General Election Law streamlines precincts and polling rules
The Legislature passes the Monaure Curtis bill setting precinct boundaries by county boards, requiring districts of up to 450 voters, fixed polling places on ground floors, and strict voter residency rules. Appoints election judges and clerks with party limits. outlines ballot handling, canvassing, and reporting to county and state offices.
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Citizen's Election Bill Passes Legislature in Senate Vote
The Citizens Election bill clears the Senate after a 7 to 54 House approval. It sets city wide registration with three hundred acta voting precincts, appoints Commissioners from two parties, and prescribes strict oversight, penalties, and compensation for election officers in Cook County.
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Bill Legalizing Primary Elections Passes Legislature
The Crawford bill to legalize party primary elections passed the Senate and the House on the 17th. It outlines election procedures including party acceptance by resolution, poll hours from noon to seven, judge and clerk appointments, voter qualification rules, and penalties for violations. It also covers ballot handling, challenges, and post election certification.
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Professor Riley Serves Cicada Dish to Entomologist Visitor
Washington correspondent reports Professor Riley hosts a morning inquiry at his home. The entomologist samples a fried cicada delicacy, noting its shelllike interior and creamy juice batter. They discuss cicadas as future fare, comparing to grasshoppers and other regional insect foods.
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Washington
Young Man Killed by Farmer in Field
Amos, an eighteen year old youth, was shot in the side by farmer Julia Mosier while attempting to cross a Rush & Bro field near Spa in a field UL. Mosier claimed self defense and continued work after firing, until his arrest yesterday afternoon. The youth was the sole support of a widowed mother.
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Rush & Bro
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Mosier
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Moser
Wash dresses and inexpensive summer waist styles shown
The article describes affordable wash dress fashions for summer, focusing on cambric gingham satin and Chambery fabrics. It details waist construction with belts or under belts, plain shoulders, and pearl button fronts, plus a full pleated skirt with wide kilt plaits and an apron over-skirt draped with buttoned details.
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Morocco
Agricultural tips and quirky adages from 19th century papers
A compilation of farming wisdom and household hacks from sources like Prairie Farmer and Detroit Post. Includes advice on butter handling, cake baking, cabbage jelly, stable stanchions, and electric separation of butter. Also notes on milk-worm egg purchases and a reflection on humane, firm horse driving.
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Chicago Tribune
Agricultural Department
Washington
Detroit Post
Hessian Fly Threat to Wheat Prices and U.S. Harvests
An article explains the Hessian fly as a key pest affecting wheat, first observed in 1776 on Staten Island. It details its life cycle, with two broods per year, larval feeding that can ruin crops, and how damage can span multiple seasons before full effect is visible. The piece warns of potential long-term impact on U.S. wheat production and export, urging attention to agriculture policy amid a low market. The text notes regional variations, the Northwest being less affected, and connects pest pressure to broader economic concerns for American farmers.
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William Howe
United States
Northwest
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Dairy grooming and milk quality guidance from early notes
The article discusses cow grooming, milk fat variation, and butter quality. It includes methods to prevent specks in butter, feeding impact on milk, and cooling cream for summer churning. It also covers hot water teat cleaning, large Northwestern dairies seeking protection, and calving care to prevent milk fever.
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Making Veal as a Profit Center in Dairy Herds
A historical note explains turning calves into veal as a profitable dairy practice. It suggests killing calves of proper age, fattening in a clean dry dark room with milk fed two to three times daily, and using a muzzle to prevent forage intake. The method aims for tender flesh and quicker fattening, with calves kept quiet to speed results.
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