Illinois Bits: Farms Die, Fire, Crime Stir State News
Bitty hogs valued at 3000 were found frozen to death on the Carson farm near Lexington McLean County. A Decatur horse thief sold a stolen horse and had it on the cars to St Louis before discovery. The Rockford Steam Bakery collapsed with 40000 capital and 160000 annual business. Various fires, deaths, and legal decisions across Illinois including a long serving Canton Justice of the Peace and a street tax ruling for municipalities.
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Carson
Lexington
McLean County
Decatur
St. Louis
Canton
Fulton County
Illinois
Illinois State Board of Agriculture
Chicago
Rockford Steam Bakery Company
William A. Rouse, Jr
London
Ashley
Washington County
Fred
Ernest Reagen
F. W. Obermiller
Burton View
Lozan County
Edwards County
Illinois Supreme Court
Petersburg
Menard County
Joseph Bar Fani
Galena
Daviess County
Belleville
St. Clair County
Illinois Senate and House Hot Day of Balloting and Bills Passed
The Illinois Senate and House debated numerous bills including evidence rules juror fees and park improvements. A joint session balloted for United States Senator with no election. Logan led in some ballots but no winner. Proceedings adjourned with further session planned.
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Senate
Soldiers’ Orphans
House
Joint Assembly
United States
Cook County
Smith
Humes
Menter
William Et. Sorrigon
Noelodon
Kuskastia Hiver
Judiciary
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William I H. Moerison
Noelecton
Bennate
N Bo
Oklahoma
Dtuo
Chicago Corporationa
Bloomington
Hovee
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Ro Morrison
Jet Assembly
State Board of Equalization
Lla
Normal University
Champaign University
Canada Thiatles
Insapes
Jacksonville
Renate
Hollor
Urtad
Senate Chamber
New Orleans
State of Mines
Wang
Illinois
Logan
Morrison
Teattering
Novierton
Iinois
Congress
Bila
Acas MeNta
General Grant
Yéeceas
Humor at Home Brings Sunshine to Daily Life
A Christian at Work essay extols humor as a vital aid to happy domestic life. It recalls how a witty perspective turns annoyances into laughter, reduces scolding, and brightens family interactions. Examples show spouses and children using humor to ease tension and foster cheerful cooperation.
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Urstian
Food hints and household tips from 19th century papers
A collage of excerpts covers kitchen tricks, farming anecdotes, and safety ideas. Highlights include methods to improve boiled starch with gum arabic, stray notes on salt cravings in animals, and a simple track switch contrivance to prevent injuries.
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Boston Globe
Philadelphia Press
Old Colony
Joston Journal
Vermont
The
Mirror
A. Y Tribune
Castor Oil for Waterproof Boots Use in Colman's World
A Colman's World excerpt champions coal drawn castor oil as a superior waterproofing for boots. It describes thorough application around the welt, edges, and tongues, saturating leather to seal pores, with subsequent dressings needing less oil and the boots gaining a glossy finish.
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Colman
A Cautious Man Seeks Legal Help Over Hinted Will
A wary man visits a lawyer asking if stepchildren can inherit when a widow remarries. The attorney explains rights, while the man frets about timing and a volatile stock future. He exits muttering that lawyers offer little encouragement to cautious men.
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Nyf
Raphe
Fire proof buildings need reliable observation and diligence
A Philadelphia Ledger quotation argues that while fire proof construction reduces danger, the essential need is tenant and occupant fire observation and disciplined methods to minimize risk.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Domestic Dispute Exposes Slipper Allegation
In Chicago a father confronts his wife over punishment of Johnnie. The wife admits whipping him with a slipper but denies any murder intent, prompting sharp exchange and moral debate in a domestic dispute recounted in the text.
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Johnnie An
Chicago
M. YY. Grathes
Stones in soil serve multiple roles in garden beds
The article argues against removing all stones from garden soil. Stones act as mulch reducing evaporation and aiding texture by breaking up compactness. They slow moisture rise and support root growth, while removal does not increase moisture or nutrients and can lower soil depth.
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Wrightson
Steps to Becoming a Successful Dairyman
The article outlines prudent steps for farmers switching from grain to milk production. It urges learning before investing, visiting dairy regions, inspecting herds and barns, and reading dairy associations reports for practical lessons. It covers pasture layout, water supply, and feed planning, plus selecting a milking herd and breeding strategy to ensure profitable dairy farming.
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Damyimen’s Association
Visi
Briedenha
Timothy
The Dairy Advice for Cows and Milk Production
Practical guidance on feeding, udder care, and evaluating cows for milk and butter. Emphasizes grinding grain, udder handling before first calving, teats care with mutton tallow or vaseline, and testing each cow’s milk to optimize dairy income.
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Illinois State News
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Internal Revenue Office
Arthur
Weld
Gustave Goecke
Houseman
Boynton
Jerseyville
Jersey County
Goeke
Farmer Brooks
Qenegen
Henry County
Tazewell County
Bert Snow
Springfield
O'Leary
Judge E. van Buren
Kinderhook
John T Lane
Bill Stollo
Frank Sturgess
R. B. Sturgess
Vandalia
Fayette County
Sturgess
Stolle
Hattie White
Pendergast
Flipping & Penny
Joseph Catlin
Greenwood Cemetery
Denatar
Davis Junction
Winnebago County
John Duber
C. & T Road
Tive
Fitz
John Porter
Lanin
Toledo
Castor Oil
Dar Ying
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