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^.w ^ JoKrv Dicliirv8oiv SKermarO t| The American School of Wild Life Protection and Propagation in the future Mssfasippi National Pack A A iSiPi® & P # » » » * » » # # « # + ' News From Over^ ILLINOIS I -------------- |--^HE American School of Wild Life Pr6- tectlon and Propagation at McGregor, I Iowa--the region of the proposed Ml»- I H slsslppl Valley National park--is the Mi outward and visible sign of an inward and spirltuaf"deslre to give the study unci knowledge of nature its rightful n^Hn place in our twentieth century k£jSI of life. The American people are a nation of lovers of the beautiful in nature. The national park movement, with an army of enthusiasts behind It, is one of the llvest cauaea of the times. That is why we have established Btnce 1872, when the first national park in the world, the Yellowstone, was created, a system of . nineteen national parka and* thlrty-Bve natirtri monuments. ' Yet It is true beyond question that In general the hundreds of thousands of yearly visitors to our feeauty spots of nature thrill with an emotion that ilir-quite apart from understanding of the scene before them. America has the noblest scenic magnificence that is easily accessible in all the world. [And among the greatest of its manifold values la {tike fact that it is the record of America in Its making. An appreciation of this magnificence and EfaT values will add to Its enjoyment , To gain this understanding and appreciation b' tone of the several motives impelling the actlylftls jof the School of Wild life Protection rfnd Propajcotlen at McGregor. : The American frontier is 'no more. GOne are fe buffalo herds that covered the great plains, lnct is the passenger pigeon. Civilization and wild life cannot exist together. The automobile takes the tourist everywhere. The airplane means the end of the silent places. In a few years the American will have to go to his national parka to see the wild animal life of his native land in Its natural surroundings. For the national park is the l«Be sure wild life sanctuary of earth--the one and I only place where wild life is sufficiently free from {molestation to hold Its own against man and CITWwaVlon. So. to protect and propagate wild life by keeplag Inviolate the national parka and by establishing more national parks is another purpose -exemplified in the American school in the area propined for the Mississippi Valley National park. •This proposed national park lies in the north? east corner of Iowa and the southwest corner of Wisconsin. The Mississippi divides it; the Wisconsin and Yellow empty Into the Mississippi ifftrai the east and west within the boundaries. •About 15.000 acres, land and water. Including j4£00 acres of Mississippi with islands, are under (consideration. There are 1.871 acres In the Wls- !«0noln State park at the mouth of the Wisconsin, jlfc-a. Martha B. Munn of New York has offered jt» give the 125 Iowa acres forming the scenic jkoystone. It Is proposed that the federal govern, intent shall purchase for park purposes about acres appraised at about $224,000. Scenically, educationally and historically the .*ftea Is worthy of national park honors. Geographically the area Is just the place for a national park. There is no steenlc national park worthy of the name between Reeky Mountain In Osiorado and Lafayette in Maine. Railroads and transcontinental automobile highways run close (by. There is river transportation. Big cities so* tmind the site. Fully 20,000,000 people are wtthln a few hours of the area. The Mississippi Valley National park project In »H its ramifications is backed bythe General Federation of Women's Clubs, the Mississippi Valley association and a long list of organization* large variety. The attitude of tjfe Genera^ Federation of Witmen's Clubs is typical. The work of this #natton- -wlth a membership «i "*500.000 Is carried on through a dozen or more departments. One of the most important of these is the department of conservation, which promotes the use without abuse of /the natdral resources of the United States. At the biennial convention of the General Federation this summer In Des Moines, Iowa, one day was largely devoted to conservation. In the morning, in the convention, Mrs. John Dickinson Sherman. chairman of the conservation department, made her report and spoke on "The Conservation Outlook." She called attention to the fact that the natural scenery division of work, added by her to the. department si* years ago, was then con- ; sldered as of little Importance, natural scenerynot being ranked as a natural resource of value; now natural scenery was recognized as a great national asset and the natural scenery division was the most popular in the department. George ' H. Maxwell, executive director of tha Natloual. Reclamation association, delivered