New Illinois School Tax Bills Enacted by Governor
Governor Len Small signed two bills proposed by Rep Wm F Propper allowing boards of education to seek voter approval to raise school taxes. The measures apply to growing districts Harvey Hazel Crest Chicago Heights and others in Cook County outside Chicago with a two to five percent levy boost for educational purposes and a separate two percent cap in districts meeting criteria. A general April 1927 election will carry the proposition with emergency immediate effect.
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General Assembly
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Epic of Kings and Arabian Nights Compared in Oriental Tales
A summary of classic Eastern storytelling notes that the Arabian Nights stands as the most renowned collection, while Firdusi's Epic of Kings offers Persian king narratives translated in a poetic biblical style. The tales feature shahs beasts dragons and heroic figures, though the verse can feel ponderous. Wilfred Jones provides brilliant Oriental style illustrations.
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Firdusi
Wilfred Jones
Supers beat Mark's Boosters in chilly Sunday ball game
The Supers powered 14 runs on 17 hits in seven innings as Struss and Albrecht led with multiple hits and home runs. P. Miller strained a left field gutter in a soggy moment. The Boosters delayed and broke league agreements, promising a stronger showing next week against Reynards.
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Boosters
Chicago Reynards
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Scottum
Struss
McGrain
Roosters
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Pete
Reynards
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Dreshall
Jordan
Kortum
Marks
Arrigo
Kay
Scott
Riverdale Arrows Triumph Over Riverdale Boosters
The Riverdale Arrows defeated the Riverdale Boosters 9 to 7 in a hard fought game Sunday June 12. Andrew Mohr pitched seven innings before Jacob Sterk finished, improving to 7 wins 1 loss. G Mohr had a two run double with bases loaded to key the win.
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Riverdale Boosters
Andrew Mohr
Jacob Sterk
George Krikau
Ben Curtis
G. Mohr
Riverdale
Mohr
Dodgers Beat South End Pals 6 to 0 in Roseland
The Dodgers defeated the South End Pals 6 to 0 behind strong pitching by Bill. Fans are invited to Sunday’s game at Palmer Park against the Market Hall Bears. A five dollar gold raffle prize went to Mrs. J. Bershinski with number 267.
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Riverdale A C Squeeze Past Black Hawks 10–2 at Palmer Park
Riverdale A C S defeated Roseland Black Hawks 10 to 2 at Palmer Park on Sunday. Tippy Wilkins pitched for Riverdale with Hans Ver Wey at bat. The game featured a standout moment as the highlight of the contest.
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Roseland
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Palmer Park
Tippy” Wilkins
Riverdale
Hans” Ver- Wey
Riverdale A.C. Leads With Strong Play In Big Win
A large crowd watched Riverdale A.C. dominate with a sparkling fifth inning double play ended by Bramer to Kalo to Matthiesen. Art Ballard shone at bat and coach Bob Janeschefski has improved the team’s cohesion. next Sunday at Riverdale Park Phoenix will visit for a hot showdown at 1 p.m.
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Kalo
Matthiesen
Art Ballard
Riverdale
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Phoenix
Bob” Janeschefski
No One Immune From Pangs of Mal de Mer
Doctors Cury and Bohee discuss seasickness in a medical journal style essay noting ancient writers neglected the topic while sea travel was seen as a cure-all. Seneca and Cicero are cited with the incident of fleeing Antony leading to death near Formia.
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le Matin
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Began Glorious Career The Stars and Stripes
The Stars and Stripes were first carried by an American army at Brandywine on September 11, 1777, marking a pivotal moment in flag history during the Revolutionary War.
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Brandywine
Happiness Note Probably the happiest man is the one who
Ohio State stats journal notes a philosophy of contentment. An unnamed observer cites a man who expects nothing and still feels joy when simple gains appear. The piece reflects stoic attitudes amid daily life.
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