Presidential remarks spark farm meeting in Rock Falls
A political gathering in Rock Falls featured remarks by Mr. Patterson and a president’s call for farmers to engage. The session touched on debt, state services, railroad rates, and calls for reform, with afterthoughts on legislative work in Springfield and education plans.
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Springfield
United States
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France
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Chicago
Aman
Pier Frorming
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Education showcase praised by Eaton and educators
In the presence of parents and friends the article describes exhibits from students including cooking sewing and various crafts, plus farm and garden products. It notes General Eaton and other educators approve the ideas with strong reasons supporting practical, student driven learning.
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General Eaton
United States
Farmers Association Fifth District to Convene at Freeport
The annual meeting of the Farmers Association of the Fifth Congressional District of Illinois will meet at the Court House in Freeport on Thursday February 12 to elect officers for the ensuing year and transact other business. A public invitation is issued and eminent speakers will address the meeting. By Order of the Central Committee D W Dawe President.
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Farmers’ Association of
Fifth Congressional District
Illinois
Court House
Freeport
Central Committee
D. W. Dawe
Freeport Public Schools Monthly Report January 1874
Report of Freeport Public Schools for the month ending January 30 1874. Details include River Lincoln Avenue Union Third Ward and Best Ward school attendance punctuality divisions teachers and principals. High School enrollment attendance and percentages listed with totals and averages. Married names Yeagle Bolender Finney Bike Freese Mishler noted.
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Lincoln Avenue School
K. A. Elliott
River School
F. A. Rosebrugh
Incoln Avenue School
Brigham
Marher
Grain Prices Read from Historical Ledger
The record lists per bushel prices for wheat corn oats and barley with hay figures and assorted identifiers suggesting a 20th century agriculture market ledger. Values indicate wheat corn and oat prices along with hay and barley classifications and unit prices.
Market Report Chicago Wheat and Commodities in February 9 1874
Chicago markets show wheat firmer and moderately active with No 2 spring around 41 to 44 cents cash and March seller at 1.22, corn in demand with No 2 near 56 to 57 cents cash, oats stronger with No 2 at 42 to 47 cents, rye steady at 28 to 83 cents, barley firmer at 1.55 to 1.80, beef cattle and hogs varied with pork at 14.50 to 14.90 for March and April, lard around 9.25 to 9.30, dressed hogs 6.40 to 6.50, stockers to best beeves 3.50 to 6, general dullness in flour and provisions favoring buyers.
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Chicago
Dr Seth Arnold Cough Killer Advertised Across Rail Lines
An old newspaper ad touts Dr Seth Arnold's Cough Killer as a superior remedy for lung and throat ailments. It claims quick safe relief for coughs and colds with a money back promise. The piece lists retail prices and notes Emmert & Burrell druggists in Freeport Illinois as local vendors.
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Medical Corporation
Woonsocket
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Emmert & Burrell
Freeport
Ill
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