Farmers Hear Allen on Practical Agriculture at Industry Institute
Delavan Illinois farmer Ralph Allen spoke on profitable crop and livestock production at the Industry Institute. He described his methods including systematic soil treatment with manures and phosphate and reported wheat yields averaging over 40 bushels per acre for 12 years, with 55 this year.
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Industry
Atlas
Hous
Lermies
Ralpis Allen
Delavan
Tazewell County
Ilinois
Allen
Alays
Allen Telly
Adair
Formal Alumni Notes Class of 1920
Courier reporter Josephine Whitesell lists alumni and staff roles across Illinois towns. Names include Olive Hong Latlarpe Wieh school, Mabel Raddell Havana English, Ferm Crabtree Blits math and music, Theodore Lemmer Cuba athletic coach, and other teachers in Canton Rock Island Galesburg Quincy.
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Courier
Josephine Whitesell
Bloodhounds Called to Laprairie to Track Burglars
Colchester blood hounds owned by Thos Tones were driven to LaPrairie to pursue burglars who raided two stores. The hounds followed the trail to a car where tire tracks and dust indicated a turnaround. The burglars took a shotgun, shells, numerous worn items including Ingersoll watches, overalls, suspenders, and a small sum of money.
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Colchester
Thos. Tones
LaPrairie
Deny Petitions in Adair and Bardolph School Districts
The ex officio board denied petitions from a number of taxpayers seeking withdrawal to place their residence in non high school territory after two days of hearings. The board includes County Superintendent B J Decker, County Judge C T Imes, and County Clerk John G Norton.
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Adair
Bartdolph
Tiegh
B. J. Decker
C. T. Imes
John G. Norton
Elect Officers for The Standard Bearers at Presbty Church
The Standard Bearers met at the Methodist parsonage evening and elected officers: President Garnet Moon, First Vice President Esther O Mara, Recording Lee Winifred Putt, Corresponding Secretary Margaret Dill, Treasurer Christine Rich.
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Garnet Moon
Esther O'Marra
Recording Lee
Winifred Putt
Cor
Margaret Dill
Christine Rich
Price policy debated at agricultural conference report says
A general committee warns of bankruptcy and price collapse harming farmers if production costs are not met. The group faults the federal reserve for suppressing prices and urges an authoritative, fair shift. They cite restrictive credits higher discount rates and war finance cuts as causes. Later, a death notice from Syval Michigan reports Victor Andriasou, a Swedish immigrant, found dead in bed. his sister Mrs Wehman contemplates burial arrangements and calls police to oversee a trunk opening.
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Associated Press
Washington
Federal Reserve System
Chars Bist
United
War Finance Corporation
Chas. Welman
East Pierce Jstreet
Victor Andriasou
Sy Vaal
Michi
Vie
Sweden
Anderson
Wehnan
Oorthi City
Emily Alby
North of
Macomb
Hilda Carlson
Serota
Wehman
Polce Durk
Arrest Expected of Wet Ring Leader
Federal prohibition and internal revenue agents in Chicago pursue a newly discovered whiskey ring. They say the real head of the alleged ring will be arrested within days. The group reportedly includes distillery owners saloonkeepers railroad workers and federal officers per a confession from U H A Sadler former New York broker.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Internal Revenue
Combs
Ued
UH. A. Sadler
New York
County Committee Endorses Repeal of Primary Law
Dixon Illinois October 13 The Lee County Republican central committee voted unanimously in favor of repealing the Illinois primary law. The action reflects a shift in local party strategy and could influence upcoming election processes.
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Associated Press
Dixon
Lee County
Republican Central
Delinquency Cases Set for Monday in County Court
The case of Lawrence son of J A Ford alleged to have passed forged checks on two Macomb business houses will be heard Monday before Judge Tes in county court. Also charged is Fos Kelley of West Woodbury street as an accessory with Ford.
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Lawrence
J. A. Ford
Maconnbh
Tes
Fos. Kelley
West Woodbury Street
Ford
New York Thriller Ends in Rooftop Shootout
A rooftop struggle on a five story building ends with Patrolman Martin Gill shooting an insane assailant after a fellow ex sailor saves him. The attacker, Rati Cofin of Santo Domingo, died on a sidewalk basket of clothes. Gill, a World War veteran, had been attempting to arrest Cofin on a charge of insulting a white woman.
