How Crop Reports Are Made and Issued
The weather bureau in Illinois issues weekly crop reports. William Burns directs the climate and crop service, compiling data from county correspondents across three districts. Maps color coded by red blue and black lines show county production, guiding judgments on corn oats wheat and fruits and indicating where shortages or abundance may affect markets.
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Weather Bureau
Climate and Crop Service
State of
Ilinois
William @. Burns
Marion
Franklin County
Anh
MedLean
Sangaman
Macon
Pratt
Champaign
Mingis
LaSalle
Christin
Sangamon
Vermillion
Uh- Has
Illinois
Farmers Use Color Maps To Gauge State Crop Prospects
A map driven method shows red lines outlining productive zones for corn potatoes and other crops across Illinois. The article notes key counties where crop failure or success would impact statewide yields and emphasizes location over sheer report count for accurate forecasting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell
Altom
Sangamon
IlInois
A Widow's Luck and a Life Insurance Turnaround
A widow explains how avoiding coffee and using Postum Food Coffee improved her heart trouble and headaches, enabling her to pass a life insurance examination after years of rejection. She credits Postum with restored health and ongoing use. Also notes street find, ads, and travel train details from the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum Company
Battle Creek
Mieh
Westville
Forious Fighting and Health Aid Social Notice
Forious Fighting quotes Geo W Hoffman Harper Washington curing chronic stomach and liver issues with Electric Bitters. Advertisement notes price 60c, offered by Joseph Emmert. Also GA R social lawn event hosted by Mrs Gale and Mrs Harting on Wednesday June 28 at No Cottonwood St with program and cake ice cream for 10c. Public invited.
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Geo. W. Hoffman
Harper, Wash
Joseph Emmert
Gale
Harting
No. & Cottonwood Street
Cherries for sale and umbrella repairs offered
A short local ad notes ripe cherries for sale from well cured trees and offers umbrella repair and covering services. Contact J. W. Menon by phone Si4 or G-24bF at 87 Galenast for details and pricing.
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J. W. Menon
Wrecked Fan Brought For Repair At Ridgway Co
A badly damaged electric fan was brought into Ridgway Electric Co after a serious wreck. The guard rail, main shaft, and blades are visibly bent and burnt. The firm advertises specialization in difficult repairs and a wide line of electric sundries with a shop open daily.
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Ridgway Electric Co
Ridgways
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Peter Thompson
Buster Brown
Sailor
F. A. Read
Boyasa
Fauntleroy
Hermsmeier
I &c
W.J. Young & Co
G. HH
Little & Co
Ottowagner
Galena St. Tu Eee
Parison
J. W. Benston
Holister
Rocky Mountain
Joseph Bammert
New York
Chicago
R. Thompson, G. 2. A
Michigan St
Milwaukee
Pound
Freeport
Troy
Ryan
Journal
Union Loan & Building
Association
Rice Bldg
E. Mayer
Stephnnson
Freeport, Tl
America
May Manton Patter
Chickering & Sons, Kurtzman, Emerson, Ivers & Pond
Belinding
Sterling, Schiller, Grown, Capen, Cable
Lake Side
Merrifield
Wellington
Warner, Meister, Singer and Bachman
John Hea
Mann Building
Golden House
Olas
da Dey Warner
Smantle
Zongwell
Hornung
Pride OF
Jennico
Awand
Castle
Goronlia
Crawford
Heart OF Rome
Tsham
Churchill
David
Harum
Weatwott
Marath
The
Freeport Hardware Company
Galena Street
Hlinoig
Japan
Burrell Brothers
Wholesaie
Stephenson
Wright
Wim. C. Wright & Co
Stephenson St
Ye Sros
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