Debates and events shaping Lincoln rise to the presidency
A quiz recounts Lincoln's rise sparked by the Kansas Nebraska Act, debates with Douglas, and his 1854 Springfield and Peoria speeches. It notes the Missouri Compromise repeal debate, Lincoln’s stance on slavery, and the restoration remedy. Also includes Illinois library statistics from 1987 and public library access figures.
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Lincoln
United States
Winchester
Illinois
Richard Yates
Springfield
Illnois
John Calhoun
Douglas
Bloomington
Lester
Jesse Fell
Lyman Trumbull
Trumbull
Peoria
Ilinois
Mllinois
State
Historic clay and its enduring importance to science
The article explains clay as a fundamental material prized for its durability and wide range of uses. It notes clay’s significance in archaeology with tablets and artifacts and highlights Illinois as a center for clay research and industry progress. It ends with a classroom joke about spelling the letter B.
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Ilinois
Fall In For Pudding and Other Recipes For Autumn
Autumn fashions and meals take center stage with updated hats frocks and home accents. The fall recipes include Honey Date Pudding Old Fashioned Baked Beans coffee guidance and several hot dish ideas featuring sardines curry and banana gingerbread shortcake. The piece ends with a health note on longevity and tips on living longer backed by actuarial estimates.
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Mary Washington
Youths to compete at International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago
America's farm youth will participate in the International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago from November 26 to December 3. About 1200 4 H Club members from 15 states plus Canada Hawaii and Puerto Rico will contest in home making stock and crop projects. Delegates will travel on all expense trips won by records and will exhibit prize winning samples in the 4 H Club building near the International Amphitheatre.
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America
Chicago
Canada
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Chicago Stock Yards
Chorus Line Quip on Stage Hardships and WV Ties
A witty remark ties actors to wheelchairs and a chorus girl likened to a player piano who only performs with a roll. The speaker notes being from West Virginia, adding a regional aside to the humorous exchange.
Roy Crook Wins Sheriff Race in Whiteside County
In Whiteside County voters chose Roy Crook a Republican over Fred Slick a Democrat to fill the sheriff post. The item retells the election moment and includes sharp wit about public life and theater era banter.
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Whiteside County
Roy Crook
Fred Slick
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