Tularemia Rise Noted In Illinois Rabbit Population
Dr. Frank J. Jirka of the Illinois State Department of Public Health reports a sharp rise in tularemia cases as the rabbit season opens. He notes 6 cases this month and predicts 200 to 300 more in the next three months, urging rubber gloves when skinning rabbits and cautioning that infection occurs through skin cuts during handling.
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Illinois
Frank J. Jirka
State Department of Public Health
Jirka
Quincy
Lawrenceville
Illinois Creates Sixteen Million Dollar Highway Program
Governor Henry Horner announced a sixteen million dollar highway program for improvements across more than 70 counties. The plan, approved after federal authorization, allocates 8.9 million from NIRA with additional state and federal funds. Total estimated cost reaches 16,257,388 with a 7.399 million share funded by PWA grants, covering roads in Cook Lake DuPage St. Clair Madison and other counties.
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Henry Horner
Nira Davids
Public Works Administration
State Department of Public Works and Buildings
Division of Highways
NIRA
PWA
Cook, Lake, DuPage, St. Claim Massaic
Madison Counties
Governor Horner Orders Parole System Survey In Illinois
The Chicago Crime Commission will survey Illinois parole procedures and report improvements at Governor Horner's request. Col Henry Barrett Cham Berlin directs starting next week, with Frank J. Loesch as president guiding the inquiry. An allotment of 5 747.57 from motor fuel tax funds will support Illinois cities and municipalities including Chicago and Peoria with varied allocations as per the 1930 census data.
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Horner
Chicago Crime Commission
Illinois
Frank J. Loesch
Henry Barrett Chamberlin
K. L. Ames, Jr
State of
Chicago
Peoria
East St. Louis
Springfield
Cicero
Oak Park
Evanston
Decatur
Trapeze Star Florrie La Velle Dies After Fall
Florrie La Velle, famed flying trapeze performer, dies after tripping over her small dog. The accident ends the career of a well known circus artist once praised for daring feats.
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Florrie la Velle
Tuberculin Test Tests Children for Tuberculosis
A harmless painless tuberculin test is given to a boy to detect hidden germs of tuberculosis. In two days the doctor will decide if further X rays are needed to check the lungs and home conditions. Tuberculosis associations fund preventive medicine through Christmas Seals sales.
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Tuberculosis
Public Service
Schultz Sisters Dominate World Horseshoe Championship
The Schultz sisters from Harvey Illinois return home after defending titles in Huntington Park California. Caroline defeats Ted Allen 25-7 to claim world queen of horseshoe pitching with further victories in California lanes and a 50-19 win over Long Beach champion Satterle and 50-38 against Frank E Jackson.
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Schultz Sisters
Harvey
Illinois
Calumet Blvd
Huntington Park
Calif
Blue Island
Dobbin
Goodyear Tires Co
Caroline Schultz
Charlotte
Caroline
Ted Allen
Ringer
Alabambra
Allen
California
Long Beach
Culver City
Hollywood
Pasadena
Monte Bello
South Park
Los Angeles
Alhambra
Mr. Satterle
Frank E. Jackson
Blue Mound
Kansas
Jackson
Billion Dollar Increase in Farm Income in 1934
Preliminary reports to the Department of Agriculture show farm income from January 1 to mid September at 834 million dollars above the 1933 level. Total for nine months includes 329 million dollars in adjustments and benefits to farmers. Major commodity sales rose across grains cotton fruits vegetables meats and dairy.
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Department of Agriculture
AAA
Calumet Pipe Name Origin in Native American Practice
The article explains the correct term potpourri for the pipe of peace used by American Indians, noting the number nineteen calumet. It states the French Canadians named it and describes the western bowl crafted from red clay and white stone on feather-decorated stems.
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Western Newspaper Union
Seductive sins and temptations facing modern boys
A reflection on boys struggling with increased temptations today. The author notes older vices remain while newer risks emerge, including the danger that a boy could become a crooner due to seductive temptations.
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Illinois State News
Covcimp
Public Service Company OF
Northern Illinois
North Harvey
Pipe of Peace
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