Herd Improvement Association Formed in Clark County Farm Bureau
A Herd Improvement Association was organized at the Farm Bureau office on March 22 with R E Apple noting the event. Professor J H Brock from the University of Illinois aided in organizing. a cow tester will visit members monthly to weigh milk, test butterfat, and keep production and feed records. Officers elected: Riley Davis president, Paul Behner secretary treasurer, directors A Macey J K Wallis Olin Burnett.
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Farm Bureau
R. E. Apple
Clark County
J. H. Brock
University of Illinois
Apple
Riley Davis
Paul Behner
Treasuerer
A. Macey
J. K. Wallis
Olin Burnett
Peat Coal in Formation in Ireland
Peat, widely used in Ireland, is described as coal in an early stage of development. The statement notes peat’s role as a precursor to coal, highlighting its significance in Irish usage and fuel history.
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Ireland
The Illustrated London News Founding by Herbert Ingram
The Illustrated London News is the oldest illustrated weekly founded in 1842 by Herbert Ingram. It began as a weekly publication preserving 19th century news and illustrations for general readers.
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Lermdon News
Herbert Ingram
Thunderstorm Detector Notifies 200 Miles Out
A radio device detects approaching storms and rings a bell at intervals when the weather system is 200 miles away. When the storm nears half an hour out, the bell rings continuously despite clear skies.
Fragmentary OCR Leads to Hidden History Snippet
A damaged OCR passage hints at a historical record featuring names or places but is largely unreadable. Readable fragments include mentions of a location and a possible event, though critical details are missing. The piece suggests archival notes or notices awaiting clarification.
Unclear fragmentary text from Shareb Street notices
The readable portions describe a street area including Nevins Street and Washington, with references to Seeders Phareethtes and a possible event or sale. The fragment lacks clear actions, names, dates, or outcomes to summarize definitively.
The Dangers of Chewing Tobacco and Saliva Loss
The article argues chewing tobacco harms digestion more through saliva loss than nicotine. Excess digestion acids from spitting away saliva cause dyspepsia, gas, and ulcer risk. A century-old case notes relief after stopping chew around meals. advice favors abstinence and moderation, with charity for habitual chewers.
The Runaway Car and a tractor girl wooing Perry
Perry Lance and Billy Latham ditch routine on a hired car tour selling pots and pans. A khaki clad tractor girl named Betty Dunlap saves them from a wreck on a road by the beach and charms Perry into a happy marriage with her father the contractor.
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Perry Lance
Billy Latham
Perry
Lance
Billy
Betty Dunlap
Betty
Child Preacher Harry Meyers Crawford Sparks Early Sermons
In Chicago eight year old Harry Meyers Crawford son of Rev. R. H. Crawford marked his first sermon at age five and celebrated delivering 200 sermons across the middle west. He is the fourth generation of preachers, with six of his eight brothers also preaching.
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Harry Meyers Crawford
Chicago
Middle West
R. H. Crawford
Vermonters and the Revolution Time Line
Fragmentary draft mentions Green Mountain Boys and Ethan Allen involvement in Vermont during the Revolution. It references appeasing neighboring interests and Canadian passes, with vague details about British actions.
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Vermont
Ethan Athen
New York State
Bankruptcy Notice for A. G. Elliott of Casey Illinois
In the Eastern District of Illinois the court declares A. G. Elliott bankrupt under No. 464-D. Creditors are notified a first meeting will be held at the Federal Building Danville on April 9 1928 at 10:00 in the forenoon to prove claims select a trustee and examine the bankrupt. Referee in bankruptcy Walter J. Grant issues the notice.
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A. G. Elliott
Casey
Illinois
Clark
Federal Building
Danville
A. D
Walter J. Grant
James Henry Graham
Dennison
Master in Chancery Sale In Clark County Illinois
Public notice announces a chancery sale in Clark County Illinois to settle a partition. Special master W T Hollenbeck will auction 67 acres more or less of land in section 13 town 11 north range 14 west at 2 pm on April 21 1928 at the east door of the Marshall courthouse for cash. Complainant solicitor H R Snavely is listed.
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Illinois
Clark County
Circuit Court
George Raudebaugh
Joseph Raudebaugh
Marshall
Clark
Ilinois
W. T. Hollenbeck
Alphabet Origin Means First Two Greek Letters
The word alphabet comes from alpha and beta the first and second letters of the Greek alphabet. The Herald publication price is in dollars per year.
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the Herald
Woodpecker Worth Estimated at $20 to Farmer
A farmer estimates each woodpecker in the area is worth about 20 dollars due to the damage insects cause while foraging. The note highlights pest control considerations and wildlife impact on crops.
Folklore Bog and the Phooka Apparition
A note on the phooka, a bog dwelling apparition said to take the form of a horse in folk lore. Herald Classified ads are cited as bringing results.
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Phooka
Herald
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Herd Improvement Association Made
Pioneer Magazine
Cate
Fru
Fae Steeb
Nevins
Washiteoer
John Joseph Gaines, M. D
Rmmo
District Court OF the United States
Eastern District OF
H. R. Snavely
John Dailey
Peoria
Illinois Bar Associations
Henry Ford
Ford Motor Company
Ford Service
Ford
Detroit
Michigan
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