an address on "Our Conservation Problem." Next was a "Natural Scenery Luncheon," In hpnor of Director Stephen T. Mather of the National Park service of the department of Interior, in charge of Mrs. Charles H. McNlder, chairman of the natural scenery division, attended bv more than 250 delegates. Mrs. Sherman presided. She said, in brief, that any constructive work that advances the use, development and preservation of our natural resources must necessarily be based on accurate information and careful study of conditions. A practical, comprehensive study of natural science and nature would lay a foundation for an understanding and an appreciation of our natural resources. The children of today should be given the opportunity to gain a first-hand, intimate and scientific knowledge of the earth, her products, of nature's bounty and nature's ways. Director Mather outlined the activities of the* national park service; asked the federated dub women to urge upon members of congress the necessity of larger national park appropriations. He laid special emphasis upon the educational mission of the national parks. He would promote by every possible means the Interpretation of the natural sciences which are illustrated by the scenic features, flora and fauna of the national parks, encourage the popular study of their history, ex- • ploration, tradition and folklore and improve every opportunity for the protection and propaga- „ tion of bird and wild animal life Dr. L. H. Painmel of Iowa State college, chairman of the Iowa state conservation board, spoke In behalf of the Mississippi Valley. National park project. He set forth the many and varied attrac-, Hons of the region. He emphasized the fact that 20,000,000 people lived within a radius of 500 mile* • and that 85 per cent of the people can not travel ' to the national parks of the scenic West for vacations. The Northern Mississippi Valley congress was of the unanimous opinion that a series of na- • tlonal parks should be established in the Missis* slppi valley. He appealed to Director Mather to give the Mississippi Valley National park project- Impartial consideration. In the afternoon the conservation conference was held in the auditorium. The program Included addresses by Col. W. B. Greedy, head of the forest service, and Russell T. Edwards of the American Forestry association. An interesting and important feature was "Natural feeenery--Iowa's Program," by Mrs. McNlder and Mrs. Francis E. Whitley, past president of the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs. Iowa is one of the most progressive states in the conservation of natural beauty spots. Its people have surveyed the state and have recommended more than \ fifty scenic areas for state and county parks. Dr. B. Schimek of the University of Iowa made *an eloquent address on "Moral and Spiritual Aspects of Conservation." This to a large subject t " * _____ National park enthusiasts believe that recreation amid scenes of natural beauty 1s the best antidote for the manifold evils of our complex modern Civilization. v - All these things, you see,' lead up directly to Hie American school and its work. - ' Thfs is the second summer of the American School of Wild Life Protection and Propagation. Uhe Iowa Conservation association met at Me- TQregor in 1919 and out of it developed the school. This year It was of larger scope and greater significance. The purpose Is to bring Instructor and student Into close touch relative to the subjects for which illustration Is furnished by the environment. The students were of all walks of life and Of all ages. f. The patrons of the school were Dr.-B. A. Blrge, president Wisconsin university; Dr. W. T. Hornaday, New York Zoological gardens; Dr. W. A. Jes- ' sap, president Iowa State university; Enos A. Mills, Longs Peak, Colo.; Dr. T. 8. Palmer, secretary A. O. U., Washington, D. C.; T. Gilbert Pearson, National Association of Audubon Societies. 39ie directors were: Fred G. Bell, F. S. Richards, SV A. Jayne, T. J. Sullivan and L. P. Blckel. The departments and Instructors were: Geology, Dr. George F. Kay, dean of the liberal arts collage of Iowa 8tate university; Iowa parks. Dr. L. BL Pammel of Iowa State college, chairman of the state conservation board; botany. Dr. Bohumll Bhimek of the Iowa State university; archeology, • Prof. Charles R. Keyes of Cornell college; ornithology, Rev. Leroy Titus Weeks, rector of Trinity church, Emmetsburg. The fee was nominal, $2. George Bennett was secretary and registrar ; Karl D. Blckel, treasurer of studAt fees; Logan Blizzard, committee chairman. Committees ?wlth the following chairmen handled all arrangements ; roads, T. J. Sullivan; music, Mrs. Otkln; finance, F. S. Richards; meals and lodging, Logan • Wzzard; grounds, Fred G. Bell; tents and cottages, William Meyers; boats, Frank Sloane; automobiles, 4M