Illinois State Fair cash premiums exceed world records
The Illinois State Fair announces 101 286 50 in cash premiums for 1914 exhibitors plus medals and prizes. Major features include two weeks of horse shows, a poultry exhibit in a large dome, and a relics department with displays from rural life.
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Illinois
Springfield
Méhick
Ilinois
Switch Board of ‘Agriculture
Feany
Bloomington
Deniers
Chicago
Ardh
Mir. C. L. McCord
Peoria
Honda
Shaw
Kheté
Lab
Tate
Ras Ad
St. Nicholas Fatal
Yale
I. Ki Dickiaon
Startling figures shape war impressions from Liege to Gettysburg
The report contrasts Liege casualties with Civil War losses, noting 30 000 slain in a single engagement. It cites Union and Confederate killed totals, then discusses machine guns and artillery advances, rangefinding, and the potential impact on war duration and civilian suffering.
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Liege
Gettysburg
Spottsylvania
the Wilderness
Antietam
Chancellorsville
Chickamauga
Cold Harbor
Fredericksburg
Shiloh
Petersburg
Ech
Royal friendships always expensive in Kaiser speech
Kaiser Wilhelm II told the German parliament that royal friendships trigger war costs, a view echoed in remarks on the Queen’s role and sacrifices in Europe. A Hopkinton letter extols Foley Kidney Pills, and an Administrator's Notice announces the estate of Hannah M. Wilson deceased with claims and debts due.
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Kaiser Wilhelm II
Francis Ferdinand
Europe
Guardian's Sale and Chancery Notices from Illinois County Court
Guardianship sale of Amanda Louise Sturgeon’s undivided one fifth in rural land at Martinsville Illinois and a separate chancery notice in Clark County naming Elmer Newlin and others, with non-resident defendants warned to appear in Marshall court by November 9 1914 or face decree. sale terms cash in hand.
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State of
Illnois
Clark County
Elmer Newlin
Anna Harris
George W. Newlin
Emily Lee
Bella Cartright
Charles Newlin
Riley Newlin
Anna Hammond
John Stilwell
Jane Stilwell
Rachel Newlin
Rebecca Warner
George Newlin
Newton Newlin
Brad Hodson
Roy Price
Ohio Oil Company
A Corporation
William Willis
George Félver
Eliza Hodson
Circuit Court
George Neéewlin
Marshall
Ifnois
Jay Swern
Everett Connelly
Local Man's Pacers Draw Hearse To Grave
Zeu e Fast Pacers, praised as the world’s fastest pacing team, drew the hearse bearing John C Crabtree to his burial after Crabtree trained them and refused sales offers. Crabtree, who built diving rooms for the team and lived with his pets, died.
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Hidgewood
Boy
Maudic
John’ C
Crabtree
Eoeh
Man with grand ideas outshines steady worker
A story notes a man unemployed who cooks up many money making ideas. The piece contrasts his speculative plans with the steady labor of a man who consistently works, suggesting the value of practical effort over get rich schemes.
Master In Chancery's Sale in Clark County Illinois
Public notice of a Master in Chancery sale in Clark County Illinois following a 1914 decree. J J A Sweet will offer at the east door of the Marshall courthouse land described as the northeast quarter parts of Section 11 in Township 39 North Range 12 West containing about 120 acres. Terms require one third, then one third in twelve months, and one third in eighteen months with mortgage on the premises.
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State of Illinois
Clark County
Circuit Court
Jeremiah Gard
Alexander Gard
Court’ House
Marshall
Clark
Ilinois
Mdre
Joss
Illinois
J. A. Sweet
B. M. Davison
Cortot
S. Sol
Foley Cathartic Tablets Promised Quick Liver Relief
An advertisement touts Foley Cathartic Tablets as a spring and summer remedy to energize the liver and relieve constipation. A user from Ney, Oldham, Wimberley, Texas praises the laxative as the best and notes it replaces calomel, claiming no griping and a wholesome cleansing effect. Sold by all druggists.
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Buér
Paris
Ney
Oldham
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Wabash
Jfalt
the Gee
New York
Lucy’ Carter
Mardin
Liteieh
Artiele
W.T. Greene
Hopkinton
N. H
Hannah M. Wilson
Charles A. Wilson
Guardian
Said
Thomas J. Forsyth
Amanda Louise Sturgeon
Said Minor
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Mill Street
Allel
Cooper’s
Martinsville
Uinois
Téftis
Moe Bale
Oriy Es Mas J
Forsyth
Minor
H. R. Snavely
Miller & White
Chancery
Fletcher
Children
Fletcher's Coast
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Ome
Business College
Wabash Commercial University
Terre Haute
Indiana
S. 8
Keithley Electrician and Contractor
Casey
Ils
Maritinaville
the Planet Building
Busines
Gagte
The
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B Bryan
Cashier
J. R. Burnett
Frank W. Greenough
E. M. Duncan Harry
WV. B. Scholfield
Edwin Booth Dulaney
H. M. Dewey
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Scientific American
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