Jerry Turnquist
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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...
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Charity ball marks 125th anniversaryNov 13, 2013 3:04 pm - One of Elgin’s oldest and most prestigious charity balls is about to turn 125 years old. The annual Fideliter Club ball to be held on Saturday, Nov. 16, will not only ma...