Important Work by Illinois Water Survey
The Illinois State Water Survey expands into bacteriological work at the University of Illinois and forms a coalition with the state health board and federal agencies to study water quality. It analyzes 13 873 samples since founding, including 5 376 from private sources, with a focus on sanitary chemistry and the alkalinity of all waters to gauge their use for drinking, laundry, and manufacturing.
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State Water Survey
Tlinois
University of Ilinois
State Board of Health
State Geological Survey
Engineering Experiment Station
University of Illinois
Division of Hydrography
United States Geological Survey
Sanitary District of
Chicago
Chicago Drainage Canal
Illinois River
Bulletin
Illinois
Glasgow
Loch Katrine
State water works survey prompts wider tests in Illinois
Water works officials and state mayors back a forthcoming bulletin on water testing. Personal visits reached twenty nine large cities including Danville Decatur Elgin Kankakee Lake Forest Moline Quincy Waukegan Winnetka and Shelbyville. Some cities analyze monthly others Evanston weekly as the survey expands toward broader aims and statewide benefit.
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Amone
Danville
Decatur
Flein
Kankakee
Springfield
Galesburg
Peoria
Quincey
Shelbyville
Contest for Corbus seat clear as Gardner faces challenge
In Mendota Illinois senator Corbus TB Gardner faces a potential contest from Mayor J B Lucey of Streator after Lucey served notice of opposition when Gardner arrives in Springfield. Daisy May Mullen of Springfield passed a state officer exam and earns a law license, formerly a Rockford stenographer. Mystic Workers lodge seeks Aurora as Grand Lodge location. Fulton IL currently hosts the Grand Lodge. W S Cowen to remain city through his circuit court case and confirms plans to run for secretary of state in two years.
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Corbus TB. Gardner
Mendota
Illinois
Senate
J. B. Lucey
Streator
Gardner
Springfield
Daisy May Mullen
Secretary of State
Rockford
Mystic Workers’ Lodge
Aurora Lodge
Grand Mystic Workers’ Lodge
Aurora
Grand Lodge
Fulton
Chances Favor Lowther as Next British Ambassador
Washington dispatch says Gerard Lowther with an American wife is favored for the post to succeed Durand. Born 1858, he rose quickly in diplomacy, currently minister to Tangier, with prior posts in Madrid, Paris, Constantinople, Vienna, Sofia, Bucharest, Tokyo, and Budapest.
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Washington
Gerard Lowther
United States
Durand
Lowther
Alice Atherton Blight
Atherton Blight
Philadelphia
Newport
London
Tangier
Madrid
Paris
Constantinople
Vienna
Sofia
Bucharest
Tokio
Buda-Pesth
Chile
De/ee Events and Lectures At Local Venues
A cluttered list of upcoming meetings lectures and social events across town. Includes Willetts lectures at Musoude Masonic temple and Porters court hall, Sons of Veterans gathering, New Hampshire supper at First Presbyterian, and a masquerade and card party by Blust tiabl tas Yappe & Ropps, plus a Wotreds Workers supper.
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Willetts
Musoude
Sons of Veteris
Ola
Masonic Temple
Court Halls
Grand Opera House Weekly Schedule Confusing Listing
A fragmented notice lists show dates at Grand Opera House including Sweet Glover The Merchant of Wookee and Disney themed films. Entries mention Dec 2 1 and 21 with moving pictures and painting the town and a county chairman.
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Sweet Glover
Hee
HeThe Merchant
Wookee
Henry Be
Disney
County Chatroan
Bee
Daily Journal delivery price notice
The Daily Journal states it is delivered to any part of the city for 10 cents a week.
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the Daily Journal
Liability contract upheld in Ricketts v. I C R R case
Judge Reed directed a verdict for the Illinois Central in a federal suit over a passenger contract. The decision held a passenger riding with stock contrary to the contract was barred from damages, citing contributory negligence and contract validity.
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Reed
Attorney Knight
Thellinois Central
Ricketts
Dubuque Telegraph
Night
Mr. Ricketts
Knight
W.H. Ricketts
Ilinois Central
Young Ricketts
Epworth
Caboose
Rick
Betts
Carr
Illinois Central
National League Meeting Opens Final Arrangements
National League directors met in New York and finalized plans for the league's annual gathering at the Victoria hotel. Little information was released, but rumors circulated that President Brush and foes of President Pulliam aim to remove him, though supporters doubt action will reach a head at this meeting.
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New York
National League of Baseball Clubs
Victoria Hotel
Brush
Pulliam
League
Friends of
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pep sin touted for children's cures
An old advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pep sin as a pleasant laxative for impure blood and stomach troubles in children, praising its wide range of cures and offering money back if it fails. It also promotes Mrs Austin's Buckwheat as the genuine buckwheat-flavored product.
