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Photograph of Melvin B. Rucker and his Corn Judging Class

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Photograph of Melvin B. Rucker and his corn judging class from the Decatur Farmer's Institute taken in 1910.

Tags: 1910, Class, Corn, Decatur IL, Farmer's Institute, Farmers, Herald and Review, Institute, Judging, Melvin B. Rucker, Melvin Rucker, Photo File: Schools, Rucker, school, Schools

Photographs from the Decatur Corn Carnival

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From 1895 to 1905 Decatur had several big corn carnival festivals. Streets were lined with carnival attractions of all kinds. Free attractions were numerous. Corn and stalks were used for decorations everywhere. Prizes were given, not only for…

Tags: Art, Attractions, Carnival, Corn, Corn Carnival, Decatur IL, Decorations, Events, Festivals, Photo File: Events/Festivals