Weather Review Reports Strong Corn Yields and Mixed Crops
The United States Weather Bureau summary for the week ending August 26 notes favorable rain and heat across central corn states aiding development and frost safety by September 15. Spring wheat harvest finished with good yields. cotton, tobacco, apples, and potatoes show mixed results across Kentucky, Virginia, Maryland, Texas, Arkansas, and the Deep South. Corn damage from windstorms limited. overall moisture adequate, plowing active, and the outlook for heavy yields remains favorable.
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United States Weather Bureau
Oklahoma
Indian Territories
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Arkansas
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
India
Kentucky
Virginia
Maryland
Thhe
Central District
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Gd. W. Taws
Rockefeller plans unprecedented gifts to education and charity
New York August 28 John D Rockefeller plans gifts of money for education and charitable ends that will surpass previous contributions. His son John D Rockefeller Jr will advise on selections and methods learned in Europe. Rockefeller Jr travels from Adirondacks to Cleveland and New York to discuss autumn gifts and his Sunday school. The elder Rockefeller plans to spend winter in France and Europe after opening the Sunday school class.
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Rocke _feller
New York
John D. Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Europe
Mr. Rockefeller, Jr
Adirondacks
Cleveland
Rockefeller
Pocanticon Hills
France
Rockefelter, Jr
Indians in Rockford Receive a Cane From Winnebago Chief
The Cairo Daily Argus reports Rockford Illinois center of interest where Winnebago Indians camp on the outskirts. Captain Williams is praised by the chief who, educated at Carlisle, remains primitive yet connected. The chief sends a handmade cane to Williams as a token of regard for his effort to obtain a government cannon for Duncan Park.
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Cairo
Argus
Rockford
Ives
Express
Cair
Winnebago County
Rock River
Carlisle
Daily Argus
Captain Williams
Ar Oee
W.butler Duncan
Duncan Park
Ian
Horticulturists to Meet in Harvard for NI Society Session
The Horticultural Society of Northern Illinois plans its 39th annual meeting at Harvard on December 7 and 8. Sessions include female led talks on Dec 7 and youth and school led talks on Dec 8, with experienced speakers. An exhibition of fruit and vegetables accompanies the event, premiums offered, and fruit or vegetables may be mailed in for display in cold storage.
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Northern Illinois Society
Harvard
The
Horticural Society of Northern ‘Illnois
D. Hercley & Sons
Wey
No Place for Men in Millinery Says Woman Leader
Mme Ida Hunt head of the National Milliners Association told reporters at the Chicago convention that men should keep out of millinery. She warned close contact with ribbons lace and feathers can erode manly character though some men may have artistic taste and color sense. She urged careful selection of male milliners and warned against overinvolvement weakening resolve and duties.
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Mme
Ida Hunt
National Milliner's Association
Masonic Temple
Chicago, Record+Herald
Dex
Avery
Mme. Hunt
Ures
Deneen Names Springfield Appointments To State Boards
Governor Deneen announced new appointments to Illinois state bodies. Charles G. Eckhart of Tuscola was named on the state board of pardons, succeeding M. T. Layman of Jacksonville. Lawrence B. Stringer was named minority member of the state board of claims and presiding officer, succeeding Luther M. Dearborn. Stringer had been the Democratic candidate for governor. Charles McMahon of Chicago was appointed superintendent of the north side free employment office. Charles W. Andrews of Chicago became grain registrar. Julius Johnson of Henry county was named chief clerk at the Pontiac reformatory. Henry Sims, a Chicago policeman, was appointed deputy warden of Joliet penitentiary.
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State Board of Claims
Springfield
Deneen
Charles G. Eckhart
Tuscola
Douglas County
State Board of Pardons
M. T. Layman
Jacksonville
Lawrence B. Stringer
Logan County
Board of Claims
Mr. Stringer
Luther M. Dearborn
Chicago
Hopkins-Sullivan Democrats
Charles McMahon
Waltram Street
North Side
Charles W. Andrews
Julius Johnson
Henry County
Pontiac Reformatory
Henry Sims
Joliet Penitentiary
Henderson Uses His Mark In Waterloo Deed
A warranty deed was filed in Waterloo transferring lots 23 and 24, block 2, Grandview Place, from David B. Henderson and wife of Dubuque to J. W. Sparktel for 500 dollars. The ex-speaker signs with his mark, reflecting paralysis. Reports vary on his health, with some saying improvement and others worsening. he remains a central figure in national affairs as battles of the Civil War replay in semi conscious moments.
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Waterloo
David B. Henderson
Guo. W. Kiesel
Tendarson
National
House of Representatives
Railroads clash over free tickets to Denver for G A R reunion
Western lines rush sale of reduced round trip tickets to Denver at 18.80 with return by Sept 12 and possible extension to October. Reports say heavy travel is expected as railroads compete, even amid an ironclad anti pass pact among G A R groups. The scramble involves multiple routes to Portland and disputes over official carriage and carrier conventions.
