Cook County Farm Bureau holds special exec meeting
The Cook County Farm Bureau executive committee met on Monday March 22 at the Illinois Agriculture Association offices to discuss hiring a Farm Advisor. They planned a strong membership drive to 1500 by May 1 and authorized bonds of 10000 for secretary and treasurer. They chose Blue Island for a south side office and bid on Des Plaines Arlington Heights headquarters while opposing Greater Chicago and Cook County plans.
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Cook County Farm Bureau
Illinois Agriculture Association
N. Wells St
H. A. Dooley
Cook County
Blue Island
Chicago
Springfield
Population Guesses for Harvey and Surrounding Towns
The Harvey Press notes an informal guess of populations for Harvey and Thornton township towns. Estimates include Harvey 9400, South Holland 1300, Hazel Crest 450, East Hazel Crest 400, Phoenix 2000, Homewood 1400, Dalton 2000, and West Hammond 7400 as a sample of rough figures to compare against official census data.
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Harvey
Thornton Township
South Holland
Hazel Crest
East Hazel Crest
Phoenix
Homewood
Dalton
West Hammond
Tricks of Fishermen and Nets in Sardine Catch
A historical note describes sardine fishers dyeing nets to hide them from fish, fly-fishers using coffee to dull gutts, and line fishermen studying tides and currents to improve catches. It highlights methods to reduce visibility and optimize line placements for better yields.
Russia's Small Museums Bring Natural History to Streets
In several Russian cities miniature, glass showcases in public squares and storerooms display specimens from larger exhibitions. Pedestrians pause to study stuffed birds and primates, with contents changed weekly. Lectures are held at noon and on holidays.
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Russia
Ancient Egyptian Confectionery Invention and Traditions
An English writer attributes the origin of confectionery to Noah who first boiled wheat starch with grape juice to make a paste akin to Turkish delight. Ancient Egyptians used figs and dates for flavoring in preserves and cakes with honey jellies and date sweets found in tombs. The craft dates back about 3400 years as evidenced by tomb inscriptions.
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Guesses
Noah
Aviation and the Compass Relic of Air Travel
The article argues that magnetic currents in the upper air do not derail compasses. Instead pilots’ plane movements cause apparent compass insanity. Once the aircraft holds a straight level course beyond the compass period, the compass steadies.
Life's Principal Business: Understanding and Using People
A quote from Viscount Bryce on the business of life focusing on knowing people, understanding their faculties, and turning them to best account.
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Viscount Bryce
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