Butterfly dam and inland ship plan advance in Illinois
Historical text describes a butterfly dam with two 80 foot gates operated by 30 horsepower motors to control water flow and enable a new channel through a beartrap dam. It notes power plant transmissions, an Irene speed launch tour for state lawmakers, and railroads resisting inland waterways while acknowledging need for both systems to move freight efficiently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mhilanwa
Chicago
Beartrap
State Senate
House
Walter B. Beebe
Canal Commission
H Hellbron
Irene
Illinois
Chiccaee
Gistance
George A. Burt
State Lock
Cecil
Hennepin
Memphis
St. Louis
James J. Hill
Deep Waterway Plan Showcases Chicago Sanitary District
A 1907 feature visits the Chicago sanitary district's channel from Chicago to Lockport, detailing the 34 mile waterway, a 200,000 cubic feet per minute dam, and a power plant with 30 HP output. It notes construction, Gates, Butterfly dam tests, and calls for a grand deep water route to the Gulf with substantial regional economic impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanitary District of
Chicago
City of
Lake Michigan
Chicago and
Des Plaines
Brandon Bridge
Joliet
Lockport
Lokport
Illinois
Mississippi
Great Lakes
Gulf of Mexico
Illinois and Michigan Canal
Lake Jeliet
Gulf
St Louis
New Orleans
Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal
Mississippi River
Sanitary and Ship Canal
Locksyort
Illinois River
Desplaines River
Kankakee
Memphis
Roosevelt
Middle West
Lakes
Republic
Dr Reeder's Herbal Medicines on sale at local drugstore
Dr Reeder's Herbal Medicines are now on sale at J W Nieces Drug Store. The Reader medicines are always safe pure and reliable from Reed er Medicine Co. 114 S Washington St Peoria IL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeder
J W Niece
Reeder Medicine Co
S. Washington St
Peoria
Beaury Faces Republican Display Amidst Mixed Signals
Fragmentary notes show Republicans debating rally logistics and candidate positioning. The text references correction, supply issues, and a strained display that hints at intra party tension and logistical challenges ahead of a key session.
Latta Williams Wedding at Putnam in 1907
Samuel Wellman Latta of LaGrange Illinois married Miss Mary Williams at Putnam under a reform church rite. Rev L G Landenberger officiated before a large gathering with family friends, music, and a reception with ice cream cake and fruit. The couple received gifts and planned to start housekeeping at LaGrange, as guests departed with rice shower and well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel W. Latta
Mary Williams
J. Howard Williams
Putnam
Samuel Wellman Latta
LaGrange
Ill
L. G. Landenberger
St. Louis
Gertrude Winship
Gardner Williams
Bride
E Olive Coffman
Henry
Jehovah
Chicago
Latta
Hears Republican
W H Williams Sisears
E J Rogers
Iowa
Margaret Teets
Sarah Powell
Simeon Bell
Martha Funson
Albert ArchKeon
Abingdon
Massachusetts
Marsland
New York
Indiana
Tennessee
Georgia
New Mexico
California
South Dakota
Springfield
Carlintale
Henry Mito
Cook County
North
Stone Avenue
Coffman
Bureau
Jand
Enid Carroll
Ethel Carroll
Miss Winship
Ullersa
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Tops Market Demand
For years Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has gained favor and now has enormous sales. It targets acute throat and lung diseases including coughs colds and croup and is pleasant and safe to take. Sold by A. J. Ironmonger, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Ironmonger
Chancery Affair in Marshall County Court
Affidavit of non residence triggers notice to Roscoe L Bonham Carrie Duncan Henson Davis Bonham and Clayton Dean Bonham to appear in Marshall County Circuit Court at Lacon by October 7 1907 failing which they face a default decree in a partition suit filed August 26 1907 by Emily N Bonham Titus against several Bonham defendants and others. clerk W L Wescott records the proceedings with seal attached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Potter
Illinois
A.D
Emily N. Bonham
Acy Titus
Hosey Bonham
Carrie M. Duncan
Ek Davis Bonhany
Clayton Dean
Roham
William Osborn
Roscoe L. Bonham
Carrie Ma. Can
Henson Davis Bonham
Clayton Dean Bonham
Ot’s
Circuit Court of
Marshall County
Mons
Teftober
Carrie Duncan
Circa
Io Holden
Lacon
Lacy
W L. Wescott
Fred W Potter
Eitor Lacon
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Che Repeebliva
Hursday
Allinois River
Saniany Canal
Rig
Gulf Waterway
Aring Bridges
Pat - Sayer
Ottawa
Joliet and To the Big Ditch
Sanitary District
State of
Lake Joliet
McCormick Harvester Company
United States
Beaury
Asaalwaye
Suiehestiibe
Heaven
Earth
Jesus
Marshall
Putnam Counties
Edna L. Whiting
Edna L. Whithy
Illiois
Ty Court House
Licon
Main St. Peoria
Dy Express
Lake City
Ains
G. Valb
Warren Cowles
Oklahoma
Powers Land& Loan
Moe Lawton
Harkam DusTensik
Hemi
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