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September 8, 1920
The Rock Island Argus And Daily Union
Rock Island, Rock Island County County, Illinois
What is this article about?
Reno Franks, a boy near Aledo, Illinois, discovers a massive 5-foot deer antler with five prongs on the Edwards River bank while swimming, a relic from when wild deer roamed Mercer County. He plans to sell and exhibit it.
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BOY FINDS BIG
HORN OFF DEER
Reno Franks Discovers Relic of
Historic Days As He Goes
In River to Swim,
Reno Franks, a farmer boy living
a few miles north of Aledo, found
what he at first thought to be a
cow's horn on the banks of the Edwards
river a few days ago. The
article proved to be one of the largest
deer horns ever found in this
community.
The antler is over 5 feet long and
has five prongs, some of which are
more than a foot in length.
The
relic of the days when the wild
deer roamed the plains of Mercer
county, was found buried in the
sand of the river bank.
The lad has placed the horn for
sale and will have it on exhibition
in some business house in Aledo
within a few days.
HORN OFF DEER
Reno Franks Discovers Relic of
Historic Days As He Goes
In River to Swim,
Reno Franks, a farmer boy living
a few miles north of Aledo, found
what he at first thought to be a
cow's horn on the banks of the Edwards
river a few days ago. The
article proved to be one of the largest
deer horns ever found in this
community.
The antler is over 5 feet long and
has five prongs, some of which are
more than a foot in length.
The
relic of the days when the wild
deer roamed the plains of Mercer
county, was found buried in the
sand of the river bank.
The lad has placed the horn for
sale and will have it on exhibition
in some business house in Aledo
within a few days.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Nature
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Deer Antler Discovery
Reno Franks
Edwards River
Mercer County
Historic Relic
What entities or persons were involved?
Reno Franks
Where did it happen?
Banks Of The Edwards River A Few Miles North Of Aledo, Mercer County
Story Details
Key Persons
Reno Franks
Location
Banks Of The Edwards River A Few Miles North Of Aledo, Mercer County
Event Date
A Few Days Ago
Story Details
Reno Franks, a farmer boy living a few miles north of Aledo, finds a large deer antler over 5 feet long with five prongs buried in the sand of the Edwards river bank while going to swim. He plans to sell it and exhibit it in Aledo.