Drainage drive reshapes western swamps into fertile farms
The nation funds large irrigation works to reclaim swamp lands, with estimates of $30 per acre for public projects vs $3 to $7 for swamp reclamation. The text argues drainage benefits by turning wastelands into productive land, boosting dairy farming and regional wealth, citing Whiteside county and private efforts as proof of value.
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Obituary of Amanda F Lopeman of Whitefield
Amanda F Lopeman born September 25 1863 in Stark County grew up in Whitefield Illinois married William F Thompson. She lived in Eagle Lake Texas with husband and children and died November 10 at a Houston sanitarium after years of ill health. She was a Baptist and beloved mother wife and sister to James Colligan and others. Her death drew sympathy from family and friends in Texas and Illinois.
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Yacht Burt sails on yearlong cruise from Racine to Cuba via Illinois Mississippi
George W. Burt of Terry Montana launches the steam yacht Kucite Burt built in Racine for a year long cruise down the Illinois and Mississippi rivers and south to Florida then Cuba. The sixty footer, two masted but sailless for clearance under bridges, will stop at major coastal cities before winter in Cuba and awaits a New York return trip.
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Henry High Company gains fish cargo and fire saves home
The Henry Volunteer Fire company secured a late night blaze at Camp House on Market Street with a bucket brigade effort that prevented major damage. Fire Chief Frank Krenz and residents aided in keeping the fire from spreading from a stove pipe through the frame.
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Marion Steams Through Complete Hennepin Canal Test
The United States steamship Marion of 225 tons burden completed a canal trial voyage in the Hennepin Canal section. Captains Hipple and Wheeler led the engineers aboard as the vessel entered the canal at Hennepin and navigated to Rock Island. The canal now holds nine feet of water and measures about 75 miles long with 80 feet at the banks and 60 feet bottom.
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Woman's Club Program On Jamestown Exposition
Mrs Oscar Hill hosted the Woman's club meeting on Monday afternoon November 18 with Mesdames Hartley Halbleib Lovett Clift Hendrick and Misses Waughop Hillabrand presenting a symposium on the Jamestown exposition The Battle Hymn of the Republic and America were sung by all officers and members Guests included Mrs Bealt and Mrs Walter Stults after a social time the group planned to meet again with Mrs W W Dewey in two weeks
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G A R Resolutions Honor Late Comrade Wm H Thurston
Resolutions from the G A R post mourn the death of chaplain Wm H Thurston. They praise his aid to distressed comrades and active service to the post. Committee members J B Albert Benjamin Sutcliffe and Wm Martin will transmit copies to the family and local newspapers.
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Thanksgiving toll rises as turkey prices chill holiday shoppers
Local notes report shortages push up Thanksgiving turkey costs amid a busy week. Updates cover Mrs. Werney’s Chicago visit, Mrs. Horner’s California plans, and Mrs. Wood’s family travels east and west. The Marshall County teachers meet at Lacon with officers elected and a full program outlined.
Morpeth pioneer Robert Fairbairn dies in Streator search
Robert Fairbairn born April 20 1836 in Northumberland died at 71 in Streator after a long career from mining to business. He married Elizabeth Mennen in Morpeth in 1860 and moved to America in 1870 settling in Marshall county later relocating to Streator. Survived by widow three sons and three daughters, including Mrs David Ross Springfield and Mary Rover of Streator.
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