Illinois State News Roundup Highlights Local Appointments and Projects
Vermilion county appoints Samuel E. Brittingham as public administrator replacing Louis Brenier. Montgomery county conducts a four wolf roundup to protect livestock. Missouri Pacific eyes abandoning the Coal Belt Electric service between Herrin and Marion. N. B. E. Stroud’s financial affairs are being settled with bank staff changes and a strengthened bank position. Springfield plans a Lake Springfield project with a 10 000 acre submerged river valley, a long dam north of the city, and a 50 mile scenic drive at an estimated cost up to 1 500 000 dollars. Chicago dairy farmers vote to end a dispute by placing cattle under tuberculin tests after funds are released to fight tuberculosis. Co operatives handle nearly 182 million dollars in Illinois farm products in 1925. Veterans warned to reinstate life insurance before July 2 1926 with 275 000 lapse policies totaling 1 280 000 000 dollars. Tractor mechanics courses expand for farmers under five instructors with two week sessions. The Illinois Veteran semi monthly debuts February 1 as official organ of veterans groups. Plans announced for a Fort Crevecoeur marker driveway and 15 acre state park near Peoria.
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Samuel E. Brittingham
Danville
Small
Vermilion County
Louis Brenier
Montgomery County
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Coal Belt Electric Railway
Herrin
Marion
N. B E. Stroud
Atlanta National Bank
C. J. Cope
First National Bank of Benson
Stroud
Springfield
Chicago
Milk Producers’ Association
Elgin
Herman N. Bundesen
Farmers’ Cooperative Marketing Associations
Ilinois
Illinois Agricultural Association
Illinois
Frank T. Duffy
Veterans’ Bureau
State Department of Vocational Agriculture
J. Will
Hill
Illinois Veteran
Nicholas Korngold
James B. Stuart
P. J. V1. Farrel
Ienry A. Allen
E. V. Dickson
George B. Holmes
Warry FF. Holmes
One Tundred and
Eighth Engineers’ Veterans’ Club
Fort Crevecoeur
LaSaude
Illinois State Historical Society
Mississippi Valley
J. C. Thompson
Tilinois River
Peoria
Diamond Cutting Through Ancient Hands
The Chinese claim to have first discovered diamond cutting, while some scholars argue Indians practiced it earlier. Pliny notes Romans polished diamonds with emery in his era.
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Pliny
It's the Smile That Wins
A short aphorism attributed to Archbishop Usher urging goodness through agreeable smiles to win others to virtue.
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Archbishop Usher
All Dressed Up Glad Rags Expression Origin
An Exchange note explains the phrase all dressed up means holiday attire or Sunday clothes. Glad refers to bright or gay color in old usage, while rags play on clothing in a jocular sense.
Egyptian Music Skills in Ancient Times
The Egyptians possessed instruments such as the harp pipe guitar trumpet and drum. The trumpet and drum inspired soldiers on the march.
Actor Confronts Critic Over Mocking Reviews
An actor who faced ongoing ridicule from a newspaper dramatic critic met the critic at a social function. When asked if he reads the criticism, the writer replied yes and explained he is a late riser and the critic’s paper is often the last he buys.
Movie Hero Thought Inquiry Sparks Wry Remark
A Kansas City Star snippet quotes J. Fuller Gloom, a noted sarcasm expert, joking that a movie hero thinks about only one twenty-fifth of the time based on his appearance. The remark highlights lighthearted disbelief in onscreen bravado.
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J. Fuller
Kansas City
Won't Face the Music
The preacher warns Reathar Williams to be at home when heaven comes. Williams replies he will hide under a bed or stay away from home, insisting no one will be there.
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Reathar Williams
Readers A Lowbrow and Highbrow Quote Distinguish Styles
A Washington Post quotation contrasts readers who focus on the story with those who analyze the author’s style, framing the debate as a distinction between substance and craft.
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Washington Post
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