Scorpions Found in Illinois Report by Natural History Survey
Illinois researchers report the first records of scorpions in the state, found along Mississippi river bluffs in Monroe County south of St. Louis. The species reaches under two inches with a non fatal sting comparable to a bee or wasp. The finds broaden the known range and join the Illinois Natural History Survey collection.
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Illinois
Philip W. Smith
Illinois Natural History Survey
Smith
Mississippi River
Ronroe
St. Louis
United States
Mississippi
Calf Causes Tumble Injuring Woman in Illinois Farmyard
Mrs Olive Schneider of Vergennes was hospitalized in Murphysboro after a tame year old bull calf she was guiding with her son Jerry fourteen bolted and knocked her down, fracturing her left leg. Investigators noted the calf had seemed unmanned before the incident.
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Olive Schneider
Vergennes
St. Andrew’s Hospital
Murphysboro
Jerry
Schneider
CIPS Revenue Up for Quarter
Central Illinois Public Service reports for the quarter ended June 30 1949 net income 1 091 729 22 down to 1 062 319 77 last year with total operating revenue 6 794 561 88 up from 6 099 007 42. For the year ended June 30 1949 net income 4 577 396 80 compared with 4 567 987 28 in 1948 and operating revenues 27 529 113 65 versus 24 190 958 52 in 1948.
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Central Illinois Public Service Co
CIPS Declares 30 Cent Dividend in 1949 Notice
Springfield announces Central Illinois Public Service company declares a 30 cent per share dividend on common stock payable August 31 1949 to stockholders of record August 15 1949. Board also declares a regular quarterly dividend of 1.00 per share on 4 percent cumulative preferred stock payable September 30 1949 to stockholders of record September 17 1949.
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Springfield
Illinois
Central Illinois Public Service Company
Pollen Color Variations From White to Black Across Flowers
Pollen from various flowers shows a color range spanning white through all spectrum colors to near black. This variation reflects differences in pigment composition and floral traits across species.
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Presley
N. Allyn
Rexall
Dorothy Gray
Kirsch
CIPS
Carbondale
Hewitt, Fox
Cline Vick and
Coorbondsle
Walgreen
North Illinois Ave
Herman Entsminger
Dallas Silveria Proprietors
Carbondale, Ill
W. Sycamore
Laas
Buzbee Florist
Mrs
Margaret Carter
Robert L. Palmier
Harold L. Lence
New Wildes Oil CO
Bob and
Harold
Wides Oil CO
East Main ST
Coca-Cola Company
Carbunndale Coca-Cola Bustiling Company
Kelvinator
Freezers
Louie
S. Illinois Avenue
Farmers Market
W. Main St
Carterville
Herrin
6Th St
Johnston City
E. Broadway
S.2th St. Zeigler
Circle St
Southern
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