Illinois Oil Fields Decrease in 1916 Production
The 1916 Illinois petroleum output totaled 17 714 236 barrels, down 7 percent from 1915. The average well price was 1.65, boosting total market value beyond all prior years. 1 461 new wells were completed, with Crawford County leading in count and Lawrence County in volume.
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Ulinois
John D. Northrup
United States Geological Survey
Department of the Interior
Illinois State Geological Survey
Illinois
Crawford
Lawrence
Allison Township
Lawrence County
Allendale
Wabash County
Colmar
McDonough
Aleshire
St. Marys Township
Hancock County
Henderson County
Biggsville
Olinois
Breese Township
Clinton County
Carlyles
Pea Ridge Township
Brown
Otego Township
Fayette County
Eldorado
Saline County
Campbell Hill
Jackson County
Birmingham
Schuyler County
Mysterious Garabed Vies for Special Patent Legislation
Armenian inventor T K Giragossian claims a device called Garabed will replace steam engines and power the world with nearly no cost. He has urged Congress and earned favorable committee reports while President Wilson signals support and a standards Bureau review to verify usefulness and safety.
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Garabed
T. K. Giragossian
Girgologian
Patent Office
Wilson
Giragossian
Redfield
Statton
Bureau of Standards
A Goldier Boy's Sad Letter From Camp Taylor
A private letter from Sergeant M OD Nester at Camp Taylor Kentucky to his wife in the city reveals life with soldiers is not always sweet and hints at hardships, aiming to share the soldiers’ perspective with local readers.
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M OD. Nester
Camp Taylor
The Guatemala Earthquake Destruction Described From Guatemala City
A letter from C F Secord in Omaha recounts the January 3 Guatemala City earthquake after December 25 destruction. He describes ground upheaval, roaring shocks, shattered mountains, chasms, and the city left in ruins with people living in improvised tents.
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Guatemala City
Omaha
Neb
C F Secord
Guatemala
Chichicastenango
Carbon Paper For Embroidery Patterns Available
Large sheets of carbon paper for transferring embroidery and other patterns are available at the Herald Office.
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Herald Office
Self-Examination on Mistakes and Self-Improvement
The piece argues that people justify their own errors while magnifying others faults. It urges recognizing personal failures and pursuing persistent self improvement rather than judging neighbors and assuming superiority. It notes self complacency runs deep and requires honest effort to overcome.
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The
Charleston News and Courier
Illnolis Stands at the Head Farm Value Records 1917
The Department of Agriculture reports U S farm products valued at 19.44 billion in 1917, up over 6 billion from 1916 and nearly 9 billion more than 1915. Crops totaled 313.61 billion, 76 percent of farm product value, with animals at 5.83 billion. State rankings list Texas, Iowa, Illinois top for crop value. Indiana eighth in 1917.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
Texas
Iowa
Indiana
Foley Kidney Pills advertised for tired women with aching heads
Mrs. Frank P. Wood of Merrill Maine testifies that Foley Kidney Pills bring relief quickly. The ad claims tiredness back pain and nervous strain improve as kidneys strengthen and poisons are expelled, promising peaceful nerves and sounder sleep with genuine Foley Kidney Pills.
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Foley
Frank P. Wood
Merrill
Maine
Failure of the Fuel Order by Garfield Blamed for Effects
The Marshall Herald comments on the five day suppression ordered by Fuel Administrator Garfield. It argues the regulation failed to improve fuel supply and harmed the economy, noting coal shipments to New York Harbor rose briefly but overall activity slowed, and accusing Garfield of misjudging the program's aims while the public complied.
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Mississippi
Garfield
New York Harbor
New York
Dr. Garfield
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BM Denney Co. Funeral Directors
Centennial Commission
Springfield
Lincoln
G&nora
Stalionersy
Stalionergy
Carday Steel
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