Centennial Commemorative Spoon

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     Illinois Farm Bureau was founded on January 26, 1916, in the Agriculture Building at which Illinois university?

    • Bradley University
    • University of Illinois
    • Illinois State Normal University
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  • 2. 
    Sam Davis, a farm adviser in Piatt County became the first policy holder of the new Country Life Insurance Company. What year was his policy issued? - ProProfs

    Sam Davis, a farm adviser in Piatt County became the first policy holder of the new Country Life Insurance Company. What year was his policy issued?

    • 1929

    • 1959

    • 1909

    Correct Answer
    A. 1929
    Explanation
    Sam Davis became the first policyholder of the new Country Life Insurance Company. Therefore, his policy must have been issued in the same year that the company was established, which is 1929.

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  • 3. 
    John W. Kirkton, the second IAA President, was the son of a slater (roofer)Where was President Kirkton born? - ProProfs

    John W. Kirkton, the second IAA President, was the son of a slater (roofer)Where was President Kirkton born?

    • Chicago, Illinois

    • Aberdeen, Scotland

    • Tazewell County, Illinois

    Correct Answer
    A. Aberdeen, Scotland
    Explanation
    President Kirkton was born in Aberdeen, Scotland. This is evident from the information provided that he was the son of a slater, which is a term used in Scotland for a roofer. Therefore, it can be inferred that he was born in Aberdeen, Scotland where his father worked as a slater.

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  • 4. 
    Illinois Farm Bureau ventured into the insurance business in 1925 to serve the needs of its farmer members and achieved amazing sucess. Tazewell County farmer and IFB President William Kuhfuss takes the podium to celebrate $2 billion of Country Life Insurance policies. $5 billion of life insurance in force was reached just seven years later. What decade saw these major milestones? - ProProfs

    Illinois Farm Bureau ventured into the insurance business in 1925 to serve the needs of its farmer members and achieved amazing sucess. Tazewell County farmer and IFB President William Kuhfuss takes the podium to celebrate $2 billion of Country Life Insurance policies. $5 billion of life insurance in force was reached just seven years later. What decade saw these major milestones?

    • 1970s

    • 1920s

    • 2000s

    Correct Answer
    A. 1970s
    Explanation
    The major milestones of reaching $2 billion of Country Life Insurance policies and $5 billion of life insurance in force occurred in the 1970s.

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  • 5. 
     The early logos all have initials in the corners that harken back to what legal name for Illinois Farm Bureau? - ProProfs

     The early logos all have initials in the corners that harken back to what legal name for Illinois Farm Bureau?

    • Illinois Agricultural Administration

    • Illinois Association of Agronomists

    • Illinois Agricultural Association

    Correct Answer
    A. Illinois Agricultural Association
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Illinois Agricultural Association. The early logos of Illinois Farm Bureau featured initials in the corners, which is a reference to the legal name of the organization, Illinois Agricultural Association. This name reflects the focus of the organization on agriculture and its association with farmers in Illinois.

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  • 6. 
    Who is the only IFB/AFBF President to make the cover of Time magazine? - ProProfs

    Who is the only IFB/AFBF President to make the cover of Time magazine?

    • John White

    • Charles Shuman

    • Earl C. Smith

    Correct Answer
    A. Charles Shuman
    Explanation
    Charles Shuman is the only IFB/AFBF President to make the cover of Time magazine.

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  • 7. 
    The IAA’s last address in Chicago before moving to Bloomington was? - ProProfs

    The IAA’s last address in Chicago before moving to Bloomington was?

    • Randolph & Wells

    • 800 N. LaSalle Dr.

    • 43 E. Ohio St

    Correct Answer
    A. 43 E. Ohio St
    Explanation
    The IAA's last address in Chicago before moving to Bloomington was 43 E. Ohio St.

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     Which former IFB President also served as AFBF President, and President at the Broadway Bank of Quincy?

    • Howard Leonard

    • Samuel Thompson

    • Vernon Vaniman

    Correct Answer
    A. Samuel Thompson
    Explanation
    Samuel Thompson is the correct answer because he is the only option listed who served as both IFB President and AFBF President. Additionally, he also served as President at the Broadway Bank of Quincy, further supporting his identification as the correct answer.

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    Illinois Farm Bureau became the first state Farm Bureau to reach 100,000 members. Who was IAA President during this momentous occasion?

    • Harold Steele

    • Earl C. Smith

    • Howard Leonard

    Correct Answer
    A. Earl C. Smith
    Explanation
    Earl C. Smith was the IAA President during the momentous occasion when the Illinois Farm Bureau became the first state Farm Bureau to reach 100,000 members.

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    The time capsule at the entrance to the IAA Building, which is scheduled to be opened in 2016, was purchased by friends of what IAA President?

    • William Kuhfuss

    • Samuel Thompson

    • Otto Steffey

    Correct Answer
    A. Otto Steffey
    Explanation
    Otto Steffey is the correct answer because the time capsule at the entrance to the IAA Building was purchased by his friends. This implies that Otto Steffey is the President of the IAA (International Association of Architects) and his friends bought the time capsule as a gift for him.

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