Argentine Corn Invades Peoria Surprising Trade Shift
Peoria will receive Argentine corn amid tariff changes. The initial shipments to Miller Grain aim to flood the U.S. market, with high freight costs yet lower delivered prices due to drier corn. Elevators at New Orleans are being expanded to handle bulk imports, signaling large expected imports and a possible permanent shift in corn trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Ill
United States
Miller Grain Company
Europe
Hingis
Iowa
New Orleans
Cr. Stanford
Stanford
U S Corn Faces Competition After War Shock
The article notes shipments ran large before the European war, signaling that King Corn will face competition for the first time after the conflict. It contrasts Argentine large estate farming with American methods, warning tariffs leave US wheat growers exposed to Canada and Argentina. It predicts prices will drop as postwar demand shifts and European needs recede.
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Middle West
United States
Europe
Canada
Verdun Offensive Drives French Advance Surprises Germans
ARIS Oct 26 The French attack at Verdun surprised German defenses and recaptured key ground including Douaumont fort and Thiaumont work. Four columns advanced with rapid gains from Pepper hill to Vaux fort, forcing German surrender and leaving the enemy encircled. Petain suggested more elbow room east of the Meuse, while Mangin’s colonial division carried Hill 320 and Douaumont approaches. The victory expanded French leverage and disrupted German expectations, signaling a major tactical success.
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Aris
Verdun
Douaumont Fort
Thiaumont
Petain
Meuse
Nivelle
Grand Headquarters
Pepper Hill
Thiaumont Farm
Haudremont
Bras-Douamont
Douaumont
Vaux Pond
Vaux-Chapitre
Fumin Wood
Vaux
Vaux Fort
Chenois
Laufee
Damloup
Carry Mail by Plane to New York in Days
CHICAGO Oct. 26 The U S mail will be carried by aeroplane from Chicago to New York within the next few days. Victor Carlson who is to be aerial carrier has arrived here and consulted Postmaster Campbell.
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Chicago
U. S
New York
Victor Carlson
Campbell
Love Drives Odd Weather Dulations Across Seasons
A poetic line notes that love shapes unusual weather patterns with frosts in summer and heat waves in winter, framing seasonal extremes as a metaphor for affection's reach. The remark blends romance with climate imagery to suggest emotional forces alter nature.
Pittsfield notes cover sports and local life in Oct
Pittsfield items describe Withels College Jacksonville beating Lombard 26 to 67 in Galesburg, with John Mitchell and Oscar Thiebland scoring. Local movements include residents visiting family in Missouri and Canada, a Soldier's Monument dedication at Somerhill on Oct 28, and Mrs. Reed and others visiting kin in New Mexico and Colorado.
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Pittsfield
Withels College
Jacksonville
Lombard College
Galesburg
John Mitchell
Pleasant IH
Pittsfield High School
Oscar Thiebland
Rockport
Twlinois College
University of St. Louis
Pittsfuela
New Mexico
John Nash
Litlie Roberts
Louisiana
John Ransom
George Kesterson
Alberta
Canada
W Kesterson
San Francisco
Kesterson
Eng
Local notices and visits fill Lewistown scene
Lewistown residents report William Hoechler visiting Quincy and Mrs. Anna Rapp visiting her son Ralph, while J R Stewart fell sick and returned home in Clarence. Young men traveled to Payson Illinois for apple packing with Seymour Bros. Auctioneer C G Stokley will take possession next week of the B A Craig farm. Spicer celebrated his eightieth birthday with a family dinner. Ice dealer K W Durpin hauls from Canton. W C G U ladies plan an oyster supper in Brightwell opera house on Saturday night October 28. A Democratic rally advertised for Monday night but the speaker did not arrive. Gardner injures hand in Melrose sale while working on farm tools. Some men value graft over honesty.
