Oklahoma farmer writes from Hitchcock about crops and cotton
A Blaine county observer from Hitchcock Oklahoma in 1907 gives observations on wheat oats and corn yields and the cotton belt. He discusses cotton picking costs labor shortages and the cotton boll weevil impact. He recalls coming to Oklahoma in 1892 and compares winters favorably to Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Peck
Hitchcock
Okla
Oklahoma
Blaine County
Salafié County
Illinois
Lawton
Comanche County
West
Marshall County
Texas
Wexag
Salton
Comanche -County
Tex
Gellar
Eccema cures and farm market notes from Oklahoma to Illinois
Readers share remarks on finances and farming costs in Oklahoma, noting that coal prices range from seven to eight dollars a ton and land values vary by location. A Henrietta Pa. family praises Electric Bitters for a child’s eczema recovery, while Illinois turf dates and racing meetings fill state schedules with upcoming events and fairs across multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Gare
William. Peek
Illinois
Kewanee
la Salle
Mendota
Aurora
Libertyville
Ottawa
Quincy
Streator
Griggsville
Decatur
Bushnell
Pekin
Clinton
Macomb
Galesburg
Monticello
LeRoy and Robinson
Knoxville
Delavan
Belvidere
Fairbury
Kankakee
Farmer City
Springfield
Wyoming
Kewanes
Yorkville
Sandwich
Dixon
Rochelle
Rockford
el Paso
Princeton
Cimabridge
Stocle
Champaign
Paris
Vandalla
Avon
Galena
Keep Bowels Regular with Dr Kings New Life Pills
Advertisement claims Dr Kings New Life Pills prevent appendix pain by gentle action. Mentions Powells City Drug Store Henry II and price 25 cents with guarantee by J. HL & BF.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
J. HL & BF
Powells City
Henry, II
State Moves to Create Complete Care for the Insane
W C Graves of the state board of charities notes the legislature backs most board policies but lacks funding for two years. The new act begins a major public charity era in Illinois by shifting care to state hospitals and enabling pay patients to fund up to 36000 per year, while monitoring county almshouses for humane care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Graves
State Board of Charities
State Board’of Charities
Ilinois
New York
Massachusetts
Board of Charities
Tjinois
Sasanevin
Local press and its role in supporting town interests
The piece argues the local newspaper serves the community by promoting prosperity and development, urging residents and unions to support and cultivate the home paper. It warns against freezing out the local press in favor of metropolitan outlets and emphasizes local trade benefits from subscribing and advertising locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neale
Metro
Politan
Relief From Rheumatic Pains in Key West Patrolman
Mr. Rolland Curry of Key West Florida describes two years of rheumatism that attacked his knees feet and hands. after using Chamberlains Pain Balm rubbed on nightly the pain nearly vanished and after two weeks the problem subsided. He reports no trouble for over three months and notes the product is sold at Powells City Drug Store Henry Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Areaes
J. B. & F._A. Powells City Drug Store
Henry
Ill
Galesburg Mail Highlights Graft Questions and State Budget
The Galesburg Mail recounts distrust of graft as a farmer recalls a hog sale with tail cutting leading to a price deduction. It notes a 20,242,000 appropriation by the Forty-ninth general assembly and Governor Deneen's task to trim to about 19,000,000, while detailing implications for state institutions and remedial legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesburg
Fortyeninth General Assembly
Deneen
Forty-fifth General Assembly
2Deneéen
Widespread Net Seizures Reported by Fish Commission
The Nauvoo Independent reports on nets seized during a river journey from Grafton to Quincy. Ninety five large bait nets valued at hundreds of dollars were seized, with many dragged by boats and others found discarded along the river banks near Hamburg and Lebehtz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nauvoo
Grafton
Quincy
Testi
Tye
Lebelniz
Tegal
Hamburg
Fish Commission
Ieee
Alcali Percheron Imported from France in 1905
Alcali a black Percheron stallion imported from France in 1905 by Dunham and Pletcher Wayne Illinois. Recorded by the American Percheron Horse Breeders and Importers Association with record number 42803. Bred by M Deshayes Orne. Foaled April 30, 1902. Dam Touté Sele with lineage including Marquis and Count. Described as compact, well built with heavy movement and tan mane. Standing in season at various farms with insurance terms and sale conditions noted.
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France
Dunham & Pletcher
Wayne, Il
Penigree
M. Deshayes
Department of
Orne
Marine
Despuis
Visconti
Nogent
Jean la Blanc
Touté Sele
Talma
Marquis
Count
Bayard
Favors T Cit
View Chaslin
Coca
Mignon
Jean Ie Blanc
Poule
Videcq
Bulou Sra
Alcali
Wheeier
Timothy Fogarty
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SMRS
Anna Qulter Hall
Saeyee
First National Bank
Ioaipitel
Ong. Jones
Bet B
Stones S Pre Gee Ren Canhiter
Charles Motter
W. W. Dewey & CO
New City
John Hartley, Jr
Best
J. A. Swhm
Henry, III
Hisle Smith's Grocery
Main
PRS
Cromwell & Coggshall
Physicians and Surgeons
H. A. Hall
Ofice
Gresser Building
Dauber House
School Street
W. J. Thomas
Giiis
Camp House
Calla
F. C. Willett
Whitefield, Ill
McKillip Veterinary College of Chicago
Maulfair & Hanson
Chicago Pettey College Central
Telez "McNabbill
Fred W. Potter
Henry, Ill
Henry H. Jacobs
Mix M. Barnes
J. H. Magoon
Barnes
DR. Rk, S. Bayne
Hase Stata Ly
J. Herry
Anyiamo
Firat
Clasas Securities
Basssanger
Pappenger
Coria
IzandzEx
Rasaenger
Lane
Hapnth Duston
Hannah Destes
Hannah Duston
Haverrill
Mass
Efford
D. O
Osteopathic Physician
Hartley
P.O
Henry, Hi
E. Olive Coffman
Abbott Studio
Columbia Dye Works
Main St
Peoria
Express
Banta
A. B. Seelye Medicine Company
Abilene
Iran
Campbell
R. J. Sivell
Peoria TE
Madison
Adams
Sames R, Robinson
George Burt
George Bur
George A. Burt
Ublishers
Republican Office
N. A. Adams
Henrietta
Ree City
Sarare
Sayth
Tron
Pluk
Bucklen’s
J.B. & A. Powells City
United
REACH
Baseball
Clafein
Sena
C. WN
Deiat
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