Two Negroes Break Jail in Jacksonville Escape
Robert Pruitt and Lee Ellison escaped from the county jail by sawing window bars. Bloodhounds followed leads but Pruitt, captured at Springfield, is returned for a robbery charge on hides from Harrigan Brothers' warehouse. Ellison, from Missouri, cited for a theft at W. J. Williamson's home northwest of the city. Sheriff Graff posted a $25 reward for each capture.
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Jacksonville
Robert Pruitt
Lee Ellison
Pruitt
Springfield
Harrigan Brothers
Ellison
Missouri
W. J. Williiamson
Graff
Fire Loss at Cairo Includes Two Businesses
A Cairo blaze destroyed the Three States Implement Company office and warehouse at Twentieth and Commercial avenues and the adjacent Kelly Bros Lumber Company premises. Total loss estimated at 150000 with insured amounts of 31000, 2000, and 46700 respectively. Casualties not reported.
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Cairo
Three States Implement Company
Twentieth and Commercial Avenues
Kelly Bros. Lumber Company
National Motor Company
Young Pastor Jailed on Child Liberties Charges
Rev. P. I. Newman of Vandalia First Baptist was jailed after mothers of two girls aged eight and nine accused him of inappropriate acts. He arrived from Trenton Missouri last July and was arrested after being found at a congregant's home. Preliminary bonds were set at 1000 dollars, and he could not raise the bail.
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Vandalia
P. I. Newman
First Baptist Church
Newman
Trenton
Eakon
Squire Joseph Clark
Abraham Raymer Cleared in Murder Case
Springfield jury after three hours found Abraham Raymer not guilty of murder and alleged mob leadership in the William Donnegan lynching. Raymer, remanded on other charges, thanked jurors and maintained his innocence as his sister from Boston supported him.
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Springfield
Abraham Raymer
Raymer
William Donnegan
Albert
Boston
Jack for Buggy A Handy Light Buggy Jack
Instructions describe building a simple buggy jack from oak boards and hardware. Assemble two large boards and a base with smaller pieces, drill holes, bolt a lever between the boards, add a notched lever end, attach a long strap iron with a hook, and secure height with uprights for a convenient, inexpensive jack.
Feeding New Oats and Their Effects on Horses
The article notes horsemen prefer old oats over new due to dryness, weight, and value. New oats are often not fully dry, can be laxative and cause excessive sweating in working horses. This season, slow maturation and drying challenges increased wet grain, prompting mixing old and new oats for feeding rather than using only one type.
Remains of W. T. Law to be buried in Henry
The body of the late W. T. Law of Henry, who died in a London area hospital while touring Europe by auto with his wife, daughter, and Miss Thompson of Lacon, will be returned home for burial. Law was a banker and capitalist.
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Law
Henry
W. T. Law
London
England
Mr. Law
Europe
Thompson
Lacon
Say Woman Stole Fortune
Bloomington police received a request from Denver to locate Blanche Price accused by her husband William Vicorne of fleeing with a fortune recently left to the couple by his father. Charleston report says Couch Harwood shot his brother Jesse over hogs in the cornfield. Jesse will die and Couch is jailed. Quincy suit to set aside father John Wheeler’s will valued at $100000. Alton youth William Gillespie, 13, ran away due to ban on long trousers.
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Bloomington
Denver
Col
Blanche Price
William Vicorne
Charleston
Couch Harwood
Jesse Harwood
Jesse
Couch
Quincy
George Wheeler
Adams County
John Wheeler
Alton
William FF. Gillespie
William Gillespie
Ruts in the Road Prompt Proper Repair Method
A Department of Agriculture bulletin explains how to handle ruts and holes in earth roads. It advises clearing debris, using fresh earth to level the surface, avoiding sod or gutter material, and warned against dumping stone or gravel causing uneven wear. It recommends trimming shoulders and smoothing with a road machine when possible.
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Department of Agriculture
Building Corn Shacks Provide Stable, Even Shock Frames
Advice from Farm and Home on constructing durable corn shocks. Build four hilltops into a square frame, slant slightly toward the center as you stack, and wrap with twine near the top to prevent leaning. Space stalks evenly, whether planted in drills or rows, to keep shocks balanced and secure.
What is Phosphate and its role in soil fertility
The article explains phosphate as essential for fertility and grain seed formation. It notes rock phosphate, derived from ancient fish remains, must be treated to release usable phosphoric acid. Acid treatment frees phosphorus but at higher cost, urging renewed investment in soil fertility.
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Hoard
Farm Notes on Beefs and Hogs and Soil Study
It takes generations to advance scientific beef production. Soil study is profitable for farmers and farm boundaries may lie along roads. Value hogs and cattle as you value machinery. if not profitable, dispose of them. Preparing land fully ensures spring crop readiness.
A Simple Corn Preventer Board Perches by Door
A Prairie Farmer tip describes a three foot board with beveled ends fitted to door stud and floor to stop corn from rolling and allow shoveling. The board stands about 18 inches from the foot, nailed up to form an 18 inch high barrier. Measurements given: mark 16 inches from the top, 6 1/4 from the bottom and cut the angle with a plane.
Marketing Reforms Urged for Truckers and Gardeners
A call to radically change how products are marketed as farmers and shippers nationwide respond to market pressures. The writer warns California fruit growers risk damaging the state's reputation if they market poor quality crops like some midwestern gardeners.
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California
Decorations for Women in Europe
In a courtroom exchange a telephone operator answers about oaths and the nature of women’s honors. The oldest female order stems from the Austrian throne as the Star and Crucifix, granted to high rank. Another is the Luisen, established to honor women who make great sacrifices.
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Europe
Prussia
Remembering Castoria and the Telephone's Laughter
An old advertisement notes to examine every bottle of Castoria for the signature and highlights over 30 years of use. The piece ends with a lampooning exchange about how the telephone once caused laughter but now provokes profanity.
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Central
Spohns Distemper Cure Praised By Veteran Horseman
Bud Doble quotes his forty years with horses praising Spohns Distemper Cure as the most successful remedy and blood purifier. Available in 50c and 1.00 bottles. Druggists or manufacturers supply. Bend for free book from Spahn Medical Co Goshen Ind.
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Bud Doble
Spohn
Spahn Medical Co
Goshen
Ind
Getting Back at Him
A terse exchange shows a peevish man renouncing the affair while a calm woman urges thorough self care during chores, framing the dispute around a domestic laundry moment.
Peruna praised by officials and Kansas City photographer
Hon George W Honey National Chaplain U V A testifies to Peruna relief for catarrhal troubles. Fred L Hebard Kansas City photographer says Peruna cures catarrh and grips. Doctors announce Peruna in tablet form after two years of development.
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George W. Honey
Fourth Wisconsin Cavalry
State of
Wisconsin
Texas
First St
N. E
Washington, D. C
Fred L. Hebard
Kansas City, Mo
12Th and
Grand Aves
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William Custon
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Carrie Zortman Ellsworth
Fred C. Hill
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Anton Glassbrenner
Glassbrenner
David Weigel
Chris Mayforda
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Clarence Manning
Sorento
Taylorville
Joseph Malhout
Steve Mariotti
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Assumption Coal Company
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George HH. McFarland
Illinois Central Railroad
Ottawa
Wiliam Wiley
Jack
Sullivan, Sullivan
O. O. Inman
United Brethren Church
A. Rigby
Peoria
R. W. Olin
Hoquitable Powder Company
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Almon Lent
Austin Powder Company
Cleveland
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