Prizes for Compositions in Perry Centennial Contest
Illinois 350000 fund supports a patriotic essay contest for schoolchildren on Perry’s Victory at Lake Erie and War of 1812. Rules require county superintendents, bronze medals for district winners, silver medals for senatorial winners, a state championship, and a gold medal by the Governor. Essays capped at 3500 words, unsigned except for a number.
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Illinois
Lake Erie
United States of America
Ilinois Commission
William Hale Thompson
Illnois
Perry
Ihnois
Aye Pen
Utey
His
Gutch
Sich
Alatrict
Boringfield
Death of Henry Crouse Former Belgrade Resident
Henry Crouse a long time Springhill resident died suddenly August 4 at age 78 from heart failure at his ranch home. Born in Ohio October 9 1834 he traveled west in 1864, worked in Bannack Virginia City and Fort Benton. He was a Presbyterian and a Democrat with a strong family life.
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Belgrade
Montana
Henry Crouse
Springhill
Lfe
Springhill Presbyterian
Marion County
Ohio
Bannack
Virginia City
Naois
Local resident leaves lasting homestead legacy in Gallatin valley
The obituary notes a life spent at Springhill after relocating from Gallatin valley, where the original homestead became a valued country home. He returned to Illinois in 1876 and married Missina Milhouse in 1877. Surviving children and relatives from the union are listed, with several at the parental home for the funeral. Brothers and sisters in Kansas and Washington state are mentioned as survivors.
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Gallatin Valley
Springhill
Ilinois
Missina Milhouse
Funera
David Robinson
Billings
Fred Crouse
Richard Wall
Walter Crouse
Flour and Wheat Tariff Debate Across Houses and Senate
The article outlines current tariff proposals: 25 cents a bushel on wheat and 25 percent ad valorem on flour, with House Democrats proposing 10 cents a bushel on wheat and flour free. Senate Democrats favor wheat free. It argues taxing wheat but not flour shifts milling to Canada, notes Minnesota North Dakota and Northwest farmers face Canadian competition, and critiques farmer politics toward Taft and progressives. It predicts farmers may reassess party loyalties in light of tariff effects.
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House Democrats
Senate Democrats
United States
Canada
Inter Ocean
Minnesota
Dakotas
Northwest
Minneapolis
Iarcluth
Lakes
Republican Party
Mr. Taft
Teddy
House
Senate
Profit in Asparagus How Beds Weather July and August
An article by M Roberts Conover explains asparagus as a durable market crop able to endure two months of daily harvests. It links bed longevity to July August respite, moisture, and feeding, detailing after harvest soil restoration, fertilizer regimes including nitrate of soda, muriate of potash and bone meal, soil reconditioning, and humus management through compost or cover crops to sustain vigor and yields.
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M+ ROBERTS CONOVER
Handy garden tool built from old shovel
A garden tool to pulverize soil can be made from an old long handled shovel as shown by Popular Mechanics. Heat the shovel flatten it drill holes in 24 inch spacing and rivet spikes. a board with large nails and a long handle also works but not as well as the shovel.
Danger of Feeding Moldy Corn Warning
Moldy corn can cause blindness and physical harm to horses and cattle. The warning notes frequent trouble in the west from moldy corn and advises not feeding it and to be careful when pasturing in fields with moldy stalks.
Care of Colts Feet and Farrier Advice
Instructions on keeping a Colt's feet properly shaped using a rasp. Regular monthly trimming, frequent cleaning with a foot pick, and cleaning crevices between the frog and soles to prevent thrush and infections.
Reducing Feed Cost for Farm Work Efficiency
The article stresses feeding methods and feed quality to cut the horsepower needed for farm tasks. By optimizing feed and technique, farmers can lower energy use and overall operating costs.
Raisa Your Own Horses on the Farm Payoff Concept
Farmers are advised that owning heavy work horses can be profitable. The guidance emphasizes farming efficiency and the potential cost savings of breeding and using horses on one's own land.
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Batey
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Gorham
Lockard’s
Lic
Mt. Carmel
Perry Centennial
Les
M. Bubeck
J. E
Gallagher
el Rai Caer
Sibley Institute
Owigh
Columbia Graphophones
H. M. Dewey
Paris
W. Goekler
Clark County
J. T. Randall
Mgr
Archer House
Ey We “Elliott
Herald
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