Farmers Club Meets in Grove Elects Officers and Debates Politics
The Rook Grove Farmers Club met January 14 1878 in Grove district No.1 and elected officers led by K Brentzer as President and Francis A Osin as Secretary. Delegates were chosen for a State Farmers Convention in Bloomington on the 16th of the month. They reported seed results noting white schoonen oats yielded 20 bushels per 4 pounds and discussed uniting farmers into a political party. The proceedings will be published in the Freeport land Bulletin and Prairie Farmer.
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Jani
Grove
Farmera’ ‘Club
Vis. Cit
K. Brentzer
Chambers J. Recording and Cor
Francis A. Osin
Earey Levi - Keister
Cothyde Chambers
H. C. Frankeberpid
Fisher
State Farmers
Bloomington
D. K. Brenizer
Club
John Stair
Freeport Land Bulletin
The
Western Farmer
Go Prairie Farmer
On Motion
Adad
Francis A. Cain
Sec'y
Farmers Convention at Bloomington Draws Large Attendance
About 800 delegates attended the Bloomington farmers convention with delegates from Benson County Rock River Grange and other groups. A resolution urged extending time for tax collection while much time was spent on the freight railroad issue and related economic concerns.
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Bloomington Rek
Benson County
Rock River
D. R. Bernigerhell
Rock Creek
Dea Faviess
Farmers’ Club of
Galena
Richard Barrett
S. H
Whiteside County
Buel
J. A. Patterson
Iteside County
Grant Grange
O. BE
Sistute
Jon
W. O. Flagg
Canton
New York
Chicago
Tax laws on unpaid personal property taxes debated
Letters from Gen. Lip Pincott and Freeport town collector discuss adding back unpaid personal property taxes to current year bills. The exchange argues the legislature may authorize collection, with unpaid debts potentially pursued by suit under common law. The issue draws public attention as officials defend the practice.
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Freeport
Richard Parrison
Eny
P. P
C. E. Lipppincorr
Freeport Lectures Set by Northwestern President and Speaks
Freeport hosts lectures by Dr. Fowler championing the Coming Woman and Rev. J. A. Reed who assails Lamon’s Lincoln life. Fowler speaks on the Coming Woman on the 81st inst with Reed expected February 1. Tickets available at Emmert and Burrell. Proceeds go to worthy objects if expenses are covered.
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North- Western University
Springfield
Dr. Fowler
Esther
J. A. Reed
Christian
Prilgrima Progress
Lamon
Lincoln
Reed
Philipic
Pittsburg
Washington
Freeport
Emmert & Burrell
Osage Orange Seed and Miscellaneous Readings
Osace Onanes Szsep.-W. H. Mann of Gilman Illinois visits after Texas trip to inspect Osage orange seed stock. He reports seed quality despite weather issues and annual supply challenges. The piece adds assorted literary quotes and a note on corn as fuel, noting its price stability and value.
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Osace Onanes Szsep
W. H. Mann
Gilman
Texas
Religious thought on truth and practice in faith
A long meditation on how love, honesty, and habit shape religious life. The piece contrasts false liberalism with conviction, urges doctrine as root of Christian work, and recalls stories of churchgoing, conversion, and clergy shifts, noting Kenyon College and Roman Catholic alignment.
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United States
Dr. B
Haven
Prof
Gregory
Best & Morgan Seek $75,000 for New Spring Plans
The well known firm of Best & Morgan urgently seeks seventy five thousand dollars to be raised before spring trade. To meet this need the entire dry goods stock across all departments has been marked down to attract urgent purchases. Thousands of dollars’ worth have been selected with orders for immediate sale at reduced prices as the house prepares for a new spring appearance.
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Best & Morgan
Chicago
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