First Hand Report on Argentine Corn Conditions
HL Clay Dempsey of Union Iron Works visits Argentina to observe corn farming and marketing. He notes small yellow Flint corn, widespread use of American machinery, crude storage in large warehouses, and the impact of tariffs on trade. He estimates yields and exports and discusses farmer practices and housing conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Dempsey
Union Iron Works
Decatur
Ill
Dempsey
Board of Trade of DuenoszAyres
Argentine
Mr Dempsey
South America
States
United States
Acre
Sve
Tude
Mississippi
Nortsé
Island of
St Vincent
St. Vincent
Standardizing Illinois One-Room Schools Progress and Gaps
State Superintendent Blair outlines efforts to standardize county schools in Illinois. About 1832 one-room schools exist in country districts, with 597 added since 1914. Several counties lack any standard schools, while McLean leads with 187 standard units. The plan anticipates 1000 more standard schools soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair
Illinois
Calhoun
Clay
Clinton
Jersey
Johnson
la Salle
Cook
Madison
Massac
Morgan
Perry
Putnam
Shelby
Stephenson
Washington
White
Hardin
Kankakee
Winnebago
McLean County
Whiteside County
Logan
Rane
Lee Peat Fangamon
Heben
Has Your Child Worms Aye Advice and Candy Form Cure
A dubious advertisement claims worms cause pale complexions nervousness and dream disturbances in children. It promotes Kickapoo Worm Killer in candy form as a laxative cure, attributed to physicians Seagraves and Tis Iron Monger, with no verifiable evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J
Segravesi
Tay ‘TisYron
America
Switzerland
Europe
Ames Ft
Massachusetts
Hatito
Matti
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement in Henry Citizen Testimony
A Henry resident testifies to kidney pain relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Segraves Drug Store. The letter urges others with back and kidney discomfort to seek Doan's, noting widespread local praise and a reminder of thrift and frugality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
School Street
Segraves
Dean
Doan
Buttzlo
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South Adams St
Peoria
Ala Bsei
Adams Street
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