Alfalfa History Traced From Persia to Adams County
The piece outlines alfalfa origins in western Asia around 500 B C and its spread through Europe and the Americas. It notes early cultivation by Persian and Graeco-Persian contexts, later U S introductions in 1620, and the 1854 California seed seedings. Adams County hosts about 835 acres with a planned county-wide campaign by the Adams County Farm Improvement association to promote alfalfa growth.
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Farmer Rusk
Adams County Improvement Association
Adams County
Rusk
Persia
Europe
Mexico
California
Western
Asia
Greece
Italy
Spain
Germany
England
U.S
United States
New York
Washington
Jefferson
Texas
Chili
Nebraska
A. P. Grout
Winchester
Robert Hoke
Camp Point
Adam Wallace
Oak Ridge
Mr. Wallace
John Keil 83 dies at home in Quincy
John Keil longtime Quincy resident dies at 1223 North Fifth Street at 8 am from cerebral hemorrhage after a brief illness. Born June 5, 1833 in Hesse Darmstadt Germany, he came to the United States at 24, lived in New York then Quincy. Survived by four sons Albert Leonard and J H Keil of West Burlington IA, Thomas Trinker, two daughters Caroline Dickson and Louise Rouse, eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral notice pending.
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John Keil
North Fifth Street
Hesse-Darmstadt
Germany
New York
Quincy
Magdalena Gasser
Anna Katherine Trinker
Louise Rouse
Albert
Leonard
J. H. Keil
West Burlington
Thomas Trinker
Caroline Dickson
Miss Rouse
Miss Maria Burns Buried in Woodland
Funeral services for Miss Maria Burns, formerly of this city, were held at the Calkins home on Maine Street with Rev. N M Rigg and Dr R H Hartley officiating. She died in Washington DC last Saturday night. Burial followed in Woodland Cemetery with bearers Harvey Whatten, Ben Miller, George Gavert, Whessehel Earhart, Charles Cramer and Leslie Tait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Burns
Washington, D. C
A. N. Calkins
Maine Street
N. M. Rigg
Vermont Street Methodist
Giurch
R. HL. Hartley
Presbyterian Church
Payson Women Attend Services Together
Miss Faye Elliot of Payson and both nieces of Miss Burns attended the services, sharing in the church gathering and paying respects alongside family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faye Elliot
Payson
Miss Burns
Cleveland man William Lee dies at home
William Lee father of Mrs. J A Wheeler of 1103 Maine street Cleveland Ohio died at his home at 3 o clock Tuesday morning. A telegram received by Mrs Wheeler Tuesday morning confirmed the death. Mrs Wheeler had gone to Cleveland recently to be with her father. Mr. Lee had visited her several times and was known to Quincy residents.
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William Lee
J. A. Wheeler
Maine Street
Cleveland
Life of Rev Edward Anderson Pastor and Civil War Figure
Rev Edward Anderson former pastor of the First Congregational church from 1874 to 1881 died in Quincy Massachusetts on May 21. He earned fame in Grand Army of the Republic circles as the fighting person and served from private to colonel in the Civil War. His later pastorates covered Jamestown New York Quincy Illinois Toledo Columbus Norwalk and Danielson. In 1887 he was chaplain in chief of the G A R and held similar posts in the Loyal Legion of Ohio and New York.
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Edward Anderson
First Congregational
Quincy
Mass
Grand Army of the Republic Citles
John Brown
Jamestown
N.Y
Toledo
Ohio
Columbus
Norwalk
Conn
Danielson
Loyal Legion of Ohio
New York
St Vincent Picnic a Big Success at Parish Yard
A St Vincent’s Home benefit picnic in St. John's parish school yard at Tenth and Spruce streets drew large crowds with over 460 served at lunch and about 340 at supper. Organized by St Vincent de Paul Society leaders Mrs. Marc Uhnmann and Sister Clementine, the event featured patriotic decorations, two concerts by Frese's Riverside band, and numerous committees for booths, refreshments, amusements, ice cream, and various stands.
