Jerry Turnquist
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Turnquist: Remembering Elgin's Civil War veteransNov 09, 2014 10:00 pm - A decade after the Civil War, Elgin dedicated a large memorial containing the names of the 68 veterans who perished during the conflict. Over the years, time obliterated...
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Top Elgin headlines 50, 75 and 100 years agoNov 06, 2014 4:00 am - “I sure hope the YWCA plan for letting women bring men to their ‘spooning parlor' works out.” “What do you think about the Elgin Board of Education ending the free lunch...
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Elgin area veterans are needed for special video projectOct 07, 2014 11:00 pm - It's hard to find a more active promoter of Elgin area veterans than Kim Toth. Inspired by the military service of her father and husband, she has not only been an acti...
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Chickens in Elgin? Not so rare 100 years agoAug 24, 2014 11:00 pm - Elgin's current city ordinances are quite to the point when it comes to maintaining farm animals in the city. "Cows, horses, pigs or chickens" and other such creatures a...
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The summer of 1914: Top news stories in ElginAug 21, 2014 8:00 am - “I'm glad Elgin voted to close the saloons so men will do something else with their time.” “I didn't know Charles Comiskey got his baseball start in Elgin.” “The Elgin ...
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Elgin Armory marks 75th anniversaryMay 22, 2014 6:30 am - Proclaimed a "civic dream come true" when it was dedicated, the Elgin Armory - the longtime home to the Illinois National Guard - is about to celebrate its 75th annivers...
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Liquor laws among Elgin's top headlines in early 1914Apr 29, 2014 11:00 pm - "Do you think it's fair that governmental officials don't pay income taxes?" "I'm not sure having a 'tent city' is a good idea for those patients." "With women voting ...
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Vintage photos mystery: Are these your relatives?Mar 25, 2014 11:00 pm - Dale Moorhouse of Elgin has hundreds of wedding pictures he'd like to identify. The only trouble is, he's not sure who to ask. "My father, Ferris Moorhouse, took photos ...
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What's a 'maroon?' Elgin HS looks to adopt mascotMar 10, 2014 4:01 pm - So, just what's a "Maroon? Well, it's someone from Elgin High School - one of the oldest high schools in the state, of course. But, being known just by their school colo...
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Test your knowledge of 1950s-60s ElginJan 09, 2014 12:00 pm - This column marks my 18th year with the Daily Herald. During this time, a regular — and often requested feature — has been a year-end quiz about local history. In keepin...