Illinois News Notes Snapshot From Across the State
A roundup of items from Illinois communities including Harding 2cent stamp rollout plans for September, a Chicago case of a mother wounding her son over alleged criminal conduct, and Monmouth College gymnasium groundbreaking. Also Aurora chases an art museum, a massive 97 ton steel bridge girder at Rock Island arsenal, highway progress between Gatesburg and Chicago, University of Illinois students earning about 110000 via the Y M C A employment bureau, Labor Day remarks on federal judges, Monmouth interurban delay from power shortage, Decatur bird collection, oiling tests for dirt roads, a Harvey high school record, Batavia milk licensing and testing rules.
Enrolment, fires, and legal notices sweep Illinois
Bloomington high school projects 1150 enrollment. Mrs. Dever, 79, dies from kerosene fire injuries at Arcola. Amos Landon dairy loss 30000 from seven buildings at Rio. Mrs. Jarrett killed by a cow in Murphysboro. An unidentified man drowns after fleeing from a Chicago lumber yard. Belleville to build Turner's hall at 100000. Rock Island zoning plan and levee beautification ordinance planned. DAR to place Ogle County memorial tablet in Oregon courthouse. Stephenson County Old Settlers hold 54th reunion in Freeport. speaker E R Reynolds. Belleville marriage of Joseph Tucker, 88, and Margaretha Jansens, 58. Monmouth courthouse redecorations proposed. Joliet to vote 300000 water bond issue in September. St Charles gifts auto street sweeper, cost 6500. Mississippi slough fish threatened by drought. Rock Island Rod and Reef asks for rescue aid. Wilford Gaddis sues Fred Baker for 20000 over alleged alienation. Knox college dean J C Hessler discussed as James Milikin successor. Juris v Baier case tests dog liability, $1000 stake. Pekin divorce case notes Charles I Pontius alleging wife negligence and slinging crockery. Danville receives 78067.88 from state for paved road system.
Hughes cites peace pathway before Canadian Bar Association
Secretary of State Charles Hughes proposed a Canadian American council of distinguished citizens to study questions affecting U S Canada relations. The body would resemble the International Joint Commission and include equal U S and Canadian representation. Hughes stressed the plan as a personal view to strengthen friendship and avoid actions harming neighbors. He also urged a conference to codify international law.
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U S Government Refunds 124 Million in Taxes
Washington reports the commissioner of internal revenue released a preliminary year end 1923 tax collection summary. The government refunded nearly 124 million dollars in taxes illegally collected amid disputes and investigations. Excess profits and transportation tax adjustments account for most of the revenue decrease.
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U S Ambassador Reports Tokyo Embassy Destroyed After Earthquake
US ambassador Cyrus Woods and Mrs Woods assure the State Department that they are safe after the Tokyo embassy and its personnel were reportedly destroyed by the quake. The message gave no details on other Americans in Tokyo or Yokohama.
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Rail workers receive wage increase from U S Board
The United States Railroad Labor Board announced that 3,200 maintenance of way and mechanical employees of the Denver Rio Grande Western railroad will get a wage rise. The increases add about 135000 dollars to annual payrolls and range from one to three cents per hour.
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Hirohito Gives Premier 49 Millions for Relief
Prince Regent Hirohito dispatched a donation of 100,000,000 yen to Premier Yamamoto for earthquake relief in Nagasaki. The act followed a pledge to mobilize government efforts to ease victims' suffering and expressed deep concern for those affected.
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Slight Gain in Yield of Potato
The United States Department of Agriculture notes potato yields have risen only 4.4 percent since 1868-1872, from 94.5 to 98.7 bushels per acre for 1918-1922. Factors include beetle ravages, depressions, soil decline, plus improvements from experimental stations, seed quality, and specialized growing regions.
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Early Molting Hens Do Not Pay for Feed Bill
The article explains that hens molt to grow feathers, diverting feed from egg production. Early molts in July or August delay feather renewal and reduce laying, making it unlikely they will lay enough eggs before winter to cover feed costs.
Peach Borers Killed by Benzene Gas Method
The Farm Journal editor says P. C. Benzene crystals spread around trees release a gas that kills peach borers. The chemical is available from druggists or chemical suppliers, with usage advice from the state agricultural college.
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Poisonous Greasewood Harms Sheep in Some Ranges
A U S Department of Agriculture circular reports greasewood can poison sheep when eaten in large amounts quickly, with 1.5 pounds per hundredweight as a danger level. Symptoms lead to death. prevent grazing when sheep are very hungry. Copies of Circular 279 are available free while supplies last.
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Track Broody Hens by Breed with Leg Band System
In dual purpose breeds hens that go broody should wear a celluloid leg band for each offense. Those with frequent broody spells should be marketed as poor records. Birds under suspicion but not clearly inferior should be moved to a separate pen for further trial.
Growing Asparagus Tips Depend on Proper Care
Proper care this season determines next spring and summer yields. Use a wheel hoe or cultivator to keep plants thriving all summer and fall, as growth now supports shoots for the next year.
Males Not Needed for Breeding Should Be Sold
Farmers urged to dispose of roosters not needed for breeding. Infertile eggs bring a premium. fatten suitable birds for market. Roosterless farms are not uncommon in some regions.
Laying Ages of Pullets by Breed at Nebraska College
An agricultural observation at the Nebraska College of Agriculture compares laying ages for pullets of breeds including Single Comb White Leghorns Barred Rocks and Rhode Island Reds. It notes maturity days and advises hatch timing to hit November 1 laying targets, with Leghorns maturing earlier so April hatching also pays.
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Rhode Island
New Simple Bucket Elevator Aids Farmers
A simplified bucket elevator design helps farmers store corn or grain more efficiently. The device aims to reduce labor and improve handling of harvested crops on the farm.
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