Big Annual Rodeo Heads to Chicago in July
Chicago hosts the world championship cowboy and cowgirl contests at Soldier Field July 28 to August 5 under Tex Austin. The Chicago Rodeo Association, backed by the city, offers 33000 in cash prizes plus belts and trophies. Airlines and rail lines prepare for over 500000 attendees with Burlington and Milwaukee offering special service.
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United States
Chicago
Soldier Field
Tex Austin
Chicago Rodeo Association
Burlington and Millwaukee
Authors Foibles and Odd Habits of Notables
From the New York Times quotes about figures like Macaulay Voltaire and Bjernsen, noting waistcoat collections sharpened pencils and pockets full of seeds. The piece comments on social sensitivity and bias, arguing conviction that others deserve better treatment.
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Macaulay
Voltaire
Bjernsen
New York Times
Don’t Bury Dead Stock Advised By Deputy State Veterinarian
A deputy state veterinarian warns farmers against burying or feeding dead livestock to hogs due to disease spread. He cites cholera, flu, and necrotic enteritis, and condemns ditch dumping and leaving carcasses exposed. He urges strict disposal within 24 hours via burial or licensed rendering, stressing cleanliness to protect herd health and farm viability.
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Illinois
Union
Periscope Spying in Brussels Windows
Brussels households use improvised periscopes from mirrors to observe street life from living rooms, sitting away from street windows. Describes widespread practice and its subtle detection in urban homes.
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Brussels
Smoking Is Banned In California High Altitude Regions
Grove Patterson notes smoking is taboo nationwide but banned in California above 7,500 feet, with exceptions for improved camps and places of habitation. The commentary links enthusiasm to task motivation and contrasts genuine drive with mere fireworks.
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Grove Patterson
Mobile
California
Bierre
Relic of Beethoven Lock Tied to World War I Troops
An American collector purchased a lock claimed to come from Beethoven’s head. The artifact was said to be cut from the composer at death and later passed to Holzl who donated it to a choral society. The unit was connected to the “Germans from Hell” nickname used for a famed unit on the western front.
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Beethoven
Holzl
Choral Society of Funiktrenen
Hell
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Granmear
Grewmar
Yaska
Musk Optical Co
Optometrist and Optician
Fulton
Goodyear
Goodyears
Goodyear Tires
James Libberton
Argo FA
Godskesen Hdw. Co
Clinton, Iowa
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