Clemens; signs, John Kramer; reception and information, Fred Philips. The activities of the school were varied and enjoyable. In addition to the class work and matters of routine instruction there was a river trip • on a big steamer; many addresses and stereoptieon lectures, picnic luncheons, a community supper; music by the McGregor band; a anion service ; a formal opening and a general conference on tjbe closing day. Gov. W. L. Harding of Iowa, to further the Mis- Swippi Valley National park project, called a conrence of those most active in its promotion. The conference was held at La Crosse. Among thi>se present from Iowa were; Governor Harding, State 8enator Newberry, Assemblyman Becker, Doctor Pammel, Joseph Kelso, J. F. Ford, W. L. Albert, F. C. Bell, Logan Blizzard, John Kramer, G. A. Luce. J. M. Berry. G. Pederson, C. A. Spinner, B. Hendrick, G. W. Eaton. Julius Boeck, Florence Clark. Mrs. F. C. Bell, Mrs. Logan Blizzard and Mrs. C. A. Luce. Minnesota was represented by D. Lange, president of the stste forestry association. Frank D. Lowman, superintendent of parks, represented Illinois. Among those present from Wisconsin were Congressman John J. Each, Alderman Funk of La Crosse, C. L. Harrington of the conservation' commission and Judge J. H. Long. Governor Harding presided and Mr. Harrington acted as secretary. An executive committee was appointed, consisting of Governor Harding, chairman ; Mr. Harrington, secretary; Mr. Lange and llr. Lowman. All state organizations will unite in promoting the establishment by congress of a patlonal reservation In the scenic srea under consideration. , In a conference of Governor Harding, Director Mather, Doctor Pammel and W. F. Bickel arrangements were made to have Chairman Good and other members of the house appropriations committee visit the area which a large part of'the Mississippi valley hopes will be made the Mississippi Valley National park. SAWDUST AS BASIS OF FUEL fl.es Angeles. Man Confident He Has Solved One of the Problems^ the World., : George Van Buren HufT, known as "The Satrdust King." because (luring the war he organized the O. K. Sawdust company and utilised the waste matter from lumber yarfls of Los Angles, has invented a process for fuel •which he says will Jolt the gasoline situation. By means of a still, the old moonshine variety, he says, he can force turpentine and a high-power distillate from the sawdust. He has already cornered 7,000 tons of sawdust and will begiu operations at once. ; So certain is Mr. Huff of his discovery that he bfs applied for a patent on the process. He further offers to parchase the whisky stills I B M 1 • . " J v. and the moonshiners' outfits which the Bolivia. The great- metalliferous government has confiscated. These, mountain of Cerro Gordo de Potosi Is he says, can be utilized to make the 18 miles iu circumference and about fuel and the turpentine. World's Greatest Silver In the district of Potosi in Bolivia Is the greatest silver mine the world has known, and the production of gold and silver since 1553 has been estimated at more than $2,000,000,000. The silver has been placed at not less than 30,000.000 kilograms out of a total of 48,800,000 kilograms for the whole of 15,000 feet high, and its conical top has .been pierced by more than 5,000 openings for silver. Bolivia's resent sliver yield has ranged from 80,000 to 150,000 kilograms (2,500,000 to 4,800,000 fine ounces) a year. Inviting Battle. "Bob Hawley's married his "Yes, he'd rather fight than eat"--- Judge. Jollet.--Attempts to crowd into the next few years all the education, physical development and play lost by the n ineteen-y ear-old daughter of Mrs. Mary Kolwtszki of Jollet during her 17 years' imprisonment has been planned. The child, locked In a basement because of her crippled body, was found by health authorities. She is unable to walk or talk and her eyes gleam unnaturally. City health officials are completing details of their investigation, preparatory to opening prosecution of those responsible. Officials said they had learned that the girl was placed in the cellar when she was two j years old. They said she had the physical appearance of a child of six and her face was gaunt and discolored. The girl was found In a crib in a corner of the cellar covered with a quilt The only light came from one small window. The girl's stepfather, Steve Tarn, Is a railroad employee. Springfield.--Illinois completed, up to September 9, improvements on approximately 982 miles of road In the state, at a grand total expenditure of approximately $15,800,000, these totals Including work on both federal and state-aid road improvement projects, according to figures compiled by S. E. Bradt, superintendent of the state division of highways. The total of state- Rid roads built is 633 miles, at a •Mt of $4,400,000, and of fedral aid, 340 miles at a cost f approximately $11,400,000, according to Superintendent Bradt's estimates. All this work has been accomplished without drawing on the $00,- 300.000 authorized by popular vote for road-building program, which is to be raised by a bond issue. Springfield.