Federal Farm Board Praises Illinois Farm Account Plan
The Federal Farm Board commends the University of Illinois College of Agriculture for its farm account book based plan begun in 1916 to boost efficiency. About 6,000 farmers use the book annually, with 700 new cooperators yearly and records rising from 235 in 1922 to 1,957 in 1929. By 1930 over 2,500 accounts were kept in 98 counties, showing improved earnings and enhanced farm management research through the farm bureau service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Illinois, College of Agriculture
Illinois
Federal Farm Board
Farm Organization and Management Department
Illinois Bulletin 252
Woodford County
Farm’ Bureau Farm Management Service
Livingston
McLean
Tazewell
Woodford
Farm Bureau-Farm Management Service
Endurance Limit in Metals Confirmed by Illinois Study
University of Illinois Engineering Experimental Station reports millions of tests over ten years establish a limiting fatigue stress. Fatigue research praised by a British authority as among the most valuable experiments. Findings address failure of shafts and axles under repeated loading relevant to railways and wartime machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Millinois Engineering
University of Ilinois
Dairy Extension Service Promotes Efficient Cow Production
Illinois dairy extension programs spread profitable dairy herd improvement concepts to farmers statewide. Officials note the shift from 1910 to 1930 milk yields and project substantial gains in income from the same cow count, highlighting the impact of herd improvement practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Ilinoidalleze of Agriculture
Ilinois
Linn Praises Work of U. of I.
Illinois citizen James Weber Linn lauds the University of Illinois for its growth, funding, and standards. He highlights expanded campuses, stronger departments, and robust research in agriculture, engineering, and business economics, praising humane leadership and student development.
Bandmasters Conference to become national meet
At the close of Illinois the second annual conference Prof A A Harding announced that over a hundred bandmasters from many states urged national status. J E Maddy praised Illinois Windis clinic as the best and urged a nationwide event next year. Sousa and Goldman lauded the University of Illinois concert band as the greatest collegiate group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
University of Ilinois
A.A. Harding
Mlinois
Harding
University of Windis
J. E. Maddy
University of Michigan
Interlochen
Mich
Ite
John Philipy Sousa
Eawin Franko Goldman
New York
University ofHviow
What Is Colchire Education A College Education
William DeWitt Hyde defines college education as becoming at home in all lands and in nature, valuing others work, carrying the world’s library in your pocket, forging valued friendships, and joining generous enthusiasms to cooperate for common ends during four best years of life.
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Wiliam DeWitt Hyde
Extension of Chicago Pharmacy Curriculum at Hitneis School
The University of Hitneis School of Pharmacy announces a four year bachelor of science in pharmacy curriculum replacing the current three year plan. The change takes effect September 1932.
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Chicago
University of Hitneis
School of Pharmacy
Southeast Town Social Notes Highlight Village Visits
Irvin Bowen spent several days in Vandalia visiting relatives. Ellis Williams of Decatur stayed Saturday night with his uncle Luther Williams and family. Gladys Cavins, who had been doing housework for Mrs Edd Belcher, returned home Saturday and was taken ill with appendicitis. Mrs Theodore Meridith visited Mrs James Snyder Friday evening. Ruth Sebastian, recently working in Chicago, visited her parents Mr and Mrs Theodore Meridith. Mayme Albert Dean and Clifton Bowen joined Isabel Mabel Cecil and Floyd Bowen for Sunday with Bowen family. Luther Williams and family dined with Mat Belcher family.
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Ellis Williams
Decatur
Luther Williams
Gladys Cavins
Edd Belcher
Theodore Meridith
James Snyder
Ruth Sebastian
Chicago
Mayme
Albert
Dean
Clifton Bowen
Isabel
Mabel
Cecil
Floyd Bowen
Mat Belcher
Publication Notice in Marion County Chancery Case
The Circuit Court of Illinois Marion County issues a notice in the Chancery case Frances Laney against Homer Laney. An affidavit of non residence prompts summons for Homer Laney to appear by the fourth Monday in September 1931 or face a confessed decree. Salem Illinois May 7 1931 Frank Henseley Clerk Ward P Holt Solicitor for complainant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Frances Laney
Homer Laney
Salem
Illinois
Master’s Sale in Marion County Illinois Foreclosure
State of Illinois Marion County Master in Chancery will offer June 6 1931 at 1 PM the south front door of Salem Court House for cash the middle third of Lots 6 7 and the north third of the middle third of Lot 8 Block 2 Jones Addition Patoka with address in Marion County Illinois. Complainant Leo Freyer vs Anna Pugh George Hurt et al. Special Master William A Mills. Solicitor John L Kagy May 5 1931.
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Leo Freyer
Anna Pugh
George Hurt
Marion County Circuit Court
Court House
Salem
Charles Floyd Jones
Patoka
Marion
Illinois
William A. Mills
Marion County
John L. Kagy
Foreclosure Notice in Marion County Illinois Bank Case
On June 6 1931 at 1 pm the First State Bank of Patoka Illinois schedules foreclosure sale of specific parcels in Marion County Illinois including the SE quarter of the NE quarter and NE quarter of the NE quarter of Section 4 and additional 45 acres of Section 33 Township 4 North Range 2 East Third Principal Meridian. Sale terms: cash. Dated May 5 1981. John L Kagy solicitor for claimant.
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First State Bank of
Patoka
Illinois
Charlie A. Thomas
Marion County Circuit Court
Court House
Salem
Marion
Ilinois
Stombaugh Hill and Vandalia Farm Incidents
Mary Smith visited Mrs. John Wolff while Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Stombaugh traveled to St. Louis on business. Several residents and visitors are listed. A mass escape attempt at Vandalia State Farm involved arson and fence breaches. three dormitories burned, four others failed to escape, with minor injuries reported. Seven inmates faced about a month remaining on their sentences.
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Mary Smith
John Wolff
J. R. Stombaugh
St. Louis
Henry Brake
Martin Stombaugh
Bink Stombaugh
Rollie Sombaugh
Artie Cole
Baby
Vandalia State Farm
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Federal Farm Board Commends AG. School
Illini
Linn
U. of I
James Weber Linn
Chicago Herald and Examiner
State of Illinois
University of Illinois
Joe Wright
University of Chicago
Good Ladies
Urbana
America
Yale
James
Kinley
Tommy Arkle Clark
George Huff
University of Red
University of Often
University of Determination
University of It
Bandmasters’ Conference
Irvin Bowen
Vandalia
Frank
Henseley, Cherk
Ward P. Holt
Cheaitieent
Stombaugh Hill
Altom’s
Sandoval “Y
G. A. Ellis
Frederick
Rubye Cain Patoka
Ill
Harold Jolliff Vernon
J. M. Smith Patoka
Carl Cunningham
East Broadway
Centralia
MAE Eagan Auto and Property Insurance
ALTOM
Linton & Beery
Leta Smith Beery
Beryl Linton
Clayton Beery
Vernon
Kens
Pato
Ka and
Seamsar Jr
George J. Wasem
Meridian
Blue Goose Garage
L. E. Belcher
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