Deep Waterway Boosts Seen From Lockport to Utica
Illinois officials and Governor Lowden explore inland waterway plans to connect the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico via a Lockport Utica route. Advocates cite coal supply relief, lower freight costs, and reduced railroad congestion while federal interest grows and a Panama Canal link is urged.
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Utica
Lockport
Gov¢ Ment
War Department
Dunne
Wilson
Baker
Hurley
Shipping Board
Inland Waterway
National Capital
Lockport-Utica
Great“Lakes
Gulf of Mexico
Goverrior Lowden
Lowden
Joy Morton
Chicago
Davenport
Iowa
T.pirie
Carson, Pirie & Scott
Illinois
Ilinois
Middle West
Panama Canal
Ottawa Republican Times
Satisfaction Guaranteed or No Pay Patronage Request
Henry asks for patronage with a promise of satisfaction or no charge and invites readers to write for dates.
Red Cross Chapter Plans November 30 Old Fashioned Gala
Ned Cross Newn describes a wartime benefit at the Commercial Club rooms for the Henry Hed Cross chapter. Twenty five tables of military euchre boosted receipts to 48.46 dollars and a November 30 old fashioned military ball is announced with 50 cent tickets.
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Henry Hed Cross
Rie Ialaegeeapaians
Anna Culter
Hall
the Red Cross
The
Red Cross
Marcellus .Riggs
Andrew Brown
Henry Red Cross
Navy
Mabel’ L. Stelmle
Funeral for Mrs Frank Bush of Henry
Mrs Barbara Ford Bush pooh died Nov 9 1917 after twelve weeks illness aged 69. She was born Jan 17 1848 in Henry and married Henry Hennicke later widowed twice children Urania Bewick Pearl Kathary Henry Clyde Adrian Marion and others survive with husband John Ford brother and sister Mrs Thorpe Dunlap. Funeral held Nov 11 at home at 2 30 Rev Brennan officiating with six casket bearers and Henry cemetery burial. Family expresses thanks for kindnesses from friends.
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Frank Bush
Urania Bewick
Farnum
Neb
Henry
Hennicke
Gate
Okla
Pearl Kathary
Salina
Kan
Adrian
Marion
Clyde
Thorpe) Dunlap
Brennan
Ed Kaiser
Elmer Haines
William Knight
Philip Thomas
Alex Doelzer
Sidney Ray
Henry Cemetery
Hicks 1918 Almanac Ready for 36 Cents Postpaid
The Hicks 1918 almanac, prepared by Rev. Irl R. Hicks and Rev. John B. Noyes, is now ready and sold postpaid for 36 cents. Word and Works Publishing Co. of St. Louis advertises subscriptions at 1 000 dollars per year, including a copy of the almanac. Pete Ullman, accused of wrecking a train on the Illinois Central near WenonSON, has been sent to the St Charles industrial school for boys.
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Presbyterian “Church
America
Lucy Mateer
Rea W.martin
G. E. Tilton
H. F. Andrews
B.-Phillips
Mateor
Funda
France
Red ‘Triangle
India
Mediterranean’ Sea
British Isles
C. A
U.S
Y. Mau
Nichols
Charles Beesley
J. A. Willams
A. B. Smith
Sawyer
Y. M. OC
Rev
Martin
Réy. Martin
Ir R. Hicks
John B. Noyes
Revv
Irl R. Hicks
Write Word and ‘Works Publishing Co
Franklin Ave
St. Louis
Pete Ullman
Illinois Central Railroad
Wenans
St Charles
Y M C A War Effort Praised Alongside Red Cross
The Peoria Star highlights the Y M C A wartime role as practical aid for soldiers. It notes hot coffee clothing fire medicine and food supplied through the Y M C A and its work extends from Europe to American camps preparing troops for the front.
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Red Cross
Peoria Sunday Star
Red Cross Magazine
M. C
Europe
Texas
America
Ich
American Red Cross
Court Hearing at City Hall Raises Local Tensions
A Toluca official court session at city hall lasted four hours with Bennington township’s notable resident testifying. The witness, described as a prominent citizen, faced questions about statements deemed unfavorable to the Saberty 3080 bond issue and a pledge regarding a property loan.
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Toluca_way
Ey Ae
Bennington Township
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Sparland
T. B. . Bayne
R. H.W. Adams
Fred W. Potter
Atvornesy-At-Law
Katates
Ill
Henry BH. Jacobs
Grary
Stibgen
la Balle St
M. Barnes
H. Maroon
J. Black
Lacon
Ili
W. W. Dewey & Bons
Oscar HE. Wright
John Hartley, Jr
Ke -Chenking
First National Bank
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Ned Cross
Yom Fa Bea
Mrs
Hartwig Clothing and Tailoring
Henry, OL
Edison
Phonograph
Duke Brothers
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