Farmers Near Ready to Plant Corn Despite Weather
Nearly all farmers are ready to plant corn if conditions stay favorable this week. Whitefield and Saratoga growers market hogs and grain at Sparland, returning with tile loads from McClanahan & Co. Tile use promises a fuller crop and lasting benefits.
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Whitefield
Saratoga
Sparland
McClanahan & Co
Henry Sargent
Messrs
Bangs & Criswell
Lacon
Joseph Thompson
Dutcan
Yankee Street
Mr Stahl
Barlow
Porake's Groth Weather Note on Planting Corn
Winter lingers but spring seems near as farmers begin planting corn. The writer admires the scene of farmers in overcoats and mittens yet steady at work. There is concern that seed corn may not germinate well this season.
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Porake
Sterling McLuskey
A. Lockart
Ray Farmer
Baptist Church
Chalmer
Will Burson
Bonham
Lizzie Marshall
Bennington
Jake Free
Cochransville
Penn
George Hubbard
Ella Miller
Whitefield
Ietter
Sparland
Alleady
Messrs
Gell and Grieves
Lacon
Tanglefoot
Steuben
L. O Ree
Local notes from the district church and farms
A scattered set of school and community items. Mentions visits by Felé and Jones, Mr Odell returning from Iowa, Lizkia Marshall finishing spring term, Katty Monahan's illness, Dave Holmes erecting a New Era windmill, twin colts at Dennis Spellman, J Lank Miller recovering from a lightning strike, a temperance lecture by Rev Y J Wood at the M E Center church, and bets on upcoming parties. Also notes Tim’s Sundays chores, grangers' crops progress, and a tyseripalas attack on Pencer Ketchum.
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Htie Fo Itefield
Lizkia Marshall
Boxham
Almip Ketchum
Katty Monahan
Dave Holmes
Dennis Spellman
S. J. Lank Miller
Watt
M. E. Center Church
Sunda
Y. J. Wood
Tapis
Joe
Tim
Pencer Ketchum
Henry
Willie Ketchum
Yey Pe Ives
T. J. Wood
Center Church
Whitefield notes and rural reflections from 19th century issue
Local column from South Whitefield reports cold wet spring threatens oats, wolf hunts, Sabbath humor, community doings, church talks, school term, travel plans, local gossip and portraits of residents. Mentions Ray Farmer address, Bonham school, Isaiah debates, Gypsies near Sparland, and parish publishing efforts.
Local Residents Attend Congressional Association Event
Roy Ransom and wife, Mr and Mrs Marcus Hinman and Miss Lillie Wetmore went to Toulon last week to attend the Congressional Association. Henrietta Kilgore opened a dress shop at Lawn Ridge. Charles B. Root plans to build a new house this summer. The remains of Robert Atkinson, of Camp Grove, were moved to Lawn Ridge cemetery for interment.
Memorial Day plans and local notices from Hennepin
Memorial day preparations by G A R No 281 loom as park improvements and lawn care spark town pride. Various local items include births, marriages, illnesses, and observers from La Prairie to Florid, with notable actions in Chicago and Danville.
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Hennepin
High Street
Man
I. B. Leech
Knipple
Buda
Anna Denning
Danville
A. I. Blanchard
Chicago
Rober Patten
John Kneip
M. E. Parsonage
Rob’t Stall
Ella Holsburg
Ellinger
W Eliinger
Jeff Durley
Geo Read
W. D Ham
People’s Ticket
Rank Bowman
P. Dore
O Averill
Ham
Dore
Gus Henderson
May I
Magg ie Dipple Dies at Home Near Mount Palatine
Maggie Dipple widow of August Dipple died at home near Mount Palatine on Friday May 8 at about 24 years. Two infants remain dependent as mourners and likely cared for by the deceased’s mother. Dwight Davis of Chatsworth visited en route to Ashland Nebraska for a brief sisterly visit. Constable Wood undertakes travel to McClellan and Fulton counties to attend a golden wedding celebration of his grandparents. Lucy Harwood of Lostant visited the burg last week. Plowing and planting resume with coats distributed for cool spring weather. A new batch of dry goods has arrived at L Davis’s store. Profersion.
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Mount Palatine
Maggie
August Dipple
Dwight Davis
Chatsworth
Ashland
Nebraska
Constable Wood
McClellan
Fulton
Lucy Harwood
Lostant
L Davis
Magnolia and Mineral Springs News Roundup
Local notes report Edward Jake visiting near Lost, Tim Kennedy hired for tile ditching, and Dininger & Co clearing Hillabrand’s barn. Many farmers delay corn planting due to cool May, while Mrs. Bobbitt’s funeral sermon is planned at Caledonia. A B G defends Magnolia item, Kays travels to Wenona for business, and fox hunting records are noted along with a house fire at Sidney Pool’s residence.
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Edward Jake
Lostany
John Ranse
Hillabrand
Tim Kennedy
Putnam
J. A. Kays
Tim
Dininger & Co
G. W. Hillabrand
Bobbitt
Downey
Evans
Caledonia
Magnolia
John A. Kays
Venona
Mr Kays
Varna
Wenona
Lestant
Henry
Kays
Ludwig
Balblibe & Co
Hillabrand’s
H.C Bailey
Sidney Pool
J.C. Lambert
May basket tales and local notices from a Nebraska town
Lawrence Lippert leaves Iowa for a two week plus trip with business taking him into Nebraska. May basket customs appear in the local area. A Plum Creek funeral notes the burial of infant son of John Carlisle and Mrs Carlisle after liver disease. A.C. Weis, a music dealer, spent last week in eastern Nebraska mixing business with leisure.
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Lawrence‘Lippert
Iowa
Nebraska
John Carlisle
Plum Creek
Neb
John Gregory
Whitefield
Carlisle
A.C. Weis
Republican News Ad Seeks Readers And Payments
An old style notice advertises the Republican publication focusing on literature agriculture local news and general intelligence. It vows advocacy of good government morals peace progress and industry with a payment note for lines in print.
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G A. R. Post
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Trowe
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Huffman
Maxwell
Bower
F. A. Barr
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Dunlap
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N. W. Tanner
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J. Y. Cotton
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Orrin Frisbey
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London Mills
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H. D. Bonham
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Ral 1d
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Odell
Dew Dnor
Hewes Saymer
Pian Ridge
Ding
The
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D. L. Travis
Sandy
Johnson Pike
Columbia
Geo. W. Rowse & Son
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Main
Steamboat Landing
Rock Island Depot
Rayivea
DE Bose
Adams Street
Henry Republican
Steam Printing Office
Geo Burt, Jr
Sibing
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Marahall Lodge
Evry Jane Avening
City Bakery
Marshall
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A. R
Edwarda Street
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H. C. Koch
A.M. Pool
Roan and Insurance Agency
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Repulisan
Potter
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Republican
Second Street
Perley
LAW and Notary Public
Edward Street
E. J. Riely
Grasser
Up Erafre
A. H. Kinnear
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Edwards and Third Bts
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Ill
QO. F. Taylor
Putnam Oceanty
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Publio Square
Henry, Il
W. H. Kister
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Dubfex
Clara A. Stephens
Chicago & Alton
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Washington
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