Cement for sidewalks methods for home building
Instructional piece on laying concrete sidewalks sourced from Fred C. Crane of the University of Illinois. It covers subsoil preparation, excavation depth, foundation materials, form construction, mix ratios, layering, curing, and quality tests for sand and aggregate to ensure durable, weather resistant sidewalks. Includes practical tips on material selection and testing sand and rock quality.
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Fred C. Crane
Farm Mechanics Department
University of Ilnois
Western Railways and Lighting Company expands control in Illinois
The Western Railways and Lighting Company, a new syndicate linked to the McKinley holdings, plans to absorb Traction and Light firms in Galesburg La Salle Peru Princeton Wichita Kaw and the Chicago Ottawa and Peoria Railway. The Chicago Ottawa and Peoria line from Chicago to Peoria and Ottawa to Princeton is to begin operations. capital listed at 500 000. A new trolley pole, the Pantagraph, will replace the old fishing-pole design. it's mounted on car roofs and operated automatically, improving switching and reducing conductor workload.
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Ottawa Journal
Western Railways and Lightin Company
Holdng ‘Syndicate
Ottawa Banking and Trust Company
McKinley Syndicate
Western Railways and Lighting Company
Galesburg
la Salle
Peru
Princeton
Wichita
Kaw
Chicago, Ottawa and Peoria Railway Company
Hinds Valley Railway Company
Recorder
Chicago
Péoria
Ottawa
Illinois Traction Company
Local Notes From Palatine Area and Nearby
Mrs Sipe plans an addition to her barn with Philip Klag as carpenter. Mrs W S Worley and son Wesley of Lostant recently visited G O Davis. Wiss Countryman of McNabb spoke at the C B E meeting last Sunday evening. Dennis of Peoria was in town yesterday and a new boat design claims 222 mph for use in the Illinois yacht race between Peoria and Henry. Dennis’s boat race day is awaited with a crowd expected at the river. An injury near Henry last night required a surgeon’s aid and a burn incident is noted southwest of Henry.
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Ney
Dennis
Peoria
Illinois
Henry
Ralph
Plains
Auto legislation sparks mock amendments in Springfield lore
A gag bill parade in Springfield amuses the house with absurd amendments offered by Robinson. The playful yet pointed flexing targets auto misuse and public behavior, while a note from Victor Kays’ hired hand recounts a runaway injury at the depot and medical care at Cromwell and Coggshall.
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Springfield
Robinson
Shurtleff
Autoijst
Victor Kays
Drs. Cromwell & Coggshall
Swindlers Peddle Barbed Wire Offers Across State
Farmers urged to beware of con artists selling cheap barbed wire fencing promising strong posts at cents per foot. Local dealers urged as safest source. District Federation of Women's Clubs delegates Mrs Locke and Mrs Lovett attended the Delavan meeting with Mrs Swindler of Magnolia presiding as vice president. Diphtheria victims to receive life saving toxoids free under new terms funded by the state board. Senate appropriations committee reported progress on the program last Tuesday.
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Senate
Local Notes Mention May Events And Distressed Residents
City residents hear of a Woman's club gathering at Mrs L Jones home on May 13 and Memorial Sunday observance May 26. Rev W H Burger expected to deliver sermon. Undertaker Keller called to handle body of Manston at Varna. Presbyterian Missionary society meets at GC E Burton home Friday at 2 30. Mrs D I Davis and family visit Gaillicothe relatives. Local residents report cleaning at Masonic hall and crop talk for Alden Loomis healing.
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L. Jones
W. H. Burger
Undertaker Keller
Manston
Varna
Missionary Society of the ‘Presbyterian Church
GC. E. Burton
D. I. Davis
Gailicothe
Phillips
Loomis
Alden
Wwe Dewey
Arizona
Pacer
Bessies Summer Journey to Aunt Hepsy in the Mountains
Bessie travels to stay with Aunt Hepsy Ferris in a mountain town. She finds a warm welcome, learns of a locked diamond stash and bank notes, and faces a possible threat as a robber alarm bell is cut and a burly intruder appears at dawn.
Bessie Fends Off Burglars In Northeastern Romance
Bessie Ferris wards off two burglars with a revolver after realizing Jenkins is an accomplice. Frank Foster arrives just in time to subdue the robbers and binds wounds. The tale follows their engagement and, later, Bessie becomes Mrs. Foster with Aunt Hepsy’s fortune and a string of high society marriages.
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Bessie
Jenkins
Aunt Hopsy
Shessie
Miss Hepsy
Frank Foster
Bessie Ferris
Bessie ‘Ferris
Geraldine Fleming
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Bessié
Ron
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Posta
Central and
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Cabtoria
Col. Young
Young Tim
George Wilkes
Ham
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Ibis
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Clayton
Joe Nelson
Cyclone
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Sparland
Sartoga Township
George
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Geehowzil Swiftasimetec x Streak
Oullerky
Ais Esse
Pee Po Ae
J Roth Hoiestead
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