Corn judging progress at University of Illinois classes
A Bloomington Pantagraph reporter notes A D Shamel’s corn judging program at Illinois extends quality standards. Seventy two students split into two classes study origin varieties, rules, and scoring, with clearer criteria and mapped standards for Reid's Yellow Dent, Golden Eagle, Boone County White, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Shamel
University of Illinois
Bloomington
Shame
Reid
Golden Eagle
Shankev
Indictment Dismissal for Burke Embezzlement Case Halted
Cook county grand jury reviewed 601 Chicago cases and returned 437 indictments and 166 complaints. Robert E D Burke oil inspector faced a proposed $25 000 to $48 000 embezzlement charge from the Harrison administration era. after indictment was agreed upon he offered 30 000 to comptroller to cover errors in his account, but the jury refused withdrawal and Burke will defend in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Cook County
Police Department
Chicago
Diamepe
Robert E D Burke
Harrison
Burke
Comptroller
Corn Scoring Method Emphasized in Institute Bulletin
The institute promotes a hands on approach to corn scoring with student practice filling score cards and instructors reviewing errors. It stresses that practical handling of corn and applying the score card builds understanding beyond written rules and notes this as the latest effective method for seed corn improvement at farmer institutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamel
Farmera
Crib
Pittsfield Wedding Promises A Bright Union
Miss Goldie Ray Coley of Pittsfield and Dr Garrett P Robertson of Yukon Okla wed Oct 2 at First Christian Jacksonville. Ceremony included Mrs Glandon as host. reception followed. couple to make Yukon home. Local notes praise bride and groom. gifts of silverware and glassware reported. Ely Cream Balm ad and health cure claims close the item.
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Goldie Ray Coley
Pittefield
Garrett P. Robertson
Yukon
Oklo
Glandon
Rubenstein
Jeannette Hicks
Misa Goley
Milas Eva Lovell
Idr Robertson
James L. Adame
Beulah Hees
Helen Miller
Miaid
Eufsell F. Thrapp
First Christian Church of
Jacksonville
Carrier de Rusticana
Ing
Mendlessohn
Mra
W. E. Shastid
Migs Lovell
Mra Robertson
Hy Coley
Robertson
Pittafield
Bishop Burgess Dead and Succession at Quincy Diocese
The diocese of Quincy mourns the death of Bishop Burgess who died in St Albans Vermont after a long illness. Rev F W Taylor is named his successor as coadjutor bishop. Burgess, born in Providence Rhode Island, served in Maine Long Island and Massachusetts and was active in general convention duties. He resided in Quincy before moving to Peoria then St Albans and finally returned to Quincy last October.
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Burgess
Alexander Burgess
Quincy
Mare All
Charles Royce
St Albans
Faneone
Te-Pone
F. W. Taylor
Olahop
Providence
Rhode Island
George
Connecticut
Maine
St Luke's
Portland
St John's
Brooklyn
N. Y
Christchurch
Springfield
Massachusetts
Long Island
House
Brown University
Racine College
Griswold College
Illnois
Burgeass
Smith
John Williams
Clark
Dittiejoun
Huntinngton
B.h.paddock
House of Bishops
Peoria
St Alb
Mass
John Henry Hobart
Awas
Christ -Church
Henry
Episcopal Church
McKinley Will Probate With Widow Life Interest
William McKinley's will, filed for probate, leaves an estimated estate of 225000 to 250000 with Mrs McKinley receiving a life interest in the entire estate minus 1000 dollars per year to be paid to McKinley’s sister Bien ee. After Mrs McKinley’s death the remaining property is to be divided equally among McKinley’s brother and sisters George B Cortelyon and Wm R Pay. Executors named are Pay and Cortelyon as Mrs McKinley declines participation. Yockey's laundry Schaefer agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
George B. Cortelyon
Wm R. Pay
McKinle
Gov Yates Denounces Anarchists at Pan-American Exposition
Gov Yates responds to President Milburn’s welcome address on Indiana Day at the Pan-American Exposition. He rejects anarchist and assassination rhetoric with strong language, asserting the American government will crush such doctrines and pursue harsh punishment for assassins nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov Yates
Milburn
Ilindla
Timeis
Itae
Ijinoig
Notable racing horse Cutting and Sons Fi fire loss and testee at Annapolis
The report recalls the 1898 Big 4 race track collision involving Cutting and Sons Fi owned by Peter Vredenburg of Springfield. The owner refused $10,000 last season. A barn fire at Willou Brook destroyed the horse and other property. A young man from the Oxbow, nephew to John and Mark Kays, passed Annapolis naval academy exams, qualifying for the navy.
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Big 4
Horse Cutting and Sons Fi
Lacon
Peter Vredenburg
Springfield
Ava
Williou
Vredenburg
Eneter
Pix
Arizona
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Navy
John and
Mark Kays
The
Oxbow
Herbert
Ays
Arkzona
Dropsy Treated Free by Dr Miles Specialist
A local ad promotes Dr Miles remedies for dropsy and related heart liver and kidney diseases. It claims free treatment samples and testimonials from Rapids and Chicago area patients, noting dramatic weight gains and recovery, urging readers to request the pamphlet by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Frank- UN Miles
Elowly
Miles
Cu Rapids
A. Grace
Mountain St
James Pinkerton
Russiaville Sun
Ind
M. B. Morelan
Moodymorbinna
Otto
Bays
Tal Ais
Asa
Sophia Snowbers
Ave
Minneapolis
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Yinco
John Martley
Minnesota
Soan
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All- Law
York
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New York
Omco
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Studtson Bars
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Tory
Aleo House
Third Street
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Pieber, Vail, Executrix, Henry
F. T. Vail, Mila, Bureau Co
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the Republican
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Georoe
A. Buse
George Burt & Son Editors and Publishers
Republican
Wystem Cwill
Eckles
Columbia
Bbamrock
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Graff
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Peoria County
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Post Office Department
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Turkey
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Bulgaria
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Tan
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Beara
Pittsfield
G. R. Coley
the Henry High School
G. P. Robertson
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Warren Street
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Ark
Ely Bros
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Anya
John Hampton
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