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Associated Press
New York
Martin Gill
Gill
Sixth Avenue
Rati Cofin
San Domingo
Cofin
Jerusalem Sunday School Homecoming Rally Notice
The Jerusalem Sunday school will hold a rally and homecoming on October 17 at the church. It will be an all day event and attendees are asked to bring dinner baskets.
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Jerusalem Sunday School
Table Grove to play Saturday at Normal gridiron
The contract from Table Grove High School, signed by Principal JM Wrigles, confirms a Saturday 2 50 PM game at the Normal gridiron against the locals. Visitors boast after a 21 to 0 win over the Normal Academy, but locals aim to preserve their unbeaten 1000 percent record.
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Table Grove High School
JM. Wrigles
Normal Academy
Hawless
Fined for selling firearm by minor charged
A boy was arrested yesterday afternoon by Sheriff Sapp on a warrant from Justice court. The charge states he sold a revolver to another minor's son for $1.00. He was arraigned this morning and fined 200 dollars plus 10 dollars costs.
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Herman Denies
Hh Vease
Sheri Sapp
Justice Court
J. A. Fomt
Ant
Minor
Justice Ralston
SLO
Pord
Tuberculosis Association names McDonough officers
At the annual meeting of the McDonough County Tuberculosis Association the officers named include President Attorney Geo B Kerman Vice President Lee Tarris and Treasurer Albert E Bailey. An executive committee comprises Drs Wayland Standard and Le Master along with Miss Blanche Bryan chosen as Public Health officer.
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McDonough County Tuberculosis Association
Geo. B. Kerman
Coolidge Refuses League of Nations Day Proclamation
Boston October 13 A request led by Harvard's A Lawrence Lowell to proclaim League of Nations Day Sunday October 21 was refused by Governor Coolidge. The move aimed to promote better understanding of the covenant among state governors and the public.
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Associated Press
Boston
League of Nations Day
A. Lawrence Lowell
Harvard University
League of Nations
Coolidge
Carpentier Triumph Sparks Paris Snarl After Jersey City Fight
The Paris press hails George Carpentier’s victory over Battling Lovins in Jersey City, with critics chanting it’s time to press the attack in Paris. Reports note public reaction and commentary from Paris sport pages as the French champion’s win stirs business and fan fervor.
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Associated Press
Paris
Demps
Paris Hontesie
George Carpentier
Battling Lovins
Jersey City
General Barnett reports Haiti casualties by Marines
Washington oct 1 approximately 3250 Haitian bandits killed by United States Marines or Haitian gendarmes over five and a half years of occupation General George Barnett former Marine commander said in a report released by Secretary Daniels Marine casualties totaled one officer and twelve men killed and two officers and twenty six men wounded.
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Associated Press
Washington
Waitians
Russell
Marine Corps
Haiti
Barnett
Fto
Car Turned Turtle Leaves Driver Seriously Injured
Astoria Oct 12 Frank Pierce is in serious condition after the Ford car he drove turned turtle at the Ed Danner corner between Leesburg and Astoria Sunday evening. The vehicle overturned twice, pierced his head with a hole and severed an artery in his arm before a passing motor party found him. He was moved to a doctor’s office in Astoria with aid from Dr Long and Price.
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Astoria
Frank Pierce
Ford
Danner Corner
Leesburg
Pierce
Fred van Norden
Dr. Long
Price
Normal Varsity Football Schedule Reveals Strong Fall Team
The Normal varsity football squad shows quick improvement after pre season Hinges workouts. The team, described as fighters, aims for a wood team style and hard work defines the group. Tentative schedule lists Eureka at Eureka on Oct 1, Quincy at Quincy on Oct 50, Culver Stockton at Macomb on Nov 5, Carthage at Macomb on Nov 20, Heddine at Macomb on Nov 23.
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Eureka
Quincy
Culver-Stocton
Ryt
Carthage
Macomb
Heddine
Elks Dance Invitations For Season Second Event
Invitations are out for the second dance of the season at the Elks club on Friday night with Campbell's orchestra supplying the music. Season schedule includes Oct 29 Nov 1 Nov 25 Dec 25 Jan 17 Feb 8 Feb 22 Mar 17 and Mar 31. Mrs Robert B Gorbach entertained at her North Lafayette Street home yesterday afternoon.
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Elks Dance
Elks Club
Campbell
Orchestra Wall
Robert B. Gorbach
Tafayette Street
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