Circus Elephants Stampede Through Danville Homes
Nine Ringling elephants escaped during unloading in Danville Illinois causing two hours of destruction in the residence district. They damaged fences outbuildings fruit trees and attacked a horse and other animals. Trainers and police recaptured the animals and the herd was returned to the cars for the night with double stakes set for the next show. The damage estimate ranges up to 9000 dollars.
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Danville
Ill
Ringling Circus
William Miller
J. H. Peebles
Shaffer
Lincoln Park
Clark County Sealed Bids Sought for Printing Supplies
Notice to contractors announces sealed bids for blanks stationery and other printed material for Clark County officers. Bids due at County Clerk's office by 12 noon May 13 1910. Committee reserves right to reject any or all bids. W W Craig Chas Madden John H Dickerson Committee on Printing.
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Clark County
W. W. Craig
Chas. M. Madden
John H. Dickerson
Committee On
Paddock Takes Six Month Leave for Oregon Trip
C. C. Paddock, Vandalia passenger conductor, obtained a leave of absence and departed with Mrs. Paddock for Oregon to visit their railroad-connected son. He will not return to the line for six months. Rev. R. Russell, new pastor, resides at 803 South St. St. Hard wheat flour and Marvin's mill are noted in the item.
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C. C. Paddock
Value of Instruction from a Local Detective Tale
A veteran detective recounts starting under Inspector Bilffin, learning to trace counterfeit networks. By observing a newcomer and a milkman with staged mail he captures the gang and their machinery, gaining invaluable instinct and judgment in a year that would otherwise take a decade.
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Bifin
Theoxy
Bilfin
Britain
Auspicius
Nis Ved
Buffa
Greenhorn
Biiffin
Mikman
Aolong
Ibd
Jilffin
Briffin
Wade
Bliffin
Inspector bin
Bir
University expert urges scientific farming for bigger yields
Prof. O D Center of the University spoke at an Edwardsville Illinois Farmers Institute meeting urging three key factors for higher yields. He promoted improved soil, seed, and cultivation, arguing science enhances agriculture and seed selection must focus on vigor and productivity to reach far higher corn oats and wheat yields. He cited German gains from better seed and outlined practical practices at farm level to boost state averages.
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Edwardsville
Illinois Farmers’ Institute
O. D. Center
University
Woltmann
Germany
Illinois
Illinois urged to lead in progressive farming systems
Arthur J. Bill reports from the Illinois Farmers' Institute in Springfield that seed selection and breeding, plus thorough cultivation, could place Illinois at the forefront of modern agriculture. A field tour of Standard Of officials' autos near Merom ended with a steering- wheel breakage and a near-accident as Aaron Jones escaped injury.
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Illinois
Arthur J. Bill
Illinois Farmers’ Institute
Springfield
Terre Haute
Robinson and Merom
Penn and Kerr
Aaron Jones
Merom
Jones
Indianapolis man Perry Weiler dies while visiting in Wabash
Perry Weiler of Indianapolis died Saturday after taking ill two weeks earlier at his parents home in Wabash township. Aged 33, he leaves a wife and one child. Funeral held Monday afternoon with Eureka Lodge I C C F in charge. burial in Marshall cemetery.
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Perry Weiler
Indianapolis
Wabash Township
Mr. Weiler
Eureka Lodge I. C.C. F
Marshall Cemetery
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H. M. Dewey & Co
Wabsh 249
Marshall Baking Co
4Th St
Baptist Church
State Bank
John Hanks
Farver
Hamilton St
Marshall
Samuel Audes
Locust St
Champaign
Paris
University of Ilnois
Drake
Walter Smith
North 3Rd St
L. E. Snapp and Sons
Bubeck & Gallagher's
Ringlings
Marvin’s Mill
John Marvin
Glark
Hope Maslin
Vici
Kid
Wicket-Gardner
Stacy-Adams
the Mutual Mercantile Agency
Marshall, Imesse
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Weir & Weir
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Marshall, Ia
Randall
Pias
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