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Electric age notes and city council actions from 1902 Henry
The document records a city council meeting in Henry Illinois with financial reports, bill approvals, and two ordinances. It also mentions General Electric and electric propulsion advancements contrasted with steam locomotives, and contains election-related expenditures and street work notes. The piece reflects early 1900s civic administration alongside tech optimism.
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