Illinois figures and landmarks quiz answers
A list of trivia questions and answers about Illinois history including birthplace of Governor Duncan in Paris Kentucky born 1794, rivals in 1834 election, Samuel McRoberts as the first native Illinois U.S. Senator, Halfpenny the early school teacher, Stephen A. Douglas tomb location and monument designer, Chicago’s first postmaster, explorers who called Lake Michigan the Hake of the Illinois, 27 constitutional changes since 1887, and Elijah P. Lovejoy as Illinois first martyr to liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel McRoberts
U. S
Monroe County
Illinois
Elijah P. Lovejoy
Alton
Patriot ethic echoes through private duty and loyalty
A reflective line urges citizens to endure hard times by honoring duty, self-reliance, and steadfast friendship. It emphasizes choosing companions who mirror personal values and remain loyal when easy gains vanish.
Nations Greatest Autoshow Sets New Pageantry Peak
The thirty-seventh Chicago Automobile Show opens November 14 at the International Amphitheater Halsted and 48th streets and runs to November 21. Major car makers and twenty five American brands will be showcased with full lines and central arena spectacles. Ten motor truck makes including Chevrolet Federal Ford Diamond T Dodge Reo Studebaker Terraplane White will be shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
International Amphitheater
Halsted
48Rd Sts
United States
Auburn
Buick
Cadillac
Chevrolet
Chrysler
Cord
de Soto
Dusenberg
Ford
Graham
Hudson
la Salle
Lincoln
Zeydhyr
Nash
Oldsmobile
Packard
Pierce-Arrow
Plymouth
Pontiac
Studebaker
Terraplane
Willys
Federal
Diamond T
Dodge
Reo
White
Fraud alert over Phil Murray paper scam in Spirit Lake
An elderly Civil War widow reports a man named Phil Murray sold a subscription to a paper titled National Item claiming Legion ties and a pension increase. She paid 9.90 for a two year subscription but never received the paper, suspecting a fraudulent nationwide effort targeting older women. The imposter described himself as 40 to 47 years old with a medium build and complexion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Murray
Spirit Lake
Iowa
Naional
Washington, D. C
Legion
Local and personal news from Dalton and Riverdale
A Dalton resident sprains his ankle while walking behind Lincoln school as part of a series of recent accidents in the area. The piece notes local homes under construction, including the Bachmann building, and lists multiple visits between Dolton, Harvey, and nearby towns. Community events feature Halloween parties, a piano recital, and a river fishing tale along the Calumet with plans for river beautification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ehlers, Jr
Dalton
Lincoln School
Chicago Beck Company
Earl Herring
Danville
School Street
H. W. Hinze
Michigan Ave
Riverdale
Bachmann
Robert Vandenbere
Pohler’s Court
Dolton
Grace Reid
Villa Grove
Reids
Dorothy Maxwell
Park Ave
Helen Thompson
Lincoln Ave
Ill
Jimmy Needles
Cinou
Jimmy
Patrica Maughan
Irving Ave
Jean de Ridde
Lorraine Whitck
Mary Louise McGowan
Henrietta Bassler
Phyllis Hendricks
Florence Schabloske
Lois Nelson
Mary Panozzo
Leola
Jean Packard
Louise Sprecker
Betty Mills
June Blaughter
Olga Palaces
Lloyd Burke
Herbert Berger
Mills Tourtellette
Rex van der Aa
Robert Hair
Lloyd Bowerman
Allen Blank
Lilian Krueger
Johnny Ehlers
Naomi B. Grant
Leyden Ave
Norman Phillips
Alice Mae Phillips
Warren Wilner
Martin Rubenstein
Rosemarie Torstenson
Calumet River
Harvey
Halsted Street Bridge
Lake Michigan
Nix
Wall Street
Calumet
Blue Island
Indiana
Also Mentioned on This Page
Duncan
Paris
Kentucky
Kinney
Robert McLaughlin
James Adams
Halfpenny
Reynolds
Stephen A. Douglas
Seth Street
Illinois Central Tracks
Douglas
Leonardo Volk
Thisround
Tilin Ville Merch
Q. Row
Oscar R. Vincent
115Th Street
Dolton Junkyard and Auto Wreckers
144Th
Penn
R.R
Dolton, Ill
Terr
Ami
J.F. Chandler Roofing Co
Chicago St
Ernest Biegarski
Europe
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