Weekly Crop Bulletin Highlights Varied Illinois Growth
The past week favored vegetation growth and farming in Illinois with showers early, fair late, and generally warm conditions. Wheat and rye harvests progress with yields ranging from poor to very good. oats near completion in the south and advancing elsewhere. Corn shows strong growth with large expected yields though bottom-land flooding harms some areas. Weeds increase where rains hindered cultivation. fruit prospects vary as apples and peaches differ by locality. Pastures and haying faced mixed conditions. gardens and potatoes show overall strength with some rot noted. A note on health remedies appears and a town notice invites bids for Township Physician services by August 1, 1903.
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Springfield
Illinois State Fair sets golden anniversary with Roosevelt presence
The Illinois State Fair premium list totals 50000 dollars in cash prizes plus special awards. The fair expects record horse and cattle displays, expanding saddle horse and combination rings. President Roosevelt is invited to Springfield for a non partisan visit with governors from neighboring states amid Illinois hospitality. Speed events get extra funding for standout horses in summer match races.
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United States
Canada
State Board
Roosevelt
Springfield
Illinois
Madden
The
Speed Ting
Ilinois
Chamberlain's remedy praised by Henderson man
A Henderson citizen recounts quick relief from dysentery after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Also advertised are Bucklen's Arnica Salve for sores, 25c at S Kingston's, and a stock offer of 1 000 to 2 000 Great Western Gold shares at 25c each through Box 28 Irving Illinois. Ice delivery offered by Albert Riezdee, and Rocky Mountain Tea touted at 35c by S Kingston. Nearby real estate, clothing, and farm notices appear alongside home news.
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A. Kelly
United States
Mr. Kelly
Henderson
N. C
S. Kingston
Great Western
Irving, Ill
Social and Personal Comings and Goings in Troy
Miss Mamie and Theresa Gindler hosted a friendly country home gathering Sunday for guests the Misses Landgraf of O Fallon. Numerous locals and visitors, including Miss Leta Vetter, John C Gebauer, F C Gates, Miss Clara Kock, and many more, were seen visiting relatives and attending dinners, drives, and calls around Troy and nearby Collinsville, Edwardsville and St Louis.
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Mamie
Theresa Gindler
Clara Kock
St. Louis
Lulu’ Hoppe
Ernst Branworth
Missouri
George Kiesel
Troy
Joe Motz
Edwardsville
Walter S. Johnson
Collinsville
Sophie Voelker
H. B. Morriss
Rociville C. Morriss
J. H. Stienhans
Frank Maletz
J. M. Hawley
Bernice
Helen Schumacher
Steve
Glen Carbon
J. C. Gebauer
John Diehle
John, Hindmarch
Chicago
Josie Jones
Charles Gindler
East St. Louis
Fred Heintzemann
Michael Hoppe
Sidney EB. Davidson
Pine Bluff
Ark
P. M. Davidson
John Bernhardt
Karlena Singletary
Lucy J. Taylor
Bessie Taylor
Della 4. Hagler
Henrietta Hospital
E. A. Wilson
Ethel Rowley
Louisiana
Phil, Zenk
Mary Anderson
Troy Defeats Lindemanns In Baseball Battle 6 to 1
The Troy team defeated the Lindemanns of St Louis 6 to 1 in a fast amateur baseball game highlighted by base stealing from Troy. Patrette and Fitzgerald pitched, with notable fielding and baserunning throughout a hot, competitive matchup. The piece notes upcoming Collinsville game and includes crowding notes about stock shippers and a Humane Officer warning on hog transport in hot weather.
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Troy
Lindemanns
St. Louis
Trojans
Atrette
Fitzgerald
Lindemanna
Troy Boys
Abrhtpoar
Pes & Young
Groyx
Young
Fitzg'ld
Hess
Russell
Evang
Voelker
Aiforan
J. Scott
Baker
Craify
Rf Patrette
Ray
Evans
Patrette
Gross
Moran
J. Young
E. Young
Parrette
Lyman
Russel
Sehon G. Wadsworth
Chicago
Ill
Clock Giveaway at Bollman Mercantile Company
An 8 day clock valued at 8.60 is offered free in the show window. With each 25 cent cash purchase customers may guess the clock’s stopping time. The nearest guess wins. Guessing begins now with a final drawing on Monday August 4 at 9 a.m. Bollman Mercantile Company.
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Bollman Mercantile Company
Local Gossip and Small Notices From Doak City
Rain, dust and social tidbits fill the page. Notices include a newborn daughter, ongoing typhoid recovery, a city marshal’s resignation, school appointments, and an ice cream festival. Also reports on local repairs, taxation protests due by August 4, and a pending power hammer upgrade.
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Report of
Authentis
Agricultural and Weather Bureau
S. Kingston's
Anguat
Jarvis Township
Qroner Liester
Gates
Pres. Roosevelt
Albert Riezdee
Rocky Mountain Tea
Kingston
Kent
Eaty Trusey
Ladien
Klein’s
Tre CaLy
the Dancing Bear
Mie
Sue
Aimneapolis Journal
Social and Personal
Leta Vetter
John C. Gebauer
F. C. Gates
H. C. Geffen
Minnie
Amelia Daluge
Albert Kleist
Mt. Olive
Theodore
J. F. Clepper
Zed Hamer
Emil Droll
Annie Droll
Edna Donoho
J. C. Hollis
S.S. Avia
S. W. Rawson
Highland
George Costello
Lena Heinecke
Edw. Heinecke
F. W. Seele, Jr
W. W. Jarvis
George C. Hartung
Catherine Bour
Lenz Heinecke
Marine
Annie Hampe
Denver
Colo
Harry Heinecke
CALL
Hawley’s
Frey
Fes
Jacob Burroughs
Geo. D. Harvey
Boat Me Flood
John Murphy
James McDade
Benj. Sine
Albert ‘ Routenkrantz
Otto Trongo
Cormisse Tune
Edward M. W. Powett
Peter Ronchetti
Pontiac
John Cierk
Hawley's
Chas
Sallee
Louis Isenberg
Laura L. Anderson
Gilead
John T. Wilkinson
Epworth League
Lucretia Jones
Rodiville C. Morriss
Jacob Gebauer
County Board of Review
Electric Light Plant
John Hall
Thomas Duckett
Doak's Row
F. W. Braner
Duckett
Hall
Squire Eckert
G. C. Bock
Smithton
St. Clair County
Germany
Indianapolis
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