Dunne Names Four To Illinois Mine Rescue Board
Governor Dunne named four men to the Illinois mine rescue commission. They are Stephen Weighing of Peoria as president, Fernand Bernard of Westville, Toluca’s John Slatery, Assumption’s Thomas Devlin, with vice presidents J L Schmidgall, J M Zimmerman, Hector McAlister, and Charles Bennett. Arrangements underway to enforce the Headlight Law on railroads now. some roads claim lack of equipment and cite storage or transfer to other states.
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Springfield
State Mine Rescue Commission
Dunne
Stephen Weighlng
Peoria
J. L. Schmidgall
Fernand Bernard
Westville
J. M. Zimmerman
John Slatery
Toluca
Charles Bennett
Thomas Devlin
Assumption
Hector McAlister
Illinois Public Utilities Commission
Railroad and Warehouse Commission
YT. J. Condon
The
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
States Distributes Typhoid Vaccine Free Across Counties
A supply of typhoid vaccine is placed in the hands of county board agents under an appropriation by the last general assembly. The vaccine is free and may be obtained by any physician who must report its use to the state board of health.
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Springfield
General Assembly
Amos Sawyer
State Board of Health
Bank Closes as Cashier Absent in La Rose
Ottawa report states La Rose bank failed to open with deposits over 75000. assistant cashier told depositors vaults were empty. Pulmotor resuscitation revived gas victim Mrs Mary Reeves after turning on lamp released gas. two oxygen tanks used. Patrolman C J Jackson arrested for alleged theft following store burglary. mayor briefed on 18 weeks of pilfered meats.
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Ottawa
la Rose Bank
la Rose
FN. Hood
Migoing
Springield
Mary Reeves
Galesburg
C.J. Jackson
John Carlson
Jackson
Whips Negro Bully Shot in Kane County Fight
Aurora man James Quinlivan was badly injured after a confrontation with Henry Jordan, a local African American man known for terrorizing Kane County. Jordan was beaten in Batavia, returned armed, and shot Quinlivan amid a crowd. Quinlivan hospitalized, Jordan in jail. Requisition for Hubbard brothers granted to face arson charges in Arkansas. Harrisburg attorneys Hillis and W C Hubbard under indictment.
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Aurora
Charles Jordan
Kane County
Batavia
James Quinlivan
Quinlivan
Jordan
Springfieth
Dunne
Hillis Hubbard
W. O. Hubbard
Harrisburg
Jackson County
Arkansas
Hubbards
Hillis
W. C. Hubbard
New Blouse Designs Emphasize Girdles and Sashes
A feature on fall blouse trends from Washington shops describes high waists bloused over girdles with wide Roman striped belts and sashes. White crepe de chine blouses showcase round silver facings, open necklines, white net yokes, lacing eyelets, and corded seams, with gathers producing a square shoulder line and flaring cuffs.
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Washington
Ita
Septuagenarians Elope and Wed in Gen eva
Bloomington residents George B H Edwards seventy two and Cor nelia Moore seventy wed in Geneva after a private elopement. They did not inform children or friends. Moore had planned a winter trip to Daytona Beach Florida. I hate to go alone she said. Edwards agreed.
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Marty
Bloomington
George B. H Edwards
Cornelia Moore
Geneva
Carnegie Medal Hero Is Dead In Fulton County
James Bennie, honored by the Carnegie commission for bravery during a miners’ dispute at New Gilchrist, dies at home after a brief pneumonia illness. He had recently left hospital following a gunshot wound incurred while acting as peacemaker and was awarded a bronze medal and $1,000 for heroism.
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Bloomington
James Bennie
Carnegie Commission
Fulton County
New Gilchrist
Galiro Farmers Plan Flood Protection Cairo
Forty landowners in Alexander county known as Dog Tooth Bend met in Cairo to form a drainage district and safeguard the area from Mississippi river floods with Government Engineer Wheeler in attendance. Also notes on social university tango rules and local political items.
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Galiro Farmers
Cairo
Alexander County
Dog Tooth Bend
Wheealer
Tailored garment with square flap and laced seams
The piece features a tiny square turn back flap on the outside of the wrist, a dart-fitted forearm, and a silver cord lacing that hides the seam. Curved pocket openings below the bust sit on both sides, piped with self-covered cording, per Washing ton Star.
