Rail and Hospital News Mix of State Matters
Illinois towns compete for a new 1.5 million insane hospital site as the state plans a Sept 15 deadline. Mail weighing resumes in September for four months to satisfy rail interests. Post office rules shield postal savings deposits from attachment. A DeKalb case tests church parsonage taxation. Cars in use reach 780,000 nationally with Illinois at 80,000 registrations. Summer schools surge in education. A 12,000 pound cheese to be made for the National Dairy Show. Health hints and humorous anecdotes close the column.
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Illinois
State Board of Administration
United States Postal Savings Banks
Post Office
Peoria State Hospital
George Zeller
DeKalb
DeKalb County Board of Review
Springfield
Supreme Court
Stead
United States
New York
Michigan
Detroit
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
California
Ohio
Iowa
Massachusetts
Nebraskan
N. Simon
Appleton
Wis
National Dairy Show Association
Simon
Monster power plant at Marseilles advances on Illinois river
The Illinois river site seven miles east of Ottawa hosts a massive power project by the Chicago Ottawa and Peoria Railings Company. Thirteen wheel pits with turbines, a coffer dam and four locomotives for the railway move earth and materials. The plant, built with structural steel and concrete, will cost about 500000 and ranks as a leading modern facility.
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Marseilles
Ottawa
la Salle County
Rock Island
Illinois River
Chicago, Ottawa & Peoria Railngs Co
Illinois
Electric Bitters touted as defense against disease germs
Ad touts Electric Bitters as a grand protection against disease germs in air water dust and food claiming they purify blood and stop chills fever ague and malarial illnesses. Promises money back if not satisfied and lists local drug stores as sellers.
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Ufe
A. J. Shronmonger's
T. J. Segraves
El Paso Oiling Streets Shows Dust Gone At Low Cost
Illinois cities adopt oil for street dust with El Paso reporting costs per 300 foot block and intersection from 12 to 17 dollars depending on width. The Decatur Herald notes oil reduces dust, improves street comfort, and a typical site costs about 240 cents per square yard. Foley Kidney Pills touted for kidney and bladder relief with tonic benefits.
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Illinois
el Paso
Decatur Herald
Decatur
Barr Plant Taken Over by Illinois Valley Coal Co
Chicago advices report the Barr plant south of Sparland acquired by a $50,000 operating company. The Illinois Valley Coal Co will run the mine with daily output aimed at 1000 to 1500 tons. Directors include Oscar Scholz of Chicago Tobi Thompson and B L Buchanan of Lacon. J G Wallace Jr aided formation.
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Chicago
Barr. Co
Sparland
Illinois ‘Valley Coal Co
Messrs
Oscar Scholz
Tobi Thompson
B. L. Buchanan
Lacon
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Coal Company
J.G. Wallace, Jr
Merritt Letter From Davenport Nebraska Describes Rain and Farm Life
Minnie D Merritt writes from Davenport Nebraska on July 17 describing a recent eight to ten days of rain after extreme heat, a dust storm and wind. She notes crop yields including oats and wheat, corn prospects, hay prices, and local farming activity. Her father, aged 81, celebrated a birthday and remains frail yet active, reading the Peoria Star and staying in touch with news.
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Rodger Merritt
Davenport
Neb
Burt
Henry
Sirs
Nebraska
Frank
Illinois
Seldel
Peoria
Maggie Hoyt
Howdy
Republican
Father
Minnie D Merritt
Foley Kidney Pills Promote Kidney Health and Urinary Relief
Foley Kidney Pills claim to use specially chosen ingredients to correct and heal kidneys and urinary passages. The product is described as antiseptic, antilithic and a uric acid solvent with tonic and stimulating effects.
Secrets of Rankin on farming costs and manure value
David Rankin, a famed farmer, argues that profit comes from efficient use of time, capital, and inputs. He notes cutting production costs through smart machinery and clever management, emphasizing manure as a valuable soil resource and its role in boosting yields.
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David Rankin
Jasper County
Missouri
Columbia
World Magazine
Deep Waterway Doomed by Engineer Cooley Support
Lyman E. Cooley of Chicago visited Peoria Monday and declared support for the Great Lakes to Gulf deep waterway. He urged caution due to competing interests and warned against rapid land purchases while advocating slow, careful preparation before construction. Cooley, a noted civil and mechanical engineer, is a pioneer advocate on drainage and waterway matters.
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Engineer Cooley
Lyman E. Cooley
Chicago
Peoria
Great Lakes
Gulf
Mr. Cooley
Springfield
Cooley
Feorla Journal
Board of Review warns Aug 1 deadlines for taxpayers
Marshall County Board of Review urges all taxpayers to file complaints by August 1 to ensure consideration. Early filing secures quicker attention from the Board. A 20 percent reduction on express rates in Illinois takes effect August 3 following commission action under new law. A hearing on the schedule will be granted for free companies on July 19.
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Marshall County
Illinoia
Railroad and Warehouse’ Commission
I am Growing Old
Poem by Rev Hazard reflecting on aging and nearing death. The speaker, at seventy one, expresses acceptance, mourning for a wife, and faith in Jesus as the way to eternal life. Edmond Oklahoma date July 17 1911.
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R. ¥. Hazard
Edmond
Okla
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