Vocational Fair Set for Morrison Grounds
Vocational agriculture students from nineteen high schools in western and northern Illinois will participate in the annual Section 4 fair at the Morrison fair grounds on August 27. M. Ke. Fitch, Morrison high school agriculture instructor, manages the event. The state vocational education department offers 1500 in premiums for student exhibitors. Exhibits include beef and dairy cattle, sheep, swine, poultry, honey and potatoes, all raised as home projects.
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Illinois
Morrison Fair
M. KE. Fitch
Morrison
Miums
Farm and livestock fair entries advance to August show
Schools listed must have students enrolled in vocational agriculture or complete all ag courses last year to enter. Each boy may enter one class. Animals arrive August 26 and judging begins August 27. Entries due August 19 to Mr. Fitch, certified by school ag teachers. Premiums total Beef cattle 200, dairy 215, sheep 202, swine 797, poultry honey potatoes 88. Special prizes from livestock associations. Fair committee includes Slothower Dixon, Miles Cordova Hillsdale, Lindsay Prophetstown, Edwards Gava. instructors from towns assist as department superintendents.
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Fitch
Mr. Fitch
L. V. Slothower
Dixon
Halsey Miles
Cordova
Hillsdale
M. L. Lindsay
Prophetstown
E. M. Edwards
Gava
Unclear speech on chauffeured rides sparks question
A speaker remarks that future rides will be chauffeured while a man in the second row asks whether chauffeurs will have chauffeurs too, highlighting a tense exchange about social order and status.
Government Reports A Bumper Yield
Government crop report notes lower harvested acreage since World War II and yields near the 1938 record. Interviews with 52 000 farmers across 35 states highlight better farming practices and fertilizer impact. Illinois figures show corn up 33 percent, wheat 40 percent, onions 33 percent, tomatoes 38 percent due to fertilizer use.
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National Fertilizer Association
Illinois
The Infinite Friend and True Friendship in Truth
A meditation on friendship grounded in divine Love as infinite God. Mary Baker Eddy and Christ Jesus are cited to show that genuine connection arises from reflecting God rather than chasing personal ties. The piece urges embracing universal Love to fill loneliness with spiritual companionship.
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Mary Baker Eddy
Earth
God
Christ Jesus
Father
Eddy
The
Christian Science Monitor
Neighbor Negotiates Rake and Snow Shovel Exchange
A lighthearted exchange over a garden fence leads to a barter agreement. One neighbor asks to borrow Smith's rake occasionally in return for access to the neighbor's snow shovel. The humorous deal hinges on mutual aid and neighborly goodwill.
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Smith
Shipper recalls sale of stubborn car that won't run
The speaker recalls buying a car that has remained in the garage since purchase. He notes the buyer wanted a fuel efficient vehicle, yet the car allegedly won’t go, leaving the owner frustrated with the unused automobile.
NYA Training Program Set at Ordance Depot
Up to 200 young men aged 18 to 24 will receive instruction in defense oriented trades at Savanna ordnance depot under NYA. Construction has begun on barracks and facilities at Mississippi Palisades State Park for housing. US Army officers will supervise work in machine shop blacksmith drafting photography and related subjects as part of preparing youths for national defense industry jobs.
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National Youth Administration
Savanna Ordnance
Mississippi Palisades State Park
Savanna
Park
Ordnance Depot
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