Dairy herd improvement association forms in Carroll County
A dairy herd improvement association organized by dairy extension workers of the College of Agriculture University of Illinois and Farm Adviser M P Boske in Carroll County aims to boost efficiency. Members include Charles Irwin president and John Traum vice president with Glen Kauffman as secretary treasurer and Will James and Clarence Doty as directors. Walter Leland of Athens Wisconsin hired as tester to record cow production and improve herd business practices.
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Dairy’ Herd Improvement Association
Carroll County
College of Agriculture, University of Ulinois
M. P. Boske
Charles Irwin
Savanna
Walter Leland
Athens
Wis
Patrolman Appointed for Carroll County Highways
The county supervisors last week named Dewey Dykstra to patrol the Argo Thomson road for a third consecutive year. Ben Dykstra was appointed to the Savanna Thomson road, a post last held by Floyd Potter.
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Carroll County
Dewey Dykstra
Argo-Thomson Road
Ben Dykstra
Savanna- Thomson Road
Floyd Potter
Ilinois Farmers Institute to Meet in Quincy
The thirty first annual session of the Illinois State Farmers Institute meets in Quincy February 22 to 24 with rail tickets at one and one half fare. Noted speakers include Dean W C Saffey Prof S R Grover Dr Ruth Wheeler Frank Mann Dean Mummford and others. A lecture on seed corn by Everingham is planned at Argo M E church with County Agent Roske. Residents hear updates on home economics and a busy schedule of meetings and community moves.
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Ilinois State Farmers’ Institute
Quincy
W. L. Wade
Seccrrary Chamber of Commerce
Dean W. C. Soffey
College of Agriculture U. of Minn
S. R. Grover
U. of Mo
Ruth Wheeler
Iowa State U
Frank I. Mann
Dean Mummford
College of I. University
Neale Knowles
Ames
Iowa
Kyle Melendy
York
David Courts
Lanark
Our
Everingham
Si, University
Argo M. E. Church
Institute
Roske
Street lights debate and civic praise noted in Clinton memo
A note from the Clinton Sheriff's Office dated February 13 1928 thanks the Mayor of Thomson UI for cooperation during a prison escape. It expresses willingness to assist Thomson in future incidents and comments on street light discussions and costs, mentioning a weekend trip home and overall community sentiment toward lighting.
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Clinton
Iowa
Thomson UI
Evchr celeb entertained at Tucker home Fulton
The Evchr celebrity was entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs Mike Tucker in Fulton Friday evening. Attendees from this place included BR I Houghton L B Sears Kyle Merendy Chas Beck K B Carpenter and B R Lewis. L B Sears won high honors while K B Carpenter took the consolation prize.
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Mike Tucker
Fulton
Messrs. and Mesdames BR. I. Houghton
L. B. Sears
Kyle Merendy
Chas. Beck
K. B. Carpenter
B. R. Lewis
Public Notice and Local Community Items Include Dances and Hotel Gossip
A garbled public notice mentions a paid policy from Employees Mutual Health Company of Re Island and a satisfactory settlement for illness. It notes a Mystic Workers dance at Fuller Coliseum with about a thousand attendees and praise for Lodge leadership. Local trades, moving chores, and schooling plans appear, including winter goods sale and a trip for Bert Grom to attend Auto School.
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Mutual Health Company of
Re Island
Lil
Mystic Workers
Fuller Coliseum
Presid Bentley
Political Announcements to General Assembly Candidate
A candidate declares for the general assembly in a regional political contest. The notice outlines candidacy details and urges support from local constituents. The text presents garbled OCR data but preserves the core intent of announcing a bid for public office.
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General Ty General Assembly
Fragmented OCR Text on General Misly For Represent ih
Disjointed OCR fragment mentions General misly and references to represent ih and general topics. The readable bits include scattered letters and partial phrases, with no clear event, date, or location to anchor a coherent news item. The piece appears damaged and lacks named entities or verifiable facts to construct a proper summary.
