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Smallpox and town events in a midwestern 1900s issue
The note details Wenona smallpox cases and quarantine, a July carnival at Keewanee, Peoria directory population rise to 75 000, revenue gains, and civic notices. It cites railroad and river traffic plans at La Salle, oil boats, and diverse local developments. Community leaders discuss clergy, public health, and newspaper roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Burgess & Son
Wenona
Kbg-land
Ee Wenona
Kewanee
Peoria
James Hoyt
Lacon
Boal
BE. D. Richmond
Alton
Frederick Hamilton
Richmond
Ind
Sven
Illinois Department of Agriculture
Ilinois
Central
Lom
Vlenene
Kankakee
Wyoming
Camp Grove
Chillicothe
Bradford
Henry
Johnny
Johnnny
Morrin & Browler
Toulon
Winnebago County
la Salle
Severanies
St Louis
Beaumont
Exag
Chicago
Witer
Rue
Uilnois and
Michigan
la Salle Business Men's Association
Big Basin
Snively
Sackett
Newton
Caval
McDonald
James Bell
Concord
N. H
the Christian Scientiste
Boston
Henry Republican
Union
Mary Baker Eddy
Church
Ae Tiler Ee Ana
Eople
Albaho