From Lawton Expatriate Farmer Letters on Crops and Climate
Lawton Oklahoma August 2 1906 editor of Republican Henry Dear Sir I write from this new country and pleasant climate with crops prospering My field corn yields about 70 bushels per acre cotton about three quarters of a bale per acre Watermelons and musk melons are car loads ripening The area near Lawton will bring thousands of new residents The gulf breeze makes summers milder than Illinois I invite Illinois friends to reply The Illinois river water is to be analyzed and a note about Peorias water fame follows.
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Lawton
Okla
Republican
Henry
J. M. Powers
Sparland
Ill
Illinois
Harry Compton
Saratoga
Epworth League
Deaconess
Lake Bluff
A. W. Holmes
Father
Lucy J. Judson
Hennepin Canal Report Urges Immediate Construction
Capt Lon Bryson reports to the rivers and harbors committee that the Hennepin Canal should proceed without delay. He argues current plans suit western demands, and private interests must not delay completion, promising substantial freight savings and profit for shippers.
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Washington
Lon Bryson
Burton
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Hennepin Canal
Barnes Denies Campaign for State Committeeman Post
R Magoon Barnes of Lacon states in a letter to the Peoria Daily Journal that he is not a candidate for the state central committeeman position for the current congressional district. He asserts he was elected two years ago and that he will not pursue the post again. He notes that many Democrats doubt the re election of Frank Quinn would help their party.
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R. Magoon Barnes
Lacon
Peoria Daily Journal
Frank Quinn
City Council Proceedings and Public Works in Henry Illinois
The Henry Illinois city council met in regular session August 6 1906 at City Hall. Bills for water works police salaries street work and sidewalk costs were approved and the treasurer bearer report filed. A tax levy ordinance of 5250 for 1906 was adopted and committee costs for extending the water main were discussed. Also note E A Bauter received patent letters for a rotary engine announced as a notable local achievement.
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Henry
General Tax
Hutchins
Yanochowski
Walter Eagleston
E. B. Wright
Lawrence
Peterman
Fred W. Potter
Henry Electric Light Co
George Hall
Wesley Horrum
Standard Oil Co
Fred Dawson
Charles Garland
James Kincaid
John Ford
Peterman Bros
H. & E. Hunter
Chas, McKeal
Willis Brown
Jas
Mercian
Walle
C. BE. Smith
D. D. Brown
R. M. Feaster
John Haun
Fred Raymond
Ald. Smith
Ald. Brown
Alds
Dille
Smith
Cromwell
Brown
Bickerman
Ald
City of
County of
Marshall
Illinois
H. Hutchins
Committee On Fire and Water
Hartley
Lombard
Yatochowski
BE. H. Hutchins
E. A. Bauter
Eugene A. Bauter
First Street Billiard Hall
la Salle
Washington
Banter
Dte
Sunday Dinner Menu and Harvest Home Festival OK
Sunday dinner menu lists soup vegetable and roast dishes at Camp House with desserts and beverages. Officials announce Mendota harvest home festival September 19 to 21 with H A Winters of Venona judging corn seed. Winters noted as Illinois corn grower leaders and Illinois State Fair judge. Eugene A Bauter of La Salle visiting with his sons and promoting a new rotary engine.
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H. A. Winters
Venona
Mendota
Winters
Ilinois
Springfield
T. GC. R.R
Eugene A. Bauter
la Salle
Primary Illinois primary tested by rural districts
Illinois voters participated in the first statewide primary aimed at selecting candidates and delegates. In Marshall county light turnout sparked criticism that the new method favors Cook County and urban interests while rural areas bear costs without clear benefits.
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Illinois
Marshall County
Cook County
Chicago
Senate
Legislature
Springfield
Improvements Pay for Public Betterment
The author argues public improvements pay off, noting that a beautified town attracts business and residents. They say improved homes reflect a community’s spirit, drawing visitors who may choose the area for homes and investment. The core message is that improvements are worthwhile.
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Hue
Teachers Examination For Certificates Set In County Office
An examination for teachers certificates will be held in the county superintendent office on Saturday August 18 starting at. a.m. B Frank Perry county superintendent. Subscribe for The Republican.
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B. Frank Perry
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Peoria Journal
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Executive Department
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Bureau County Record
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Wen
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Dave Travis
Peter
R. M. Feaster Wee
David Travis Cert
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New England
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Mary L. Boice
of the Angels
California
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Berkeley
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Elijah Smith
Walnut Hill
Mary
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China
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Elsie
R. C. Moodey
Santa Rosa
Burt
Petaluma Poultry Journal
Los Angeles
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