Recollection of a bygone Mt Carroll Sandridge baseball game
The author recalls a long ago summer baseball game between Mt Carroll Stir and Sandridge, circa 1877, detailing players like Roy Patton and Waldo Ward, the warm dusty field, double‑figure scores, and a near fight that ended in an amicable handshake. He notes memory gaps, the era before gloves, and that Roy Patton and the author worked in a printing office at that time.
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Johns
Mt. Carroll
Sandridge
Mt. Carrol
George Kiastin
County Pierdant
Nnt
Jer
Savanna
Roy Patton
Ie County
Roy
Goa
Ivy
Ig Het
Waldo Ward
Thom
St. Ores
Leavens
Norm
Gus Leavens
George Mastin
Jows Peeved
Paat- Taneee
Vessey
Mr. Hughes
Mr. Mastin
Mr. Carroll
Fred Kenyon
Uafe White
Kidhood
Lafe
Mary
Democrat
Ward
Shepherd
The
Headlights
Patton
Minneapolis
Locals visit families across region over weekend
Miss Evelyn Cochran of Chicago spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ely Cochran. Mrs. Edna Starks of West Chi cago is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ern Brown. Metz, George Frazier of Savanna visited friends here last Friday.
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Evelyn Cochran
Chicago
Mrs
Ely Cochran
Edna Starks
West
Ern Brown
Metz
George Frazier
Savanna
Bacteria Thrive In Hot Weather And Milk Hygiene
Bacteria and milk safety in warm weather are discussed, stressing clean udders, sterile utensils, and rapid cooling. Milking machines can reduce contamination if cups and tubes are sterilized after each milking, with counts dropping from millions to a few thousand bacteria per cubic centimeter. Immediate hot water rinse and thorough cleaning with detergents and steam are advised to keep milk clear and high quality.
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Darmer
Esserial
Cool Cream Immediately After It Is Separated
The text explains that cream leaving a separator is warm and primed for bacterial action. Cooling the cream promptly slows or halts bacteria, delaying spoilage. the colder the water used, the longer the cream stays in good condition. It notes warmth is needed for bacteria to thrive.
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Enem
Dairy farming tips from seasoned dairymen
The article outlines best practices for dairy cattle including using well-bred cows, allowing salt access, and balancing rations from varied feeds. It advises six to eight weeks between lactations, emphasizes pasture quality, warns milk yield is not sustained on grass alone, and stresses ample clean water. It also covers postcalving care, calf separation after two to four days, and safe handling of the calf and afterbirth.
Wallflower Nurse Finds Love in Laneboro Tale
Millie Parker, called the wallflower, tends the ailing Uncle Peter Jenkins in Laneboro. Doctor Mark Wynne falls for her as Jenkins prophesies marriage after the man dies rich, leaving Millie as sole heir.
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Mark Wynne
Hfe
Mille Parker
Moesri
Elsie
Alfred Brown
Isie
Eisie
Iiide
Elsie Lee
Laneboro
Millie Parkee Land
Mille
Millie Parker
Millie
Mark
Oldster Jenkins
Peter
Susie
Tau
Hoa
Doctor Wynne
Wallflower
Marke Wynne
Peter Jenkins
Hawyer
Ketr
Nhngell
Home Grown Seed Makes Good Crops
Home gardening tips emphasize starting sweet potato and early potato crops indoors. Extension guidance from North Carolina suggests seed roots bedded six weeks before frost-free planting, with a defined seed-bed type, spacing, watering, and disease prevention measures including a mercury chloride solution treatment for seed slips.
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Morrow
Harticulturtat
North Carolline Shire
Marrow
Mr. Morrosw
Cutting Plan A for Farm Timber Value Increase
A historic OCR fragment outlines a timber plan prioritizing the most profitable trees for lumber while leaving stumps for future growth. It discusses rapid-growth poles and selective culling, noting the value of 26-inch trees far exceeds smaller stems and stressing harvest methods that boost long-term forest value.
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Theaire Fant
Little Orchard Work Describes Orchard Planting Details
A fragment outlines a plan for listing species and varieties with their locations as a permanent record of orchard plantings. It warns that trees must be protected from mice rabbits and livestock and suggests enclosing areas to prevent animal access. It notes fragile root systems die if damaged and must be dug and reset promptly.
Agricultural Notes on Crop Rotation and Soil Care
Agricultural notes advise soil preparation as key to success in crop growing. Covers alfalfa and sweet clover in rotations, sanitation to prevent disease, and choosing clean bright seed for storage and planting. Discusses climate and soil suitability for beans, greens, lettuce, and clover on sour or wet ground.
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Hos
Phomisoni Briefs And Ows Ty Ee Eh The Way Yah Ay
Fragmented readable text mentions names like Yates City and Clinton with sparse notices likely from a community brief page. It references local places, people, and small events, though many words are garbled. The item presents as a collage of short notes and partial phrases from a local newspaper.
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Lees
The Thomson Stage The Thomson weekly at Thomson
A damaged OCR style notice states ownership by Thomas Stage Thomson Foster Stage Thomson and associates. It notes publication details, editors, and business managers. The text mentions subscription terms and delivery, with a midweek update on circulation and readership.
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Thomsomn
Thomson
Hina
Act of Congress
Adilee
Thomson, Ll
Thomas Stage
I Foster
Stagy
Thomson, Ty
Tiveel G
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Mt. Carrol, Ti
My Teal Stage
the Wallflower
By Clarissa Mackie
Grenring
Agoo Investment
Alsike Glover
Timothy
Ast
Phomisoni
Vek
Norlin
Quaton
Lave
Whitey
Bas
Wd Vis
Chinde Mitard
Yates City
Ide Weber Utal
Saieh Milieceil
Gamble Stores
Clinton
Mr. PL Brendl
Alpha
Wednestas
Satkwelayo
Ais
Lestie Willey
Franily
Clifton Beneets
Asa
Thoms
Matea
Pemberey
PT Baste
Bank of Lyons
Bibi
Ard
Ae and Aes
Ras
Tibet
Iitention
Ji. R. Bather CO
Iowa
Tri-City
Shenilan Estate Insurance
Senmer’s Drug Store
Porifier
Fulton
Ill
John L. Brearles
Savanna, Ibinais
Frank Bros
Me. Carroll
Mateus
Willie
Thomson State Bank
Clinton National Bank
Young
GY. Young
U. Siatiat
Alf. Schapen
Clinton Savings Bank
Tviae
Lializ Bro
Pousada
Fulton, W. Phene R
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