Centennial Commemorative Spoon
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NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open only to Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) members age 18 or older. Void where prohibited by law. The odds of winning are dependent upon the number of entries received. Illinois Farm Bureau employees and their immediate families are ineligible. One entry per person. Sponsor: Illinois Agricultural Association, 1701 Towanda Ave., Bloomington, Il 61701
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Illinois Farm Bureau was founded on January 26, 1916, in the Agriculture Building at which Illinois university?
- A.
Bradley University
- B.
University of Illinois
- C.
Illinois State Normal University
Correct Answer
B. University of IllinoisExplanation
The correct answer is University of Illinois because the question asks where the Illinois Farm Bureau was founded, and it specifies that it was founded in the Agriculture Building at a specific Illinois university. Out of the three options given, only the University of Illinois has an Agriculture Building, making it the most likely choice for the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which former IFB President also served as AFBF President, and President at the Broadway Bank of Quincy?
- A.
Howard Leonard
- B.
Samuel Thompson
- C.
Vernon Vaniman
Correct Answer
B. Samuel ThompsonExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The early logos all have initials in the corners that harken back to what legal name for Illinois Farm Bureau?
- A.
Illinois Agricultural Administration
- B.
Illinois Association of Agronomists
- C.
Illinois Agricultural Association
Correct Answer
C. Illinois Agricultural AssociationExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 4.
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?
- A.
1929
- B.
1959
- C.
1909
Correct Answer
A. 1929Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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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?
- A.
Harold Steele
- B.
Earl C. Smith
- C.
Howard Leonard
Correct Answer
B. Earl C. SmithExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The IAA’s last address in Chicago before moving to Bloomington was?
- A.
Randolph & Wells
- B.
800 N. LaSalle Dr.
- C.
43 E. Ohio St
Correct Answer
C. 43 E. Ohio StExplanation
The IAA's last address in Chicago before moving to Bloomington was 43 E. Ohio St.Rate this question:
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John W. Kirkton, the second IAA President, was the son of a slater (roofer)Where was President Kirkton born?
- A.
Chicago, Illinois
- B.
Aberdeen, Scotland
- C.
Tazewell County, Illinois
Correct Answer
B. Aberdeen, ScotlandExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Who is the only IFB/AFBF President to make the cover of Time magazine?
- A.
John White
- B.
Charles Shuman
- C.
Earl C. Smith
Correct Answer
B. Charles ShumanExplanation
Charles Shuman is the only IFB/AFBF President to make the cover of Time magazine.Rate this question:
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- 9.
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?
- A.
William Kuhfuss
- B.
Samuel Thompson
- C.
Otto Steffey
Correct Answer
C. Otto SteffeyExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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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?
- A.
1970s
- B.
1920s
- C.
2000s
Correct Answer
A. 1970sExplanation
The major milestones of reaching $2 billion of Country Life Insurance policies and $5 billion of life insurance in force occurred in the 1970s.Rate this question:
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