Republican Society Notes and Local Classifieds Brief
The column records visitors in Hyde Park and Springfield, sale ads for purebred Aberdeen Angus bulls, and local notices. It reports internal revenue district gains at Peoria totaling 35,577,448.10 for the year ending June 30, plus a critique of state reporting on McKinley electric works and local mining plans around Sparland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Hyde Park
Lyle
Keeter
Victor
Aberdeen
Angus Bull
Zarie
George Lippert
Magnolia
Dick Steele
Gertrude
Pierce
Springfield
George A. Burt
Steele
Secretary of State
Internal Revenue
Ge Sik
Peoria
Rennick
Saint Penster
Sparland
McKinley Electric
Marshall County
GrapsHle
McKidley
Amr
For a Sane Fourth Safe handling tips for fireworks
A bulletin outlines don ts for a safe Fourth including buying only safe materials reading directions limiting giant crackers keeping children away from dangerous items using a four foot stick with port fire fronting a pan and avoiding lighting near grass throwing high traction crackers near people and ensuring fireworks are secured before use
Eight Kansas City families adopt shared cook arrangement
Deacon Osman notes eight households in Kansas City have formed a cooperative two story brick block with six rooms to employ two professional cooks and share a common menu. Each family provides its own table linen silver and utensils, reports show cost savings after one month, and participants hail it as the simple life in reality with no work or heating worries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deacon Osman
Ottawa Free Trader
Kansas City
Sam
Two-Cent Ratelaw Takes Effect July First on Illinois Lines
The Rock Island rides the new two cent per mile fare starting July 1 amid protest. The carrier will not honor clergy certificates for half tickets, cancel prior Illinois fares, and levy excess baggage charges beyond 100 pounds. Interline and excursion rates are restricted while mileage tickets issued after April 30 face new rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Railway
Illinois
Rock Island
iYilinots
Ilinois
Chicago
Joliet
Railroads and Publics Friendship Aim Urged by W B Biddle
W B Biddle vice president of the Rock Island system calls for closer rail passenger relations and explains actions to streamline legitimate freight and passenger claim settlements. He decries third party collection agencies, pledging direct handling of claims with prompt payment and no extra costs to claimants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W B Biddle
Rork Island
Santa Fe Railroad
Biddle
Crim
Biddie
Amazing River Show Preview Promises Big Acts
A Gazette note advertises a Wednesday July 10 river show featuring O'Brien troupe of five acrobats, Wren whistler, French's Sensation acts, Kelley and Gibson comedy duo, Hale and Harry, the Martinos magic globe and wire act, plus glamorous musical numbers and up-to-date novelty performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’brien
Wren
Bentethe
Sensation
Kelley
Gibson
Hale
Harry
Martinos
Local notes on Speer residents and eighth grade graduation
Francis Speer leaves Evans to take a Santa Fe brakeman job. Rev T Martin to continue preaching. Eight grade graduates among rural schools, eight students, Miss Alma Erskine wins top scholarship, Raymond Gruner second. Schoolhouse contract let to Charles Workoff. new school to begin. Local editor reflects on community, gas company setback, and wedding notes in New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Titus
Ruby Dunn
Alma Erskine
Raymond Gruner
Baker
Hurd
Miran
Hodges
Timmons
Msg Caton
Lois Chase
Ruth Hillman
Miss Ryan
Colgan
Raymond
Himer Gruner
Arthur Nicholas
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R. R. Lash
Central
Southern
Sinots
Henr III
New York
Albany
Pittsfield
Darne Price
Brearns
Pope
Toledo
Frayer
Pope- Hartford
Continental
Mora
Dragon
Mitchell i
Franklin
Maxwell
Sports Hill
Bridge
Reeder
Nieces Drug Store
St. Peoria, Dk
REW
Public
Leath
St Louis
Joa Middleton
St Louts
Henry
Ale
Royal Arch
Apollo-commonery No. 3
Knights Templars
Casper
University of Wyoming
Broval
Bureau County
New Mexico
Johny Gem
Jennie Dern
Ween
Kingsford
Oswego
Kingsford & Son
N.Y
National Starch Company, Successors
Montgomery, Ward & Co
Sears, Roebuck & Co
The
Henry Electric Light and Power Co
Henry, Iil
Henry, WE
Webster Park
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