Keeper of 'Egypt' legends by Marion Mitchell
Marion Mitchell of Carbondale, longtime historian and former librarian, wrote a piece on Southern Illinois history for the Christian Science Monitor about "Little Egypt." He discusses his Fort de Chartres brochure, teaching career, and collaborations with Jeff Feltman on local history topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Schottman Knol
The
Southern Illinoisan
Christian Science Monitor
Marion W. Mitchell
Carbondale
Mitchell
Southern Illinois
Monitor
Little Egypt
Illinois
Port Fort de Chartres
Fort de Chartres
Lincoln Junior High School
John A. Logan College
Shawnee District 84
Wolf Lake
Shawnee High School
Southern Illinois History
Southern Illinois University
Southern Illinois Round Table
Wsiu Radio
Illinois Council For the Humanities
Shawnee Library System
Polly
Chautauqua Road
Jackson County
John Moredock
Grand Tower
Jeff Feltman
Pomona
Darryl Meyer
Orville Hoelscher
Godfrey
Egypt
State of
Min
Mitchells career spans magazines tourism and conservation
Mitchell writes for Illinois Magazine the Daily Egyptian and Illinois tourism while tracing Southern Illinois history back to the 1600s in an article titled Egypt North meets South. He notes a modest pay of about 25 dollars an hour for the fee and declines to name the exact amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Egypt
Southern
Illinois
Illinois Magazine
The
Daily Egyptian
Illinois Division of Tourism
Illinois Department of Conservation
Dyslexia awareness biker crosses the United States in 10 weeks
University of Hawaii student Andy Geiser bikes across ten states in about ten weeks to raise dyslexia awareness. Traveling with a van and driver, he will speak, distribute literature, and raise funds for the trip sponsored by the Orton Dyslexia Society of Baltimore. Also notes Billy Joel interview remarks and various media/entertainment items.
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U.S
Andy Geiser
University of Hawaii
Geiser
Murphysboro
The
Orton
Memory tricks and mnemonics for facts and fate
The passage lists mnemonic examples such as ROY G BIV for rainbow colors and compass points Never Beat Shredded Wheat, plus journalist adage Slander is said Libel pencil lead. It also recalls Henry VIII's wives with Divorced Beheaded Died Divorced Beheaded Survived and offers pairing advice Beer on whiskey whiskey on beer for Trivial Pursuit use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy G. Biv
Henry the VIII
Inquisitive in Long Island Letter Sparks Sobering Lesson
A reader recalls a neighbor famed for snooping through medicine cabinets and bureau drawers. After a friend described a decisive, practical fix, the writer notes curiosity ended and shares the resulting change in household privacy.
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Ann
Long Island
Unsolicited letters on child safety and responsibility
A collection of reader letters from Red Deer Alberta discuss babysitting vigilance, hosting duties, and owner responsibility. The writers share experiences with leaving young children unattended, risks of kid napping, and debate whether hosts or establishments should bear blame for guests behavior. Concerns about keeping children safe and preventing tragedy are voiced, with emphasis on parental supervision and prudent hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann
Baby food refusal and fork training guidance
A reader asks about a 72 month old who suddenly refuses most food. Karen advises pediatrician check if child is healthy. if active and growing well, worry less. For fork use, begin between age two and a quarter. early use risks frustration and safety concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen
D.E
Upper St. Clair
Penn
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Steel Pulse
Mutabaruka
Mighty Diamonds
Mozart
Debussy
Ravel
Dvorak
Menmosyne
Joe Penny
F.Y.I
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Snoop
Bridge
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Alberta
Canada
Deer
J.J.R
Karen Anderson
F.H
Mobile
Ala
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Ron Ward
Wa Gooduurmuel
GM Quality Service Parts
Carbondale Holiday Inn
E. Main Carbondale
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