Politically Independent Ns Ownership and Subscription Rates
An OCR fragment notes Politically Independent Ns owned and published by the Illinois Printing Illinois Corp. with office addresses in Joliet and Ottawa. It lists subscription rates by time period and includes a Chicago terminal reference and a city phone contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Illinois Printing Illinois Corporation
Adam Arcading
Ottawa
van Bure
Streets
Joliet
Ilinois
Chicago
Public officials parodied by a noisy reform critique
The letter attacks Mr. Leckie and the board of police and fire commissioners for hasty actions in the Maher case and other cases like McCrane and Beck. It alleges favoritism in appointments, improper examinations, and political influence over promotions. It calls for following the law and removing political maneuvering to restore efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
McCrane
Beck Case
Police Department
Mer
Bill Layfield
Copley-Wood
Wood
Theivi Service Board
Harry MccGintiis
Charles McEwen
Elmer Jeffers
Jeffers
McEwan
McGinnis
Messrs Leckie
Foster
Margaret Haley’s Boston visit sparks teachers wage push
The arrival of Margaret Haley in Boston, who organized four thousand Chicago teachers into a labor union, challenges the city’s pay levels. She urges higher salaries, better school buildings, equipment, and training, arguing modest public funding could fund these gains and boost community investment.
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Boston
Margaret Haley
Chicago
Athens
America
Woman's Department Gift Guidance by Margaret Howard
A December piece from Margaret Howard offers practical and heartfelt guidance for holiday giving. It shares a tale of thoughtful exchanges that prioritize useful gifts over luxury items and urges care in selecting presents for young couples and neighbors, ending with a prayer for kindness and shared humanity.
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Mother
Rider Haggard
Mother Hearts
Time for civic campaign to consolidate city and township affairs
The writer urges a campaign to merge city and township government to cut offices and public money waste. A rump convention is anticipated to reduce assistant supervisors and reshape nominations, arguing that politics rather than qualifications drives choices and that consolidation could pave a shared primary selection.
Political worth and citizen selection discussed
A fragment discusses how political worth relates to a citizen being eligible for selection. It notes the idea that merit and public service define eligibility and influence who is chosen for political roles.
Call to End Misuse of Tax Funds by Highway Board
Public call to curb taxpayer money theft urges auditing and legal action. Advocates say highway commissioners should not be paid unless lawfully earned and affidavits must be checked for accuracy. Warns that misrepresentation can lead to penitentiary time and urges immediate preventative measures.
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Highway Commissioners
Auditing Board
States Attorney
Highway Commissione
AT THE HOTELS
A list of names and cities appears likely from a hotel guest or directory item. Includes A. W. Spiller Peoria Illinois C Couch Chicago Illinois E W Line St Louis Fred P. Thompson Fairbury Illinois M B Malloy Chicago Illinois E W Matthews Toledo Ohio Logan Dontd Saccari Kentucky T D Patterson Peoria Illinois R S Walker Chicago Illinois R B Taylor Chicago Illinois D Stacy Peoria Illinois J Giestlman Chicago Illinois A C Carpenter Chicago Illinois and A C Triggs Elgin Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Nicholas
A. W. Spiller
Peoria
C. Couch
Chicago
E. W. Line
St. Louis
Fred P. Thompson
Fairbury
Ill
Malloy
E.W. Matthews
Toledo
Ohio
Logan Dontd
Saccari
T. D. Patterson
Walker
R. B. Taylor
D. Stacy
J. Giestlman
A. C. Carpenter
A. C. Triggs
Elgin
Christmas Reflections On Gifts And Joy Across The Street
A reflective vignette contrasts spouses shoppers and children at shop windows with thoughts on gifts, gratitude, and the true meaning of the season. It recalls Mamie and Carrie exchanging handkerchiefs and the simple pleasures of family dinners, urging spiritual joy over material displays.
Milk to Order Under Fire in Indianapolis Health Inquiry
Indianapolis health inspectors found many bottles of milk with the cream settled at the bottom, revealing a manufactured product sold as real milk for a month or more. The substitute is made by mixing powder with water and adding cream until the butter fat meets the standard, though the cream does not separate.
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Indianapolis
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the Joliet Free Press
Jolie
Sintotn Decate
Eeew Eaters
Lee Eweeenene
Woman's Department
Margaret Howard
the 'Prec Press
Mary Stuart
Barbara Boyd
Mamie
Carrie
J. R. McCard
D. D. Boet
J. J. Cullam
W. T. Conniuerr
Aurora
C. R. Serfers
Akron
J. H. Rathmeyer
M. Sampson
B. C. Kerberg
N. J. Long
Edward E. Stoffer
Oakland
Iowa
Ind
Victor
Victrola XI
Victrola
Wilkinson Piano Co
N. Chicago St
Joliet, HI
Gerhard
Gerhart
Chas. S. Morris
Henderson Ave
Adam ‘ Reade
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