College Night at Stock Show Hearts Illinois Event
International Live Stock Ex position designates Monday night December 3 as College Night at the world renowned stock show in Chicago. The twenty fourth anniversary session on December 18 will seat delegations of students alumni and professors from agricultural colleges in reserved ambitheatre sections for the horse show and evening program. The band will play college songs and the delegations will cheer and yell as they enjoy the entertainment. Between program events college groups will perform snake dances and pararoes in the arena.
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Chicago
You Want A Boy For Thanksgiving Homes Sought
The Illinois Children's Home and Aid Society seeks foster homes for boys aged seven to twelve. The agency urges families to open their hearts during the holiday season. Address the Chicago central office at 308 Michigan Blvd or the DuQuoin branch in southern Illinois for arrangements.
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Illinois
Illinois Children’s Home and Aid Society
Michigan Blvd
Chicago
Southern
DuQuoin, Ill
Snow Walls Stop Rifle Fire in Thick French Test
In France, six foot six inch snow walls were built to test rifle penetration. Rifles fired from fifty five yards. each shot was stopped at a penetration depth of five and a half feet.
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France
Insect and Reptile Stowaways Hidden in Tropic Fruit
Spiders tree frogs lizards and snakes are commonly found concealed in 2zargoes of pineapples bananas and other tropical fruits. The note highlights the presence of these stowaways in imported produce.
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Tropics
Trowbridge Recounts Early Life As Schoolmaster
J Trowbridge author of Darius Green and His Flying Machine recalls teaching in Lockport New York where quill pens were used His duties included pen mending and writing learners copies He earned sixteen dollars a month and found some pleasure in the work despite drudgery
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J. T. Trowbridge
Darius Green
Lockport
N. Y
Mr. Trowbridge
Discredited Witness Challenges Birth Date Question
The defense argues a witness is unreliable while the plaintiff remains composed during cross examination. A lawyer questions the birth date, pressuring precision and memory as part of attacking the unimpeachable character of the client.
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Ted
Beware of Speed Mania Voices in Modern Culture
A reflective note warns that rushing breeds negative traits and small discourtesies that escalate into hate. It cautions readers to resist speed mania and its social harms, urging patience and deliberate action to counteract impulsive behavior.
Lost First Cargo of Ice in Tudor West Indies Venture
Frederick Tudor, aged twenty two, faced doubt shipping ice from Saugus to the West Indies in 1805. After early failure he built a monopoly post Ghent peace, expanding to Kingston Lavalana and U.S. ports, coating ships double with insulation from pine sawdust and lessons in hatch discipline.
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Frederick Tudor
Boston
West Indies
Tanuers
Saugus
Massachusetts
Martinique
Ile
Tudor
Ghent
Kingston
Tlavana
Charleston
Savannah
New Orleans
Battle of Sidney Street in Whitechapel London
A historical account recalls the Battle of Sidney Street in Whitechapel London where police and soldiers besieged an anarchist stronghold led by a Russian figure called Peter the Painter. The fire and smoke consumed the building as defenders perished in the blaze.
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Grove Street
Sidney Street
Whitechapel
London
England
Harlequin Style in Eighteenth Century Furniture
Harlequin furniture emerged as makers designed pieces with multiple uses. Beds became mantels or pianos, tables turned into dressers, and chairs served as steps, reflecting flexible, transforming design trends of the era.
The Science of Refrigeration in Mining
Refrigeration enables mining by freezing water in porous formations to allow shafting and by supplying cool air to reach deep depths. It overcomes water inflow and heat in deep shafts, allowing access to water bearing strata and greater depths.
Elysian Fields Described in Classical Geography
The term Elysian Fields refers to a legendary paradise of the blessed from Greek and Roman myth. It denotes the fertile region near Cumae in Italy famed for its gardens and vineyards, likened to Virgil’s depiction of Elysium.
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Elysium
Cumae
Italy
How Bats Detect Obstacles in Darkness
The article explains bats avoid collisions in complete darkness by emitting ultrasonic vibrations. The vibrating air waves bounce off obstacles, signaling the bat to steer away automatically, helping them navigate trees and other objects reliably.
Better Fishing Through Illinois Fish and Game Drives
The Illinois fish and game commission winds up the year after 500 trips by the state car. Each trip delivered 25 000 to 50 000 fish from hatcheries or reclaimed by seining crews. The department calls the year notable for wide distribution, predicting improved hook and line fishing across many rivers, creeks, and lakes in the coming years.
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Illinois Fish and Game Commission
Ratways and industry in Indianapolis era scene
A clipped dispatch notes limited industry in Indianapolis with sparse railways and scant tool mileage. The piece contrasts a rich local scene with a handful of firms and a lean transportation network.
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Indianapolis News
Unsociable Reputation Linked to Selfish Citizenry
Jud Tunkins muses that a man who mind his own business loses social standing, becoming seen as unsociable. The remark frames civic value as social engagement and public spirit.
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Jud Tunkins
When Will Life’s Odds Run Against Quiet Evenings
A witty meditation on misfortune and timing. The speaker laments how plans for a calm night unravel, rain interrupts country trips, early morning ambitions fail, theater visits repeat familiar plays, and meals differ from the menu. The piece playfully questions predictability and a woman's next move, ending with a flourish on life’s unpredictability.
Saving Money Through Long Practice
This note calls money saving an enduring, almost fascinating indoor and outdoor sport, claiming its value grows with consistent, long term effort. It frames frugality as a skill mastered over time.
Good Readers Summon Mighty Leads From Their Tombs
A compact note urges readers to unearth historic leads from tombs, calling on sharp minds to bring ancient voices back to life. The piece emphasizes curiosity, study, and the power of deciphering aged texts for modern insight.
Rapid Promotion Report Sparks Office Buzz
A worker boasts of doubling income after a sudden promotion, describing a raise as he folds a ten dollar bill. The casual remark reflects workplace chatter about abrupt career advancement and its financial impact.
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Afice
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