Cement Walks Transform City Infrastructure This Year
The city reports extensive cement walk and crosswalk construction totaling over 8,000 feet of four foot walks and 2,081 feet of four foot street and alley crossings. Costs were kept low at about six cents per square foot for walks and ten cents for crossings funded from the general tax fund with labor provided by local artisans. Mayor Hutches and city leaders are praised for advancing this universal improvement across neighborhoods, enhancing attractiveness and public convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Hutches
Womanda
Bath Kidpa
Layton Oklahoma Letter From Early American Settler
A letter from Harry Oempia of Layton Oklahoma dated August 3 1606 describes life in the new country. He notes health of his family export prospects and trade items including corn oats and peppers while detailing local shops land and agricultural activity and his plans to move goods and material for sale. He signs with good wishes and describes a hopeful view of early Layton life and community.
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Ramples
Carond
Wiley Fee Sapaniuls
Brese
Mary I. Betoe
Aernice
California
Sinn Francisco
Mra
Nayar
Majesty
Potters
Murwood
Othey
Berkeley
Oute
Vatadh
Ue Toe
Bay Islands
Ft & Summer Resort
Amotie
Smith
Biija Y
Trely
Ness Nearee
Lura
Henry
Younes
Aigivodie
Icf
Olfi Tms
Potter
South
Gertrude
Ernie
R. £. Moodey
Kets Rosa
Hennepin Canal Freight Rate Miracle Urges Early Build
The Burenau County Record reports on a Washington conference where Capt Lon Brxson presents claims for the Hennepin canal. Officials argue the canal will slash Chicago-Mississippi freight costs, enabling 1.8 million tons yearly and sharply lowering railroad rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lon Brxson
Burton
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Hennepin Canal
Illinois
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Zod
Missouri
Congress
West
Mississippi River
Chicago
Missaisaippi River
Chicago Drainage Canal
Illinois River
Moline
Rock Island
Davenport
Department of Engineers
Burenau County
Barnes Denies Rue Is Out For Democratic Committeeman
A garbled report cites Mr. Barnes denying Rue is out as a candidate for state central committeeman in the gubernatorial district. The piece references a Democratic convention and notes potential changes to the slate and delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Barnes
Rue
R. Wageon
Ladta
Ede Daily
Journal
Celf-Esplanag Ok
Isda
Tsim
Lave Wien
City Council Holds Regular Meeting Aug 1906
The August 6 1906 city council session at City Hall approved minutes and a tax levy ordinance. Bills for street work water supply police salaries and light costs were authorized including payments to Halbeled Thomasson Spleater and others plus sidewalk and park cleanup. The meeting adjourned after reports and motions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Bagleston
Ge. B Wright
Lawrence Peterman
Fred W. Potter
Henry Electric Light Co
George Hall
Wesley Horrum
Standard O11 Co
Fred Dawson
Charlies Garland
James Qincald
John Ford
Paterman
Paterman Bros , Supplies 808 H. & ] Hunter, Lumber 48 63 Chas, McKeal
Cleaafiag Park
Willis Brown
Jas Mercian
C & Smith
D. D Brown
R. M Peaster
John Haun
Fred Raymond
H. Hutchings
E B Wright
Ald. Cromwell
Ald Smith
Alds
Yanochowski
Dille
Smith
Cromwell
Bickerman
Brown
Ald. Bickerman
Ald Cromwell
Hartley
Lombard
Alds Yarochowski
Dike
Alds Brown
Ald
H. Hutchins
Rh. B. Wright
Sunday Dinner Menu at Camp House Highlighted
The menu lists sour olives tomatoes and green peas with roast spring chicken prime rib and new potatoes. A long garbled section includes references to watermists and baked items. The text notes the Wilmetis State Fair and recalls last year’s dining details and general fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmetis
Sprisighokt
Illinois votes test new primary method for selecting candidates
The article reports on the first statewide use of a ballot primary to pick candidates and delegates, noting mixed understanding and concerns about complexity and cost. It cites Marshall County with about 600 votes and argues rural districts should seek their own method while rural leaders push Springfield reforms.
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Tillnois
Marshall County
Aly
Attea
Cook County
Chicago
Primarica
Senate
Legislature
Springfield
Jimola
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Etter
Harry Oempia
Turwie
Stante Ieee
Sifors
Ald. Smith
Ald. Brown
Yanochowoki
Dilis
Cromweil
Brows
Ee Aeeegeaess
Haig
Delonge
Olly
Annie
Attest
E. A. Banter
Eugene A Banter
First Street Billiard Hall
la Salle
Mr. Banter
Wir
Bauter
D. D. Brown
Raymond
M Feaster
D D Brown
JR M. Feaster
F. A. Raymond
D Brown
Rbi
Feaster
Fred Reymond
Travio
D. Brown
J. M. Meester
David Travis
Balartes
Camp House
Watermstom
Sacatega
Epworth League
Ak Use Bluff
Lake Bluff
A W Holmes
Sperlend
Chicana
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