Morrison fair week set with racing and livestock shows
The Whiteside County fair in Morrison runs August 31 to September 2. The fair book is printed and distributed. Livestock premiums are large to attract many entries. Racing features a strong purse lineup and fast Mor rison track horses. Buildings are being prepared and free attractions aim to surpass last year for thousands of visitors.
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Whitteside
Morrison
Morrison Track
Whiteside Co. Farmer
How can the voters protect themselves
The Sterling Gazette argues Illinois voters face a serious situation as investigations into the Pennsylvania and Illinois Republican primaries reveal political power at play. The paper urges voters to examine campaign power and take responsibility for their state’s future.
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Illinois
Pennsylvania
Sterling Gazette
Roman athlete swam the Tiber three times each morning
A teacher asks a pupil about a famed Roman swimmer who reportedly crossed the Tiber three times daily. Willie hesitates not about ability but wonders why he did not swim four times to retrieve his clothes left on the opposite bank.
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Tiber
Willie
Lost Nation Press
What to Do When It Lightnings
Sabula Gazette explains lightning safety during storms. Safe spots include a railroad car, steel building, well-constructed house, or metal cage. In unrodded or wooden beds, stay away from walls and springs. daytime safety favors room center, avoid chandler overhead, and avoid standing near a wall under a tin roof valley. Cellars offer no guaranteed safety.
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Marshall J. A. Tracy
Sabula Gazette
Government to study motor buses and railroads balance
The government will examine how to promote bus transportation while protecting railroads. The Interstate Commerce Commission plans hearings in Chicago and other cities over two months with rail and bus representatives presenting views. A likely outcome is legislation granting the commission control over motor lines.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
Commission
Lanark Gacette
Argo-Fa News Notes and Local Arrivals
Argo-Fa community reports visitors from Fulton and Rockford, a new stenographer for Rock Falls Public School starting Aug 2, farm activity and livestock movements, Eastern Star events, a Rockford circus passing through Fay, homecoming reunion preparations, road work delays, and a Board of Review notice with August meeting details.
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Joe Sikkema
Fulton
Dee Ee Hunter
Sterling
Ed. Frank
Hallie Kenyon
Rock Falls
C. M. Kingery
Tennant
Kansas City
Eastern Star
Thomson
Claude Densmore
Rockford
Joe Blair
Geo. Bower
John Gallagher
Mar. Ist
Vada Carroll
Chicago
Argo
Chadwick
Loyd Kenyon
Ladies Aid Society
Ringling
Fay
Davenport
Frank Foliz
Ned Turner
Mesdames
Mae Sack
Della Williams
Edith Robison
F. W. Bradley
Bloomer
Wis
R D. Carroll
Grace Mayer
Colita
Joe Melendy
Kyle Rawlins
Mt. Carroll
Charlotte
Hattie Kneale
Coleta
Bert Nelson
Nelson
Crabtree
Farmer's Institute
Sharpe Carroll
Chas. Lamb
Clinton
Carpenter
Fred Peters
Mercy Hospital
Ker
Rudolph Hehn
Kate Miller
Carrie
Batavia
Henry Stoner
Miss Miller
Crow
Blackberry superstition warns farmers to water berries by Sept twenty
In rural England an old superstition dictates that blackberries must be watered before September 20 to prevent the devil from stamping his mark on the fruit after that date. Picking the fruit late is believed to bring misfortune as the berries continue to ripen under his influence.
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England
Morocco’s ancient Roman provinces named Mauritania and Numidia
Historical note recounts Morocco as a Roman empire power once called Mauritania with Numidia annexed nearby. It describes the southern Mediterranean coast known to Romans as Attica and notes the transition toward provincial status near the end of Roman references.
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Morocco
Mauritania
Numidia
Mauricinia
Honan
Mediterranean
Farmer buys whist drive tickets for outing surprise
A farmer surprises his wife with two tickets for a whist drive. She doubts she can play but he hopes the outing will do them good.