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Washington Star
Colorful velvet wraps for evening wear with harmony tips
The article notes soft velvet evening wraps drape richly as emerald and moss greens resist staining. It warns that matching shades between gown, velvet, and lining is hard without care and suggests practical color pairings and decorative edge plaiting or lace for luxurious effect.
French Velvet Frock with Fur Trim and Embroidered Girdle
A brown velvet French gown features fur trimming and a Persian inspired girdle with rich embroidery. The design shows a plain fur buttoned bodice, a velvet cap with embroidered crown, and a velvet ribbon under the chin.
Fashions and Fads in Spring Accessories and Vases
The article reviews spring fashion trends including pannier revival, yellow shades, surplice blouses, red tones, sport coats with broad soft collars, and turndown collars for neckwear. It notes peacock feather hair ornaments, white blouses with tailored suits, and simplicity in afternoon gowns. It also discusses harmony between flowers and vases, favoring pottery and glass holders, unglazed Rookwood and Gruby ware, and suggests a Japanese perforated holder to place stems separately.
Cleansing a Felt Hat With Fine Sandpaper
A historic note explains removing every particle of dirt from a felt hat by rubbing the entire surface with fine sandpaper. The cleansing method promises the hat will look new afterward.
Lesson on February 1 Unfriendly Neighbor in Luke 11
This lesson analyzes Luke 11 1 12 the Lord's Prayer and teaching by example, formula and parable. It highlights Jesus prayer life reverence pedagogy and the parable of the unfriendly neighbor to illustrate practical faith and prayer.
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Jesus
John
God
Heaven
Earth
Christ
Fragmentary Read on Cough Remedies and Relationship Snippets
A garbled set of phrases references cough remedies and personal interactions. Mentholated products and a tense moment with a woman and a man appear, alongside vague chatter about truth, money, and affection. The text reads as fragmented OCR from a historical page with unclear context.
Bromide Quinine Patent Cure Mentioned in Signature Note
Fragmentary OCR reads like a medical patent claim mentioning Bromo Quinine and a signature of B W Grove. Text hints at a two day grip cure and a dated attestation. Anomalous phrases about engagements and costs appear, with broken dialogue referencing a betrothal and payments.
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B. W. Grove
Prudence and Brass Hats Clash Over Postal Strike Talk
In a brisk exchange, English Prudence and Mrs. Briggs-So discuss avoiding a postal strike, with Mrs. John Bon and Mrs. Johnson recalling the coal strike. The conversation hints at stockpiling stentpa as a precaution, illustrating wartime domestic caution.
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Briggs
John. Bon
Johnson
All Treatment Experimental in Clinical Journal Note
Dr F M Sandwich cautions in the Clinical Journal that no treatment or drug can be known for its exact effect on any patient until tried. He argues idiosyncrasy means a remedy may help many yet harm a single person in a trial.
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F. M. Sandwich
Newark Joke About Department Stores
A Newark News humor item quotes a stout bald citizen explaining why department stores are named so. The man says they are called depart ment stores because a man departs from them as soon as he can. The special policeman asks why, and the citizen remains in dialogue with a witty punchline.
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Newark
Newark News
Reader asks about a magazine’s appeal in Life excerpt
A solicitor asks if the family reads the magazine known for sensational stories. The boy replies with a riddle about four issues hidden by different family members and one secret copy he keeps in his room. The scene highlights domestic tension and curiosity about adult content.
Faucets and Gentle Turning Help Plumbing Last Longer
A Good Housekeeping contributor recalls a friendly plumber who warned against jerky faucet use. He advised turning water on or off slowly and gently to prevent wear, noting that faucets wear twice as long when handled with care. The habit of abrupt starts causes the most wear on packing especially on double spindle bath faucets.
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Good Housekeeping
Restored Hope From Grape Nuts and Postum Feedback
A reader describes years of indigestion and nervous debility improved by Grape Nuts and Postum after ignoring medical care. She credits renewed strength, sleep, appetite, and hope, and notes the products as a turning point in health, with the Postum company’s address and leaflet offer.
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AN. A
Shoe
Siyth
Postum Co
Battie’ Creek
Mich
Ls Rec
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