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Newspaper

Dixon Sun

Location

Dixon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1888

Page

4

Dixon Hosts Illinois Agriculture Institute Opening

The Illinois State Board of Agriculture chose Dixon Illinois for a district institute drawing farmers from Lee and surrounding counties. Mayor Warner welcomed attendees at the opera house as Col. Mills of Springfield presented a paper on improved stock highlighting Illinois as a leading livestock breeding state.

Illinois State Board of Agriculture Dixon Samuel Dysart Opera House Farmer's Trust Simon Elliott Princeton Lee County C. H. Hughes Institute Frank Preston E. C. Sickels Warner Farmer Boys A. C. Bardwell John Dixon State Board of Agriculture W. H. van Epps Canada Dysart J. McKinstry Charles F. Mills Springfield Illinois Union James B. Charters George W. Warn John Warn B. Warn Henry W. Warn Ella Warn Diana Warn Gertrude Warn Lena Warn Elizabeth M. Miller Benjamin PB. Miler Thomas J Smith Hattie L. Smith Ilinois Lee Towit Rock River Lilinois de Bonis A. K. Truspect

Progressive Stock Breeding Emphasizes Pure Bloodlines

A convention speaker urged pure-bred sires for horses cattle and swine stressing reliability and probity in sellers. Prof Jonathan Periam discussed care of domestic animals with cross-breeding details and digestion. The session showcased poultry focus and farm home ideals with readings and essays.

Jonathan Periam Chicago T. B. Morgan Worthington S.S. Dodge Laings Grace Johnson Anna Reuf Arthur Heft Jessie Hubbard Judge Crabtree Carrie Swyguart

May God Bless You A Boston Paper Hanger’s Trouble

A brief note outlines a Boston paper-hanger’s troubles and a plainspoken escape, conveying practical tips and practical resilience in everyday trades. The piece emphasizes humor, patience, and community aid as a path through difficulties.

W. W. Griffin Trout Creek St. Clair Co Ala R. M. King Wm. J. McCann Randall St Boston Lance Seigel A. J. White Warren Street New York

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