Lincoln Monument Attracts Growing Visitors To Springfield
The Illinois road program boosts crowds at Lincoln sites in Springfield as Lincoln's Monument and Homestead draw international visitors. Lincoln tomb saw 121,140 visitors in 1926, with August at 26,720 and notable figures including Queen Marie of Roumania and Cardinals von Faulhaber and Piffl among attendees. Ex soldiers at the American Legion convention also joined the crowds. Monthly totals show steady summer rise from January through December.
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State of
Marie of
Roumania
Ileana
Nicholas
von Faulhaber
Germany
Piffl
Austria
American Legion
State Tax Rate Reduced to 65 Cents Per $100 Value
The state tax board set the 1926-1927 rate at 65 cents per $100 valuation, lowering from prior levels. Governor Small, State Treasurer Omer Custer, and State Auditor Oscar Nelson comprised the board after hearings where groups urged drastic cuts. They issued a statement noting the rate aims to cover obligations of about $10 million in nine months and provide a working balance around $3.5 million, with distributions across funds including general revenue, school, soldiers' compensation, waterways, and the University of Illinois.
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State
Small
Omer Custer
Oscar Nelson
General Revenue Fund
School Fund
University of Illinois
General Assembly
Feed the Birds Helps Winter Birds in Calumet
The Calumet District Boy Scouts urge residents to help birds during heavy snow. Provide food out of the snow on shrubs, tree crotches, or window sills. Tallow and old bread crumbs recommended as a full course meal for the feathered friends.
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Boy Scouts
Calumet District
State of Maine Compromise Vote Explains Name
The Lewiston Journal recalls how the 1820 constitutional convention settled the name The State of Maine after debates over Maine and other options. Delegates rejected Maine for euphony and almost chose Columbus or Lingonia before settling on the compromise.
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Maine
Columbus
State of
Commonwealth of Maine
Tonnk Ton Tonge
Massachusetts
Lewiston
Growth Rings Persist in Green Trees Says Agency
The bureau of plant industry states a tree keeps adding growth rings as long as it remains green, never ceasing outward growth regardless of size.
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Bureau of Plant Industry
Illinois Growth Shown In Heating Installations And Industry
Illinois shows rapid expansion in 1926 with 1 500 gas fired central heating installations and 58 towns reporting 116 new industries employing 7 305 workers and paying 8 927 500 annually. The state’s population, wealth, farm value, and manufacturing capital soared dramatically, with rail mileage high. Illinois holds a large share of telephones and rail trackage relative to area and population.
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Chicago
Illinois
United States
Man from Atchison trades vacation for business venture
An Atchison man who once took a week off yearly vowed to take a full month if he started his own business. Now in business for himself he has not taken a vacation in two years.
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Atchison
Atchison Daily Globe
Homes on State Street offer custom builds and financing
We own four building sites on State Street between 139th and 140th Streets. We will build a home to suit your taste or per your plans and specs. Small cash payment with the balance in monthly installments like rent. We may take a vacant lot or your old house as part payment. We accept contract paper and second mortgages at par as part payment.
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State Street
139Th and
140Th Sts
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