--Despite the strike settlement, Illinois coal mines are working but part time. It is due to a shortage of coal cars, a report of the state iepartment of mines and minerals says. The car shortage has been prevalent for months, the report states, and is reducing the output of some of the mines to 50 per cent of normal. Williamson, Franklin and Saline counties, the three largest coal'produclng counties in the state, are the hardest hit the report says. Central Illinois fared better, but was also affected to considerable extent. Springfield.--Prises won at the 1920 Illinois state fair have served to add much impetus to the work of Sangamon 'county boys and girls who are interested in agricultural and live stock clubs, according to I. A. Madden, Sangamon county fann adviser. Fiftythree club members of the county who exhibited stock at the state fair this year carried off 91 ribbons of which 23 were blue, making an unusually good showing, Mr. Madden says. Springfield.--There was an increase of approximately $8,<100 In receipts on gates at the Illinois state fair of 1920, according to a report, which has been given to Charles Adklns, director of agriculture, which Is subject to revision. All departments Included in the report show increases, with the exception of money received from tickets, which are sold at the general offices. Marion.--According to the assessment records of Williamson county there Is one township that has several thousand Inhabitants without a single tvstch, clock or sewing machine, hut that township which includes portions of Johnston City, White Ash and Pittsburgh, is long on ' amusement. This township, which keeps time by a sundial, has 174 pianos and 61 organs. Springfield.--Guard against the prevailing "summer flu" is a warning which Is Issued to residents of Illinois by Dr. C. St. Clair Drake, state director of public health. The development of the epidemic is a matter of considerable concern In all parts of Illinois. A large number of cases are under treatment in Springfield and vicinity. Freeport.--Fire, resulting from a stroke of lightning caused a loss estimated at $25,000 on the farm of J. E. Taggart. a state fair official, near here. Every building on the farm except the house, together wlth the contents, was destroyed. Decatur.--This city Is facing a serious stringency |n municipal accounts, the taxes being $125,000 short of actual needs. It has been found necessary to levy £ number of special taxes to increase the funds, else many departments must be seriously curtailed. Taylorville.--A farmer here has a stalk of corn on display that stands 13% feet. It has several large ears and is creating rivalry among termers in the vicinity. Aurora.--The Aurora Elks have launched a campaign to raise $150,000 for the construction of a building. A lot costing $20,000 has been purchased. Springfield.--John Kona, one of the leaders in the plot by eight men to wreck the Illinois Central Diamond Special, .entered a plea of guilty before Judge E. S. Smith here and was sentenced to the Chester penitentiary for five to twenty-five years. Tlie principal charge to which he entered a plea was conspiracy to make use of explosives. Dixon.--The making , of cement blocks at the state epileptic college has been found a profitable enterprise, as well as a helpful employment for many of the male patients. Springfield.--About forty of the 102 counties in Illinois have been organized by the war records section of the Illinois State Historical library to assist in the collection of material for a history of the part played by Illinois daring the World war, it is reported at tl«e office of Director Wayne E. Stevens. Urliana.--The Champaign County Medical society, lb session here, adopted a resolution ^wdemning the practice of physicians giving prescriptions far whisky, stating that the practfct Is degrading to the profession. Springfield.