Robison kidnap case ends with ransom and arrest
Mrs. Berry V. Brell was returned home after six days in Indianapolis captivity by Thomas H. Robison Jr. His wife and father were arrested for complicity. Stoll paid a $50,000 ransom, leaving $500 recovered. Robison fled as a nationwide hunt began.
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Otisville
Berry V. Brell
Young Society
Indianapolis
Thomas H. Robinson, Jr
Stoll
Robinson
Leavenworth
Illinois forms committee to study relief needs and policies
Governor Horner announced a 16 member panel led by Otto C. Doering to study relief needs and propose actions to lift Illinois from hardship. The group includes Amelia Sears and several Chicago leaders, with plans to review health and school repair needs and financing options under the national housing act.
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Illinois
Horner
Springfield
Otto C. Doering
Sears, Roebuck & Co
River Forest
Amelia Sears
Walter J. Cummings
Frank Bane
Sol Kline
C. V. Gregory
J. F. Cremin
Herpert
Frank J. Jirka
Jirka
Joseph Levonian
McHenry County
Woodstock
Lester Edinger
Levonian
Charles Westlake
Solon Mills
Westlake
Illinois League of Women Voters
State Civil Service Commission
W. Emery Lancaster
Quincy
Frank P. Hixon
League
AAA
Extension Service
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Mercer County
du Page
Wheaton
Public Works Administration
K. L. Ames, Jr
Jacob Grissom
Jefferson County
Mount Vernon
Ohio
Richmond
John Wilkes Booth
J. B. Forrest
Grissom
Lincoln
Davis Junction
Rockoord
Orestes H. Wright
Freeport
Hollis Butterfield
Zelma
F. R. Dove
Shelbyville
Thomas B. Hart
Joliet
United States
Hart
Thomas Donovan
Chicago
Sims, Stran
Growing Like Jesus through Ephesians Walk
Lesson outlines the believer’s contrast with the heathen, the change from the old to the new man, and vices to discard. It emphasizes living Spirit filled, with circumspect, diligent steps, temperance, gratitude, and humility as core marks. Names: Ephesians chapters 4–5. Christ as pattern. old vs new nature. virtues and sins.
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Jesus
Paul
Christ
Life’s Problems and Steady Task Their Solving
The excerpt argues that life’s problems aren't solved by idleness under trees but by eating and sleeping, observing stars and flowers, trusting in God and humanity, and steadily accomplishing assigned tasks. It emphasizes action, faith, and perseverance as the means to overcome difficulties.
Not That Way We Do Not Often Draw People Close
A reflective note on how harsh critique distances others and harms relationships. It urges choosing empathy over fault finding to build closeness and trust. The piece contrasts blunt correction with compassionate communication.
Attractive Linens For Attractive Linens For By Grandmother Clark
This ad promotes linen craft designs by Grandmother Clark, detailing three linen pieces with outline and lazy daisy stitches. It notes color options, border work, and suggests using 2 8 or 4 strand thread. Prices are 80c for one, 55c for two, or 75c for all three plus stamped envelope for reply from Home Craft Co. Dept. A in St. Louis.
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Clark
Home Craft Co
Nineteenth & St. Louis Ave
St. Louis, Mo
Household Hint for Even Flour on Dough
A square of canvas on the bread board and a tight cloth cover for the rolling pin will hold flour evenly and prevent dough from sticking.
This Change Gives Children a Chance
An advisory touts using pure California Syrup of Figs as a safe flexible laxative for children. It urges selecting a liquid laxative of proper strength and age appropriate dosing, with reducing doses until normal bowel movements occur, and notes to ensure the bottle reads California.
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California
Ada Tatum Recovers From Tetter With Cuticura Kit
Mrs Ada Tatum of La Rue Texas suffered two weeks from a itchy red scalp and hair loss. After trying remedies she used three boxes of Cuticura Ointment with Cuticura Soap and was healed. She advises others to write for a free sample from Cuticura Laboratories Malden Mass.
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Ada Tatum
la Rue
Texas
Cuticura Laboratories
Dept. R
Malden
Mass
Advy
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