Republican Convention for Twelfth District at Freeport
The Republican voters of the Twelfth Senatorial District in Illinois are to send delegates to a May fifteenth convention in Freeport for nominating one senator and two representatives. Representation bases on McKinley votes in 1896, with counties listed for districting and leadership by Gann Parkinson Waite and others.
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Tilinois
Freeport
Philadelphia
State Board of Equalization
McKinley
Boone County
Tlibo County
Ogla
Stephenson County
Winnebago
Y. M.C
Peoria
Tuesdy
Republican County Central Committee
Congress
Board of Equalization
United States
Ilinois
Hingis
Senate
Legis
Otoer
William NcKinley
Judge Garver Saws Wood for Exercise at Dawn
Rockford Republic reports Judge Garver, recently elevated to the bench, seeks morning exercise by sawing a pile of wood. Neighbors attest to his earnest effort and disciplined routine. The judge wonders why he never found such pleasure at the woodpile in his boyhood.
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Rockford Republic
Garver
Bowling Plans Considered by Rockford Gesang Verein
A special meeting of the Rockford Germania Gesang Verein will meet at Germania hall on South Madison street next Sunday afternoon to discuss building a new bowling alley in the basement. The two existing alleys are crowded and in high demand. Bowling has become a citywide craze, prompting this expansion. De Witt's Little Early Risers are advertised as a remedy for constipation and liver issues. H. J. Moogk.
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Rockford
Rockford Germania Gesang Verein
Germania Hall
Madison Street
Rockford Republic
Sixth annual farmers institute closes with strong attendance
The sixth annual institute for farmers of Stephenson County ended this afternoon to general satisfaction. Despite unfavorable weather, officers for the ensuing year were chosen and the event was praised as the best yet in the northern part of the state. Topics were well handled and practical ideas were shared.
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Stephenson County
Notable Farmers Talk at Illinois Event Sounds Again
Attendees heard Gibler's orchestra and recitations by Miss Hazel Shippy and Miss Blanche Knipschild. T. J. Van Matre spoke on the evolving life and farming futures, urging agricultural education and honest conduct as keys to prosperity and social balance.
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Gibler
Hazel Shippy
Blanche Knipschild
T. J. van Matre
Fayette, Wis
J. A. Keith
DeKalb
van Matre
Evolutionist
Doctors of Divinity
Ilinois
Ime
The Actual and Possible Relations of Agriculture to Social Life
A reflective piece on how agriculture links to social life and progress. It argues that culture and liberty rise from towns to farms, urging reforms to attract youth to farming by enriching farm life and community ways. It compares urban abundance with farm potential and calls for intensified social engagement.
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Norest
Lormerly
Sarlal
Tito
Education and farm life in the modern state
John A. Knight of DeKalb Illinois argues that legislation guides social behavior and fosters cultural diffusion. He warns against selfish capital focus, praises farmer organizing efforts like rural mail delivery and libraries, and asserts education is essential to elevate farm life within two decades.
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Fife
John A
KGITH
Dekalb, Il
Institute in full swing with music and talk
The morning session filled the decorated circuit court room as President Mannix opened the institute. Rosenstiel and Son provided sweet music while the Y M C A male quartet drew applause. Miller Purvis of Lake Forest discussed A few of my mistakes, sharing circus days and a witty, engaging talk.
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Mannix
Institute
Purvis
Burr Robbin
Freeport
Mistakes as a Path to Progress in Farming and Citizenship
The speaker argues that making mistakes fuels growth in farming and invention, from early tools to modern harvesters. He cites personal dairy and pig-raising trials, lessons on feed and breeding, and warns against overambition. He urges farmers to study errors, exercise restraint, and defend liberty through prudent governance and education.
Young Rigney Delivers Vivid Talk On The Farmer's Duty
Win Rigney of Cockrell, son of the late Stephen Rigney, spoke on The Farmer's Duty and Worth as a Citizen. The Damascus debating society alumnus electrified the audience with a polished oratorical style, confident voice and graceful gestures, prompting predictions of a bright future. He outlined core civic responsibilities and the value of agricultural stewardship.
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Win
Rigney
Cockrell
Stephen Rigney
Ian
Damascus
The Farmer's Duty and Worth as a Citizen
A reflective essay traces the role of government and authority through three millennia. It argues governments are necessary to maintain law and order and enable civilization, while acknowledging their potential evil when misused. It frames authority as derived from the people’s rights and duty.
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Lexington
Bunker AH
Yorktown
Appomatox
God of Nations
Atlantic
Golden Gate
Washington
America
Arch of Liberty
WM. Rigney
Red Oak
Prof Holden on Farm Nitrogen Loss and Soil Fertility
Champaign professor Holden discussed findings on how farming methods drain or preserve soil. He warned grain and dairy farms lose nitrogen, risking capital, and urged using clover to draw nitrogen from air to maintain or grow soil fertility. Audience questions showed strong interest in applying these lessons.
