Phosphorus and Humus for Illinois Soil Fertility
A bulletin from Professor Hopkins at the Illinois Agricultural Experiment Station warns Illinois corn soil loses millions yearly to phosphorus and humus depletion. It argues restoring soil nutrients is essential, detailing phosphorus and nitrogen needs for major crops and the practicalities of using rock phosphate and farm manure to maintain fertility.
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Illinois
C. G. Hopking
Illinois Agricultural Experiment Station
Hinois
Prof
Hopkins
America
Tlinois
About &S
Uitinoais
Hamas
Ohio Experiment Station
Ford
Marriage a la Mode at Rock forda State Parlor Opened
Bloomington Indiana April 22 Justice Hendrix this week wed his 450th couple and opened a new marriage parlor larger and more ornate than any before. The squire’s artful certificate wall decor and daily fresh flowers draw curious visitors. He has officiated at unique weddings including a circus balloon ascent and a 200 foot elevated stunt, earning fame as a Gretna Green of sorts since the Civil War.
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Bloomington
Mustice W.ob. Hendrix
Justice
Vny Nin
Parson
Chpits P
Squire Dias
Mater Tmhotial
Hendryx
Tie
Hlendrysx
Ist
Wis
GRAFT CHARGES AT ROCKFORD Rockford April 22
An investigation into city officials in Rockford reveals further evidence of crookedness in handling city affairs. The probe examines offers to secure a contract for chain graters and the pump station, with a councilman and attorney named in rumors. The committee, comprising the mayor, corporation counsel, the state's attorney, and two lawyers, voted for the resolution to pursue the matter.
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Rockford
Oscandal
Cite
Aedertven
Death Was On His Heels. Pneumonia Fearful Cough Cured
Jesse P. Morris of Skippers Virginia says an attack of pneumonia left him weak with a severe cough and fear of consumption. After using Dr King's News Discovery he recovered after two and a half bottles. The ad claims it is the best remedy for coughs and lung disease worldwide with a guaranteed sale and trial bottles at Odumanert's drug store for sixty cents and one dollar.
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Jesse P. Morris
Skippers
Dr. King
Joseph Odumanert
Mi-o-na Stomach Help Gains Popular Notice in Freeport
In Freeport a new stomach aid called Mi-o-na gains favor as a reliable indigestion remedy. The product claims direct action on stomach and bowels to ease distress, with Wr. BF Jungekunz offering a money back guarantee if it fails to cure. A 40 cent box is advertised as sufficient to restore the stomach’s function.
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Freeport
Wr. BF. Jungekunz
Kingsbury
Dittmar
J. M. Clark
First National Bank
Alderman Harden
Cable Company of
Chicago
Chicago University
John D. Rockefeller
Finois
Geo. A. Stemm
Birthday tribute to Father Denis Schuler
The article honors Father Denis Schuler Superior-General of the Franciscan Fathers on his 54th birthday. It recounts his birth in France, entry to the monastery in 1871, exile during the Kulturkampf, priestly ordination in Belgium, missions in the United States, and election as Superior-General after serving as Vicar, noting his leadership over about 10,000 Franciscan sisters and the third order of St. Francis.
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Denis Schuler
Brothers Minor of
St. Francis
Franciscan Fathers
France
Foulda
Germany
Belevitin
Tsis
United States
Paterson
N. J
Artistic framing and woodwork at PadvisoN & BRY
A fragmentary ad notes artistic framing and wood craftsmanship offered by PadvisoN and BRY at OP Stephenson street. The garbled text hints at pricing or scheduling during a spring housecleaning period and requests accurate placement of a new piece.
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Padvison & Bry Ber Ss
OP Stephenson St
Brewseaee Aged Ve Piiwar Nowell Whee Bowed
Aged individual from Brewseaee bows to a new civic event. The piece notes local figures and a community gathering planned for the coming week. Strong names and places anchor the brief.
Digestive Pills Claim Fast Relief for Indigestion
Dyspepsia and indigestion woes are touted as cured by pills that purport to cleanse the stomach regulate the bowels and aid digestion. Priced at 20 cents per box with money back if not satisfied, sold by C Prenther & Co. druggists at Galena Avenue and Galena Street.
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Mataria
Pather Williams
C. Prenther & Coo
Galena Avenue
Galena Street
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Rock
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Ain
Iain Aid
Fenores
Grousscup
Mattoon
North
Pirders Thompson
Circuit Court of
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Chester
Sprigefield
Death
Dorman & Co
Courty House
Freeport Gas Light & Coke Co
Kuehner
Edw. Allington, Jr
Allington
ACME
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