--More than 200 farmers* institute meetings have been scheduled, one in every county of the state, continuing until the middle of February, 1921, it is announced by the Illinois Farmers' institute, which virtually completed the assignment of state speakers. The annual state meeting is to be-held in Danville, February 23, 24, 25, 1921. The schedule for local meetings Includes the fonowlng: Adams county, Mendon, October 12-13; Golden, October 14-15. Alexander county (schedule completed later). Champaign county, Newcomb, September 29- 30; Longvlew, October 5-6; Rantoul, October 7-8. Tazewell county. Concord community, October 6, 7, 8. Sangamon county, Willlamsvllle, October 11, 12, 13, 14, 15. Christian county. Assumption, October 12, 13.14. Peoria county, Dunlap, October 18, 14, 15. Morgan county, Franklin, October 15-16. Rock Island county, Illinois City, October 25; Milan, October 27; Hillsdale, October 26-29. Fulton county, Avon, October 27-28. Madison county, Godfrey, October 27, 28, 29. Jackson county, Carbondale, November 0 5-6. St Clair county, Belleville, November 9, 10, 11. Jefferson county, Mt Vernon, November 17, 18, 19. Warren bounty, Alexis, December 7; Rosevllle, December 8; Monmouth, December 9. McLean county, Chenoa, December 7; Stanford, December 8; Colfax, December 9; Bellflower, December 10; Bloomlngton, December 14, 15, 16. Putnam county, Granville, December 9-10. Lee county, Franklip Grove, January 11, 12, 13. Vermillion county, Hoopeston, January 11, 12, 13, 14. Winnebago county, Seward, January 11; Pecatonica, January 12; Roscoe, January 13; Shirland, January 14; Duran, January 15; Rockford, January 22. Kane county, Geneva, January 13, 14, 15. De Witt county, Clinton, January 25-26. Dupage county, Wheaton, January 27, 28, 29. Will coupty, Beecher, January 29; Joliet February 3, 4, 5. Grundy county. Coal City, February 1; Mazon, February 2; Morrre, February 3-4. Macon county, Decatur, February 1, 2, 8, 4. La Salle county, Ottawa, February 9, 10, 1L Dixon.--Groundhog day was rcently obserrved in Lee county. A unique campaign was conducted by farmers with their sons and hired help, to exterminate the little animals upon the farms. The gas from carbon 'bisulphide was introduced Into the burrows and this proves efficacious In destroying the pests. Some owners of motyr vehicles also adopted the plan of diverting the fumes from the gasoline engine exhaust into the openings. The animals are very prolific apd when farm is honeycombed with them, the value of the,land Is greatly reduced. Streator.--Mrs. George Miller and daughter Llla of Kaasom are dead as a result of a C. A A. freight train running Into an auto in which they were riding.1 Mrs. Miller was the wife of the manager of the baseball team at Ransom and she and her party were on their way to a game at Odell when the accident occurred. Paul Geschwind. also of Ransom, was seriously injured. Other occupants of the car escaped. Beardstown.--At a meeting hero, fish dealers of the otate organized the Illinois Commercial Fish Dealers' association. J. D. McLain of Meredosla was elected president and Charles Cole of Beardstown secretary-treasurer. Tlie members maintain that the legislature is constantly passing laws for the benefit of sportsmen, but overlook the men engaged In the commercial end of the fish Industry. Springfield.---Farm statistics obtained this year In Illinois under the first application of the farm statistics act of 1919, are highly encouraging, according to Charles Adklns, director of the state department of agriculture. Within a year or two It is hoped to have a complete and accurate census of the agricultural situation In Illinois annually available, he said. Chicago.--Reorganization 6f the State Society for the Prevention of Cruelty and Apprehension of Horse and Automobile Thieves was effected at a meeting here. The name of the organization was changed »to the Department of Constabulary and the constitution was changed in accordance with the recently amended charter. A new board of governing commissioners was elected. Springfield.--Tests to determine the mental capacity of approximately 200,- 000 public school pupils of Illinois will be taken during the deek of Octo- 'ber 4, according to Dr. Walter S. Monroe of the byreau of educational research of the University of Illinois. Springfield.--Mrs. Nora Turner ol this city hss Just harvested a huge crop of sunflowers. One of the flowers, the largest ever seen in this part of the state, stood sevra feet and bad a spread of 15 Inches. Bloomington.--Seven thousand thin vein coal miners In northern Illinois went on strike demanding 50 and 40 cents a ton Increase in wages. Lake Villa.--Lake Villa township in Lake county claims to be the banner Republican district, with 315 Republican votes to three Democratic. Washington, D. C.--Census figures given out include: Moline, 111. (revised), 30,374. Springfield.--GOT. Frank O. Lowden has agreed to open the sessions of the grand lodge. Knights of Pythias of Illinois, which will be called to order here September 23. He will deliver an address of welcome In behalf of the state of Illinois. The response will be made by Grand Chanootlor Bdward T. Guthrie of Mattoon. Aurora.--The city council has repealed the ordinance requiring retailers of milk to pay a license fee. Milkmen complained that dispensers ol near beer and similar drinks were not assessed. Woodvtye, N. H.--Robert T. Mead of La Grange, IU., a Junior at Dartmouth who shot and killed Henry SL Marope of Med ford. 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