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Holden
Champaign
Illinois
Prof
Ttolden
Experiment Station Results on Soil Fertility
Prof. Holden recommended using the soya bean and the cow pea, but noted nothing beat clover for maintaining fertility, according to the agricultural experiment station report.
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Holden
Senator Aspinwall Speaks at Farmers Institute Session
Afternoon session drew record attendance in the circuit courtroom with music and papers by T. J. VanMatre W. R. Hostetter Mt Carroll and Frank Shepherd on Farm Dairy. Senator Aspinwall discussed rural representation in Springfield noting the need to build cross state support and praising the agricultural college domestic science efforts and farmers institutes.
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T. J. VanMatre
W. R. Hostetter
Mt. Carroll
Frank Shepherd
Senator Aspinwall
Farmers’ Institute
Springfield
Ilinois
State House
Illinois
Egypt
Chicago
Cook County
Northern Illinois
Central
Southern Illinois
T Illinois
Agricultural College
Holden
Farmers’ Institutes
United
Aspinwall
Domestic Science Association
State University
Stephenson County Domestic Science notes officers
Delegates to the state convention at Mt. Vernon include J. A. Philipps and L. M. Swanzey. The institute elected officers President Mrs. G. W. Shippy, Vice President Mrs. Confer, Secretary Miss Ada Blakeway, Treasurer Mrs. L. M. Swanzey, with delegates Miss Cora Hunt, Mrs. H. S. Blakeway, Mrs. George W. Shippy. Concluded on page two.
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L. M. Swanzey
Cora Hunt
H.S. Blakeway
George W. Shippy
Markets Close With Varied Grain and Livestock Quotes
Chicago closing Board of Trade quotations show May wheat at 65, May corn 383i, May oats 237-24, May pork 10 824, May lard 5 974, May ribs 5.75. Stock market reports list cattle steady to down, hogs up to nickels higher, sheep steady, and Northwestern receipts with city totals. C. W. Killen provides daily figures from Fry's block.
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Cutcago
Board of Trade
Chicago
Union Stock Yard
C. W. Killen
Fry
Curoaco
Northwestern
Minneapolis
Duluth
Union lodge meets this evening and women workers meet tomorrow
Union Lodge No. 188 of the B of L F holds a meeting this evening. The Society of Women Workers of the First Presbyterian Church will meet tomorrow at 2:30 PM in the church parlors, with a larger attendance desired.
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Union Lodge
B. of L. F
Society of Women Workers
First Presbyterian Church
Appealed Case Involving Steve Dales and George Schmelzle
The case from Stock ton where Steve Dales sues George Schmelzle for 71 50 has been appealed from Justice Witte to the circuit court. The item includes a health ad for Dr Wood s Norway Line Syrup and Emmert Burrell promoting remedies for coughs and colds.
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Steve Dales
Stockton
George Schmelzle
Justice Witte
Circuit Court
Officers Chosen and Adjournment Actions
Officers chosen were President W. C. Swanzey Ridott First vice president S M Malnix Damascus Treasurer I B Walker Dakota Secretary A Phillips Damascus Assistant secretary C A Bolender Buckeye Vice presidents J W Stock Harlem A J Rees Erin J A Eells Silver Creek Samuel Markel Lancaster Geo F Swarts Freeport Henry Lichtenberger Freeport E O Peck Florence W L Lawhorn West Point Chas A Bolender Buckeye B S Cooper Rock Grove W W Etzler Winslow L Sheffey Loran Thomas Niblo Rock Run A Dammeier Kent Geo W Shippy Waddains Walter
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W. C. Swanzey
Ridott
S. M. Malnix
Damascus
I. B. Walker
Dakota
Ed. A. Phillips
C. A. Bolender
Buckeye
J. W. Stock
Harlem
A. J. Rees
Erin
J. A. Eells
Silver Creek
Samuel Markel
Lancaster
Geo. F. Swarts
Freeport
Henry Lichtenberger
E. O. Peck
Florence
W. L. Lawhorn
West Point
Chas
A. Bolender
B.S. Cooper
Rock Grove
W. W. Etzler
Winslow
L. Sheffey
Loran
Thomas Niblo
Rock Run
A. Dammeier
Kent
Geo. W. Shippy
Waddains
Walter
Hair Work in All Its Branches. Mrs. A C Thomas
Mrs A C Thomas announces hair work services at 255 Galena Street offering a range of styling and restoration options. Local readers are invited to inquire for custom designs and maintenance appointments.
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A C. Thomas
Galena Street
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