Jersey B Promoted as Great Harness Sire Prospect
Jersey B a bay stallion of 15 hands and 1365 pounds is advertised for 1910 breeding at West Union Ill and Marshall Ill with a $10 service fee or $15 to insure a colt. He won the 1909 Clark county fair sweepstakes for general purpose and has strong lineage including Jersey Wilkes and Bartholemew Wilkes. Prospective breeders are told to address Ross Buckner for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey B
West Union
Chengweth Wagon Yard
Marshall
Jersey Wilkes
Planet
Blue Bell
Pat Rooney
Marvey
Bartholomew Wilkes
George Patchen
Clark County Fair
Ross Buckner
Ill
chemist endorses Zemo for skin diseases eczema and more
Mr Keifer the chemist and druggist touts Zemo as a superior external treatment for eczema itching skin diseases dandruff pimples and scalp conditions. He offers free samples and a booklet to explain at home cure, highlighting its germ destroying action and infant safety.
Kaskaskia Records Reveals Loss and Drama of a Frontier Era
The Illinois Historical Library publishes Kaskaskia Records 1778 1790 edited by Clarence Walworth Alvord. The volume shows how French settlements under British rule faced colonial conflict, Clark’s expedition, and a dramatic invasion that left Kaskaskia a mere name, amid tragedy and romance in frontier diplomacy.
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Kaskaskia
Hilneis
Mississippi
Great Britain
Waskaskia
Quebec
London
Paris
Ilinois
Kaskaskia Records
Clarence Walworth Alvord
University of Illinois
Alvord
Vincennes
Clark
Bentley
Fry
Father Gibault
Land of Flowers described by Fort De Soto soldiers
Fort De Soto soldiers James BE. C Clayton and Alex Chambers send a letter praising Florida from Tampa Bay to the Everglades. They extol rich soils, year round grazing, citrus on the east coast, rich fishing, and affordable Everglades land, noting a farmer earning substantial profits in 1908 and inviting friends to visit Tampa Bay for holidays.
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James BE. C Clayton
Alex Chambers
Clark County
Fort de Soto
Fla
Tampa Bay
Everglades
39Th Co
Florida
Tampa
Obituary for Francis E Ralston
Francis E Ralston born January 11 1838 died March 21 1910 in the 72nd year of her age. She married Thomas E Reynolds July 19 1855, Aar Spivey June 1890, and Benjamin F Wheeler May 3 1895. She was a longtime Baptist member of Hutsonville and Mt Olive. She leaves eight children, 39 grandchildren, six great grandchildren and three brothers Enoch, Thomas and Prevo. Funeral at Mt Olive led by Rev George Fuson.
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Francis E. Ralston
Thomas E Reynolds
Aaron Spivey
Benjamin F Wheeler
Old Hutsonville Baptist Church
Mt Olive
Enoch
Thomas
Prevo
Mt. Olive
George Fuson
Simple Home Cure Promised by Drugist for Skin Diseases
Mr Keifer the druggist touts Zemo a scientific clean liquid for external use as a cure for blackheads pimples dandruff eczema tetter ring worm and all skin and scalp diseases. He claims Zemo draws out germs and poisons from beneath the skin to the surface and destroys them offering proof of remarkable cures and instructions for home use.
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Keifer
Zemo
Kelfer
It's A Poor Rule and Donkey Ears
The piece notes that a naturalist suggested dogs’ ears curl due to domestication reducing need for keen hearing, then questions why donkeys under long domestication still have upright ears. It reflects on scientific speculation about ear shape and domestic animals.
Saved a Soldier's Life Faced Death in Civil War
Kemp Tex veteran J A Stone endured a long cough and wasting disease described as consumption. He credits Dr King s New Discovery with a full recovery from 130 to 178 pounds. The ad promotes the remedy for coughs colds and lung trouble with a free trial bottle and guarantee.
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Kemp
Tex
Robi Prewett
Oldfield Sets Land Speed Record At Ormond Beach
Barney Oldfield, famed daredevil driver, ran a measured mile on Ormond Beach Florida in 2730-100 seconds, at 131.72 mph, with electrical timing and official certification. The feat, on a sand beach course, is claimed to be unparalleled in history by any land, sea, air or other means.
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Barney Oldfield
Ormond Beach
Fla
Ocean
A Lesson in Economy
A brief social commentary notes that a single dollar bill could support 92 million germs, suggesting a lesson in economy from the germs.
On Wrestling with the Devil in a Fractured Line
A fragment lyric style notice notes a speaker urging a wary struggle with temptation and moral trial. The line hints at conflict between resolve and sin, inviting inner debate and redemptive effort amid hardship.
Foley's Honey and Tar praised for children
A Green Bay parent testimonial states Foley's Honey and Tar stopped colds and croup in two children aged six and eight. The letter claims the medicine never failed to prevent and cure these troubles and notes it is the only medicine children will take without a struggle. Sold by all druggists.
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W. C. Ornstein
Green Bay
Wis
Ail
Annual Town Meeting and Election in Marshall Township
Notice to legal voters of Marshall Township Clark County. Election set for April 5 with polls open 7 am to 6 pm in three precincts. Officers to be elected include township clerk assessor collector and highway commissioner. A public question asks if the township shall remain anti saloon territory. Meeting opens 2 pm at city hall to hear reports and approve expenses. Dated March 26 1910 W F Taylor township clerk.
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Marshall
Clark
Proximo
Ecity Hall
Sullivan’s Shoe Shop
Cork & Cork
W F Taylor
Mild liquid cures eczema and soothes itching fast
A druggist advertises a prescription liquid for eczema claiming immediate itch relief. It touts personal assurance of merit and urges readers to obtain a bottle now. The message closes with a generic life-advice line about resisting wrong actions.
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Wilson Harlan
Capt Bogardus Praises Foley Kidney Pills in Lincoln Interview
World famed marksman Captain Bogardus says kidney and bladder troubles improved after taking Foley's Kidney Pills. He reports relief from backache cloudy urine and morning headaches after three bottles and endorses the remedy to fellow sufferers. Sold by all druggists.
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Bogardus
Lincoln H
Foley
Notice of Sale of Minor Real Estate in Clark County Illinois
Guardian John Conway seeks court order to sell undivided one half interest in 73.25 acres in Clark County Illinois to fund the minor Frank H. Scofield’s support and education. Sale targets northwest quarter of southwest section 27 and related parcels lying south of the St Louis Vandalia Terre Haute Railway right of way at town 12 north range 11 west. Court term is July 11, 1910 at Marshall courthouse. Wm T Hollenbeck attorney represents guardian.
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John Conway
Frank H. Scofield
Circuit Court
Clark County
Marshall
Clark
Illinois
Clifton Scofield
St. Louis, Vandalia, & Terre Haute Railway Company
St. Louis, Vandalia & Terre Haute Railway Company
Illnois
Conservator's Notice for Estate of Sarah E. King
Conservator of the estate of Sarah E. King deceased will appear before Clark County Court at the Marshall courthouse for the May term on the first Monday in May to adjust claims. Creditors must attend or present their claims and all debts must be paid to the undersigned. Dated March 11.
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Sarah E. King
Clark
Illinois
Clark County
Marshall
Ams Aa
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J. A. Morton
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