State Fair at Peoria Showcases Large Receipts and Exhibits
The Peoria state fair drew wide attendance and large receipts of about 31600, though slightly down from last year. Premiums were awarded to J D McVicker Saratoga and G R Jones Lacon for horses, with strong displays of corn huskers, apples, birds, and a notable fish culture exhibit highlighting Illinois fish farming potential and state support efforts.
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Peoria
Chicago
Meoria
J.D McVicker
Quincy
Dr. Motter
J D, McVicker
Saratoga
G R Jones
Lacon
Nelson Pierce
D B. Wier
Agalso Richard Shaw
Illinois
Marshall County
Beacon
Comstock & Avery
Bush & Littleton
Chrome
Board of Agricultural
Association of Fish Culturists
Cleveland
Ohio
Ilinois
Thie
K K Jones
State Board of Agriculture
Elgin
W Pratt
United States
Pence
K K. Jone
W A. Pratt
D. A. Atkins
C. J Horsman
W Raymond
D.G. Green
Hammond
N. Ballou
Gil Stuart
Tow
Court House
KK Jones
Neb, Ballou
Sandwich
Ballou
Ballon
Pratt
Illinois fish exhibition plan and state board support
A gathering discusses the state sponsorship of trout salmon and native fishes at the Illinois fair. Resolutions thank the state board for funding, set a semi annual Peoria convention, appoint a committee to prepare programs, and note potential relocation to Bond Otter Point. Governors and editors attend and express support for candidates and party standards.
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K. Fowce
Pritt
K. Jones
Ballou
State Board of Agriculture
Iilihols
Illinois Tate
Asso
Peoria
K. K. Jones
Quincy
N. E. Ballou
Sandwich
EB. Emery
Dr. Pratt
Elgin
Otter Point
Nizo
Beveridge
Thomas 8. Ridgeway
Ridgeway
J. C Kingsley
Eoftarstratt
J. W. Bailey
Princeton Republican
Hobart
Jacksonville Journal
Whitehall
Watsaka Republican
Whitney
Princeton Herald
OUR CHICAGO LETTER Exposition Notes and Local Intel
A Chicago letter from Cu riaco Sept 22 1874 describes daylight gaslit viewings of a grand exposition. The writer notes machinery diversity from delicate gauges to large engines and reflects on poverty in the machinery exhibits. Features include the agricultural department and self-raking imagery, with references to granger humor and local political talk about Bayne Fort and district prospects. The piece also mentions Neighleson Shielde and a new block on South Water Street.
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Curiaco
Exposition
Chicago Tribune
Chicago
Agricultural Department
Marshall County
Bayne
Fort
Neighleson & Shielde
Lacon
South Water Street
Ofve
Basement residents win daily rent on city property
The letter notes that the Theen gentlemen have achieved their goal and now receive $50 per diem rent on city property. It mentions other Marshall county men present and signals further references in a future letter.
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Marshall County
Double Dealing Etter in Reform Party Drift
A Prairie Farmer review critiques Etter in state school superintendent race. It notes his shifting support between independent and liberal tickets, praises reformers who vote across party lines, and questions Etter's integrity while suggesting Major Powell as a superior, nonpolitician candidate.
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Etter
Reform Party
Siuck
Central Committee
Powell
Attack Near Tis Kilwa Leaves Settler With Severe Head Wound
William Gudgel, an old settler near Tis Kilwa, was attacked by a man named Perry as he returned home. He was struck with an iron bar, head injuries severe but he recovered enough to resist, and the assailant fled. Perry is imprisoned awaiting trial on robbery suspicions.
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William Gudgel
Tiskilwa
Perry
Fles
Durance Vile
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