County Fair Receipts Hit Record High Despite Costs
Treasurer W. J. Knight reports Green County fair receipts totaling 6056.46, up from last year’s 4480. The gain comes mainly from gate and admission charges, with Saturday alone reaching 3600. Estimated attendance around 16,000, crowds rivaling any county fair. State aid of 1275 adds to income. profits bolster the treasury ahead of next year’s improvements and exhibits.
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Green County
W. J. Knight
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Jast
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Bolender
Fuira Thia
Shabubeerawa
Tanilud
St Iden
Lloral Hall
Carper Deen
Pat Chon Kling
Iron River
Casper Deen Firet
Clara B
Hazel Dell
Johnnie V
Elizabeth
Star Gazer
Olivewood
Kitty the Kid
Manda
Treasury
State Board of Agriculture
Back to school as public schools reopen with large attendance
Public schools opened after a long summer with strong turnout across buildings. High school enrolled 182 pupils, with exams underway for summer makeup work. Supt. E J Shives and staff gathered for an evening meeting to plan the year. Names listed for various grades across East South and New High School buildings.
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E J
Shives
N.S. Durst
Youvile, Ark
Arkabsas
Littl Rock
Timely rescue saves blind child in west town fire
Fire destroyed the Heath House near Smiles, burning down the Hasse home in Monroe township. A nearly two year old blind boy, left alone, was saved by his mother who rushed him to Loofbouron hospital after the kitchen caught fire. The child, seen with blistered skin but not deeply burned, survived as firefighters and mother limited the blaze. The house was insured for 3600 and the cause traced to a stove damper.
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Edward Hasse
Smiles
Loofbouron Hospital
Hasse
Real Estate Salute and Local Notices in Brief
Real estate transfers include Ida A. Witt to William Witt for property in Exeter valued around $2,000. Harvey W. Seijgle listed with Ul Ehner 1 in Brodhead. The ad mentions Oring Laxative Fruit Syrup promising digestion and liver support, with a mild pleasant taste and no nausea, from West Side drugstore.
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Harvey W. Seijgle
Lo Ehner
Reigle Vntin
Dy Lik
Brodhead
Ida A. Witt
William Witt
Exeter
West Side
Monroe High Opens Season with Watertown Clash
The Monroe high school football team will start the season with a Watertown game here scoring a week from Saturday. The first practice is set for Wednesday evening and the squad for Watertown will be chosen the night before the game. Coach Jack Conroy leads a schedule of five games including Evanaville and Janesville.
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Monroe
Watertown
Kohli
Evanaville
Janesville
Jack Conroy
Wellman Returns From Failed North Pole Airship Attempt
Walter Wellman, leader of the Wellman-Chicago Record-Herald polar expedition, ends this year’s effort after a disastrous trial of his airship. An ascent occurred September 2 in a strong northwesterly wind driving toward the southeast over the Yalu. The Walloon had to be cut adrift from the main craft but was recovered after two days of search.
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Walter Wellman
Wellman-Chicago Record-Herald
North Pole
Yani
Walloon
Invincible Electric Bank Protection Plan Expansion
An illustrated feature in The National Banker highlights the Invincible Electric Bank Protection Company of this city. It describes a copper braided cable alarm system buried in vaults and conduits that triggers alerts if opened or cut. The firm plans to form several regional sales companies with $50,000 each, totaling $1,000,000, to expand operations. It seeks a versatile organizer to manage stocks, bonds, sales, and installation across banks and plants.
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Invincible Electric Bank Protection Company
National Banker
Bankers’ Journal
Worlen
Doctors in a Row Disrupt Stephenson County Society
Dissent within the Stephenson County medical group threatens its unity as members plan a split. Two special meetings failed to settle disputes over whether physicians’ names may be published in connection with their cases and fraternal organization work for lump-sum fees versus regular charges.
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Stephenson County
Weather forecast for Chicago tonight and tomorrow
Special weather forecast for Chicago notes showers tonight and tomorrow. Cooler Tuesday with light to fresh south winds that become variable.
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Chicago
Bridge Trust Men Fined by Mt Carroll Judge
Judge Farrand in Mt Carroll Illinois fined the bridge trust men who pled guilty to indictments from a special grand jury. Continental Bridge Company received the largest fine of 8600 with other fines: W dl Shons 1000 H KE Hughes 500 Wm A Barber 500 M M Billmire 400 William Bayne 350. They paid their fines without murmur. the men were put into an agreement in law a conspiracy.
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Farrand
Mt. Carroll
Ill
Bridge Trust
Continental Bridge Company
Gavrell County
W. dl. Shons
H. KE. Hughes
Wm. A. Barber
M. M. Billmire
William Bayne
Government Labor Bureau to Aid Job Seekers and Employers
Secretary Strauss announces a new national employment agency to be established soon by the department of commerce and labor. The bureau will indicate labor demand, job classes, wages, and where to obtain work, with government stamps adding value to the information.
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Strauss
Department of Commerce and Labor
Janesville Grading Sparks Property Damage Claims
Property owners along River View Park in Janesville seek redress after city grading. Claims total about 6000 dollars with an example 3000 from Pauline Hobinson at Garfield Avenue and Carrington Street. Arbitration by a neutral three member committee likely.
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Riverview Park
Janesville
Pauline Hobinson
Garfield Avenue
Carrington Street
Geome
Boy asks for sling shot after Sunday school tale
A five year old boy, newly in Sunday school, became eager about the teaching. After a couple of lessons he asked for a sling shot. His mother asked why. He replied that in Sunday school they told of a toy that killed a giant with a ding shot and he wanted one.
Bicycle Use in Europe Outpaces American Trends
The article notes that bicycles are a major transport method across Europe, far more common than in the United States. It describes Europeans frequently encountering Americans, French, and English travelers on the continent as they ride through towns and countryside on their flying wheels.
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Europe
United States
Opals Sparkle Among Queensland Finds
Fine Australian opals and opals of great beauty were found in Queensland along with 56 other kinds of precious stones, highlighting rich mineral finds in the region.
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Queensland
Australia
Workman Unearths Gold Chest in French Courtyard
Leanaert, a workman for builder M. Defrancq of Menin, Belgium, reportedly planned a scheme. While digging in an empty house courtyard bought by Defrancq, he struck a solid object four feet down. He uncovered a metal chest containing gold coins valued at about $4,000.
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Leanaert
M. Defrancq
Menin
France
le Way
Defraneq
Dangerous combination spreads typhoid in Pittsburg
Rail water and Insurance are blamed for spreading typhoid fever in Pittsburg. The claim calls these three factors a dangerous combination fueling the health threat.
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Pittsburg
Piano Wiring Demands High Grade Steel Wire
A Plano report notes that wiring a piano needs a full mile of premium steel wire and five hundred gingle strings are required to complete the setup.
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Plano
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