Record oat yields in Lawrence estate farms Northern Illinois
The estate of the late George A. Lawrence on farms in Marshall Putnam and La Salle Counties reported sowing 1500 acres to oats with yields averaging over 60 bushels per acre totaling more than 90 000 bushels. Wheat on 980 acres was also strong. Storage overflow and marketing of surplus grain were noted.
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Illinois
George “A. Lawrence
Marshall
Putnam
la, Salle
E Lawrence
Mark ‘Allard
Henry
Mr. Allard
Allard
Lawrence
Magapalig
Clarence Es Ie
Lostant
W. D. Cameron
Magnolia
Cameron
George A. Lawrence
Galesburg
R. H. Monier
Steuben Township
John Monier
Saratoga Township
Jess Reinbeck
Paul Réeinbeck
Starliper
Saratoga
John Morse
Wheatland
Bureau County
Moree
Yieraca
F. Senachwine
Marshall- Putnam
Tax receipts show Marshall Putnam counties collect sales tax
In Marshall County 304 counties paid 10 241 dollars and in Putnam County 101 paid 2 358 dollars during March. The total sales tax collected across Marshall and Putnam counties reached 12 499 dollars, comparing to state figures from Illinois State Department.
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Putnam
Marshall and Putnam Mle Wee
State of Illinois
Illinois State Department
Marshall County
Henrys Electric Clock To Resume Ticking In Henry
Plans by Henry business men to restart the large electric clock suspended at the corner of the First National Bank building. A Lindbloom is coordinating efforts to install a storage battery and recondition the works, with ticking expected within days. The move signals progress and ongoing development in Henry as weekly improvements continue.
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Henry
First Henry National Bank
Lindbloom
Sparland Rural Carrier Exam To Fill 1937 Vacancy
The U S Civil Service announced a Sparland rural carrier exam to fill the post left by Burt Herridge’s death. Applications close August 27 1937 and the job pays about 1800 to 2000 dollars annually with mileage allowances. The test will be held in Lacon about 15 days after applications close.
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United States Civil Service Washington
Eu‘banks
Sparland
Lacon
Burt Herridge
Sarland
Illinois River
Vernon Bock
Post Office Department
Clarence Fleming
Marshall
Putnam Counties
United States Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
Commission
Breakfast invitation on Golden Eagle trip noted
Mrs Elsie Longman, invited by telephone to breakfast, will dine aboard the Golden Eagle with officers in Peoria. She later boards the Kenna for a round trip, detailing a morning schedule and docked boat activity in Inclothe.
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Peoria
Golden Eagle
T. Louis
Elsie Longman
Inicothe
Rocket Train I Schedule Announced Between Peoria and Chicago
The Rock Island railroad announces the Rocket service with four daily legs between Peoria and Chicago. The schedule shows 160 miles in 2 hours 40 minutes at about 60 mph, with no stops on the Peoria Chicago run and diners aboard for the next day prep. Local residents anticipate inaugural trips.
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Rock Island Railroad
ck_Island
Chicago
Peoria
Henry
Davenport
Town
Phillips
Chi- Leagoe
4 H Girls Travel to Joliet for State Fair Dress Parade
Doris Green Georgia Watkins Sparland Marjorie Morine Carolyn Larson of near Hennepin Helen Rita Harrington Tiskilwa and Olive Burleson join in Joliet for a Jane Alden Mizzi lecture and dress marching guidance for the State Fair dress revue at Henry High School. They display small models and were chosen to represent Marshall Putnam 4 H Clubs in the State Fair event.
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Doris Green
Georgia Watkins
Sparland
Marjorie Morine
Carolyn Larson
Hennepin
Helen Rita Harrington
Tiskilwa
Olive Burleson
Joliet
Jane Alden
Mizzi
the Henry High School
Marshall-Putnam
Henry County Sportsmen Liberate 208 Pheasants on Marshall Farms
The Henry chapter of the Marshall County Sportsmen’s Club released 208 pheasants on farms across Marshall County after eight weeks in pens. Birds from Illinois Dept of Conservation averaged about 1.5 pounds now, with practice to reach 4–7 pounds. Bands were placed for ID. hunters asked to send bands to the State Department of Conservation.
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Henry
Marshall Countty ‘Sportsmen's Club
Marshall County
Illinois Department of Conservation
H. A
Mickey)Tindall
Marshall County Sportsmen’s Club
William Merdian
Roland Smith
Henry Club
Harry Ziegler
Mr Tindall
State Department of Conservation
Springs
William Greek
Hesl¢ Nickey
William Ely
Jess Reinbeck
H. A. Tindall
Jake Rickey
Fred_A. Ford
Tindall
Whitefield Purchases Wheatland Farm in Township Deal
Leonard Longman of Whitefield Township buys the John Anderson estate farm comprising 100 acres in Wheatland Township. The property features a house and good improvements. Francis Keegan of Putnam acted as agent in closing the transaction.
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Leonard
Longman
Whitefield Township
John Anderson
Wheatland Township
Francis Keegan
Putnam
Hunter Lumber appoints Claude Davis to Henry office
Claude Davis, previously assistant manager at Savanna Illinois, becomes manager of the Henry office of Hunter Lumber Company. Louis Bogner leaves Henry to join Ed. Nangelsdorf & Bros. in Peoria as of Monday. Davis and his wife plan to move from Savanna to Henry soon.
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The
Hunter Lumber Company
Claude Davis
Savanna,Ill
Henry
Davis
Savanna
Louis Bogner
Ed. S. Nangelsdorf
Marshall Putnam threshing jobs near completion this week
Farmers report the harvest as the most bountiful in years in Marshall and Putnam Counties with large yields of wheat and oats. Straw crops are similarly heavy, prompting new bin construction and consolidation of threshing runs as big single rigs decline.
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Marshall
Putnam
Miarstatt
Arge Stear
Marshall Putnam
Marshall County
C. D. Marshall
Spurland
C. G. Starliper
Saratoga Township
Mr. Marshall
Steuben
la Prairie
Ro} Blackwell
Henry Merchants Offer Cash Prizes For Tallest Corn
Henry territory farmers may enter tall corn stalks for cash prizes of 5 dollars for first, 3 for second, and 2 for third. Entries close August 21, with Duke's Store as headquarters for measurement and display in the Henry New Republican. Market interest spans Illinois and nearby states as contests aim to crown the tallest stalk with statewide pride.
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Henry
Henry Territory
Henry New Republican
Duke's
Duke Brothers
Middle West
Illinois
Town
La Prairie Farmers Fetch High Chicago Cattle Prices
Marshall County cattle from Speer area, led by R. and E. S. Turnbull, sold 36 head of 908 pound steers at 15.90 per cwt at the Chicago market. The day’s top bid reached 17.60, a record for August since 1928, as August prices cited.
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Marshall County
Chicago
E. S. Turnbull
Speer
Henry National Bank settlement eyed after Washington call
Henry bank receiver Albert Janssen reports a call from the comptroller of the currency in Washington. He is optimistic a settlement will be reached soon, enabling sale of the bank building and finalizing the institution's affairs. The report notes related local weather damage from Wednesday afternoon showers and hail.
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Henry Bank
Washington
Albert Janssen
Henry National Bank
Janssen
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Yiveld
Mark Allard
Sportsmen’s Paradise
Streamline Flyer
Whitefield
Wheatland Farm
Marshall Ira
Horner
Springfield
Iowa
Lone Tree
Milo
Clarence Anderson
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