Vaccination Upheld By Illinois Supreme Court in Peoria Case
The Illinois Supreme Court upheld a Peoria city vaccination ordinance requiring pupil vaccination for school entry. Wendell sued to block the rule, but the court ruled boards of education may demand vaccination to prevent smallpox spread, a ruling with statewide implications for schools and public health.
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The Happy Man Finds His Place in Work
If a man believes his work suits his powers he is happy regardless of job type. It matters not whether he toils in office or shop, pulpit or forge, college or street, head or hand. Do not abandon your calling for ambition's lure.
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J. G Holland
November Corn Prices Weigh Shrinkage in Harvest Decisions
Readers are advised that new corn prices in late October reached 70 to 80 cents a bushel across the corn belt while shrinkage averaged over 15 percent for the year. Illinois researchers found November prices have typically offered the best overall returns after accounting for shrinkage. The piece notes European demand and a wheat shortage pushing grain prices higher, and cautions that current corn prices may reflect speculative as well as legitimate factors. It also references Argentine corn shipments affecting U S markets and distilling activity in Peoria Illinois.
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Illinois Station
Hnofs
Peoria
United States
Argentine agriculture looms as grain, livestock rival
Wallace's Farmer notes Argentina could challenge U S prices as corn sold 44 cents a bushel there last June while freight to England ran 48 cents. With war shipping limits, high U S prices may invite stronger Argentine competition for grain and livestock.
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Pickell
Chicago
England
Argentina
Iowa
Illini Chief wheat shows fly resistant promise in Illinois tests
Agricultural instructor notes the Illini Chief wheat variety developed in Madison County Illinois has withstood Hessian fly attacks for ten years in field trials. Counts show far fewer larvae and flax seed stages per plant compared with Fultz and Mini Chief, with higher yields cited in nearby trials and university tests.
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Edward Criss
Vincennes University
Madison County
Illinois
E. L. Gilham
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Flint
Fultz
Kansas State Agricultural College
Missouri
Kansas
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
West
Fayette
Ind
Wellington
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University of Vincennes
Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles
A 19th century patent medicine advert promotes Texas Wonder as a cure for kidney and bladder issues, gravel, diabetes, rheumatism, and back problems for men and women. It promises bladder regulation in children, mails for one dollar, and testimonials. Dr. E W Hall of St Louis is listed with distribution via druggists nationwide.
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Texas Wonder
E.’ W. ‘Hall
Olive Street
St Louis
Pine-Tar Honey Cold Remedy Claims Soothing Promise
An old ad copy touts Dr Bell’s Pine-Tar Honey as a soothing remedy for severe colds. It cites antiseptic properties and expectorant effects to relieve chest tightness and breathing discomfort. It urges readers to take a dose to prevent a lingering winter weariness.
Virginia goes dry as breweries switch to animal feed
Virginia enacts a strict prohibition law effective today closing about 650 liquor outlets. Breweries convert to horse and mule feed production using existing machinery. The act creates a State Commissioner of Prohibition, with a $3500 salary, and tight rules on possession and transit of alcohol, including cross border concerns with Washington, D C.
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Virginia
Portner Brewing Company
Alexandria
United States
Office of State Commissioner of Prohibition
J. Sidney Peters
Anti Saloon League
Washington
Potomac River
District of Columbia
Ark
Many Ships Are Sunk During Twenty Seven Months War
Statistics show 1820 merchant ships sunk by belligerents in twenty seven months ending Nov 1, with total 3 358 586 gross tons. October losses reached 127 vessels totaling 227 116 tons, higher than any of the prior five months and above the war average.
Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Relief for Rheumatism
An advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as fast relief for rheumatism neuralgia and aching joints after exposure in rain. It claims deep penetration without rubbing and also soothes bruises sprains strains in children with a 25 cent bottle. It ends with a quip about high living costs.
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Sloan
The Last Range War Sees Predators Clash On New Mexico Range
In New Mexico stockmen debate how to deal with wolves coyotes and mountain lions that devastate cattle sheep and horses. The article explains the high bounty system its flaws and how predators cross land boundaries threatening the range industry.
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Broadway
New Mexico
Cattlemam
Southwest
Colt
Dia
Game -Biotecticv
Asso
Cattle Men’s Association
Poor Cattle Market Trends Signal War Demand Strain
The article notes unusually poor quality cattle entering major markets, especially in Chicago, due to poor pastures and war demand for canned meat. It argues markets have absorbed thin cattle via CBDS and expects potential quality improvement as producers redirect toward better breeding stock.
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Cbds
Chicago
Farmers Review
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