Big Decrease in Illinois Fire Loss Sparks Changes
The Illinois annual fire report shows 16 805 fires in 1916, down from 18 146 in 1914. Insurance losses fell by over a million dollars, to 11 794 69, amid a broad safety campaign and improved fire department upkeep. Public notices cite misfires, incinerations, and outbreaks across Aurora, Naperville, Peoria, and Chicago areas, with a focus on preventing false or accidental blazes and tighter regulation of drug sales under Attorney General Lucey.
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Springfield - Finois
Simon Kellerman Jr
Kellerman
Chicago
Aurora
Arlington Heights
Anton Higin Harvey
Mendota
Falvey
Talena
Naperville
Peoria
Carststy
Lucey
State Board of Pharmacy
Illinois
Board of Pharmacy
State Hospital chimney towers over power house scene
A tall concrete chimney about 25 feet high, claimed as one of the state's highest, sits atop the power house of the Elgin State Hospital for the Insane. Workmen Henderson Huresa Henry Mercer hoonek Te and Warren and White aid Elgin are noted in building activity.
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Sam
Tuyen Tay Mav
Poate Henderson Huresa
Henry Mercer Hoonek
Warren
Wihiteaids
Elgin
Elgin State Hospital
News of Ilinois Harvester Men Out Again
Chicago International Harvester workers return to plants but quit after learning no written agreement binds the company. Leaders estimate about 2000 of 1000 workers returned at McCormick plant. many quit when no binding pact appeared. Springfield adjourns first special session as Senate resolution passes with enough support for business closure. Governors and local leaders report labor unrest amid wartime demands and public notices across the state.
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Chicago
International Harvester Company
McCortwokck
Springfield
Dlinois General Assembly
Arst
Sue Die Fhe Hogee
Senate
Illinois State News compressed events across towns
A chaotic digest reports deaths, crimes, fires, and trials from Fairbury, Watson, Champaign, Rossville, Shelbyville, Chicago, Pana, Danville, Quincy, Decatur, Springfield, Jacksonville, Alton, and Peoria. Notable items include Peter Ramig dead at Soldiers Home, a $50,000 fire at National Elevator plant, editor Howard Ferguson’s death, a man declared insane, a fatal train decapitation, an embargo on grain shipments, and a river floater note signed GWR Harvey. Also coverages of elections, synod opening, a paralysis case, a large city opium inquiry, and a murder trial.
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Fairbury
Peter H. Ramig
Watson
National Elevator Company
Champaign
Howard Ferguson
The
Hiro
University of Illinois
Peona Sheetly Council
Central
Pilcom Light
Atrret
Heorta Franklin
Stead
Umnoss
Ageoomt
Danville
Uth- Meek
Franville Searchlight
Jacksonville Mian Landere
Iy William Himage
United States Internal Revenue Department
The Saver Gleam Love and Faith After Illness
Roy, who has regained some sight after blindness, listens as Esther returns his care with music and tenderness. Esther plans and fears his gaze at Easter service, while Roy longs to affirm their bond through shared beauty and understanding. Their quiet moment in the garden deepens their connection as Roy asks if her beauty matters to him.
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Stanley
Esther
Roy
Evelida
Oxford
Mrs. Sturges
Sade
Mectufs
Vengeance First. A Young Convict and Judge Brilea
A young convict visits Judge Brilea on the porch after beating a policeman. The judge questions reform and the convict vows to change his ways after release, expressing plans to avoid violence and to behave differently toward officers.
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Brilea
Astronomers Work Across 18 Observatories to Map Stars
Bacov astronomers in 18 observatories across several nations are compiling a celestial map. The project aims to catalog between 30 and 40 million stars, undeterred by wartime disruptions.
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Bacov
Egbert
Something Lost and A Fizzle in Prohibition Era Tone
Vague dialogue reflects townsfolk debating prohibition effects. The Washington Star quotes a temperance era line about meetings, while a brief exchange about drinking habits contrasts with charged drinks. A light, street corner vignette captures social mood.
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Washington Star
Grape-Nuts Helped Woman After Scarlet Fever Recovery
A Me resident describes recovering from scarlet fever related stomach and kidney trouble after after indiscriminate feeding worsened her condition. She credits Grape-Nuts with restoring health, gaining weight, and enabling her to resume daily duties, while noting water felt heavy and diet improved. She recommends the cereal to friends with similar issues.
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