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St. Vincent's
St. John’s Parish
Tenth and
Spruce Streets
St. Wingent de Paul Society
Marc Uhbnann
Geo. Boline
Clementine
Frese
Riverside Band
Joseph 7
Freiburg
Herman
Jacob Schulz
Ed Hasenfraty
Frank Schlepphorst
St. Mary's
Leo Wiskirchen
J. Francis
Fred Kurz
St. Boniface
Thomas Gillespie
St Peter's
Twenry Wiskitchen
Margaret Dick
George Stahl
St. Peters
Charles Futterer
St. Francis
Elizabeth Menke
Anna Messing
Mary Uhlmann
Mary Bohne
Mire
Toseph Duker
Terman Broemmel
Joseph Danker
William Bierkers
Bernard Rocke
St John’s
77th Anniversary Of San Church Founded
The church traces its beginnings from a small group of charter members to its 77 year history. An anniversary celebration is planned for the week, with events scheduled on a Sunday, Wednesday and peak day in March.
Moon light excursion planned for June 27 on steamer G. W. Hill
Company F L N G drill held at the Armory with Capt E L Wingerter in attendance. Col E M Lewis to visit June 20 for instruction. Rifle shoot postponed due to Salem church invitation. Moonlight cruise tickets go on sale at 50 cents for men 35 cents for women with music and dancing planned on the G. W. Hill excursion June 27.
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Armory
E. L. Wingerter
E. M. Lewis
Reguar Army
Salem Church
G. W. Hill
C B and Q Railroad announces division changes
Effective June 1 changes affect Hannibal Missouri and Burlington Iowa divisions of the C B and Q Railroad. N L Howard becomes Burlington supervisor replacing W C Welsh who moves to Hannibal as supervisor. G A Law shifts to terminals in St Louis and joins Safety First board. Maxwell moves from St Paul to Burlington. W N Fuller transfers to Dayton Bluff. Franke from Aurora joins as assistant to Trainmaster Brown.
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Hannibal, Mo
Burlington, Ia
C. B. & Q. Railroad Company
Quincy
N. L. Howard
Burlington
W. C. Welsh
G. A. Law
Terminals
St. Louis
Safety First’ Board
Supt. Maxwell
St. Paul
W. N. Fuller
Dayton Bluff
Franke
Aurora
T. D. Brown
Local Pick Ups and House Notes From Town Pages
Local notices report family disputes unresolved with a warning about cold water. Mrs. Frank Rees of Lindstreet hospitalized at St Marys for diabetes and gall stones. Burlington trip by Miss Dorothea Hempel. Gas heater promos and lunch specials throughout the city. Henry Speaker celebrates 21st birthday with guests and gifts. Priscilla doughnuts marketed by Hi Nora Baking Co. Visitors from Newton Center and University of Missouri linked to local clergy. Rental of Humphrey gas heaters highlighted with free thirty days offer. Field Day pictures and travel notices wrap up the items.
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Frank Rees
Lindstreet
St. Mary's Hospital
Rees
Blue Ribbon
Dorothea Hempel
South Tenth Street
Burlington
Snyder
Henry Speaker
South Eighth Street
Mr. Speaker
Priscilla's
H. Korn Baking Co
Jeffer
M Humphrey
L. D. Wedge
Caroline
Trudge
Louise
Gem City Business College
Broadway
Priscilla
Nora Baking Co
Humphrey
Ella Lewis
University of Missouri
Lee Lewis
Arthur Wapke
St. Louis
Mr. Hawke
Edward Hawke
North Twelfth Street
the Gas Co
St Johns Ladies Aid Plans Joint Dinner for Picnic
The Ladies Aid of St John s Evangelical church meets with the Young People’s society this evening in the school hall to plan the dinner to be served in connection with the church picnic in Christ church yard Tune 22.
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St. John’s
Communion to be celebrated at St John’s Cathedral
The morning services will be held at 7 and 9 o'clock in St John's Cathedral to observe Ascension Day. The ceremonies mark Ascension Day with church rites as published by the cathedral authorities.
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St John's Cathedral
Strawberry and Ice Cream Social on Christ Church Lawn
The Loyal Daughters of St. Peter's church host a strawberry and ice cream social this evening on the Christ church lawn to raise funds for a new church building.
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Loyal Daughters of
St. Peter's Church
Christ Church
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Wess Pacific i
Great Exposition Arch
Westfield
Hi. Korn Baking Co
ST. Vincent
First Christian Ladies’ Aid
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Christian Church
Wosdland Ione
Mike
U. S. Army
C.B
Wees
Store of
Sss
Wwe
Store of Qualit
Ality
Colgate
Luc
Fairfield
Lisle
Dpeleu Lisle
Batiste
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