Fry Sale Ad Seeks Quick Sale Near Court House
A brisk bargain listing offers a fine double lot with modern upgrades one block from the courthouse and a top quality 160 acre Stephenson County farm two miles from German Valley. Property snapped up quickly. inquiries directed to M. W. Cowley at 98 Stephenson Street, Freeport.
Sweet Clover Back at Grand Opera House this December
A acclaimed comedy drama Sweet Clover returns to the Grand Opera House on Wednesday December 12. Written by Pauline Phelps and Marion Short, with Elmer Thayer as Jerome Holcombe and Aliss Janette Atkinson as Lois Holcombe, the cast features popular supporting players.
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Grand Opera House
Pauline Phelps
Marion Short
Elmer Thayer
Jerome Holcombe
Aliss Janette Atkinson
Lois Holcombe
Freeport to Host Merchant of Venice with Joseph De Grasse
The Freeport theatre scene anticipates a premier engagement of Joseph De Grasse and his company in The Merchant of Venice at the Grand opera house Friday night, December 14. The production is praised as elaborately staged with a carefully chosen cast, promising a standout event of the season and limited to a single performance.
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Freeport
Joseph de Grasse
Grand Opera House
Dee
Notable Cast Attends Rockford Showing of The Girl and the Governor
Alderman and Mrs. F H Gibler Jerome Gibler William Ran John Wise Raymond McSherry Andrew Tracy Charles Emder and William Griffin attended Rockford Saturday to see Jefferson DeAngeles and company perform The Girl and the Governor. Principal actors include Estelle Wentworth Joseph E Miron Richie Ling and the Chaperons star DeAngeles Miron Wentworth Ling and Miron have graced Freeport stages at the Grand. Ling, praised for his tenor, has won recognition on the American stage.
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Alderman
F. H. Gibler
Jerome Gibler
William Ran
John Wise
Raymond McSherry
Andrew Tracy
Charles Emder
William Griffin
Rockford
Jefferson DeAngeles and
Joseph E. Miron
Richie Ling
Estelle Wentworth
Freeport
the Grand
DeAngeles
Emerald Isle
Miron
Miss Wentworth
Richard Carl
Tokyo
Mr. Ling
Labor law case looms over immigrant mill workers
In Charlotte on December 10 a federal court opens to hear whether Southern mill owners including Carolina and Piedmont Carolina cotton mills violated U S contract labor laws by bringing Snawfish mill operatives and immigrants into Piedmont last fall to work. Officials have been summoned to answer charges amid the dispute.
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Charlotte
N. C
Carolina
South
United States
Piedmont Carolina
Piedmont
Lancashire Mill Owners Face Contract Labor Charges
Lancashire manufacturers faced charges under contract labor laws after recruiting workers from England. Federal investigators found violations and the mill owners pledge a hard fight. A ruling against them could cost Piedmont manufacturers nearly $100,000 and stir industrial interest across the South.
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Lancashire
England
Millien
South
Piedmont
Scott Cowan Wins Verdict in Carroll County Suit
The Carroll county circuit court’s last jury trial of the session involved Samwell Braman and others of Shannon. Scott Cowan held a $1,000 note against Braman and the Cram brothers, partners of Braman in the elevator, as defendants. Braman fled the country to escape trouble. the court instructed a verdict for the plaintiff, Cowan, who won $1,064.81 plus interest. Attorney Eaton sought an appeal and was granted forty days to perfect it.
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Carroll County
Samwell Braman
Shannon
Cowan
Braman
Cram Brothers
Messrs
Cram
Wingert
Eaton
This Date in History Highlights Major 17th to 20th Century Events
A compact list notes key historical moments: 1681 Sir Thomas Myddelton dies. 1795 Timothy Pickering becomes U S Secretary of State. 1865 Leopold II ascends Belgium throne. 1869 National Colored Labor Convention meets in Washington. 1874 destructive Charleston fire. 1894 Financial Bank of Newfoundland government resigns. 1899 British losses at Spionkop. 1902 fleets seize La Guiara custom house in Venezuela.
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Thomas Myddelton
Timothy Pickering
Massachusetts
Leopold
Belgium
National Colored Labor Convention
Washington
Charleston
W. Va
Financial Banic
Newfoundland
Spytfontein
la Guayra
Venezuela
Osteopathy Office Opens by Dr Smoot at Wilcox Building
Dr. M A Smoot announces the opening of osteopathic offices at 40L Wilcoxon Building on December 10th, with hours from 12 to 4 daily. The new practice marks Smoot’s return to medical service in the city.
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Osteopathy
M.A. Smoot
Wilcoxon
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