Annexation moves and street land grabs in Chicago area
Gary Illinois and East Chicago Indiana push annexation actions amid rapid municipal growth and court fights while Hammond and Whiting resist. The piece also covers Andrew Carnegie's Chicago remarks on wealth, funeral industry price scrutiny, refrigeration engineering needs, and a wide view of downtown traffic planning and law enforcement efforts in Chicago.
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Chicago
Gary
Hammond
Whiting
East Chicago
East Caieago
Andrew Carnegie
Pittsburg
Carnegié
Presa Club
Armour
Swift
Morris
Farwell
McCormick
New Spring Goods Arrive at Michaels Department Store
Every department is reinforced with new goods and fashion items for the coming week. Coats and hats lead brisk sales as cool mornings demand warmth and style. Silk lingerie dresses for spring plus a strong kids line in dresses and hats. Styles vary to fit any purse while value remains guaranteed with a money back promise if items aren’t as represented.
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North Georgia
Michael
Silk Gloves On Sale Tomorrow At Half Price In Black Or White
A local retailer advertises Silk Gloves with Kaisers guaranteed fingertip design at half price tomorrow. Regular 75 cents, sale 50 cents, plus the best $1.00 Kid Glove in black or white, with regular prices ranging from $1.25 to $1.50.
Sale of Women’s Swiss Ribbed Undervests at Cut Prices
A local retailer advertises 100 dozen women’s Swiss ribbed undervests offered at 9 cents for regular lines of 15 and 20 cents, with the top quality 25 cent vest reduced to 19 cents, highlighting a deep clearance sale.
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America
Silk Hose Sale Promises Free Replacements
The ad promises free replacement if not satisfied and advertises tomorrow’s brisk sale with two silk hose specials priced at 1.00 and 1.50 dollars. It markets new stock anytime customers are dissatisfied and asserts better value than 1.50 and 2.00 dollar items.
Wash Dresses in 100 Styles From Simple to Elaborate
Local shop advertises over a hundred wash dresses in varied styles. Prices shown are 3.50, 4.50, 5.50, and 7.50, inviting buyers to purchase instead of having dresses made.
White Lenaire Linen Like Cloth for Garments
White Lenaire offers a linen like white wash cotton described as snowy brilliancy with a fine weave. Suitable for shirt waists lingerie undergarments dresses and children's frocks. Prices 15 20 and 25 cents per yard. White Galatea cloth at 18 cents and White Crepe 18 cents.
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Belfast
Bear Mill
Prince Avenue Rep
Rexford
Pawtuxet Madras
Suits and Skirts Fabric Ad in White and Natural
A fabric offer for 36 inch width suits and skirts in white and natural color, originally priced at 50 cents, now offered at 38 cents. The short promotion highlights value and immediate savings for readers.
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Windy Gity
Fossip
Greater Chicago
W. E. Gerry
Western Casket and Undertaking Co
Kenwood
Coffin Trust
Victor H. Becker
United States
Germany
Becker
J. F. Nickerson
American Association of Refrigeration
Chica
Council Public Lands Committee
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway
Tee
Supreme Court
Loop
Charles Healy
Europe
Chicago Association of Commerce
Trafic
Capt. Healy
Poxatiors
Rush Street
Gam
Hobson
The
Angels of Peace
Georgia Weekly Press Association Meeting
Association of the Tripod-Ballasts of the Country Press
Atlanta
Basher
Georgia Weekly Press Association
Kimball House
A. 8.Hardy
Gainesville
Je M. Stanley
Dublin
W. A. Shackelford
Lexington
Berry T. Madeley
Daniele
Michael’s
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