We Own It Pride in Owning the University of Illinois
A reflection on the University of Illinois as a valued public asset. It notes the university's size and impact beyond teaching, including research, extension work, and statewide influence. Visitors gain only a glimpse of its operations, yet the institution yields lasting benefits and justifies taxpayer support. The piece proclaims Illinois ownership of a world leader.
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University of Illinois
Universlty
De luxe meaning in a Lebanon boy’s reading joke
A Lebanon boy asks his father what de luse means after reading a Christmas ad in a magazine. The father replies that de luxe implies paying about 69 percent more for the looks, signaling a humorous gloss on luxury pricing.
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Lebanon
Rest of the Row: Wife’s Hat Sparks Accusation
In a terse exchange, Gabe Giggery notes a wife’s new bonnet and asks if Zeke Yawkey influenced it. Zeke responds with a profane denial, muttering in frustration about the alleged involvement. Kansas City Star.
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Gabe
Wes
Zeke Yawkey
Kansas City Star
University Edited Editorial Credits Education Dividends
The Chicago Herald and Examiner notes that universities now attract major corporate support for research and problem solving. It highlights the University of Illinois educational research residence funded by the National Warm Air Heating and Ventilating association, detailing insulation, duct design, and the value of applied heating and ventilation studies.
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Chicago Herald and Examiner
University of Illinois
National
Warm Air Heating and Ventilating Association
Engineering Experiment Station
National Warm Air Heating and Ventilating Association
Superstitions menace health among Illinois high school pupils
Dr. Isaac D. Rawlings reports a survey of 1 581 pupils in 83 high schools across Illinois Indiana Kentucky and Tennessee showing 19 to 60 percent hold beliefs in obsolete notions. Pimps indulge myths such as mad stones protecting against hydrophobia and malaria caused by swamp water with various charmers and moon influence cited.
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Springfeld
Isaac D. Rawlings
Thelinois State Academy of Science
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Tennessee
Chicago
Rawlings
Illinois News Bites Afloat From Rockford to Danville
A drowning of A B Anderson a seventeen year old freshman was found in Rockford high school pool. Representative David H Shanahan requests relief from committee assignments in Springfield due to illness. Goods valued at five thousand dollars stolen from Harold M Florsheim Jr in Glencoe. similar loss from Henry H Straus home in Glencoe. Rose Bardell three years old killed aunt Lillian Bardell twenty five and cousin Harry injured when car went off embankment near Freeport. George H Tuckington sixty six dies at National Soldiers Home Danville. William B Redden lawyer and politician buried in Danville beside his son Lieut Col Curtis G Redden who died in Coblenz. Rumor swirls that Clarence Darrow may plead guilty in Hinsdale case against riding master George Munding. Oscar E Caristrom Illinois attorney general admitted to practice before US Supreme Court during DC visit. Eberle and Talcott added to Supreme Court list on Erickson motion. University of Illinois incident ends with J L Sherman Springfield liberal arts student seized and dunked in the Urbana fountain over cane rule.
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Rose Bardell
Lillian Bardell
Harry
Freeport
William B. Redden
Miami
Danville
Curtis G. Redden
One Hundred Fortyninth Field Artillery
Coblenz
Germany
Oscar E. Caristrom
Illinois
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Robert H. Eberle
Harry H Talcott
Chicago
Supreme Court
Alfred O. Erickson
Plant Immunity Delays Insect Attack on English Tobacco
A report notes that an insect pest has not yet attacked English-grown tobacco plants, suggesting strong plant immunity or protective conditions delaying infestation. Local growers monitor conditions and potential threat levels as crops mature.
Bunk and Talkers in Boston Transcript
Quote reflecting skepticism toward boastful talkers in Boston Tran script. Critique centers on those who verbalize plans more than deeds, warning against inflated self promotion without action.
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Boston Transcript
Save on Your Gas and See the Scenery Speech
William E. Knox urges readers to balance material prosperity with intellect and spirit. He compares motorists rushing across the country to miss scenery, urging savings on gas to enjoy life’s beauty and find inward satisfaction. He emphasizes lasting happiness beyond material gains.
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William E. Knox
American Bankers Association
Why Farming Declined in New England
A review notes key causes of agricultural decline in New England including waste of farm resources and poor business practices. It cites inadequate farm and soil management, depleted soil fertility, poor seed and inferior animals, reliance on purchased seeds, lower quality production, and improper grading. Bankers in Lee County Mississippi fund a $5,000 dairy expert program to boost dairying. Two hundred carloads of heifers and cows were shipped out of the county last year.
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New England
Lee County
Mississippi
Whitman announces Joliet reception of prisoners at new Stateville penitentiary
Warden John L. Whitman at Joliet says prisoner intake at the new Stateville penitentiary will begin at once. The current inmate total reaches 2 208, a state record, with weekly arrivals rising while the women's prison holds steady at 44. In Springfield Representative A O Arnold of Quincy introduces a bill to coordinate state road building and city street pay in towns under 7 500 inhabitants.
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John L. Whitman
Joliet
Stateville
Springfield
A O. Arnold
Quincy
Medill husband sued for separate maintenance in Chicago
Robert M Medill former state director of mines and minerals is sued by his wife Matilda J Medill in the Chicago Superior Court for separate maintenance. Desertion is cited as the cause. An unidentified woman is named as co respondent.
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Robert M Medill
Mines and Minerals
Mathilda J. Medill
Chicago
Yard Term Means Body Circumference
The term yard was once defined as the circumference of the body, reflecting an old measure of size used in medical and anthropometric contexts. This understanding ties measurement concepts to human form rather than an external object.
Anti-Injunction Bill Approved After House Debate
Illinois House judiciary committee backs labor anti injunction bill in an 11 to 13 vote after four hours of testimony. Supporters include John H. Walker Victor Olander and Rev Pauhes J We Maguire with opposition from Cyrus E Dietz Otto Jaburek and Colin Fyffe.
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Springfield
Judiciary Committee
Iilinois House of Representatives
Labor
John H. Walker
Victor Olander
State Federation of Labor
Pauhes J. We Maguire
National Catholic Welfare Conference
Cyrus E. Dietz
Otto Jaburek
Associated Employers of Illinois
Colin C. H. Fyffe
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
Chicago
United States
John W. Gibson
Katherine Hancock Goode
General Assembly
Department of Conservation
Fish and Game
Department of Agriculture
Frank Abbey
Fish and Game Committee
Senate
R Duvall
Belleville
Izaak Walton League
Robert Scholes
Small
Lewis B. Springer
Wilmette
J. B. Deck
Decatur
James H. Forrester
Taylorville
Illinois Farm ers Institute Officers Elected in Springfield
L Browne of LaGrange elected president and G W Curtiss of Stockton named vice president at Springfield meeting. Secretary A E Young of Springfield and Auditor Clayton C Pickett of Chicago re-elected. Village board of McHenry approves $125000 summer paving program. Veritable arsenals surrounding business houses near Pana cited in recent robberies.
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Pana
L. ©. Browne
LaGrange
Linois Farmers’ Institute
Springfield
G W. Curtiss
Stockton
A. E. Young
Clayton C. Pickett
Chicago
Look Ahead For The Future Beyond A Day’s Plans
A caution against short sighted planning urges prudence and long term thinking beyond immediate goals. The piece argues that wise men weigh the remaining years and consequences before acting. It emphasizes steadiness and foresight over haste.
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Ilinois National Guard
National Soldiers’ Home
Clarence Darrow
George Munding
Julia Able Douglas
Hinsdale
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Newhall
Wheaton
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College of Liberal Arts
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