20 May 1875
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Newspaper
Decatur Local Review
Location
Decatur, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1875
Page
1
The notice touts Fenton's Block on North Water Street as the place to get printing needs. It claims lower prices than other city establishments and promises neat, prompt, cheap work equal to any producer in the state, aligning with a stated motto.
A crowded Decatur paper column details city matters from the City Council vote on a Rolling Mill contract to discussions on licenses, saloons, and local schools. It notes public meetings at the Reading Room, miscellaneous property deals, burglaries, fires, and weather impacts, with urban life observations and notices.
A gathering of the National Association of Millers in St Louis produced no significant public business. A letter from Michigan president J D Ulayes criticized option dealing as creating fictitious wheat value. He urged lower imbance rates on mill property and premiums for top wheat kinds. Reports on the wheat crop were limited. A monthly reporting duty for members was adopted, with summaries to be printed mid month. The day included a tour of local sites. A discussion on Gen Palmer and Schofield noted Palmer’s resignation after counsel.
A playful sketch of a girl Beaulyah Petdan and her farm animals blends with a practical winter into spring farming column. The article transitions into advice on early versus late planting, weighing ground warmness, weather, weed control, and hoeing. The writer argues for early land preparation, continuous plowing, harrowing, and timely sowing to ensure a robust crop before autumn frosts.
Rare opportunity to acquire a 12 acre parcel adjoining the northwest city corner with a young orchard of 100 choice apple trees and 2 acres of grave fur ankle on good terms. Described as the finest suburb location to erect a dwelling. Property values rising yearly and to be sold regardless of worth due to change of business. Price 21000 with full payment terms. Apply to Alfred Wuenseb at Loan Stevinw office.
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