Bureau County Fair Emphasis War Aid Club Project
Circular from the University of Illinois extension urges Bureau County 4H members to exhibit at the September fair showcasing project work. Free admission via badge after entry of exhibit report and story. pigs calves and poultry need exhibitors to supply feed. Parade participation and club picnic details included with guidance for final reports and stories.
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College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Bureau County
Walnut
Ill
Rock Island Southern Traction Plant Destroyed by Fire
A fire heavily damaged the Rock Island Southern Traction power plant at Cameron near Galesburg on Wednesday night. Exposed wiring is believed to have caused the destruction of the Interurban line power source between Monmouth and Galesburg. The entire equipment was a total loss. power will be drawn from Monmouth and Galesburg companies to keep the line running while insurance and loss estimates are not yet known.
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Rock Island Southern Traction Company
Cameron
Galesburg
Monmouth
New Uniform Brassards Replace Identification Tags
The exemption bond issues new orders for drafted men. Soldiers will not wear identification tags anymore. Brassards bearing the letters U. S. N. A. will be sewn two inches below the left elbow as the National Army uniform until arrival at military camps.
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National Army
Misconceptions on Egypt Origins by Harvard Professor
Harvard professor W M Muller challenged popular notions in an address at the University of Pennsylvania Archaeological Museum. He argued against a fixed ancient Egyptian type, critiqued racial labels, and described color terms, Afro-asiatic ancestry, and traits among African groups with emphasis on terminology and stereotypes.
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W. Max Muller
Harvard
University of Pennsylvania Archeological Museum
Nile
Move Famous Chess Game
The Cafe de la Regence long housed chess players since 1681. Now they meet at Cafe de l Universe opposite Theatre Francaise, after moving from Rue Saint Honore to the current site. Noted players include La Bourdonnais Musset Saint-Amand Rosenthal and de Bornier.
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Cafe de la Regence
Cafe de l’Universe
Theater Francaise
New York Herald
Rue Saint Honore
Palais Royal Square
Hotel du Louvre
Alfred de Musset
Saint-Amand
Rosenthal
de Bornier
Charm of Old San Antonio
Charm of the city centers on historic spots and buildings that embody its early history. San Antonio Texas is praised for ancient structures, quaint scenes, and a romantic atmosphere that draws thousands annually.
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San Antonio
Tex
United States
Architecture
Southwest
Treasure Buried by Morgan in Caribbean Mountains
A historic tale claims a vast treasure hides in the mountains behind a Cuban city, buried about 350 years ago during Sir Henry Morgan’s pirate raids. It is said to be worth up to 30 million dollars, hidden beneath ship planks sunk at the harbor during the Panama attack.
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Sir Henry Morgan
Morgan
Panama
Source of Loyalty and American Ideals
William Henry Seward argues loyalty to the United States rests on freedom equality justice and greatness. He notes four hundred thousand native born exiles from other lands annually renounce their sovereigns and swear fealty to America and asks who would abandon U S allegiance permanently.
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William Henry Seward
Lifting Curtain of History on the Persian Gulf
Louis A. Springer surveys the Persian Gulf as a historic waterway linking East and West. He traces ancient trade routes and pivotal powers from Cyrus and Alexander to Arab and Western explorers, noting how the gulf shaped world commerce and Eastern politics.
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Persian Gulf
Mediterranean
Cyrus
India
Alexander the Great
Mekran Desert
Nearchus
Orient
Gulf
Louis A. Springer
Asia Magazine
Bettina von Arnim Visits Beethoven in 1810 Letter
Bettina von Arnim wrote in August 1810 about visiting Beethoven. She says his pride kept him from playing for royalty, yet he agrees to play for her. He sits on the edge of a chair, plays softly, wanders into harmony, and she grows to admire his commanding truthfulness as an artist.
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Bettina von Arnim
Beethoven
Goethe
Vienna
Why Paper Turns Yellow With Age
A discussion on paper yellowing due to aging and light exposure cites Doctor Kiemm’s findings. Mechanical wood pulp and lignified fibers drive changes, while dyed papers fade under light. Iron-resin-fatty soap compounds in wood-free papers intensify yellowing. ether and alcohol dissolve these soaps.
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Kiemm
Popular Science Monthly
Walking Sticks and Canes Through History
The cane began as a privilege for Rome's patricians and later a punishment rod for enslaved people, then became an aristocratic badge in England. By the Crusades era it reemerged in common use among soldiers and pilgrims, eventually returning to popular status.
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Rome
England
Holy Land
Ideas for New Fuel from Peat Chalk Briquettes
The Chicago Journal discusses using peat mixed with coal breeze to form briquettes and chalk as a profitable fuel. Chalk pulverized with breeze and tar can be compressed into egg sized briquettes that burn smokeless with high caloric value and free burning properties.
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Canada
Chicago Journal
Sunrise in Town and Country Description
The passage contrasts sunrise scenes in town and rural areas, noting the beauty of dawn over mountains and seas while urban mornings are messy. It highlights ash cans, street sweepers, and workers starting the day, portraying city dawns as unattractive yet essential for daily business.
Canada poised to become leading pulp and paper supplier
Supplies Pulp and Paper notes Canada will undoubtedly become one of the world's greatest sources for pulp and paper. The industry has grown rapidly in recent years and further large developments are said to be pending.
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Canada
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