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Illinois and Marshall county items from The Berry Republican
Local notes report rewards offered by Rock Island officials for horse cattle and poultry thieves. Illi nois leads in corn and other sectors. Elgin dairy pricing and state education efforts are highlighted. Wreck on Illinois Central near Rutland kills head brakeman L H Baker. Gas and oil discoveries near El Dorado. Veterinary licensing and college finances discussed. Reedings from Carthage and La Prairie balance regional concerns. Rail bridge work near Rock Island noted with 1.26 million project cost. Community notes cover church society in La Prairie and a Marshall county Bible society meeting. Road and postal updates plus Evans Grange Fair report from Weona. Prices for stoves, nails and pipe rising amid winter prep.
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