Students Perform In County Oratorical Contest At Pavilion Park
A county oratorical contest at Pavilion Park Friday evening showcased ten contestants with divisions in Second and First Class Declamation. Winners included Mary Furignatil Toluca for Second Class and Mildred Stever Wenona for First Class, with Frank Ramsey Washburn as runner-up.
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Ube Deere Lune Bidusteer
Kia
Pavilion Park
Jaume
Frank Perrys
Clase Declanidt
Rom
Hand Lama
Eanedng
Wenona Bed Woalkip
Bebuea
Mav Butt Ghatt
Lacon
Catherine Walle
Washburn
Frank Ramses Hyer
Hurtle Swiger
Mary Furignatil
Toluca
Frank Ramsey
Mildred Stever
Wiggins
Mildred
Owen Young
Wenona
Richmond
Lacol
Old Mill
St Ja
Perry
Athletic Contest Officials and Event Results
Officials included referee Fred Co Brown of Peoria and judges Julian Woolf Wallace Black Bi Hexter Grant Areland L D Gregor PenGitere Glarences Phillips Glen R Fy Burt and others. Reported times include 56 seconds for the 50 yard dash and 4 seconds for the first 50 yard dash. Winners listed: Barnes as 100 yard dash, Lacon second. Ganls Wenona won shot put with 6 inches. senior Kirst Jones Henry second in running broad jump.
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Fred Co. Brown
Peoria
Julian, Woolf
Wallace Black
Bi Hexter
Grant Areland
L. D
Gregor PenGitere
Phillips
Glen R. Fy Burt
Aine
Kunkle
Ai Lacon
Gants
Wenona
Tevent
Lacon
Suntor
Barnes
Asaba
Griffit
Tyavent
Farmers not for reciprocity says Hon Oliver Wilson
Peoria Illinois June 2 article quotes Hon Oliver Wilson clarifying farm group stance on reciprocity with Canada. He disputes misstatements about Farmers Institute and state Grange positions, urging truthful view that many farmers favor reciprocity and free trade while seeking protections for manufactured goods.
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Oliver Wilson
Peoria
Ill
Burk
The
Republican
Canada
Institute
Grange
Free wheat and protected flour bill sparks manufacturer bias
Fragmented clipping cites debate on a free list favoring manufacturers while claiming consumers gain nothing from free commodities. It mentions a Farm ers' institute dispute, Toluca miners, and local government actions plus a sensational health ad for Electric Bitters targeting women.
Wins Fight For Life By Newark Man With New Discovery
James B. Mershon of Newark New Jersey credits Dr King's New Discovery with saving his life after eight months of weakness from lung hemorrhages. He says three weeks of use cured much of his illness and urges others with lung trouble to try the remedy. Trial bottle free with strength guarantee offered by local druggists.
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James B. Mershon
Newark
N. J
Dr. King
T. J. Segraves
A. J. Ironmonger
Dudley Balsrautomellie Oe Es hk V Event
Fragmentary local item notes an afternoon gathering titled axle vol Dudley Balsrautomellie with unclear details and names. The readable phrases suggest a social or club gathering but lack concrete actions or outcomes. No dependable dates or places are present.
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Iénod
Jase Thbysday
Dudley Balsrautomellie Oe
Es Hk
Rubens Show Device For Clear Moving Pictures
Claude B. Rubens of Joliet perfected a method to show motion pictures in clear ness and distinction without darkening theaters. Demonstrations in Joliet theaters impress experts who call it practical and successful in every way.
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Joliet
Rubens
Chamberlain's
Uy Piers
Correct Living Promotes Health and Beauty Ad
The ad praises health and beauty from good digestion and mood and promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to fix digestive faults. It notes sales through T. J. Segraves and A. J. Ironmonger, druggists.
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Chamberlain
T. J. Segraves
A. J. Ironmonger
Sir Francis Has Registered In Percheron Stud Book
The stallion Sir Francis Has been examined and registered as number 1709u in the Percheron Stud Book of America. Black color, 1900 pounds, foaled in 1906, passed as free from contagious disease and unsoundness after examination by Dr. H A Gebhardt. Licensed to stand for public service in the State of Illinois.
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Percheron Stud Book of America
H. A. Gebhardt
Linois
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Hlinois
Dewey & Sons
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Main Street
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Cromwell
A. Hall
Ware
Mcnabb, Ill
Ford Central
Fred W. Potter
Henry, Ill
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H. W. Adams
Henry, Ull
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He & Ottice
Motter
Indiana
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Miss Akers
Springfield
Zerby
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Hinman Waeanmy
Vol Want
Winters
Harper Washburn
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Wsrance
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Richmond Lacon
Toluma
Erwin
Murray
Mt Entee
R. H &. Tolawa
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Chegheri
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Thompson
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Scheol
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Francis Kilduff
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Farmers’ Institute
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Marshall County
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Golden Eagle
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