Campaign funds raise for negro education center in Geneseo
The Geneseo campaign raised 16,000 beyond 50,000 goal to aid Julius Rosenwald and N. W. Har to establish a negro branch of the YMCA. Citizens pledge further 25,000, with local support described as a striking example of self-help and community unity.
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Julius Rosenwald
N. W. Har
Men's Christian Association
Kagzoga
Jus H W. McCormick
Record-Herald of
Atelty
Chicago
Short ballot urged for California and Illinois officials
A plea for shorter ballots argues that elective state and county offices should be appointive, with governors naming top officials like attorney general and secretary of state. The piece notes federal practice and Illinois precedent, contending concentrated executive power could improve government. Also reports a Geneseo school meeting and rising high school enrollment.
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California
Tinois
Secretary of State
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Phe—Ghiergo
Ghie
Nuimbe
United States
Permittes
Senate
States
Illinois
Cook County
Public Sale on Iy Farm Near Geneseo Feb 8 1911
Auction begins 10 a.m. at the premises four miles north of Geneseo with 9 horses, 2 cows, 22 yearlings and steers, 24 sows, 200 chickens, farm equipment, household goods, and more. Terms cash under 310, credit over 10 with 7 percent interest if unpaid. 5 percent discount for cash. Listing includes Mac Tibbs Devinney Harrington as auctioneers and Harvey Holzinger as clerk.
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Iy Farm
Geneseo
Carlson-Stromberg
Mac Tibbs
Devinney
Ottawa to Seek Local Census Recount After 1910 Drop
Dissatisfied with Washington figures showing Ottawa population falling from 10 558 in 1900 to 8 535 in 1910 the Ottawa Development association plans a complete local census. An Ottawa citizen will be interviewed and officials will conduct an official recensus to ensure accuracy.
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Washington
Ottawa Development Association
Ottawa
Dougherty Denied Parole By State Board
Newton C. Dougherty, inmate at Joliet penitentiary for looting Peoria school funds, was denied parole by the state board of pardons last week. The decision ends his attorneys large effort to win release and shocks his wife, a former Princeton resident and daughter of Richard Edwards, ex Peoria County superintendent.
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Newton C. Doughterty
Joliet
Peoria
State Board-Of-Pardons
Superintendent of Schools
Dougherty
Princeton
Richard—Edwards
Princeton Congregational Church
Peoria County
Notice to Geneseo Township Highway Fence Owners
The undersigned highway commissioners warn Geneseo township property owners to cut and burn hedge fences and rubbish to meet state law MAIP requirements by March. Fences untrimmed by then will be cut by the commissioners at the owner's expense. Public is warned no rubbish and debris on highways. Violators will be prosecuted. Swansor KE Sommers Joseph ogl highway commissioners.
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Jeseo
Geneseo
Swansor KE. Sommers
Joseph ¥Ogl
G C I Notes On New Tables Classes And Debates
G C I notes two new 12 foot tables added to the business room. The class of 1910 gifts a pro gram circle called Saturday its forthcoming event. Over thirty students enroll in bookkeeping and nearly as many in shorthand and typewriting. The grammar class has thirty one students the largest in academic work. A Friday debate with Hickory Grove is planned on consolidation of schools. Mr Thompson in the conservatory of music reports success with piano and voice classes and a large chorus rehearsing The Crucifixion Mondays at 8 pm. The agriculture class includes young men with farm experience eager to learn technical and experimental aspects.
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Hickory Grovée School
Avill
Thompson
Conservatory of Music
Public Sale of Farm Property Near Geneseo and Atkinson
Monday February 6 at the Christian Gierhart farm premises 6 miles northeast of Geneseo and 8 miles northwest of Atkinson. Auction features 9 horses 30 Durham cattle two-year-old mares and calves hogs straw feed corn household goods and farming equipment including binders drills wagons and harnesses. Terms cash with approved security and a discount for cash. George Desinney auctioneer and Harves Hol zinger clerk.
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F Woljever
Geneseo
Atkinson
Christian Gierhart
Poland
Illinois agriculture program seeks bigger campus to meet demand
Two week University of Illinois College of Agriculture course attendees toured the facilities and fields. Enrollment has surged to nearly 700, with projections of 500 more in ten years if space grows, as critics call for expanded facilities and a statewide agricultural campaign.
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University of Ilinois
College of Agriculture
Hhe College of Agriculture
E Davenport
Ais
Wome
Davenport
Jean
College of
Illinois
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South Carolina
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Gether
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United Sates
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Jones
Oglesby
Woodhull Dispatch
Public
Education Association
Lorimer
Swedish Lutheran Church
C. J. Miner
Macie Rapp
Simon Rapp
Farmers National Bank
South School
North School
Sam
Ae Loxe
Golden State Limited
Rock Island Lines
Hill Floral
Geneséo
Ceresota
L. B. Rastede
Geneseo, II
Hoosier
Valley
Colorado
Colorado Land & Investment Company
Bent County
Pn Inca
Rocky Ford
This County
Minnesota
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