Portuguese Mars Afonso de Albuquerque Captures Goa 1703
Afonso de Albuquerque, viceroy of India, earned the title Portuguese Mars for his 1703 feat. He captured Goa and subdued Malabar, Ceylon, Sunda islet, and the Malacca peninsula, asserting decisive Portuguese influence in the region.
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Afonso de Albuquerque
India
Goa
Malabar
Ceylon
Sunda Islet
Malacca Peninsula
His Best Theodore Hook Wit in a Brief Street Gaffe
A witty anecdote centers on Theodore Hook observing a pompous man striding along. Hook bows, asks pardon to identify if the man is someone notable, and the boastful figure departs before replying.
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Theodore Hook
Hook
Meade
Dodging Insurance Prompt Sparks Premium Debate
Fragmentary dialogue shows a young man debating delaying life insurance to lower premiums versus securing coverage now. The terse exchange hints at cost awareness and timing decisions in early 20th century insurance discourse. The readable lines underscore risk and financial planning in ordinary life.
Bible Italics in Printing and Language Note
The piece discusses italics in Bible printing used to insert necessary words for English readability. It notes editorial practice, mentions a garage man dialogue about liquor and a printer's life, and includes fragmented, colloquial speech examples.
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Orginal
Community gathering and local notices in Coffeetown area
The page recounts a church social with free refreshments, several local families attending, and mentions Mrs Tos Possman and Mddiy Loftus among attendees. It notes Sullivan's weeklong rheumatic illness, hog shipments from Coffey Corner, and visits between Sugana residents and Clinton relatives. Wet weather hampers farmers.
Sunshine follows threshing and weather outlook improves
Charles Glaney of Chicago attended church here Sunday and visited at Will Coffey's. Mrs. Mas dchtert and Mrs. Eddie Loftus tried to Clinton Thursday. James Beetle and the Sullivan and Cropp families plus nine attended the funeral of their kinswoman Mrs. Kate Bigelow of Chicago, held at the Catholic church and burial in the family lot at THM cemetery. Mrs. Bigelow, once a dormer resident, left the Albany home later sold to Rosa Burns and then moved to Chicago, mourned by many friends here.
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Chas
Fur
George Enwright
Ioan
Viness
John
Eddie
Elpura Ta
Rob't Stochur
Mary
Harry Qewite
Kankakee
Charle Enwright
Fulton
Tumor Wright
Clinton
Town
Leo Hoffman
Cherence
Parson
Kansas
Mary Kennedy
Herndon
Kans
Alfren Nelson
Port Byron
John Enwright
Johanna
Albany
Walter Henyon
Silvis
Tom Uenyu
Morrison
Clarence Hoffmen
Tim Enwright
Mr. Enwright
Hoffman
Miro
Millard Turner
John J. Leftus
Savana Spear
Mien Loftus
Sullivan
Katve Sturley
Harold Neal
Dubuqueuse
Bert Martin
Charles Glaney
Chicago
Will Coffey
Mas Dchtert
Eddie Loftus
James Beetle
Arthur Cropp
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Mary Loftus of
Cordova
Board of Review
M. W. Chapin
Meredocia
Abledeles
Eunoon
Suneaneuaerts
Tos Possman
Olkapes
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Angelse
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Clipton
Brumer Bros
Fifth Ave
Iowa
Gulbransen Pianos
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J. M. Fay & Son
Fay’s
Fifth Avenue
Clinton, Iowa
Smaltz Bros
Oessere
Springfield
Domestic Science
Thompson Dentis
Robbins, Trutson Co
Paddock Music Company
Clinton, Ta
M. C. Rogers Fulton
Ill
G. P. Hendricks
Allison Building
Mlinoia
C. J. Neumann
Goodwin
B. J. Snyder
Abrams
Robins Bldg
Fulton OL
M C. Rogers
Fulton Tlinois
Clinton Nat'l. Bank
E. A. Young
C. H. Young
Albert. B. Rathbun
A. F. Johnson
Clinton Savings Bank
Sixth Avenue
A. M. Blodgett
Attorney AT Law
Thermaily
Tudey Casiles
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