Fragmented OCR election note with unclear candidate names
Vague OCR text fragment discusses voters and candidates in a local election. Names, places, and dates are garbled, leaving a partial sense of ballot measures and a county clerk race. Reading is hampered by missing letters and mis-scanned words, preventing precise identification of candidates or actions.
County Clerk Toherchy Tooths Primaries Support
Fragmentary OCR shows a call to county officers and voters to support a primary election effort. Names and clear details are unclear. the readable parts reference county offices and voter participation at primaries.
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Hounty
Mei
Fesvard
County Treasurer Beady Up The LC Tie Are Of Tote
Readable fragments show local county treasurer matters involving Coleman rules and related tax or financial tie ins. The brief notes name county offices and a potential policy dispute over fiscal control, with no clear resolution in the remaining text.
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Beady
Local County Treasurer Election Update
A garbled draft notes the Carroll County race for county treasurer with scattered names and dates. It references voters, a Tuesday deadline, and an April term, but the fragmentary text lacks clear actions or outcomes and names remain unclear.
Delia Wilkens Noted For Walk By In Brief Encounter
A brief odd note mentions Delia Wilkens walking by with a cat and a laugh as she whizzed past. The remark hints at future walks for the same purpose, leaving the rest to interpretation.
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Delia Wilkens
What A Tourist Says About Florida
A satirical tourist account portrays Florida as a long narrow state bounded by prohibition and the three mile limit. It jokes about inhabitants and income sources, mocks oranges and grapefruit, and lampoons local life with playful, pointed descriptions.
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Florida
United States
Everglades
Revered Schaich Applauds Whiteside Sheriff in Vigilance Ride
Reverend Schaich praises Sheriff Hamilton of Whiteside County and the local law enforcers amid a gunfire incident tied to a bandit chase. The scene centered near Chadwick with the Schaick party aiding deputies as the pursuit unfolded, reflecting tensions among vigilantism and official action.
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Schaich
Sheriff Hamilton
Whiteside County
Thomson
Hamilton
Ake
Chadwick
Vigilance Committee
Real Load of Horses at Robt. Grearing Barn For Sale
Frenk and George JVeller display a selection of general purpose farm horses kept at the Robt. Grearing barn. Buyers are advised to visit before purchasing elsewhere. Dwight Bennett is enrolled as a student at the University of Illinois for several months.
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Frenk
George Jvelleran
Dwight Eennett
The
University of Ilinois
Ashby Seeks Second Term as Carroll County Superintendent
Miss Ashby, county superintendent of Carroll County, seeks re election on April 13. After about two years in office she touts school gains, efficiency, and improved standards, arguing continued leadership will benefit county education and align with Republican voters.
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Carroll County
Sam
Mita
Martha J. Robis
Hots Eet Atoll Coonny
Prrmary
Fallow
Miss Ashby
Mrs J Carroll Severed Wrist Artery in Accident
Mrs John Carroll suffered a severed wrist artery when a jar broke at home on Friday. She lacked presence to call for help and was assisted by devry vson who helped until aid arrived. She is now recovering at home after a serious but lucky outcome.
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John Carroll
Devry Vson
Livingstone Hailed on 90th Birthday by Masons and Eastern Star
The community honors Mr. Livingstone on his 90th birthday with tributes from the Masonic lodge and the Eastern Star. He is noted as one of the oldest Masonic members in the area and the local lodges are pleased to recognize the milestone with a fitting remembrance.
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Wr. Livstone
Masonic
Eastern Star
Mr. Livingstone
Masonic Lodge
Two Local Women Return From Jane Jiamb Hospital
Miss Harrett Kauffman and Miss Margaret Stagg are home from the Jane Jiamb hospital and probably will remain for some time.
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Harrett Kauffman
Margaret Stagg
Jane Jiamb Hospital
Wil
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