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Western
Ovdn
Denver
Grand Army of the Republic
Freeport
Western Territory
Trafic
Portland
Great Western
Spo
Letter Carriers’ Association
Burlington
Great Northern
Will Consider Rates Today For Royal Arcanum Session
A special session of the Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanum was called for today at Hotel Victory Put-in-Bay Ohio to reconsider proposed rate revisions amid protests from state councils. Officers say the old plan and extra assessments could cover needs, with eight years seen as a reasonable transition, and debate centers on repealing the recent table rates.
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Wisconsin
Supreme Council of the Royal Arcannum
Hotel Victory
Put-in- Bay
Royal Arcanum
Arcanum
Supreme Council
Order
September in the Garden Month by Month
The article notes September as a peak gardening month with heavy bloom and lush foliage. It discusses ongoing summer to fall transitions, ongoing work for winter houseplants, and planting for winter blooming roses, marking September as a busy, preparatory period without frost yet in the north.
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Chelehene
Juge
Amteur
September garden tasks for bulbs and perennials
The article advises lifting chrysanthemums early before winter fires, potting plants after midmonth, and fertilizing them as they resume growth. September focus includes preparing beds with cow manure for bulbs, buying Roman hyacinths and Madonna lilies early, and protecting bulbs with a foot of leaves. Hydrangeas, azaleas, pansies, hollyhocks, and canna roots are to be pruned, replanted, or started indoors as frost approaches.
Babies Enter to Win Prizes at Lewis & Clark Baby Day
Portland declares September 16 a baby day at the Lewis and Clark exposition with prizes across seven age classes. First thousand children receive souvenir medals, with categories for fattest, smallest, eye color, hair, dress, and novelty carriage. Entries free. judges use numbered sheets to keep identities hidden. Miss McKeowan oversees entries with many already registered.
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Portland
Dan McAlen
Holidays on rural routes suspend on major observances
Postmaster General George B Cortelyou orders suspension of all rural free delivery routes on New Year's Day Washingtons Birthday Decoration Day Independence Day Labor Day and Thanksgiving Day each calendar year. Normal rates restored on routes between Chicago Buffalo New York Boston and eastern points. Nickel Plate road offers first class service with trains to New York and Boston at low rates. Dining car meals available while colored porters attend to passengers comfort. No extra fare on Nickel Plate trains. General Agent John Y Calahan Chicago advertises services from LaSalle Street and Adams Street offices.
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George B. Coytelyou
Washington
George B. Cortelyou
Chicago
Buffala
New York
Hoston
Chiscago
Boston
Satlinss
Atheins
John
Calahan
Tly Adais Street
Ravi
Hutto
Nickel Plate Road
Almeriéin Club
LaSalle Street
John Y. Calahun
Adams Street
Electric lighted props highlight The Royal Chef at Grand Opera
The Royal Chef at Grand Opera House September 4 features electric lighted feather boas and a 16 foot diameter umbrella that lights up with 262 incandescents. Frank Smithson created the effects for the opening number and last act, adding kaleidoscopic color to the stage. Polly Primrose headlines tonight under D. L. Williamson’s management with Pol ly Primrose drawing praise in prior roles.
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Grand Opera House
Frank Smithson
Shubert
Williamson
Polly Primrose
Carol Arden
Belasco
Charles Frohman
Lady Windemere
Blanch Walsh
Cause of Hay Fever and Hyomei Cure Claim
A dated advertisement promotes Hyomei as the only cure for hay fever, promising relief from sneezing watery eyes and nasal discharge by simulating a change of climate at home. It emphasizes savings on mountain trips, details the inhaler kit costing 1, extras 40 cents, and offers a money back guarantee if results fall short.
Chocolate shop giveaway at Taylor's notice
Sult's Lenovation Chocolate Shop offers a prize of a three pound box, one pound boxes from several brands, and a Salt's Special assortment to customers buying Soda Ice Cream or Candy from Aug. to Sep. A numbered ticket draw occurs Saturday Sept. with results posted at Innovation Mountain. Fall hats arriving in new SHAPPY Derby and soft styles at Golden Eagle.
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Sult’s
Lenovation Chocolate Shop
Lownes
Enaehk
Innovation Mountain
Young Men's Christian Association Officers Elected
At the northern Illinois YMCA officers meeting in Rockford A W Beckner of Rockford was elected chairman and H B Hawkins of Belvidere secretary and treasurer. Members represented Beloit Rockford Elgin Janesville Belvidere and Freeport. The next meeting will be at Beloit on October 11.
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Young Men's Christian Associations of
Northern Illinois
Rockford
A. W. Beckner
H. B. Hawkins
Belvidere
Beloit
Elgin
Janesville
Freeport
Notice to Schools Patrons Office Hours for Opening
S E Raness Superintendent of Schools announces office hours in the library building from 2 to 5 PM on weekdays to handle preliminary business for school openings. Schools will open at 8:80 Tuesday morning September 5. First time entrants should see for entrance cards. children six by January 30 may enter this semester if they arrive in September or October. Parents urged to buy supplies in advance. avoid writing names in books until sure of correctness.
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Exrgance Corps
S. E
Ranees
The Quaker Doctors Visit for Consultations
Eminent physicians offer all day consultations Tuesday with cured patients praising the Quaker remedies. Their reputation is established and those suffering should seek treatment. Office in the River building with hours 9 to 12, 1 to 2 and 7 to 9 p.m.
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