Sugar Beets Promising New Cash Crop in Illinois
In Lebanon Illinois on October 26 farmers near O'Fallon conducted a U S Department of Agriculture led test at Urbana. An acre under ordinary cultivation may yield 18 to 20 tons of sugar beets compared with 12 to 14 locally. If sugar content rivals Clinton county 21 16 percent, profits could be substantial and 8400 pounds per acre become plausible. This marks St Clair county’s first scientifically run beet experiment.
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Lebanon
Ill
O'Fallon
United States Department of Agriculture
Urbana
Breese
Clinton
Clinton County
St. Clair County
Weather for Boasts: Next 24 Hours in Onroago
Onroago reports unsettled weather for tonight and Wednesday with possible showers and a cooler outlook. Winds shift from southerly to northerly as a cold air mass moves through the region.
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Onroago
Sterling Mayor James F Platt Dies of Heart Disease
James F Platt died suddenly of heart disease at his Sterling home. He began as superintendent at Galt & Tracy Manufacturing, helped form Sterling Manufacturing with John D Tracy, served six terms as alderman, and was elected mayor in April. He leaves a widow and a son J W Platt, secretary of the company. Funeral is Wednesday afternoon.
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James F. Platt
Sterling, Iil
Galt & Tracy Manufacturing Company
Platt
John D. Tracy
Sterling Manufacturing Company
Sterling
J. W. Platt
Government reply to Woodford note outlined in energetic terms
Maprip dispatches report that the government will not provide publication of its reply to Woodford’s note. Official word says the reply follows prior dispatch lines and remains marked by energetic tones in all sections.
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Maprip
Woodford
Blizzard at Omaha Ends October Warmth Record
A blizzard closes October in Omaha and western Nebraska and South Dakota with heavy snow sweeping the eastern Rockies slope. The storm shows no sign of stopping and is expected to cause widespread damage across the region.
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Omaha
Nebraska
South Dakota
Rockies
Japan Flood Dims Japan. Thousands Left Hungry
Rain caused immense damage in Japan. In Aiychi prefecture forty two villages with ten thousand houses were submerged. Thousands depend on government aid for food. Many lives were lost.
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Japan
Tacoma
Aiychi
Money Loat in the Wreck Gargisons NY
The express car from the Central train wreck was raised today in Gargisons New York. One safe is missing and authorities estimate about 300000 dollars was inside the safe.
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Gargisons
N. Y
Central
Yellow Fever Reported in Cincinnati
Cincinnati reports a mild yellow fever case with no spread risk and no conditions for transmission present, according to a special dispatch from the city. Local officials express no apprehension about the outbreak.
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Cincinnati
Snowbound Denver Grinds Power Lines After Heavy Storm
A fierce snowstorm in Denver Colo blocked electric lines starting last night and continuing through forenoon, with heavy accumulation disrupting service and travel. Special coverage notes the city grappling with outages and winter conditions.
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Denver
Col
Senator Morgan Returns From Hawaii With Fever
Senator Morgan II Ban Dixao Cal Opt special reports he arrived from Hawaii last night and woke with a high fever this morning indicating possible illness and need for rest or medical check.
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Morgan II
Ban Dixao
Cal
Morgan
Hawaii
Storm Along the Coast Del Delaware Break Water
Storm continues with little abatement the sea remains very high along the coast. Weather bulletins indicate strong winds and rough surf affecting coastal areas near Delaware Breakwater. Marine conditions stay hazardous for small craft and beach activities.
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Delaware
McGlynn Reinstated to New York Parish in Peace with Corrigan
In New York on October 26 a wave of political and church talk followed the news that Rev. Fr. McGlynn has made peace with Archbishop Corrigan and will return to a key city parish. Once unfrocked for insubordination linked to Henry George, he now resumes priestly standing with a Newbury parish prior to a hoped New York return and potential influence on the election.
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Fr. McGlynn
Archbishop Corrigan
New York
Father McGlynn
Corrigan
Henry George
McGlynn
Newbury
St. Stephen’s Church
Mgr
Satolli
Needlework Guild donations requested by Oct 27
Directors of the Needlework Guild are asked to gather all promised donations and send them with their lists to the Brewster house on Wednesday morning October 27. They will be received by Mrs. Porter, president of the Guild.
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Needlework Guild
Brewster House
Porter
A Good Attraction by A McNamara & Co Shoes
A McNamara and Co place in their show window an adjustable window rack displaying a fine line of fall and winter shoe styles. The display highlights new footwear suitable for the coming season.
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A. McNamara & Co
Markets report from Board of Trade and stock yards
Closing quotations show October wheat 93 and December wheat 94, with corn at 24 and 25, oats 17 and 18, pork and lard futures around 7.70/4.20 and 8.75/4.32. Hog brisk trade at Union Stock Yards. cattle steady. sheep steady to weak. Freeport note cites mixed signals from Europe and potential higher prices ahead amid imports and weather. Chicago and Northwest receipts listed. primary wheat and corn intake contrasted with shipments and total clearances.
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Board of Trade and Stock Yards
UNION
Mabert
Freeport Board OF Trade
Freeport
Schwartz, Dupee & Co
M. EK. McHenry
Paris
Liverpool
St. Louis
New York
Duluth
Montreal
Shorts
Northwest
WuanAt
Oalle
Potatoes War Hits Winslow Prices Plunge
From our correspondent Winslow reports a potato price drop to 45 cents per bushel after eight rail cars arrive. A buyer sold 700 bushels at that price and plans to bring 700 more on November 2. Farmers flood town, many leave with no stock, others expect further declines as 1800 bushels are unloaded at 45 to 50 cents.
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Winslow
Beauty in a Bottle Promises Youthful Appearance
An ad-style line extols Rocky Mountain Tea as nature’s beautifier that keeps one young. It cites Emmert & Burrell as the sellers. The promotional tone targets readers seeking enhanced looks.
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Emmert & Burrell
Real estate firm Knorr and Hildren buy 28 Wheel Factory lots
Knorr and Hildren, real estate dealers, purchased 28 lots in the Wheel Factory Addition from D. O. Stover. The exact consideration is not disclosed but likely under 100000 dollars. The deal highlights active land consolidation in the district.
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Knorr & Hildren
D. O. Stover
Electric Bitters advertised as relief for female complaints
A vintage drug ad touts Electric Bitters as peculiarly effective for female ailments and general weakness. It claims benefits for loss of appetite, constipation, headaches, fainting, nerves, sleeplessness, and dizziness, promising health and strength with a 50 cent price at Emmert & Burrell's drug store.
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Emmert & Burrell
Pennsylvania Limited Promotes Luxury Train Features
Observation Car to New York parlor smoking car and library car with barber bath and bath facilities highlighted. Compartment sleeping cars offer private bedroom style comfort. H R Dering A G P Agt Chicago invites inquiries for full particulars.
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New York
Pennsylvania Limited
H. R. Dering
G. P. Agt
South
Clark ‘St
Chicago
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