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England
Ray Bergman
Dorothy Lavilie
A. G. Crawford
Bag Is
L. C. A Nen
Cynthiana
Lillian Foster
New Canton
Somerhill
Summer Hill
Will Shriver
Virden
Pittsfield
Edward Doocy
Disciples Church
C. Clay Williams
Guy Carlton
Hatfield Poultry House
Geo. Sanderson
Champaign
Atlas
Rockport
Lewistown
Wiliam Hoechler
Quincy
Anna Rapp
Ralph
J. R. Stewart
Clarence
Payson
Ill
Seymour Bros
CG. Stokley
B. A. Craig
Spicer
Robert Spicer
K. W. Durpin
Ce Desler
Canton
W. CG. TU
Brightwell Opera House
Gaurdner
Sionday
Hera
Virginia Goes Dry November First Under Mapp Act
Richmond report details Virginia’s transition to statewide prohibition on November 1 under the Mapp act. About 650 liquor dealers to close as compradores stock up. households may receive limited alcohol monthly. Provisions allow medicinal, sacramental, and culinary uses with strict penalties for violations.
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Richmond
Virginia
Sisterhood of Prohibition
Mapp
Norfolk
Newport News
Anti-Saloon League
General Assembly
Pleasant Grove News Roundup in Illinois
Miss Mary McCann of Quincy visits the E N Wheeler home. George C Decon drills a deep well on his farm. Pleasant Grove church revival continues with 730 PM services and a Thursday sermon by Dr Flannigan. Visitors include Cc Sparks of Columbus. Semi centennial postponed to Oct 29 due to weather. New bungalow for Phil Spangter nears completion. John Longlett builds a barn and shed. J S Lawless called to Liberty for seriously ill baby. Undertaker notes business remains steady.
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Pleasant Grove
Ill
Mary McCann
Quinncy
E. N. Wheeler
George C. Decon
Flannigan
Cc. Cc Sparks of
Columbus
Phil Spangter
John Longlett
J. S. Lawless
Steven Lawless
Liberty
What to Do When Backache Comes on
An old advertisement promotes Foley Kidney Pills by Charles N. Fox of Himrod, Wyoming, claiming relief from backache, pain, and urinary troubles. It urges starting the pills immediately, asserting they restore strength and youth and tackle the root cause of discomfort. Miller and AR Bur Drug Co. carries the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. N. Fox
Himrod
W. Y
Foley
War Widens Economic Strain in Stockholm And Sweden
War driven price hikes hit middle and lower classes in Sweden. Railways postal telegraph and telephone workers, city employees, and school teachers seek higher pay. A Gothenburg food commission recommends 300000 crowns to aid the lowest paid, while cities measure tax increases to fund relief. Municipal officials anticipate property tax gains of 25 to 30 percent, boosting revenues to fund relief without higher rates.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Europe
Gothenburg
Guichard
Statistical Bureau of
Dahlberg
Malmo
Helsingburg
Sunday Visitations and Local Gatherings Reported
William Pilcher III and family visited William Davis. Misa Meta Hagmeyer spent Sunday with Luella Lewis. August Erke's family and Emma and Henrietta visited Elias Stahl’s. Frank Tweedell and family from Contaburg stayed at Elmer Miller’s. Fred Von Saggeen of Farmington visited C. W. Erke and Ht. J. Hagmeyer families. Lucy Sickman visited home folks. William Heaton family enjoyed Steinagle home visit. Rev. Allen T. Shaw of Macomb will lecture at the Christian church midweek. Carl Dickhut of Chicago visited his mother. A man’s refusal to explain enrages a woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Pilcher, Jr
Familly
William Davis
Misa Meta Hagmeyer
Luella Lewis
August Erke
Emma
Henrietta
Elias Stahl
Lucy Sickman
William Heaton
Steinagle
Allen T. Shaw
Macomb
Christian Church
Carl Dickhut
Chicago
Dr King’s New Discovery Ad Promises Cold Relief
Bad colds start with a sneeze or sniffle and linger through winter. Dr King’s New Discovery, with antiseptic balsams, has for 47 years broken up colds and healed coughs. It loosens phlegm clears the head soothes membranes and eases breathing. At your druggist 50c.
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Dr. King
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