Alfalfa Bacteria Boost Illinois Soil Yields
Illinois Agricultural Bulletin promotes using alfalfa bacteria to fix nitrogen from air, enabling profitable alfalfa on local soils. It notes many Illinois fields lack native bacteria, recommends inoculation, lime, and bone meal to improve crops and soil health across diverse regions.
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Minois
University of Illinois Agricultural Experience Station
Ilinois
Illinois
Agricultural Press
Central States
Illinots
Urbana
Bucklen Arnica Salve Cures Severe Surgical Infection
A. C. Stiekvel of Miletus West Virginia reports a dangerous operation to remove a malignant growth from his daughter's hip was prevented by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. He claims the persistent use cured the infection and other injuries. Sold for 23 cents by J. E. Wright druggist.
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Bucklen
A.C Stiekvel
Miletus
W. Va
J. E. Wright Druggiet
Father of Two Boys Smothered Near Sheffield
John Hale, father of two smothered boys north of Mineral, was arrested for attempted murder after a saloon quarrel in Mineral. Hale drew a gun on Potaro Clarke, who disarmed him and narrowly avoided an accidental discharge. Hale bound over to the September grand jury with $200 bond, unable to post it, and jailed in Princeton.
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Mineral
Hale
Potaro Clarke
Clarke
Hare
Justice of the Peace
Princeton
Uncle Sam
Rock Island County
Middle West
Moline
C. H. Deere
Ilinois
John Deere
United States
Pioneer Bank
People’s Savings Bank & Trust CO
Moline, Clinois
Texas Wonder hailed as best remedy for kidney and rheumatic ills
A testimonial letter from a user in May 1903 praises the Texas Wonder as superior to many remedies for kidney and rheumatic ailments. It claims personal success with the product and urges others to try this trusted remedy.
Texas Wonder Cure Claim for Kidney and Bladder Troubles
An advertisement touts Texas Wonder Hall's Great Discovery as a universal cure for kidney and bladder ailments. It claims effectiveness for diabetes seminal issues weak backs and urinary irregularities in men and women and bladder problems in children. It promises mail order if not sold locally and urges testimonials.
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B. W Hall
P. O. Box
St. Louis
De Witts Little Early Risers Advertised
An advertisement extols De Witt's Little Early Risers as reliable pleasant pills that cleanse the system without gripe. Sold by J. E. Wright.
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de Witt
J. E. Wright
Atlantic Por May opens with essays on art and life
The Atlantic Monthly's May issue features Man and the Actor by Richard Mansfield, Campaign with President Roosevelt by John Burroughs, and Life Insurance and Speculation by Charles J Bullock. It includes essays on the critic and the law, guidebooks, holidays, the terraced garden, Froude, and The Art of Composition, plus fiction by Rideout and poems by Carman and Gilder. The issue also presents the first installment of A Sketch in Black detailing antebellum Southern conditions.
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John Burroughs
Roosevelt
Yellowstone
Charles J Bullock
R. W. Child
Baedeker
J. F. Muirhead
W. R. Thayer
H. M. Rideout
Florence Converse
Chester B. Fernal
Elsie Singmaster
Bliss Carmatin
Richard Watson Gilder
Indian Chief Discovers Remedy Conklin Salve at Paterson’s
An old Indian Chief over a century ago found a remedy for cuts bruises burns and similar injuries. The Conklin Salve is offered for sale at Paterson's drug store.
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Conklin
Paterson
Notice to Hunters Prohibit Sunday Trespass in County
Local landholders وصrohibit Sunday hunting and all trespassing on their farms. They vow to prosecute offenders and stop hunting in their neighborhood. Signatories include J M Cosizii ExursrD Repes M Roo and James Fabrre with others.
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Exursrd
Repes M Roo
Jonss
Conurss
Grondys Huxter
F. W. Weixglen
James Fabrre
Seed distribution keeps free seed supply, Congress backs it
The National House voted to preserve free seed distribution through malls. Seed houses oppose, citing injury to business, while proponents argue the program educates farmers and stimulates demand for better seed varieties. The Galeburg Register and Republican Register endorse continued distribution.
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