage salad. It describes white green or curly cabbage as suitable and details a dressing using thick cream lemon juice horseradish onion tabasco salt cayenne and pepper.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Delicious Pork and Parsnip Stew Recipe
Simple country stew uses home grown pork and parsnips. Cut pork into cubes and simmer until tender, add salt pork slices, then potatoes parsnips and onion. Thicken with flour slurry, season, and serve.
Rhubarb Jelly for Meat Pairings
When young rhubarb is in season it can be made into tart jelly with added pectin. Use red or pink skins for color, strain juice, then cook with lemon or orange peel, sugar, and pectin, testing beyond the usual jelly test for best firmness.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Mark Twain
Merridale PLC
Frugal Fare and Domestic Tips From a 1926 Kitchen
Recipes and food notes from 1926 include onion soup with eggs and cream, baked chicken with bananas, a pineapple and coconut pastry, and a fruit cake. Instructions emphasize careful mixing, proper oven timing, and long storage for flavor, with period quotes and culinary tips woven through.
Spring Fashion Offers Wide Range of Individual Styles
A New York Times fashion authority notes this season thrives on variety with many dress options. Sleeves dominate design changes from the bishop and nun to bell and leg a mutton, while waistlines, boleros, and vests allow personal expression across outfits.
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New York Times
Ion
Diagonal lines define new evening dress silhouettes
Designers embrace diagonals from neckline to hem in evening gowns. Bodice joining skirt and hems slant to mirror the diagonal line. Coats feature broad gold or silver brocade belts wrapped over the hips.
New Cock’s Comb Shingle for Crowing Women
A new cock's comb shingle lets a woman crown her rivals with a low side part and a high wave rising sharply. It promises savings since only the front needs waving, unlike full-front styles some hairdressers charge for.
Silver Lace Garters Described For Home Crafting
Charming garters that any girl can make at home feature silver lace and flat flowers crafted from ribbons in assorted colors. The description emphasizes simple materials and step by step DIY guidance suitable for a sewing or craft column.
Smocking and Embroidery Highlight Summer Fashion
Smocking gains prominence across fabrics from georgette to crepe and chiffon with cuffs and yoke often detailed by hand work. Exquisite frocks feature low smocking with front waist points, while capes in charmeen colors complete looks. fur is trimmed down this season and charcoal borders add subtle flair.
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Charmeen
Polka Dots Take Over Fashion in Many Sizes and Patterns
Polka dots appear everywhere from silk to cotton fabrics with a range of sizes from tiny clusters to large showy disks. Summer silks pussywillow crepes and chiffons feature dots, while coat linings scarves parasols ties hat bands and handkerchiefs adopt the motif. New hosiery also showcases polka dot designs in small and medium sizes.
Two-Piece Frocks Rise In Spring Fashion
Two-piece frocks gain popularity this spring with a feminine touch. Exquisite collars cuffs jabots and colored piping appear with plain tailored suits. Lace stocks and jabots in white or cream lace add a nostalgic yet fresh note to the season's mode.
Girdles Claim Comfort With Side Vents Aiding Fit
Women report relief as new girdles with two small vents on each side of the waist are worn over the hips and laced snugly at the waist. The design aims to reduce pressure and improve fit for small waists and large hips.
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