Report on warehouse inspection costs and grain grades
Chief Inspector Harper presents the annual report detailing warehouse inspection figures for the year. It covers total bushels and barley oats rye wheat and corn inspected and stored, costs of inspection, and the impact on grain pricing. It notes grading practices, potential deception risks, and public concerns over inspection expenses borne by producers and consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deanmase
Derr
Harper
Bowrk
Xs Co
Fateccra
Tiintey Deaters
Grdin
Tomeketthes
Rad & Ko
Rock
Daver
Jim
Bovines
Stein's
East
Madison Street
Peoria Elks Concert Praised Despite Absence of Editor
A local newspaper laments missing editor coverage while praising the Peoria friends for a free concert. The review lauds lead tenor Mr. Mewett and basso Mr. Quiker, soprano Mrs Johnson, sopranos Miss Binwitche and Miss Sansom, pianist Miss Edwards, and the audience’s hearty response. The old folks concert is hailed as the season’s event, with gratitude expressed for the performers and community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mewett
Quiker
Isa Gohoson
Iohnson
Binwitche
Sansom
Thamselves
Messrs
Tohnson
Miss Edwards
Citzens
Kenry
Tapid Wal
Olks
Visit to Copperas Creek labor and artesian well marvels
A correspondent reports progress at the Copperas Creek lock and dam works with masonry in place, laborers housed in two large boarding houses, and supervision by Frank Walls and engineer Dr. Jenne. The article lauds Willard Johnson’s subsistence efforts and notes a nearby natural artesian well near Newiayton in Pike County, where a single pipe release sent water 26 feet high and multiple pipes created a spectacular rainbowed spray forming a large, cool pool seen for miles on clear days.
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Copperas Creek
Trenty Republican
Cappeoras Creek
Willard Johnson
Lay
J.B. Smith
R. L. Reed
Henry
David Smith
Johnsontown
Newiayton
Pike County
Salina
City Council Special Meeting Debates Cisterna Bid
City council held a special meeting on December 7 with full attendance. Two bids for a cistern on public square were 130 by J P Hall and 124 by John Riley who would complete all parts and guarantee the work if weather allowed. Riley would not be paid until completion. The board directed correspondence with city bondholders to see if bonds could be redeemed. After approving a small drayage allowance for Oliver Tinker, the council adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Square
J P. Hall
John Riley
Seeeyy
Br. Riley
City Clarke
Oliver Tinker
Harsh Times Editorial Warnings From Christian at Work
A harsh editorial tirade urges constant gloom and protest, calling for endless editorials and labor rhetoric to keep the economy depressed. It condemns optimistic talk, mocks harvest abundance, and urges ministers capitalists and workers to prolong hardship until spring.
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Anyoro
Christian
Metttane Licenses for November by FG Kingsley
County clerk Kingsley issues November licenses listing pairs such as Ricketts and IE Devore nk Wood, Rosetta Whitlow, William Montongo and Clara Whitlow, Muarles EB Rickey, Enos Smith Vary Loket, Mary Motuka, William Zolbarth and Minnie Kinsel, and many others in a dense roster of named individuals, all dated for the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metttane
Isso
Kingsley
Ricketts
Devorenk Wood
Rosetta Whitlow
William Montongo
Clara Whitlow
Muarles EB. Rickey
Enos Smith
Vary Loket
Mary Motuka
William Zolbarth
Minnie Kinsel
Daniel McVicker
Emmeline Yewmans
Worth Moore
Jane Hanson
John J Castello
Mary J Smith
Arthur W. Stone
Elia Moreley
Norman R. Hyndmarsh
Lannie P. Gray- Marcena A. Hinks
Clara W. Driggs
Aaron Hufogel
Mary KR. Flick
Carl Maugo
Nary A. Spires
Peter Wirges
Mary Beaver
John Imhof
Jane Norton
John J. Strawn
Risa K. Sloover
August Sungbush
Etta Reed
Alfred J. Athay
List of Letters and Local Thief Notes in Town
List of letters remaining uncalled for at the post office ending December 10 includes Ashley L F, Masser L, Baumunster H, Myers Wm, and others. Reports of increasing boldness by thieves in town with two blankets taken from Adam P. Brown’s wagon near church. Lewis Smith of Whitefield buys a 102 acre farm near Weston, McLean county for 85000 with improvements. Rev B Edmiston and family to be absent while attending a reunion in southern Illinois. Michigan relatives to accompany the for-user tomorrow morning.
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Roemnaining
Poat
Reck
Ashley L
Masser
Baumunster
H Myers
Bull
Moffitt
Barnes
Moglo
RA Dewitt
Sullivan Thomas Hall
Taylor Thomas Kenny
Wood
J. A. Warnes
P. MM
Elijah Hickings
Adam P. Brown
Lewis Smith
Whitefield
Weston
McLean County
B. Edmiston
Sinois
Michigan
Christmas Sale Ad From Kleinhenz and Kreuz
A Christmas promotion by Kleinhenz and Kreuz invites buyers to visit Frank Kleinhenz for sewing machines and a variety of clothing goods. The ad promises low prices and urges customers to call soon for a fast selection and bargains.
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Kleinhenz & Kreuz
Frank Kleinhenz
Velvet and Beaver Clonkings at Kielnhenz Parlor
A quirky local note from IL about visiting Frank Kielnhenz for velvet and beaver clonkings and trim mings. The text emphasizes getting stylings by IL. Stephens, suggesting a custom service at the parlor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kielnhenz
IL. Stephens
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AiOruggmt
Drever
Erte
Burt
Dan
Pete
Lot
Nick
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Wall
Clatnence FE
Satie
Alex Wall
Sathiatt
Goatbeast
Sunchwite Township
James Medlaris
Boncetwine
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Old Country
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Whuice
Sugar
Cuike
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Edwards Street
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George Schafer
Edwards Street, Henry, Ill
Panecy
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Naury
Ilinaias
Oko, Boimlafer
Tobacco
Tobacco & Cig & CG Tigers
Tobacco & Cigars
George B. Koehler
W. C. Lormis
Miller
Graham
Lormin & CO
Ienry
Baene
Lijcas Zekles Old Stand
James-G Mipes
Denry
Grogery Store
H. J. Grawburg
Thie
bin Fartoer
T Ite Cholde
Ulenswar
Grawhtag
James—C.-Law
Luiber Yard
I. Aloo
Ana
Shaya
Custom—Department
Monry
Til
Lelerson
Tate
Luinoi
Marshal County
Samuel Chance
Joseph JK. Gray
Marchet Gray
Blarehall
Sts Court
Cnurt
Laconda
Marshall
Tanohl
Wenry
Marnhalt
Wwinole
Balienle
Gait Deere
Eid Sel
Josemil
Chancery
Lacon
Mary Camp
Mary Campy
Marahall
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Gourt Honea
Cald Cart
Anid
Samuel W Camp
Quirry
Whitefiel
Marshall Go
Stlea Westland
Tony
George VI
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