Illinois waterway to gulf gets near approval
A conference of War Department engineers and Illinois officials prompts likely permit from Secretary Baker for a Lake Michigan to Gulf of Mexico waterway. Col. Taylor accepts Illinois plans detailing drawings and water diversion limits, with construction possible after bond-backed funding. Illinois officials express satisfaction and expect final permit within weeks.
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Baker
Illinois
Army Engineering Department
Col
Taylor
War Department
State of Illinois
Barnes
Lake Michigan
Col. Taylor
Secretary of War
Michigan
U. K
Lockport
Utica
Real Estate Transfers and Marriage Licenses in Toluca Sparland and Lacon
Trustees of M E church of Lacon transfer land to Charles E B Vernay. Charlotte Duncan deeds parcels in Sparland. Maria Antonacci and others quitclaim Toluca lots. Slattery guardianship deeds Toluca blocks. George I Smith to Woodfill parcel Henry. Turigliatti to Addie Dorsey Toluca lot 9. Marriage licenses issued in Toluca with multiple pairings listed. New circuit court case Hall ys versus Albert Clarence. Army discharges recorded May 31 1919.
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M. E. Church of
Lacon
Charles EB. Vernay
Smith's
Charlotte Duncan
Mae Lowden Betts
Sparland
Coal Co
Maria Antonacci
Henry
Dominick Turigliatti
Addie Dorsey
Santa Fe
Toluca
Probate Court Final Reports for Multiple Estates
Final reports approve estates of Jeremiah Trone Lara F Law Bernard Yaeger and John Hartley with inventories filed earlier. Heirship certificates and orders declared estate closures while final settlements set for December 8 1919 and various claims approved including Cromwell Coggshall Weatherly Fenwick Splain Eberlein Central Illinois Light Co.
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Jeremiah Trone
Lara F. Law
Bernard Yaeger
John Hartley
Cromwell & Coggshall
Carrie Weatherly
G. EB
Fenwick
Joseph Splain
F. W. Eberlein
Central Illinois Light Co
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement in Henry Citizen Testimony
Positive testimonial from John Green, Sr., retired farmer, Henry, praising Doan's Kidney Pills for nighttime kidney discomfort and back pain relief. Ad notes price 60 cents at dealers and credits Foster Milburn Co. Also includes Mrs. Clay Fry of Ferguson Station praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective for croupy children and coughs.
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John Green, Sr
Henry
Doan
Clay Fry
Ferguson Station
Ady
Federal law targets cross state car theft nationwide
The article notes a new federal offense for stealing a car across state lines with penalties up to five years in prison or a $5,000 fine. It cites congressional recognition of automobiles as interstate commerce and reports last year 21 cities saw over 27,000 thefts valued at more than $28 million, with about 5,000 cars stolen valued at...
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Congress
Chautauqua Representative Seeks Contracts in Henry Area
James L. Hemrod of the Mutual Chautauqua System visited Henry on Friday to secure summer entertainment contracts. He had already signed with the Redpath company, with Varna Sparland Toluca among towns eyed for future engagements as other opportunities were anticipated.
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James L. Hemrod
Mutual Chautauqua System
Chicago
Henry
Varna
Sparland
Toluca
Chautauqua Board
Rey. van Leer
Redpath Company
Vital kidneys warning and health prompt
The piece urges immediate action when kidneys lag and health signs appear. Nervousness dizziness sleeplessness back pain signal kidney strain as impurities build into uric acid and poisons that threaten wellbeing if not addressed.
GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules Ad
An old world remedy marketed as a cure for dangerous disease, promoting GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules imported from Holland. The copy claims soothing oils and cleansing herbs with a money back guarantee and urges purchase at drug stores in sealed packages.
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Haarlem
Holland
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