Drainage bill debate over Chicago sewage outlet
The letter discusses a proposed drainage measure aimed at diverting Chicago sewage into Illinois waterways. It cites Chicago Times and Peoria Journal comments, argues the bill serves Chicago interests, and urges opposition and amendments in the senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Mississippi
Hindis and Michigan
Crib Inlet
Chicago Avenue
Hyde Park
Lake View
Chicago Times
Illinois
Neman
Peoria
Peoria Journal
T 18
Popular Science
Joliet
Pearle
Echo
Chicago Newago
The
Times
Earth
Sonniors
Chicago Mth
Law and Order and Sunday Quiet for Our City
A citizen columns argues for strict Sunday observance and law enforcement to curb drinking and violence. He cites recent shootings and fights attributed to alcohol, urges closing Sunday openings for butcher shops meat markets and drug stores, and asks officials to ensure workers can attend worship and city remains peaceful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jet
New Jersey
Chicago Water and Sanitation Debate Over River Channel
The correspondence discusses drainage and sewerage along a river channel like the Illinois, urging reservoirs and sanitary measures to protect public health. It questions near river pollution, well water quality, and the impact on residents and settlers including students and families on flotillas. The piece notes medical concerns and urban future implications.
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Chicago
Ilinois River
Crrizz
Sucklen's Arnica Salve for Cuts and Ailments at Dr Powell's
Advertises Sucklen's Arnica Salve as a universal remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores and related ailments. Claims guaranteed relief or money refunded with a price of 25 cents per box and notes sale at Dr Powell's drug store.
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Dr Powell’s
Sunday Ball Playing Fined Under State Ban
W F Williams was fined $50 in Kansas City for playing base ball on Sunday at Moberly ground. The court held that “games of any kind” includes baseball, ruling the statute bans such activity despite arguments that baseball is harmless and not mentioned by name. The judge noted gambling as the key concern and rejected narrowly drafted defenses.
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Kansas City
Aprilis
W F Williams
Ellison
Rome
Greece
Syrups of Figs advertised as a laxative
An advertisement touts Syrups of Figs as nature s laxative that cleanses the system, relieves biliousness headaches colds and fevers and aids habitual constipation indigestion and piles. It claims California Fig Syrup Company manufacture and lists Dr Powell as seller in 50 cent and one dollar bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q. J. Hyer
Hearst, Dunn & Co
California Fi Syrup Company
Powell
GA R and Light Guard Band Excursion Enjoys Pleasant Day
The GA R boys excursion accompanied by the Light Guard band met at Hemepic landing and paraded through the town with the bands playing. A grand supper followed and about 100 people attended including many ladies. The post passed resolutions praising the hospitality. The Y’s held a meeting and plan to move to the public library with a social, literary, and musical program next Monday. The Mazieon steamer made its first trip with the A excursion and Rev Wine and wife traveled to Kansas City. In Hewstownship April 13 a son was born to Robinson Sell, grandson to James Bell and Gottlob Schuman.
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Hemepic Landing
Deck
Thracorgia
Hennepin
Bork
Robinson Sell
James Bell
Gottlob Schuman
Resolutions of Loekent Mountain Post No 04 G A K
The post extends heartfelt thanks to Captain Hartnock and family for the steamer Mazilean visit and to the Light Guard band for enlivening the voyage. Hennepin Comrades are praised for hospitality and entertainment and invited to return the visit. Revolutions to be recorded and published by Houry papers.
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Loekent Mountain
G.A.K
Hartnock
Hennepin
Light Guani
See and Sons
L. A. Meer
Howard Youna
Ag’t
Kemps Medicine Trial Dose Promises Quick Relief
Advertisement urging a cough remedy Kemps sold by druggists with trial size free. Claims it cures after first dose and lists prices 60c and 1.00. Encourages readers to stop suffering and try the medicine for rapid relief.
Obituary notices from Streator Colorado area fragments
Incomplete obituary fragments report deaths: Orrin L. Blossom formerly of Henry at a residence in Streator April 8. Emma L. Burson of Whitefield died April 17. Clar ce William True age 9 800 in Whitefield. Daisy Calder in La Prairie died April 18. May Englebrecht daughter of Adam Englebrecht of this city died April 21 aged 18 and 20 days.
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Streator
Colorado
Adrian Burson
Orrin L. Blossom
Henry
Emma L
Lewis Burson
Whitefield
Spe
Clarce
William True
la Prairie
Daisy
William Calder
Stoubden
Adam and
Ary Ann Englebrecht
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Henry Republican
GeEonne Burt
Labol
George Burt
Hutchins
Tae
Hutchins & Lincoln
P.S
Mazileon
Rev Wine and Wife
Sonachwino Township
County of
Sham
Hf Sommotefoners
Senkot
Putnam Tit
Peter Bachman
Anlinu
J. C. Winship
E. H. Hutchins
Ili
Ytrr
HK. H
Diamond Joe
McGregor Chief
Flying Dutchman
Arkansaw Traveler
Henry Messenger
Saratoga
Joe
Asre
Feo
Henry Applen
Ill
Henry, Ill
Fred
Potter
Chancery Notice Board OF Trustees of
Township
Sangp
Mary Chambers
Alexander Chambers
Charlies Chambers
Rachel Shulenberger
John Chambers
James Chambers
Margaret Culton
Matilda Ramp
Eatolia Creamer
Charles Creamer
Adella Bretell
Charles F. Hitchcock
William Chambers
Bill
Estella Creamer
Adelia Bretell
Ilnois
Matilda Kamp
Adolla Bretell
Loon
John B. Wright
Kvap
Pillsbury’s
R. Clark & Son, Putnam Is
Jas. Hartley Henry
Pat
Nurgerymae
Nebraska
Cass Co
W.G. Snyder
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