Use Score Cards in Corn Contests Like Vogue
Data from W B Mills explains using the Illinois Corn Growers association score card to judge corn exhibits. It covers judging criteria, ear length and circumference rules, color checks, kernel mix, and variety measurements to ensure fair, standardized evaluation.
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W. B. Mills
B Mills
Illinois Corn Growers’ Association
Illinois
Riley
Silver Mine
Boone County
Ottawa
Fair-Derler
Illinois River Pollution Sparks Public Health Alarm
State investigators report four grounds to compel the Sanitary District of Chicago to remedy Illinois River pollution. They fault reduced water flow, warn of typhoid risk, and call for dams and locks to restore health, fish life, and river value for recreation and industry.
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Joliet
Ottawa
Morris
la Salle
Henry
Illois Valley
Chicago
R. EB. Richardson
United States
Tooca
Lockport
Europe
Germany
State University Head
Illinois Fish Commission
Noody
Illinois River
Economy Light and Power Company
Dresden Heights
Kankakee
Illinois Valley
Andrew Russell Seeks State Treasurer Nomination in 1912 Primaries
Hon Andrew Russell of Jacksonville announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for State Treasurer in April 1912. Former treasurer from 1908, Russell cites his banking ties, Illinois banking leadership, and civil service reforms as proof of fitness. He claims broad voter recognition across Illinois and emphasizes honesty and business ability. The Inter Ocean and Henry Republican advertise a four dollar newspaper combo offer.
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Andrew Russel
Jacksonville
Russel
Illinois
Illinois Bankers’ Association
State Board of Pardons
Russell
Ufe
Rerief
Inter Ocean
Henry Republican
Press Comments Show Threats to Broad View of Life
Columns from several papers criticize McNamaras as martyrs to a cause and urge a humane, comprehensive view. Freeport reports Edward Ricard of Kansas as the meanest man for luring a girl to a dance with false pretenses. Troy Record notes national wounds heal when Civil War memory is reconciled, stressing unity over sectional strife.
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Freeport Journal
Edward Ricard
Shady Bend
Kas
Miss Chamberlain
Ricord
Kansas
Troy
Virginia
Massachusetts
Petersburg
Worthy movement forms in Streator race
The Streator Rebekahs organize a law and order league to improve moral conditions among local colored citizens. Captain John Streckfus returns to Rock Island from Winona after settling $14,000 in claims against the steamerJS destroyed by fire below La Crosse.
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Streator Rebekahs
Odd Fellows
Old Ladies
Streator
John Streckfus
Streckfus
Rock Island
Winona
Minn
la Crosse
March of Progress
William R Pierce
Chicago
International Shoe Shining System Co
First Presbyterian Church of
Bushnell
Macomb
Hirshnell
Bushnell Church
Hoopeston
Ross
Palmyra
Spirus Valles National Bank
Charles Devlin
Fecs
Washington
Supreme Court of És
Charleston
Cole County
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Brought Quick Cure
R J Howell of Tracy Ohio praised Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for his wife whose severe cough and chest symptoms were described as the worst he had seen. He claimed the remedy gave immediate relief and that fewer than three bottles cured her.
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R. J. Howell
Tracy
Foley
Old Canal revival in Lemont spurs waterway plan
Lemont chamber president and Lemont Hollow Tile Co. head urged city authorities to cooperate on rehabilitating the 1 M canal. They expect regional support from Lockport Mori’s Ottawa and LaSalle counties to press state action. Packets could run freight again if water depth is assured, potentially lowering railroad rates and reviving upper canal traffic once used for quarry stone.
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Lemont
Mitchell
Alowg
Chicago
Advertising Yields Steady Trade in Home Papers
The passage argues advertising works, noting metropolitan dailies and country weeklies produce good results. It emphasizes keeping Helps the people and informing the public about items for sale to attract customers, asserting steady advertising in the home paper builds steady trade.
The Weekly Republican Promotes Independent Public Interests
The Springfield Massachusetts Weekly Republican proclaims independence and courage in protecting public interests. It offers sixteen pages weekly with editorials literary reviews and stories and invites subscriptions including trial offers and prepaid rates.
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Springfield Republican
Massachusetts
Samuel Bowles
Republican
New England
Repub
Acription
Wsly Republican
The
Springfield
Mas
Local Patent Remedy Ad Promotes Chamberlains Tablets
An old newspaper fragment advertises Chamberlains Tablets for sale by I Ironmonger and T J Segrave druggists. The copy endorses the product as excellent and notes pills are available through the local chemists in the community.
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Chamberlain
I. Ironmonger
T. J. Segrave
Druggists
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Vogue
A. J. Ironmonger’s Drug Store
Henry, Illinois
the Republican
Kish
Ilinois
Iinois
Illinois Livestock Commission
Golden State Limited
Wxchss
VIA
Rock Island Lines
California
Yale
Maarren Cowles
Dig
Peoria
Adams St
Peoria, LL
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