Publisher's Column reveals student origins at University
A survey of registration lists Urbana Champaign Chicago area retirees skilled workers and laborers by field. It shows 1206 Illinois students from cities and 19014 from rural towns with Chicago contributing 3060. Cities like Aurora Bloomington Champaign Danville Decatur and Saint Louis are also represented with varying counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbana-Champaign
University of Davis
Chicago
University of Linois
Aurora
Bloomington
Champaign
Clive
Danville
Decatur
Saint Louis
Elgin
Evaston
Joliet
Moline
Lak Park
Peoria
Qineya
Rock Ibland
Rockfern
Springfield
al Urbana
University
Ural
Diphtheria Immunization Debate And Early 1930s Outbreaks
A 1929 Illinois health bulletin argues high immunization rates prevent diphtheria and cites figures from Drs. Monger and Robinson. It notes optimal immunity requires excess births over immunized children, warns rates decline after a few years, and cites rising cases in Illinois cities including Bloomington, Chicago, and Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twras
Cartus
John Monger
Ohio
Eliott Robinson
Massachusetts St
Local residents share visits and community events
Argo FA Mr and Mrs James Mummert and Mrs Henry Stoner visited Saturday. Mrs Anna Fulton of near Mt well visited with Charles and A1 Nipe last Wednesday. Mrs Ida McCullagh spent lunch with her daughter, Mrs Bella Forsgan at Thomson. Lunch will be served Wednesday afternoon at the Ladies Aid Society. hostesses are Mesdames Emma Sa, Nettie Sack and Ruby Schimal. Miss Vivian Sack taught music lessons and visited her parents. Burial was made at the Sheep cemetery for Mr Henry Johnson whose funeral was held Saturday. Oyster supper at the Andersons' following Dick Anderson’s nearby visit. Telephone rates increase Feb 1. few switch to new virtual phones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mummert
Henry Stoner
Clin
Anna Fulton
Charles
Ida McCullagh
Bella Forgan
Thomson
Ladies Aid Society
Emma “Sa
Nettie Sack
Ruby Schimal
Wilson
Rev
Ing. Biss Wilson
Charles Sack
Vivian
Henry Johnson
Shee
Erna Guinther
Savan
Dick Anderson
Francis Robert Brockill dies in England at 45
The Yorkshire Post reports Francis Robert Brockill of Horsforth and Kirkstall, Leeds, died last day of the old year at 45. A service was held at Kirkstall Wesleyan Chapel before burial at Kirkstall Church Burial Ground. He was a principal of J. Brockill and Sons Drapers, with many business and church representatives in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Um. Brockill
Yorkshire Post
Leeds
Egland
F. R. Brockill
Horsforth
Kirkstall Church Burial Ground
Francis Robert Brockill Ofsforth
Versus. J
Kstall Wesleyan Chapel
Impressions of the 29th Chicago Auto Show by Clarence Bolhous
Clarence Bolhous reviews the 1929 Chicago Auto Show at the Coliseum 1500 S Wabash Ave January 26 to February 2 under the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce. highlights include new models like Black Hawk DeSoto Plymouth Windsor, taxicabs trucks and a strong safety and accessory display with Ford's extended exhibit at 1500 S Michigan Ave. The piece notes industry data on production car usage and gasoline consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Coliseum
S. Wabash Avenue
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
U.S
Black Hawk
Stutz Motor Car Co
United States
Ford
Henry Ford
Primory
S. Michigan Avenue
Thomson Grads Defeat Mt Carroll In Fast Basketball Battle
Purple and Gold of Y. GC. H. S. played Mt. Carroll on the local floor last Friday night. Thomson was defeated 28 to 22 with Mt. Carroll scoring mainly in the first half. Referee Book from Rock Island officiated. Additionally Mr. Carroll grades played Thomson grade boys, beating them 17 to 5 with Ernest Smith refereeing. The article notes school activities including a literary program and class happenings, with several name mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carroll
Thomson
Book
Rock Island
Ernest Smith
Raymond McNamara
Bladgett
Blodgett
Bruce Groharing
Bruce
Gerald Brown
Gerald
Robert Stage
Kiwanis Club
Hulton
Thomson Grade School
Miss Adams
Mr. Chesnutt
Mary Sheridan
Europe
Yates and Ruppert Wed in Ottawa Illinois
Dorothy Yates daughter of Amos and Mrs Yates wed Elmer Ruppert on Saturday February 2 in Ottawa Illinois. The couple’s future home is not yet known and readers are invited to extend congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ilinois
Dorothy Yates
Elmer Ruppert
Dorothy
Amos Yates
Thomson
Ohio
Lyons visitors and LaSalle host over weekend
Mr and Mrs Harry Shoemaker of Lyons visited here. Miss Bertha Rafter of LaSalle UL spent the weekend with her friend Miss Irene Sheridan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Shoemaker
Lyons
Bertha Rafter
LaSalle
Irene Sheridan
Marian Slayman Weds Edward Kinyon in Clinton Ceremony
Miss Marian Slayman and Edward Kinyon united in marriage Saturday at the Congregational parsonage in Clinton Louisiana. Rev Harned officiated as the couple, unattended, left for Cedar Rapids and then their Waterloo home. Kinyon, an Otis Elevator inspector, is an overseas man now employed abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Marian Slayman
Wm. Slayman
Edward Kinyon
Waterloo
Lows
Harned
Cedar Rapids
Mr. Kinyon
Lews
Kingo
Otis Elevator Co
Miss Slayman
Thomson
Jane Lamb ‘Hospital
R. N
Marian
Mre Kimyo
Mayian
Almond Street
Waterloo Town
Lew Will
New Telephone Rates Change at Thomson
New rates take effect in Thomson with higher charges for rural and party lines. The table shows increases across individual business lines, residence lines, and rural multi party options with a $3.50 installation fee and toll charges now applied for calls routed through other central offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Met
Birds Need Food These Cold Days
The long cold spell harms wildlife like rabbits, squirrels, and birds. Farmers are feeding birds and quails, valued for insect control, with communities in Whiteside County delivering feed via mail carriers. A reminder urges more farmers to participate in protecting wildlife by providing sustenance when natural food is scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedan
Urbana
Bob White
Whiteside
Mt. Garrell
Local Notice of Attendant Proof for Heirship
An obituary style notice states Ann Md Groharing remains in an e technical condition. Her daughter Meda Wicks of East Finnen is mentioned with witnesses Bert Mitchell of Morrison and Jessit Lambert of Sabula. Proof the daughter parents are to constant attendance.
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Ann
MD Groharing
Meda -Wicks
East
Finten
Bert Mitchell
Morrison and Rs
Jessit Lambert
Sabula
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Campaigh Successful
Illagis
Woomington
Mickie
Argo FA
Irs
Anna Carroll
Trilby Kauffman
Mrs. Car
Berrei
Berrer
Sia
Cother
England
Stanley Fuilur
Lool
Clarence Bolhous
Yates— Ruppert
Curatoria
Iowa
Purina
Purina Feed
Potter Bros
Checkesboard
Slayman — Kinyon
Thomson Independents
Chadwick
Y. C.H
Rhs
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